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Šargan Eight Railway, Wooden Town & House on Drina river day trip from Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia
Sargan Eight Railway Drvengrad and House on the Drina River day trip from Belgrade
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  • 12 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the often overlooked and seriously underrated sights of Western Serbia on a 12-hour tour from Belgrade. With comfortable round-trip transportation and a guide on hand at all times, you’re able to get off the beaten tourist path without losing your way. Itinerary highlights include the Kapija Podrinja viewpoint, House on the Drina, Sargan Eight Scenic Train, and Mećavnik, a wooden city built as a film set.
  • Visit a region of Serbia that most tourists miss
  • Enjoy a small group of maximum eight people
  • Take a break from the hustle and bustle
  • Travel efficiently in all-inclusive transportation

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan or a private car
  • Services of a professional, English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees (only if the private option is selected)
  • 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 points

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Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

If you have booked the shared tour option, pick-up will be 15-30 minutes before the departure time. One day before the trip, not before 6 pm, we’ll send you an email with all the pick-up details. If you have booked the private tour option, the default departure time is 08:00. If you want a different departure time, you should contact us and let us know when you would like to start. 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. If you want to start your tour at Belgrade airport, you could do that with a supplement of 15€ (possible on a private tour).

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Remember to bring a long-sleeved shirt during summer months, as it could be cold on the Gate of Podrinje.
  • Please note that 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 by card.
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Lokesh_S
It was a long journey with good guide 'Marko'. All the sight seeing are beautiful specially House at Drina river is amazing

