Itinerary
10-Day Grand Serbia Road Trip
The Danube, the south, the mountains and back.
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Quick answer
Belgrade, Novi Sad, the Danube and Golubac, Niš, Zlatibor and Tara in ten days by car.
Quick facts
- Days
- 10
- Car
- Yes
- Distance
- About 1,200–1,400 km in total
- Budget
- About €45–70/day plus car and hotel
- Last checked
- 27 Oct 2026
Day by day
Belgrade
Old town and fortress.
Belgrade
Culture and Zemun.
Novi Sad
Fast train day trip.
Smederevo and Golubac
Drive along the Danube.
Iron Gates
Lepenski Vir, boat trip, Donji Milanovac.
To Niš
Drive south through the Morava valley, about 3 hours from Đerdap.
Niš
Fortress, Mediana, grill dinner.
To Zlatibor
Drive west via Kraljevo or Čačak, about 3.5–4 hours.
Mokra Gora and Tara
Šargan Eight, Banjska stena.
Back to Belgrade
About 3–3.5 hours by car.
Tip: Mountain roads are slower than the map suggests, so do not plan long drives every day. Refuel and withdraw cash before Đerdap and Stara planina.
Rent a car for 10 days
Unlimited kilometers and full insurance recommended.
Compare car rentalFrequently asked questions
Is it safe to drive around Serbia?
Yes, with normal caution. The motorways (Belgrade–Novi Sad, Belgrade–Niš and the Miloš the Great motorway toward Čačak) are in good condition and paid at toll booths, by card or cash. Mountain and village roads are narrower and slower than the map suggests, and local drivers can be impatient, so leave extra time. Headlights must be on day and night, police speed checks are frequent, and it is best to avoid long drives on unlit rural roads after dark.
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