Western Serbia: Šargan Eight Train, The Wood town & The House on Drina River

Our tour starts from your accommodation, and we head toward Western Serbia, known for its wild and untouched nature, tasty cuisine, and friendly and hospitable people. Two and a half hours ride we’ll spend enjoying the beautiful landscapes and listening to interesting stories about this part of the country.

Gate of Podrinje viewpoint

Our first stop is one of the most famous viewpoints in the area, called “Kapija Podrinja.” From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view and admire the stunning scenery made of surrounding mountains and the Drina River. After a short ride, we will reach our next stop, Bajina Bašta, a small town in the foothill of Mt. Tara.

The House on Drina River

Here, we will see the world-famous attraction, “The House on the Drina,” an isolated house made of logs on a river stone. A photograph of the structure was featured in National Geographic’s ‘Photo of the Day’, and not too long after that, this charming spot became one of the most photographed sights in the Balkans.

Šargan Eight Train

We will leave the house behind us and continue our trip just in time for the departure of the famous Šargan Eight scenic train. Unique narrow-gauge railway nowadays serves only for amusement. We will pass and stop at several viewpoints during our ride, from which one can see fabulous views over Mokra Gora. Authentic cars with wooden seats, wood-burning stoves, and characteristic rattling sounds will take us back to 1925 when this railway was put into operation and made a connection between Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea.

After almost two and a half-hour ride, we return to the departing station, where we continue our journey to the nearby Mećavnik, or Drvengrad (Wooden City).

The Wooden Town

The famous director Emir Kusturica (two-time Palme d’Or in Cannes winner) decided to build it during the shooting of his film “Life is a Miracle.” He chose to convey ruined wooden chalets from the mountain’s slopes to restore them, equip them with luxurious facilities, and form a new settlement.

Here we will make a stop to enjoy a traditional lunch made of specialties of the very famous cuisine of Western Serbia, irresistibly delicious and very piquant (not included).
After the meal, we will head back to Belgrade to arrive late in the evening.

• Pick-up will be 15-30 minutes before departure. We’ll email or WhatsApp you all the pick-up details one day before the trip, not before 6 pm.
• Pick-up from any hotel, Airbnb, a pension that is up to 5 km from Republic Square, or from Belgrade port is free of charge.
• For pick-up locations further than 5 km from Republic Square, please get in touch with us directly.

07:30 – 08:00 Hotel pick-ups
08:00 – 09:30 Tour start & travel through Western Serbia
09:30 – 09:45 Optional coffee break (at own expense)
10:45 – 11:00 The Gate of Podrinje viewpoint
11:30 – 11:45 House on Drina River photo stop
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch at the restaurant in Mokra Gora (at own expense)
13:30 – 16:00 Šargan Eight train ride
16:10 – 17:00 Wooden Town sightseeing
17:00 – 19:00 Driving through Western & Central Serbia, towards Belgrade, with a short stop
20:00 – 20:30 Arrival in Belgrade and hotel drop-offs (approximate time, depending on the traffic conditions)

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
• The minimum number of guests required to operate a shared tour is three.
• At least 16 hours before the trip, we will inform you in case there are not enough guests on tour, and we will offer a choice between:
  1) canceling the tour with no fees applied;
  2) changing the tour date;
  3) moving to another available tour.

We apply very simple rules. If you cancel the tour up to 24 hours before, you’ll get a 100% refund. If you cancel the tour less than 24 hours before the trip, you will not receive any refund.