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From Belgrade: Golubac Fortress and Iron Gate Gorge Tour

From Belgrade: Golubac Fortress and Iron Gate Gorge Tour

Drive along the winding Danube river on this day trip from Belgrade. Explore the Golubac fortress and discover the oldest Mesolithic sculptures in all of Europe with a visit to the Lepenski Vir museum. Start with pickup from your accommodation and a 2-hour drive toward Eastern Serbia. Take in beautiful landscapes and listen to interesting stories about this part of the country. Stop at Golubac fortress, a defensive complex which used to defend many kingdoms through centuries. Golubac is the perfect fairy-tale castle, wonderfully set off by its location in the rugged landscape at the head of Đerdap Gorge. Admire its nine towers which are 20-25 meters high. Gaze out at views of the Danube from the fortress. Proceed towards the widest part of the Danube at the Iron Gate. Watch at the Danube suddenly gives the impression of the sea. After around 30 minutes of driving, reach the next stop, Lepenski Vir. The early settlement dates back to 7,000-6,000 BC. It marks the beginning of civilization in Europe. View a holographic reconstruction of houses in Lepenski Vir. See more than 100 items (utensils, tools, and instruments, jewelry, altars, sculptures, Neolithic ceramics) illustrating the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods in Lepenski Vir. The setting also involves the reconstruction of burial methods in Lepenski Vir. After the museum, stop in a unique, authentic restaurant with a fantastic view overlooking the Danube to enjoy a traditional lunch made of specialties of the cuisine of Eastern Serbia. Return to Belgrade in the evening hours.

Belgrade: Iron Gate National Park Tour with 1-Hour Speedboat

Belgrade: Iron Gate National Park Tour with 1-Hour Speedboat

The tour starts at 8:00 AM from your accommodation in Belgrade. A pleasant 2-hour drive will take you to the first stop, Golubac Fortress, located at the entrance of the Djerdap Gorge where the Danube is at its widest and nature is at its greenest. It was built at the beginning of the 14th century as a border stronghold of strategic importance. Hat Tower, formerly used as a pier of the Fortress, nowadays is the main symbol and trademark of Golubac Fort. Lepenski Vir - an archeological site located 30 minutes drive from Golubac, one of the oldest urban settlements in the whole of Europe, populated 8000 years ago is next on your route. Tour continues with a 45 minutes scenic drive through the picturesque Djerdap Gorge with short stops on the way for taking memorable pictures. Your speedboat tour will start from Tekija and will last for one hour. While on your fun-filled speed boat tour along the most beautiful part of the Danube river, see the remains dating back to Romans, such as Trajan's Plaque (Tabula Traiana) - a memorial dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan. This unique monument can be seen only from boats (water). On your adventurous boat tour, see the Mrakonija Monastery, Balloon Stations Pena and Varnica, and Stone Statue of Decebal Rex, the last king of Dacia, which represents the tallest rock sculpture (40 meters) in the whole of Europe. When your boat adventure is finished, proceed to the city of Donji Milanovac, where a break for lunch will be made and you will have the great opportunity to try local specialties. Return to Belgrade in the early evening hours, drop-off at your accommodation.

From Belgrade: Full-Day Historical Danube Tour

From Belgrade: Full-Day Historical Danube Tour

Follow the flow of the mighty Danube River as you depart from Belgrade to the Golubac Fortress. Built on inaccessible cliffs at the widest part of the Danube, this medieval fortification welcomes you with its mystical towers that tell stories resembling a true fairytale. Climb up one of the towers and you’ll understand why locals say that the Danube looks like the sea from this point. Stand on one of the best-preserved fortresses in Serbia, for an almost aerial view of the Danube and its mirror-like surface.   Next, journey back to the Mesolithic era at the archaeological site of Lepenski Vir, a prehistoric urban settlement. Uncover information about ancestors from the 6th century BC including their way of life and mindset, showing that ancient Homo sapiens had been much more advanced than predicted. This museum, unique by theme, location, and construction, will leave you inspired and in wonder.   Following your history lesson, enjoy a reward at the eco-ethno complex of Kapetan Mišin breg where you can take in enchanting views of the Djerdap gorge. The complex, named after a very respected captain, offers you an open-air gallery called “Man, wood, water” featuring a collection of wooden and stone sculptures.   Take a deep breath, chitchat with the hosts, and gaze far into the distance as you feel more connected to the events and sites of the Danube River as experienced from the different epochs before returning to Belgrade.

Iron gate tour: Golubac fortress,Lepenski Vir and Djerdap NP

Iron gate tour: Golubac fortress,Lepenski Vir and Djerdap NP

Spend the day next to the most important European river and enjoy in beautiful views through the longest European gorge. At its beginning the mysterious "unassailable" fortress Golubac captures us with its beauty, history and legends. Visit this medieval fortress and find out how forbidden love made one princess captured in the highest tower. Feel the the nature of Djerdap - the largest national park in Serbia, from the place where the Danube is the widest to the place where it is deepest. At the archaeological site of Lepenski Vir, find out why the Neolithic people settled there about 8000 years ago, how they looked like, what they were doing, what Gods they prayed to… And finaly, discover magical household, Kapetan Misin breg and enjoy a spectacular view over Danube river

From Belgrade: Danube Tour and Iron Gate National Park

From Belgrade: Danube Tour and Iron Gate National Park

Visit the Golubac Fortress, Lepenski Vir archaeological site, and more on a full-day tour.  The tour starts at 8:00 AM with pickup from your accommodation in Belgrade. Drive 2 hours to Golubac Fortress, a 14th-century structure located at the entrance of the Iron Gate National Park. Explore the Green Zone of the fortress and admire the widest point of the Danube below. The next stop on the tour is the Lepenski Vir archeological site, one of the oldest urban settlements in Europe, populated 8,000 years ago. Learn the history of the site from your certified guide. Afterwards, take a short walk in order to reach Kovilovo viewpoint from which you will enjoy the view of the entire Valley of Donji Milanovac, where the Danube is 2 km wide. Continue with a scenic drive through Iron Gate Gorge, the longest gorge in Europe, that consists of four gorges and three valleys. The most beautiful gorges are Mali and Veliki Kazan, where the Danube narrows to just 140 meters and reaches a depth of more than 90 meters. Stop at a viewpoint next to the road and admire the most stunning part of the Danube. Here, see the statue of King Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, commemorated as the tallest rock sculpture in Europe. Around 2:00-3:00 PM, break for lunch and try some traditional Serbian dishes in a local restaurant. Return to Belgrade. Drop off at your accommodation.

