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Western Serbia Tour: Experience Drina River House and Mokra Gora's Sargan 8 + Drvengrad

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Belgrade

Discover the stunning natural beauty of Western Serbia as you take a once-in-a-lifetime train journey aboard the 90-year-old steam-engine ‘Nostalgia’. Listen to the incredible tale of the Drina River House and wander through the picturesque wooden town where living is a wonder!

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Belgrade - The tour starts at 7 a.m. from your accommodation in Belgrade.
Gate of Podrinje - During our 2 hours and 30 minutes drive through awe-inspiring western Serbia and on our way to our first destination - Bajina Basta, we will make one short stop in order for you to take memorable pictures from the viewpoint called “The Gate of Podrinje” which represents the entrance to the magical Drina River Valley.
Drina River House - Bajina Basta, small town located on the foothill of Tara Mountain with its unique attraction “House on the rock in the middle of the Drina River” is our first stop. The image of this unusual attraction was posted on a cover of National Geographic magazine.
Nature Park Mokra Gora - Afterwards the tour proceeds to the main jewel of the tour, Mokra Gora Railway Station, from where you will start Sargan 8 railroad ride. Authentic cars with wooden seats will take you back to 1925. when this railroad was connecting Belgrade with Adriatic Sea. On a 15 km long ride, train “Nostalgia” will pass through 22 tunnels, over 5 bridges and will overcome the altitude difference of 300m. Also it will stop at lookout platforms in order for the passengers to take memorable images of nature in west Serbia. The longest stop will be at Jatare Station, where you will climb the cliff to the observation platform offering splendid panoramic view over the surrounding mountains. After 2.5 hours ride you will return to the departing point.
Kustendorf - The last stop will be ethno village called Drvengrad or Wooden Town, famous ethno complex developed by well-known movie director Emir Kusturica, as a set for his movie entitled “Life is Miracle.” All the objects including hotel, shops, cinema, church, etc. are made of natural materials, mostly from wood. Due to the fact that popular movie festival “Kustendorf” is organized here (every year), Wooden Town welcomed Johnny Depp, Monica Belucci and other movies celebrities.
Belgrade - Return to Belgrade in early evening hours. Drop off to your accommodation.

What's Included

Pick up and drop off service included
Stay connected with on-board WiFi
Complimentary bottled water
Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
No hidden costs with all fees and taxes included
Tour with a professional English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

Lunch
Personal Expenses

Additional Information

Please bring your passport or ID card
Please provide the name and address of your accommodation in Belgrade and contact telephone number, so that the local partner can send you all the necessary information for the upcoming trip (the name and contact of your tourist guide, exact pick up time from your address in Belgrade, etc.).
During peak tourist season, there is large possibility that train tickets for Sargan 8, for all departures are sold out - this applies especially on last minute bookings. If this happens you will be offered other available date.
This activity requires a minimum of 3 persons (Shared Option). If the minimum number of travelers isn’t met, you will be offered a choice between choosing other date or cancelling the tour with no fees applied or booking a private tour.
Transportation by air conditioned car (1-3 pax) or minivan (4-7 pax)

Location

Belgrade

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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A6505mmmarys

Sep 24, 2023

A wonderful experience in Serbia. - My husband Vincent and I, visited Serbia from 15th to 22nd September 2003 . Our local guides where Jelena and Nina Batos from your agency, Serbia Inspired Tours. These two very educated, very knowledgable, sweet ladies have made our holiday exceptional. They were with our group All the time. If they thought somebody needed anything, they were there to help, advise and guide us. Every morning each of us were given a much appreciated bottle of water. The coach was always clean and the careful driver always very punctual. Jelena and Nina received praise not just from me and my husband but from ALL the group of 53 persons. Thank you very much we appreciate all the service that we received very promptly and alwyas with a smile. Hope to use your service again in the future.