Western Serbia: Drina River House & Mokra Gora (Sargan 8 + Drvengrad)

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(5 reviews)

10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore spectacular nature of west Serbia while enjoying a railroad ride of a lifetime in a 90 years old steam-engine "Nostalgia", hear the unbelievable story behind Drina River House and step into the charming wooden town where the life is a miracle!

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Sargan 8 train ticket and entry ticket to Drvengrad
Professional driver
Lunch
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up is organized from 7:00 a.m. to 07:30 a.m. Pick up is offered from centrally located Belgrade hotels, apartments, hostels, etc. ( up to 5 km from Republic Square). The guide will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pick up time. If your accommodation is located in main pedestrian zone you may be asked to meet the guide at the pick up location located a maximum of 2 minutes walk from your accommodation. Pick up details you will receive the day before departure via email or Whats App not before 5 p.m.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • Belgrade (Pass by)

    The tour starts at 7 a.m. from your accommodation in Belgrade.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Belgrade

    Return to Belgrade in early evening hours. Drop off to your accommodation.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.).
Supplied by SERBIA INSPIRED TOURS

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours

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