Iron Gate: Golubac fortress, Lepenski vir and boat cruise

Iron Gate: Golubac fortress, Lepenski vir and boat cruise

Golubac Fortress was a medieval fortified town on the south side of the Danube River, 4 km downstream from the modern-day town of Golubac, Serbia. The fortress, which was most likely built during the 14th century, was split into three compounds which were built in stages. It has ten towers, most of which are square shaped, and several of which received multifaceted reinforcements with the advent of firearms. This is one of the most attractive fortresses in Serbia open for visits. Djerdap gorge - boat cruise Spreading at over 63,000 acres of plant and animal abundance of priceless value and beauty, Đerdap National Park is also known as the Iron Gates of the Danube. Gorges, canyons, river valleys and over thousand caves of extraordinary beauty are hidden on the right bank of the river, from the Golubac fortress to the ancient fort of Diana. The deepest, largest and most attractive gorge in Europe consists of four gorges of imposing beauty: Golubac, Gospođina Vira, Kazan and Sipska. However, the most interesting and geomorphological specific landscapes are the areas of Štrpce, as well as the areas of Great and Small Kazan, where the Danube demonstrates its narrowest (140m) and deepest (90m) points. This is where we will have our optional boat ride, maybe the most beautiful part of all Danube flow. Lepnski vir Lepenski Vir represents the remains of the oldest settlement in Europe. The first organized human settlement in the open was located in Djerdap, and it was founded eight thousand years ago. The peaceful "Lepenski" Alas carefully chose this location, and formed a culture there that lasted for two thousand years in a row, in the period 6500-4500. BC. The Lepenski Vir site was discovered during extensive excavations in Djerdap due to the construction of the Djerdap I hydroelectric power plant. In 2011, a new visitor center was opened, which preserves the remains of a culture under its dome, which astonished the whole world with its discovery...

From Belgrade: Highlights of Iron Gates Gorge Private Tour

From Belgrade: Highlights of Iron Gates Gorge Private Tour

Spend a great day exploring East Serbia main tourist attractions. Meet gorgeous Golubac fortress, discover the oldest urban settlement in Europe and admire the incredible views over the Danube. For a full Iron Gates experience, book a optional boat ride and discover the real meaning of the name- Iron Gates. Here is what you'll experience on the tour: After a morning pick up from your address, you have a two hours ride before reaching Golubac town. At the widest point of the Danube lies famous Golubac fortess. This medieval fort dominates the area and impresses everyone with its size and location. You'll have a guided tour through several towers and learn more about its turbulent history. From Golubac you'll enjoy a 45 minutes scenic drive untill you get to Lepenski Vir. Here you'll meet remains of the oldest urban settlement in Europe. From your guide find out more about this civilisation which existed more than 10.000 years ago. Next you'll get to the place where it will make sence why this place is called the Iron Gates. Deeper into the canyon you'll find the most attractive part - ravines Mali and Veliki kazan. Expect a breathaking views but also some intriguing sights. Like a huge carved face on the other side of the Danube, which will be explained by your guide. After all this exitements it is time for a well deserved lunch break. Lucky, we know a perfect place with a great local food paired with amazing views over the Danube. Optional Private Boat Ride For the unfogettable experience, book a private boat ride and feel the Danube. It will give you a unique chance to see in person Tabula Traiana. This Roman tablet dates from the II century AD and it is only accessible from the water. You'll get to see closer Decibel's carved statue, deepest and the narrowest point of Danube and much more. All of that in detail explained from the local captain and your guide. In the late afternoon you'll get back to Belgrade.

Golubac Fortress and Iron Gates + optional boat ride

Golubac Fortress and Iron Gates + optional boat ride

Looking like a castle from a fairytale Golubac Fortress is the biggest attraction in Eastern Serbia. Golubac fortress was never conquered by any army, it was just changing masters by political agreements. Looking like a castle from a fairytale Golubac Fortress will leave you speechless. You will make a real postcard photos there! Continuing forward, we will enter the magnificent Iron Gates gorge, the biggest gorge in Europe and Serbia National Park. With some breathtaking views that you will see, Iron Gates will definitely blow your mind same like Golubac Fortress. In the gorge, we will visit archeological site - Lepenski vir, the 8000 years old first settlement of Europe. You will learn how it was discovered and what people of stone age was doing there. You will even have a chance to see how they were looking and do VR tour of their settlement. After fortress we are visiting Captain Misha hill, a viewpoint from where richest Serbian of 19th century were navigating his ships through gorge. According to wishes of our guests we can also do a boat ride through narrowest part of gorge. There we can learn more about Roman history and how Emperor Traian built longest bridge in the world for 1000 years. Story about fierce rivals Traian and Dacian king Decebalus will spice up the things when we see a Decebalus statue built in rock on Romanian side. It is 2nd biggest rock statue in the world after Mount. Rashmore in USA. Duration of boat ride will be approx. 1.5h After sucessfull day, we will return to Belgrade at the evening.

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