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Perfect day, perfect tour
Lajos_M, Apr 2024
Everything went smooth, our tourguide was professional and the tour was well organised. The placeis what we wisitet was amazing and the weather was sunny. We felt blessed to being part of this beauty.
Enjoyed it.
Arun_K, Aug 2023
Great day trip. It can be long but it’s worth it. Our guide Nevena was amazing. She gave us good insights into Serbian culture, history, geography and really made the sights come alive. The house on the Drina is cute and unique. The wooden town is quite the idea - don’t demolish a film set but turn it into a tourist attraction. Kitschy but works :). And the train ride was a nice slice of history. Pickup and drop off were right on time. Coach was comfortable and everything was as promised.
Great day
Nathaniel_S, Aug 2023
Jovan was our guide and he made sure we had plenty of time to see everything. I would highly recommend.
Amazing 16 Hour Layover
Faris_G, Aug 2023
We actually did the Northern Serbia tour, with the Monastery, Fortress, Novi Sad, Srenski Karlovci tour with Aleksander. It was an incredible experience. We only had the 16 hour layover before we were heading to Ohrid for a wedding. However, this was very much worth it. Aleksander was wonderful. Our plane was delayed 2 hours into Belgrade and he came to pick us up at the airport. We then got to hear all about the beautiful monastery. In Srenski Karlovci he ordered us coffees and told us all about how amazing Belgrade is which prompted us so spend a few more hours there after the tour. At the Fortress, we got amazing views and pictures. Then I’m Novi Sad, he gave us great food recommendations. Overall, he was wonderful and this was a great tour. We ended up staying in Belgrade for dinner and he gave us a recommendation for where to find good food and also how to get a taxi to the airport. We had a wonderful time and he helped us fall in love with Serbia. We plan to go back so we can experience more of the beautiful country!
Great experience!
Nataliia_P, Jul 2023
Great tour! Sargan Eight Railway was a very unique experience, it was a journey back in time with breathtaking landscapes of dense forest and beautiful mountains. The Drina River House was a serene oasis tucked away in a postcard-worthy setting. The Wooden Town was an architectural gem and a testament to Serbia's cultural heritage. Overall it was a very nice experience that I can highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Natalia, thank you very much for your detailed review. We're happy to hear that you had a nice time on our tour. We wish you a safe trip back home. All the best, Victor Tours team
Outstanding tour to western Serbia
Joshua_C, Jul 2023
The tour takes a full day but it's worth it for the variety of sites. The Sargan Eight Railway is the highlight — a very unique and fun experience to travel the way people did in the early 20th century. Our guide Konstantin was knowledgeable and friendly, providing us details above and beyond what we saw in the tour to give us a better understanding of Serbia.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Joshua, thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We're happy to hear that you've enjoyed the tour. All the best, Victor Tours team
A lovely day out of the city centre
Katie_R, Jul 2023
From the start of the day , contact from victor tour company / driver ( Think his name was yuri) was great . He was running a bit late and got what’s app messages from both to let me know . We were out with 3 other people for the day so nice small group . Mini van had aircon and even provided wifi which was a great extra . It was a long day from 8-8 roughly . But overall was nice . The stops were really pretty . Tour guide very knowledgeable. Only thing that would have made a bit better was some more time in wooden village . Felt a bit rushed . As only got about 20 mins free time . An extra 15 mins would have been better . The train journey was nice and enjoyable . Just a bit long with some of the stops not really worth stopping . But I definitely recommend this tour .
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Katie, thank you kindly for your lovely and very detailed review. We're happy to hear that you've enjoyed the tour. We wish you a safe trip back home. Regards, Victor Tours team
Highly recommended
gr4b9zbz9c, Jul 2023
Uros is such an experienced and helpful guide! He talked about the Serbian history during our way to the sites so the 3 hour drive wasn’t too enduring. The train ride is really great!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear guest, thank you for your nice review. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that you were satisfied with the guide. All the best, Victor Tours team
wonderfull experience
Svetlana_N, Jun 2023
a totally successful trip. what beautiful scenery! the guide was unique, like wikipedia. a super nice group from all over the world. highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Svetlana, thanks for the review. We're happy to know that you had a good time on our tour. All the best, Victor tours team
Definitely worth it
Larissa_O, Jun 2023
House on the Drina and the trainride are absolute must-sers when you’re visiting Serbia! Don’t miss out!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Larissa, thanks for taking the time to write the review; it's very nice of you. We're happy to hear that you've enjoyed the tour. All the best, Victor tours team
Beautiful views
Lila_H, Jun 2023
We loved the train ride, driving slowly & being outside on the ride as well as the little house. The Mountain View’s were so spectacular!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Lila, thank you very much for this positive review. We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed the tour. All the best, Victor tours team
Worth the money and time spent
Rahul_K, Sep 2022
A must do trip ..which includes mountains; adventures; and all that you can have in a days time . Guide wa
Great Experience in Serbia
Shubham_M, Aug 2022
Very nice trip and well organised by our tour guide - Tamara She is very resourceful and has excellent knowledge of Serbia. I highly recommend this trip to everyone planning to visit Serbia.
Beautiful and refreshing
Sumit_U, Jul 2022
Very interesting and interactive. Johan, the guide was a history buff with a great sense of humour. Loved the tour. He gave personal touches to the whole trip.
Amazing day!
Alex_K, Jul 2022
The sights on this tour are simply stunning. Our guide was great and the vehicle brand new. It was a long day but so worth it!!
Very long day with lots of car time
Christina_G, Jun 2022
I did my second tour with Marko and can’t fault him for anything because he is a fantastic guide and I once again really enjoyed his company. That said, it wasn’t clear to me from the description just how much time would be spent in the car. You leave at 8 and basically are in the car until 12.45 with only two short view stops until lunch. I also understand why they do lunch at the railway station but I would have much preferred the 45 min at the house on the river (where we barely spent 10min - it really is only a very short photo stop, which is a shame). The railway is lovely but it takes 2.5 hours and the stops along the way are 5-20min only, so once again, lots of driving. Then another drive to the spectacular wooden city - I loved that place, too, but you only have 30min there until you drive another 3.5h back to Belgrade. If you like road-trips, go for it…I would have liked more time at each stop and would have been better off to go for a 2day trip into this beautiful region.
Nice day
Kyra_L, Jun 2022
The tour was very nice, the train was a highlight especially if you stand outside the whole time. Guide was friendly and funny.
A different way to see...
Bryan_G, May 2022
A different way to see the beautiful countryside of Serbia. We had a great time. Also fun to learn about the history of that area of Serbia.
Day tour
Marios_G, Apr 2022
Very nice experience and the guide. We enjoy our time with the guide. He also suggested places to visit in Belgrade which I recommend to use his advise.
Little House on the Drina and Beautiful Train ride on the Sargan Mountain
Prasert_T, Apr 2022
I enjoy the train ride and the journey through time. The ethno timber village is a bit less interesting and we spent too long there. The time to spend at the house on Drina should be a bit longer than just a photo taking session. Also there are many other beautiful spots along the way which should be stopped. Would be good if the tour includes all the admission tickets and lunch.

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