Step into the perfectly preserved Baroque town of Sremski Karlovci — just 12km from Novi Sad — for a private walking tour and an exclusive cellar tasting of Bermet, the legendary fortified wine once served at the Austro-Hungarian imperial court.
What to expect
Your private guide and air-conditioned transfer deliver you to Sremski Karlovci's Four Lions Fountain, the symbolic heart of this jewel-box Baroque town. You'll wander past the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the Peace Chapel (site of the 1699 Treaty of Karlovitz), and the elegant 18th-century gymnasium before descending into a family wine cellar. The winemaker presents a tutored tasting of Bermet — a botanically infused fortified wine made to a centuries-old recipe — alongside Riesling and local brandy. The unhurried pace lets you linger over the town's extraordinary architectural detail.
Good to know
Sremski Karlovci is approximately 20 minutes by private transfer from the Novi Sad cruise dock. The full experience runs around 3 hours. Bermet is available to purchase directly from the producer. Victor Tours includes hotel pick-up from Belgrade if combining with a pre- or post-cruise stay.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Novi Sad — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.