Check the three most exciting sights of Western Serbia on this full-day trip from Belgrade by air-conditioned vehicle and with the help of an expert, English-speaking guide to accompany you throughout the day. Explore stunning nature and take a ride on a scenic narrow-gauge railroad train. Visit the famous Wooden village built by well-known director Emir Kusturica and admire the Drina, the most beautiful river in Serbia.
What’s included:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned 8-seater van or a private car
- Services of a professional, certified English-speaking guide
- Ticket for Šargan Eight scenic train
- Entrance fee for The Wooden Town
Exclusions:
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Price
Shared tour (small group)
Our shared tour is still small enough to ensure a personalized experience. Although the maximum is 8 passengers (we don’t use vehicles larger than that on this tour), there’s a pretty big chance that there will be no more than 3-5 fellow travelers with you on tour.
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| 110€ |
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| 45€ |
DURATION: 10 hours
DEPARTURE TIME: 08:00 (pick-up from the hotel 15-30 minutes before the tour)
DEPARTURE LOCATION: from your accommodation
LANGUAGE: English
Private Tour
Aside from offering the comfort of having a vehicle and a guide just for yourself, a private tour will give you more flexibility in choosing your itinerary. This option will also allow you to choose the departure time, length of the trip, and language in which you want the tour to be conducted.
Availability
April 1st – October 31st.
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DETAILED TOUR DESCRIPTION:
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.
Šargan Eight Train
After a relaxing ride, we’ll arrive just in time for the departure of the famous Šargan Eight scenic train. A unique narrow-gauge railway nowadays serves only for amusement. We will stop at several viewpoints during our ride, from which you can enjoy fabulous views over Mokra Gora. Authentic cars with wooden seats, wood-burning stoves, and characteristic rattling sounds will transport us back to 1925, when this railway was put into operation, establishing a connection between Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea.
The Wooden Town
After a 1.5-hour ride, we return to the departure station, where we continue our journey to the nearby Mećavnik, also known as Drvengrad (Wooden City). The renowned director Emir Kusturica, a two-time Palme d’Or winner at Cannes, decided to build it during the filming of his movie “Life Is a Miracle.” He chose to convey ruined wooden chalets from the mountain’s slopes, restore them, and equip them with luxurious facilities to form a new settlement. Here, we will make a stop to enjoy a traditional lunch featuring specialties of Western Serbia’s renowned cuisine, irresistibly delicious and piquant (not included).
After the meal, we will have some free time for relaxation, and then continue with our tour.
The House on Drina River
Shortly after, we will reach our next stop, Bajina Bašta, a small town in the foothills of Mt. Tara. Here, we will see the world-famous attraction, “The House on the Drina,” an isolated log cabin situated 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.
Gate of Podrinje viewpoint
Our final stop for the day 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, featuring the surrounding mountains.
Finally, we’ll head back home, riding through the pristine nature of the Povlen mountains. After a ride of around two and a half hours, including one stop, we will arrive in Belgrade in the afternoon. Drop off at your hotels. End of services.
PICK-UP DETAILS:
- 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.
- Important note: Depending on the traffic conditions, location of your hotel/Airbnb, the number and the positions of the pick-up locations on the day of your trip, we may ask you to walk to the closest pick-up point (never more than 7-8 minutes of walking from the place where you’re staying).
ITINERARY:
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)
11:20 – 13:00 Šargan Eight train ride 13:15 – 13:45 Wooden Town sightseeing
13:45 – 14:45 Lunch at the restaurant in The Wood Town (at own expense)
15:30 – 15:50 House on Drina River photo stop
16:20 – 16:30 The Gate of Podrinje viewpoint
16:30 – 19:00 Driving through Western & Central Serbia, towards Belgrade, with a short stop
19:00 – 19:30 Arrival in Belgrade and hotel drop-offs (approximate time, depending on the traffic conditions)
GENERAL NOTES:
- 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.
CANCELLING YOUR 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.
