Belgrade-Subotica-Sremski Karlovci-Kelebija-Fruška Mountain-Belgrade

Day one

- Departure from Belgrade in the morning

- Visit to Sremski Karlovci - Visiting wine cellars in Karlovci and tasting famous wine Bermet - BERMET is traditionally Karlovac aromatic wine, which was once extremely popular. During the Austro-Hungarian rule in this region, Court in Vienna bought litres of nectar from Karlovac for their needs. There is evidence that the favorite gift of the court in London was to receive a Bermet from Vienna. Few bottles of Bermet were also found on the sunken Titanic. This drink was extremely popular among the nobles. Visiting the Patriarchal Church and home of the oldest Serbian high school in the town of Karlovac.

- Lunch in the restaurant on the Danube

- Visit to the Petrovaradin Fortress - Petrovaradin Fortress is located in Novi Sad on the Petrovaradin rock, on the right bank of the Danube. The current fortress was built by the Austrians on the site of a medieval building between 1692 and 1780, because of the constant danger from the Turks and its proximity to the border with the Ottoman Empire. Because of its size and dominance it is also called the Gibraltar of the Danube.

- -Arrival at the hotel in Subotica town - Subotica was first mentioned in May 7th 1391, but certainly the place existed earlier. It was found that people in this region lived more than 3,000 years ago. Fate of Subotica was determined by its important position on the road between Europe and Asia and the border of two conflicting forces: Hungary and Turkey. During frequent migrations over this military frontier many people came: Serbs, Hungarians, Germans, Slovaks, Jews, Bunjevci, Greeks ... They often changed masters and the names of the city. From its first name – Zabatka at 1391, it changed more than two hundred names, but the most characteristic names were Szent-Maria, Maria-Theresiopolis, Maria Theresienstadt, Szabadka and Subotica. Situated at the crossroads, Subotica has always been a place of tumultuous historical events.

Subotica's self-proclaimed king

Four centuries later, on the anniversary of his death, amonument in his honor was erected on the main square Subotica that was destroyed by the occupying forces in 1941 and was rebuilt in 1991.

- Walk around the baroque city center

- Dinner and overnight

IDay two

- Breakfast 

- Visiting the Palić Lake - According to a legend this lake represents remains of the Pannonian Sea and is originated from the tears of Pavle the shepherd who grazed his sheep there. The lake was formed in ancient times as spring, although the lake water mainly comes from rainfall that filled the valley. Salinity of the lake can be explained by the water dripping from the surrounding terrain, dissolving sodium chloride. Lake Palić was for the first time mentioned in 1462 as Pali (Paly). The first drawing, which was a map of the lake (Paligo Palys) dates from 1690. In the late 18th century it was discovered that the lake water and mud have healing powers. According to the idea of a doctor from Subotica the inn was built in1845,

which was the basis for later construction of Baths and Spa. Palić experienced a boom in 1880s, after the opening of railway line Budapest-Zemun and the tram line to Subotica. In addition to the treatment (primarily bone and skin diseases) Palić's visitors were coming for fun. On 1978 the first mineral water well was discovered and in 1984 the outdoor thermal pool. Great Park now occupies about 190,000 m2.

- Visiting the villa Majur and haras Kelebija - Haras Kelebija, near the border with Hungary, was established in 1993, on only two acres and a few old mares purchased in Karadjordjevo, Vucjak (BiH), Gjakova ... Fifteen years later, horse farm has grown into an impressive complex on 20 acres, with artificial lake, a modern barn, large pastures, competitive fields, flower beds and facilities in the Pannonian style. There are 60 Lipizzaner horses and one breeding stallion from all the six main lines of stallions - Maestoso, Conversano, Favory, Neapolitan, Cork, Siglavy. Unlike most people that know little about their ancestors, the origin of these horses is known in detail 428 years back - since 1580, when the breed of horses originated in the village Lipica in Slovenia, the former Habsburg monarchy. The villa Majur offers swimming pool, sauna, mini gym, two tennis courts and an artificial lake for amateur fishing. Only 300 m from the hotel is Kelebija Stud. Visitors may choose recreate riding for beginners in the riding school and there is a possibility of driving carriages or sledding in the winter.

- Lunch

- Return to Subotica

- Gala dinner with music in the restaurant Madera in Subotica

- Return to hotel and overnight

Day three

- Breakfast- Built by Bogdan Dundjerski, in several phases and was completed in 1925. Main tower and four corner towers were built in the Gothic revival style, and a formal hall and both entrances were built in the neoclassical style. There is church (chapel) near the castle, built and the in neo byzantine style dedicated to St. George and partly painted by Belgrade icon painter master Karbiner. The three mosaics on the portal and the Last Supper were painted for two years, by Uroš Predić, Madonna got Mara Dundjerski face according to the wish of Bogdan Dunđerski. His will was that the only successor would be Serbian Matica (Serbian culture club). The owner of the estate was a great lover of horses. It is said that he owned over 1400 horses. Most famous one was Fantast that in 1932, at Belgrade's Hippodrome, won all three races and all the titles. When he died, Bogdan Dundjerski buried him on his property and after completion of construction of the castle it got Fantasts name. Today, bones of the most beautiful horse of Bogdan Dundjerski are exposed in a case at the castle (the skull and thigh bone).

- Visiting one of the monasteries of Fruška Mountain - 50 km long and 10 km wide area of land at Fruška Mountain, housed sixteen Serbian Orthodox monasteries, most of which are reestablished and active. This unique cultural and historical unit was established as the cultural property of great importance for the Republic of Serbia in 1990, and proposed for inclusion on the list of world heritage by UNESCO. Wider area of Fruška Mountain for centuries was rich with shrines and in the 16th and 17th century there were 35 monasteries in this region. Many of these monasteries were looted over the pas centuries.

- Lunch in the ethnic home Maradik - grilled pig or grill of fresh meat - Ethno house in Maradik is authentic building, about 150 years old. It is adapted for visits of tourists, but also the for local people, as the opportunity to learn more about the tradition, culture, customs and the way of life of this area. The house has all the facilities that were needed in the household (rooms, kitchen, basement, cellar, pantry, stables and other ancillary facilities). In all rooms and garden plots are authentic exhibits aged between 50 and 200 years.

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