General

Uncover West Serbia’s Highlights: Sargan Eight Railway, Mokra Gora, Mećavnik, and Drina River House!

Embark on a nostalgic train journey aboard the Sargan Eight Railway and check all the important highlights in West Serbia without the stress of getting there just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic drive.

 

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Tour in a Glance

DURATION
11-12 hours
TOUR STYLE
Private
GETTING AROUND
Driven and walking
AVAILABILITY
Seasonal, 1.4-31.10.
LANGUAGE
English
DIFFICULTY
Easy for everyone
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What to Expect from the Mokra Gora Train Tour in 2024

Experience a dynamic full-day tour exploring the unique narrow-gauge railway, Sargan Eight, once part of the historic Belgrade-Dubrovnik railroad. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes of West Serbia, visit wooden Town Mećavnik (Kustendorf) by famous movie director Emir Kusturica, and end the day with stunning views of the Drina River House. Extend your adventure with an overnight tour to Tara National Park and Mokra Gora.

Highlights

  • Ride the iconic Sargan Eight Railway marveling at its engineering and scenic beauty while learning about its role in connecting Belgrade to the Adriatic Sea.
  • Enjoy the picturesque beauty of West Serbia, providing a refreshing escape from the urban hustle.
  • Capture unforgettable views of the iconic Drina River House and find out a story behind this unusual site.
  • Discover charming Wooden Town – Mećavnik, crafted by acclaimed filmmaker Emir Kusturica.

Tour Flow

#YourSerbiaHost will pick you up at 8 am sharp from your Belgrade accommodation. Drive is long but you won’t feel it much, thanks to a newly built highway and to several breathtaking spots en route ideal for short breaks and taking photos.

Before you reach Mokra Gora town you will visit the famous Wooden Town Mećavnik-Drvengrad  (also known by the other name Kustendorf). The town was a result of the vision of Emir Kusturica which he got during filming his movie „Life is a miracle“. In Wooden Town you can find, as in any regular town, museum, church, library, hotel, restaurant… You might be surprised with street names in this town because those are named after famous people Kusturica admires: Nikola Tesla, Bruce Lee, Ernesto Che Guevara, Diego Armando Maradona, Federico Fellini, Ingmar Bergman.

After a break in Wooden Town you’re getting on board the train for the 13:30 Sargan Eight tour departure. During the ride you will pass and stop at several stations and viewpoints. Authentic railcars with wooden seats, wood burning stove and characteristic rattling sound will take you back to 1925, when this railway was opened and established a connection between Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea. The track on this section is around 15km long and passes through 22 tunnels overcoming an altitude difference of 300m.

Last attraction for the day is the famous Drina River House. You will enjoy this unusual sight on our way back to Belgrade, after a drive through Tara National Park.

Regarding lunch plans, there is plenty of choices and opportunities en route. We will give you several choices to pick from, depending where we are on the itinerary.

After a full day of activities you are getting back to Belgrade in the evening. Usual drop-off time is between 8 and 9pm.

Good to Know

Important info
During high season periods, May-Jun and September-October, there is high possibility that tickets for all departures are sold out, this applies especially on short notice bookings. However, we have solution for that, but in that case you need to be aware of possibility that you’ll be standing during the train ride (for an hour approximately). Train ticket price remains unchanged.
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TOUR LANGUAGE
Default language of the tour is English, but if you require #YourSerbiaHost can also give you tour in Russian, German, French, Spanish and of course Serbian – Subject to availability.
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH
There are several ways to reach us. By pressing “Send inquiry” button on the top right of this page (or at the bottom of the page if you are using a mobile device). Through our Contact page, or calling our Phone|WhatsApp|Viber number +38163684466.
FREE CANCELLATION
If for any reason you need to cancel the tour up to 24 hours before the tour start time, we will refund 100% of the paid amount, no questions asked.
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6 comments

Cas
October 10, 2022
Had a fantastic day with friends, with Miljan as a guide. He picked as up on time at the hostel in a comfortable car to drive to the Mokra Gora. During the ride he told a lot about Serbia and about the Balkan, and he answered all of our questions. Besides telling us about Serbia he was also really interested in us, like where we came from and why we chose to do a citytrip to Belgrade/Serbia. After visiting the wooden village he dropped us off for the train tour which was beautiful. He then picked us up to drive back to our hostel, and on the way we stopped at the river house. During the trip Miljan took some pictures of us. We really learned a lot and we would definitely recommend booking this tour with Miljan as a guide. The comment is taken from TripAdvisor review page connected to our service, to see the source follow this link.
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Available departures

This is a daily tour.

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Details on prices and services

Tour prices (prices are per tour, not per person):
1-3 persons 379€
4-6 persons 439€
7-8 persons 559€
9-19 persons 899€
Services included in the price:
Pickup and drop-off
Transportation
Driver/guide service
Bottled water
Single-use surgical face mask if you don't have your own
Tour organization
What is extra:
Tickets for Shargan Eight Train ~10€ per person
Admission for Wooden Town ~2€ per person
Lunch ~15€ per person*
Personal expenses and gratuities
* Price shown is an average price for lunch per person based on restaurant’s menu, but it can vary depending on guest’s demands for food and drinks.

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