 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
An Introduction to our Serbia holidays New for 2008... Holiday Options have reintroduced the beautiful country of Serbia on to the UK market. We have developed a programme that include city breaks at quality hotels in Belgrade, the lovely resort of Novi Sad and the mountain ski resort of Kopaonik. All of these Serbia holidays are accessed by the following flight: London Heathrow to Belgrade Simply use the column on the right hand side of this page to view the resorts as well as detail on all the accommodation we have available. Our Serbia holidays can only be booked by calling our call centre on 0844 477 9999
Serbia shares her borders with Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania to the West, Hungary and Romania to the North, Bulgaria to the East and Macedonia to the South.
Since ancient times travellers have left written records in which they describe Serbia as a land of bewildering contrasts and wonderful beauty that awaken the imagination and passions of all who set foot in its territory. Many of Serbia’s finest attractions can be found overlooking the banks of the Danube which flows through the heart of the country - Belgrade, Novi Sad, the medieval fortresses of Smederovo and Golubac and the Trayan’s tabula marking the spot where the Roman Emperor crossed the Danube. Today those ‘in the know’ describe Serbia holidays as the tourist destination of the future and one that offers tourists a truly warm and hospitable welcome. Given the turbulent history of recent events, Serbia is now very much on the up and tourists can be guaranteed an exceptional destination at incredibly good value. There are many fine restaurants offering great value when compared to other European countries. Local specialities include fish, stews, grilled meats, fine cheeses and vegetables. As a special treat dine in a Salas near Novi Sad where you can enjoy local produce, traditionally cooked and presented in delightful rural surroundings and often accompanied by the sounds of tamburitza music. The gourmet traveller will not be disappointed in Serbia. Wine growing has been popular in the country since Roman times and the main varieties come from Plenac, Fruska Gora, Vrsac and Palic regions. Tours of family-owned wine estates are possible but this is wine making as it used to be with grapes from old family root stock, and in these days of mass production the good old fashioned basics of barrels, bottles and corks are the norm. Visitors to Serbia looking for traditional crafts tend to bring home embroidered table linens, colourful ceramics, paintings and local wines. In the larger cities, particularly Belgrade, the main shopping district offers fabulous places to shop for the latest fashions and labels. Belgrade is becoming one of the liveliest cities in Eastern Europe for nightlife and has quickly built a considerable reputation for late night revelry in exceptional clubs and bars, some of them in boats along the Danube or within historic buildings – it truly is a city that never sleeps. Driving in Serbia is easy as a motorway runs from the northern border with Hungary through the major cities and towns of Novi Sad, Belgrade, Kragujevac and Nis all the way down to the southeast corner of the country close to the Bulgarian border. Taxis are common in Belgrade and as in many major cities we would encourage visitors to obtain a price prior to departure. Buses and trams are frequent and inexpensive. Time Difference: BST +1 GMT+2 (GMT + 1 in winter) Local costs: A typical set 3-course meal will cost approximately £15 and a glass of wine.approximately £1. These prices are for general guidance only. Electricity: 220v Vaccinations: None are compulsory. Language: Serbian is the national language although English is widely spoken in hotels and restaurants. Visas: None required by holders of British or other EU, USA, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand passports. Flight time: 2 hours 30 minutes by direct flight. Money: The currency of Serbia is the Serbian Dinar and there are approximately 120 to the British pound although this will depend on the exchange rate at the time. Serbian currency cannot be obtained here prior to travel. |
