Sargan Eight Railway, Wood Town & House on the Drina River day trip from Belgrade

Itinerary

1. Western Serbia

   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.

2. Sargan 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Return to Belgrade

   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

What is included

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup is offered in the supplier listing. Confirm the exact pickup location and time for your booking.

Before you book

• Not wheelchair accessible
• The minimum number for a shared tour to operate is three guests
• 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
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• 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. If you want to start your tour at Belgrade airport, you could do that with a supplement of 15€ (possible on a private tour).
• 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).

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