Serbia Custom Tour Packages

We recommend visiting Serbia, especially Belgrade, from early April to late May, or from early September to early November, as the winters are cool, and summers can be hot.

Serbia is, in general, fairly safe, but as always, be on the lookout for pickpockets when in crowded urban areas. Serbians are warm, friendly, and welcoming people keen to reverse any reputational damage from the 1990s.

Serbian food is similar to that of neighboring countries, with its emphasis on grilled meats, alongside baklava and various yogurt-like dairy products. One of the most popular dishes is Cevapcici, also known as Cevapi. This consists of minced pork and beef formed into little sausages, grilled, then eaten with diced onions in pita bread. Another dish found anywhere is Burek, a phyllo dough pastry filled with combinations of meat, vegetables, and cheese. Vegetarian eateries are rare but Serbia is rife with good meat-free foods. Strong coffee, sometimes eaten with Austrian-style pastries, is a big part of the national culture, and coffeehouses and cafes are usually conveniently located for anyone looking to take a break, especially in Belgrade. Try a Karadorde's Schnitzel (Karadordeva Snicla, also known as The Maiden's Dream), a veal or chicken steak stuffed with cream akin to Chicken Kiev, then breaded, fried, and served with tartar sauce.

Serbia has several wine regions, but is most known for its brandy, Rakija, which can be made from anything from quince to pears. The most common time, Slivovitza, is made from plums. Most of Serbia, including Belgrade, has good drinking water, as evidenced by the drinking fountains often found in some places.

The best way to get across Serbia is by private transfer, especially if you're looking to visit sights in between the cities where you're staying, such as Nis, or various monasteries. Serbian trains are very slow, and while they're being modernized, the reliability on most rail routes is still poor. Ticket agents and bus drivers rarely have any English skills, and figuring out the bus system can be complicated, especially if trying to cross a border.