Day trip

Discover the three key sights in Western Serbia on this 1-day guided trip from Belgrade. Ride an old-fashioned railway through scenic wild nature and see the famous House on the Drina.

About this activity

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Duration 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pick-up is possible from any hotel, Airbnb, or pension, up to 5 km from Republic Square. For pick-up locations further than 5 km from Republic Square, please get in touch with us directly. In case your accommodation is in the pedestrian zone, the pick-up point will be very close to your accommodation. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Srinivasan – United Arab Emirates

Was an excellent day trip with scenic drives going and back..Drina house was a great spot and the train was also great Bosco was an excellent guide..am glad they pushed through with the tour even though there were only 4 of us..van was very comfortable and pace was just perfect Definitely recommend

Hannah – United Kingdom

Myself and my husband thoroughly enjoyed this day trip. It was very well organised, with the tour guide picking us up on time and heading out of the city before 8am. Although it was a long drive, the minibus was very comfortable and we had comfort stops along the way. The group size was 5 of us, so I thought that was perfect. Each of the locations are really beautiful, and our guide Uroš was extremely knowledgeable, giving us key information at every stop. The train ride was definitely a highlight, but being so close to the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina was also pretty amazing. We will definitely be recommending this excursion to our friends and family.

Itinerary

Pickup location:
Belgrade
Van
(2.5 hours)
Капија Подриња
Break time, Photo stop, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)
Van
(30 minutes)
Drina river house
Break time, Photo stop, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)
Van
(45 minutes)
Mokra Gora
Break time, Coffee, Lunch, Regional food (1 hour)
Optional, Extra fee
Šargan Eight
Photo stop, Visit, Aerial view, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2.25 hours)
Extra fee
Drvengrad - Mećavnik
Visit, Guided tour, Regional food, Scenic views on the way, Arts & crafts market visit (1 hour)
Extra fee
Van
(3.25 hours)
Arrive back at:
Belgrade

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Discover Western Serbia on this 1-day tour of the key sites
Visit the world-famous House on the Drina
See the famous wooden village built by a well-known director
Ride on a traditional railway taking in stunning views along the way
Try the famous cuisine of Western Serbia

Full description

Be collected from your accommodation in Belgrade and head to the countryside of Western Serbia, which is known for wild and untouched nature. For just over two hours, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Listen to interesting stories about this part of the country from your guide. You will stop at an amazing viewpoint then head to Bajina Bašta, which is a small town in the foothill of Mt. Tara. Here, you will see the world-famous attraction The House on the Drina. This is an isolated house made of logs, which is perched precariously on a river stone. Next, head to the Sargan Eight train and ride this narrow railway. You will pass several viewpoints of the stunning Mokra Gora along the way. The authentic cars with wooden seats, wood burning stoves, and characteristic rattling sound will take you back to 1925, which is when this railway was put in operation. After the ride, continue your journey to the nearby Mećavnik, which is known as the Wooden City. The famous director Emir Kusturica decided to build it during the shooting of his film Life is a Miracle. Here, you will stop to enjoy a traditional lunch. After the meal, you will head back to Belgrade where you will arrive late in the afternoon.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or car
Guide
Entrance fees (if the private option is selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Important note: Depending on the traffic conditions, location of your hotel/Airbnb, the number and the positions of the pickup locations on the day of your trip, we may ask you to walk to the closest pickup point (never more than 7-8 minutes of walking from the place where you're staying).

Traditional Serbian lunch (1,500 RSD per person, payable in cash)
Šargan Eight scenic train (1,200 RSD per person, payable in cash)
Wooden Town (300 RSD per person, payable in cash)
Tips

Important information

Know before you go

You will receive the confirmation at the time of booking
Pick-up is possible from any hotel, Airbnb, or pension, up to 5 km from Republic Square.
Please bring some cash as you can pay for the Wooden City entrance fee and lunch only in cash - Serbian Dinars.
The entrance fee for the train could be paid with a credit card.
The tour requires a minimum of 3 people to operate
In case the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour will be canceled or rescheduled, or you will be offered another available tour. You will be informed at least 16 hours before the trip

Western Serbia 1-Day Tour of the Key Sites from Belgrade