A typical first trip here runs about $425 to $575 per person for 7 days at a mid-range style, before flights. Get your own number from the Budget Calculator.
- Ćevapi, grilled minced meat rolls served in flatbread with ajvar and onion
- Pljeskavica, Serbian burger, one of the Balkans' most satisfying street foods
- Ajvar, roasted red pepper condiment, made in huge batches every autumn
- Kajmak, rich clotted cream served with everything
- Rakija, fruit brandy; Serbian hospitality begins and ends with it
- Exit Festival (Novi Sad, July), one of Europe's best music festivals
- Slava, family patron saint celebration, most important Serbian tradition
- Guča Trumpet Festival (August), wild Balkan brass music celebration
- Belgrade Beer Fest (August), free outdoor festival on the waterfront
Serbian uses both Cyrillic and Latin alphabets. English is common in Belgrade and tourist areas.
Serbs are direct, expressive, and proud of their hospitality. "Dobrodošli" means welcome, you'll hear it often.
- Serbian hospitality is legendary, be prepared to eat and drink generously
- Slava (patron saint day) is sacred, if invited, it's a great honor
- Tipping 10% is expected in restaurants
- Belgrade nightlife is world-famous, splavovi (floating river clubs) are a must
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