Overview
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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Services of a professional, English-speaking guide
Entrance fees (only if the private option is selected)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or a private car
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Full traditional Serbian lunch (optional) = 1,000 - 1,500 RSD per person (payable only in cash)
Ticket for Šargan Eight scenic train = 1,200 RSD per person
Entrance fee for The Wooden town = 300 RSD per person (payable only in cash)
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Belgrade
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.
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Gate of Podrinje
15 min
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.
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Drina River House
20 min
Here, we will see the world-famous attraction, "The House on the Drina," an isolated house made of logs on a river stone. It's one of the most photogenic sights in the region
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Mokra Gora
3 hours
We will leave the house behind us and continue our trip just in time to make it for the departure of the famous Sargan Eight scenic train.
A unique narrow-gauge railway nowadays serves only for the amusement. During our ride, we will pass and stop on several viewpoints from which one can see fabulous views over Mokra Gora. Authentic cars with wooden seats, wood-burning stove, and characteristic rattling sound will take us back in 1925 when this railway was put in operation and made a connection between Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea.
After almost two and a half hour ride, we are returning to the departing station from where we continue our journey to the nearby Mećavnik, or Drvengrad (Wooden City). -
1 hour 30 min
Our next stop is "Drvengrad" or "Timbertown". The famous director Emir Kusturica (two times 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 slopes of the mountain, to restore them, equip them with luxurious facilities, and to form a new settlement. Quirky flourishes are everywhere: the Stanley Kubrick cinema shows Kusturica's films, and vintage cars are parked on twisting streets named after celebrities such as Bruce Lee and Diego Maradona (about whom Kusturica made a fascinating documentary).
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 for Belgrade. -
Belgrade
1 hour 30 min
We'll arrive in Belgrade late in the afternoon. End of services.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Belgrade).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Šargan Eight Railway, Wooden Town & House on Drina river day trip from Belgrade
Can I cancel Šargan Eight Railway, Wooden Town & House on Drina river day trip from Belgrade for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Services of a professional, English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees (only if the private option is selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or a private car
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included?
- Full traditional Serbian lunch (optional) = 1,000 - 1,500 RSD per person (payable only in cash)
- Ticket for Šargan Eight scenic train = 1,200 RSD per person
- Entrance fee for The Wooden town = 300 RSD per person (payable only in cash)
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Gate of Podrinje, Drina River House, Mokra Gora.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by VICTOR TOURS
