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.

Tour in a Glance

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.

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