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8 days Hotels/Pensions Revealed, one of Europes Best-Kept Secrets!
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Belgrade; drive to Sokobanja. 2 Cycle to Resnik and Vrmzda; visit watermill and try local produce; return for Turkish Bath. 3 Cycle through Jezero and Miljkovac to Nis; visit Turkish Citadel and Skull Tower. 4 Optional walk to ruins of Soko Grad, PM transfer to Despotovac. 5 Cycle to Manasija Monastery, continuing on via Vodna Mine to Stenjevac. 6 Cycle to Resavska Cave and Lisine Waterfall for visit and return to Despotovac. 7 Transfer in charter bus to Senjski Rudnik; cycle through forests of Kucajske Planine to Ravanica Monastery for visit and on to Cuprija. 8 Drive to Belgrade; fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts pension/hotel (possible multi share); 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners included. See p45. Bicycle: 21 speed mountain bikes with water bottle holder, lock and handlebar bag. Most have foot stands. Daily distances day 01 day 02 day 03 day 04 day 05 day 06 day 07 day 08 Rest days or optional rides Grade & Terrain: Grade A 180km/5 days, (average 40km per day). We cycle mainly on asphalt roads but with some dirt tracks on days 2 and 3 for variety and to avoid the occasional traffic. This tour is suitable for occasional cyclists who may not want too challenging rides. There are some limited uphill sectors. The support vehicle is used for transporting cycles and luggage. 90% on asphalt and 10% on gravel. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader who accompanies the group, local guide and support vehicle moves on luggage; you carry only what you need for the day. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16.
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Cycling through rural Serbia CYCLE GRADE A
Once part of Yugoslavia, Serbia has been forgotten for years and, to our advantage, still does not attract the large numbers of tourists that its better-known neighbours do. During this varied week youll discover ancient spa towns, taste traditional Balkan fare, indulge in Turkish baths, discover waterfalls, monasteries and caves and meet the friendly Serbian people who genuinely delight in meeting foreign guests. Travelling by bike well use a network of back-roads and small tracks to really get to know this undiscovered part of the world.
Spas & Citadels From the spa town of Sokobanja we ride to the little village of Resnik stopping en-route to visit a 200 year-old watermill, then return to Sokobanja to ease any aching limbs in a hot Turkish bath! Next we pedal through the beautiful forests and traditional farmland of the South Morava valley, arriving in Nis with time to visit the 19th century tower, the 18th century Turkish Citadel and perhaps stroll the streets. Free time allows for a walk to Sokograd, whose fort was one of the last places to fall to Turkish rule. Waterfalls, Springs & Monasteries Driving north to Despotovac we enter a region of long river gorges, huge forests and many caves. Here we bike to famous Manasija Monastery then make our way from the the little village of Vodna Mine through beautiful scenery to Resavska Cave 2.8km in length, a visit to Resavska and Lisine waterfall is not to be missed. The cycling here is superb, on quiet roads and
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Manasija Panjevac Monastery Lisine Beljanica 1336m
Traditional buildings
Cuprija
DATES & PRICES in £s per adult 8 days from London (Sun-Sun) 2008 deps 18 May-25 May 25 May-01 Jun Flight Incl 599 599 Land Only
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Land Only tour: 8 days - start Belgrade day 1 (Sun), end Belgrade day 8 (Sun) Plus Local Payment: ¬120 (approx £80) payable Sokobanja Single Room Option: £45* These are guide prices, see p46 for full details
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tracks where horse carts are as common as motor vehicles, demonstrating admirably just what Serbia has to offer.
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Nis Skull Tower & Turkish Citadel
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Ravanica Monastery Harvest
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