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Serbia may not yet be on your travel radar, but it deserves a place on your list.
Why? Explore a rich and often turbulent history, stunning natural landscapes, and the multicultural charm of Belgrade. A truly captivating destination. Serbian statehood dates back to the 8th century and has been shaped by nearly 400 years of Ottoman rule, followed by a prominent role in the region as the Kingdom of Serbia. As part of Yugoslavia, it embraced a unique form of socialism and played a key role in the Non-Alignment Movement.
Today, Serbia stands at a crossroads, navigating between aspirations for EU membership and a strong alliance with Russia.
Serbian statehood dates back to the 8th century and gradually became a dominant state in the Balkans, taking up Eastern Orthodox Christianity. In the 14th century, it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire which was followed by almost 400 years of Ottoman rule that profoundly impacted Serbian culture and identity.
In the 19th century, Serbian nationalists initiated multiple revolts against Ottoman rule that resulted in an independent Kingdom of Serbia. After the Balkan Wars, Serbia became the dominant power in the region. In 1918 the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes was formed that later became Yugoslavia.
Yugoslavia was liberated by Yugoslav partisans and became a communist federation developing its way of socialism often envied by the population of other Socialist countries in the Eastern block for its relative wealth and availability of Western consumer goods. Yugoslavia also played a significant role in the Non-Alignment Movement during the Cold War.
After the death of its communist leader, Josip Broz Tito ethnic tensions quickly emerged and a brutal civil war broke out that resulted in the disintegration of Yugoslavia into seven nation-states among them Serbia.
Today Serbia is torn between a potential European Union membership and a close alliance with the Russian Federation.
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Learn about these Central European states and their cultures, recent
histories, and what is going on in these complicated times in these complicated
societies!
From 3895 EUR per person
Please apply by 25th April, 2025.
Learn about these Central European states and their
cultures, recent histories, and what is going on
in these complicated times in these complicated
societies!
From 3895 EUR per person
A group tour to Hungary and Serbia. Travelling across ancient European lands, cross-crossed through the ages by armies, conquerors, crusades, migrations, nations, and people. Both Serbia and Hungary walk and have walked before, the tightrope of totalitarianism, while artistic and cultural movements have vied with periods of nationalism, internationalism, and many more isms besides...
People often overlook some of the most complex and fascinating histories on the continent. Here is your chance to dig in and learn more about these fascinating undiscovered European states. From their cultures to their recent and ancient histories. And learn in context about the present complicated times in these complicated societies.
Serbia is a vibrant and complex place of extremes in many ways. From its culture to architecture, art, and much more. Little understood, the important and remarkable Serbia will be explained and explored by our intrepid visitors accompanied by our local specialists and their unrivalled knowledge.
Hungary is a historically complex and pivotal place in Europe’s recent and ancient past. Its fortunes waxed and waned across the centuries, and opposing forces dragged it both left and right. Much more than just a Danube cruise package holiday - there is a whole nation to explore and learn about on a trip to Hungary.
Our very own Hungarian colleague Greg has designed this tour for those who are interested in digging deeper into the recent socialist past in all its glories and tragedies, as well as going deeper and further back as well as to the modern day.
The products of their geography, history, culture, and people; these fascinating countries deserve a deeper look, and that is exactly what Koryo Tours is offering on our unique and specially curated group tours in Hungary and Serbia – available nowhere else!
Only have a week to spare but want to explore Central Europe?
Check out our Unseen Hungary Tour and Socialism to the Surreal Serbia Tour - both bookable independently.
The default rooming option for this tour is a shared hotel room. Each hotel room on tour has two separate beds. If you'd like a room to yourself then you can upgrade for an extra 55 EUR per night.
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Transport Options
This tour starts in Belgrade and ends in Budapest. You will be responsible for arranging your means of transportation to Serbia and from Hungary.
The airport code for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is BEG.
The hotel is easily accessible from the airport by public transportation which we recommend using over taxi and other options.
Belgrade–Budapest flight on Air Serbia and transport from the airport to the hotel are included in the tour price.
The last night will be spent at the airport hotel right next to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport Terminal 2.
The airport code for Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is BUD.
If you wish to arrive early or leave later, please liaise with your Tour Manager.
Visa Information
Most of our travellers will not require a visa to Serbia or Hungary, of which the latter is a member of the Schengen Area.
If you have a valid Schengen, UK, EU-member, or US visa or have a residence permit in these countries you can enjoy visa-free entry to the Republic of Serbia.
However, if you require a Schengen visa, it can be a long and painful process.
For details, please consult the website of the Consular Services of the Hungarian Ministry of Trade and Foreign Affairs.
Additional notes
Groups will be in the experienced hands of a Koryo Tours tour leader.
Please note that when on tour your day-to-day itinerary may differ from what is advertised above. Your tour leader will ensure, however, that everything available at the time is covered, and replacement options are provided where needed. We will also add in extras when there is time.
After the tour, we will send out a list of all participants' emails so you can keep in touch, swap photos etc. If you do not wish to be on this list then please let us know.
Please apply by 25th April, 2025.
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