Serbia · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The narrow-gauge line at Mokra Gora climbs the pass by looping back over its own track, and it runs spring to autumn. These 9 trips get you onto it, usually with Drvengrad and the Drina in the same day, and each is priced and timed below.
Ride Serbia’s Šargan Eight, visit Drvengrad and the Drina River House on a scenic 10-hour day trip from Belgrade.
“Long day but great sites - Sarah train, the wooden house, the views along the way. The river house - in the eve, you can’t view it clearly as you look straight in to the sun. Could be due to the time of the year.”
Review of the Sarajevo to Višegrad and Serbia day tour, covering Andrićgrad, Dobrun Monastery, Šargan Eight, and Drvengrad.
“A good day, with a chance to drive through the mountains across to the border with Serbia. The Sargan Train ride and visit to Drvengrad were a lovely introduction to Serbia. Our guide was brilliant; helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you for a great tour.”
Review of a 12-hour Western Serbia tour from Belgrade, with the Šargan 8 train, Wooden Town, Drina River, and House on the Drina.
“Being a hard core Emir (now Nemanja) Kusturica fan, I truly enjoyed the visit of Drvengrad. The scenery is breathtaking, the train ride was interesting, with lots of photo shops, so was the 2 stops we made on our way back to Belgrade. It would have been better to give at least 2o more minutes for free time, to walk around and buy souvenirs. Definitely a worthwhile trip if you love Emir Kusturica films.”
Review of Sarajevo’s Visegrad, Drina River, Sargan Eight railway, and Kurstendorf tour, with practical advice on value, timing, guides, and border delays.
“Kenan was our guide and our driver for the tour to Visigrad. He took us from our hotel in Sarajevo. We were 3 persons. Kenan don't speak much. But he answered every question that we asked him. As a matter of fact , i liked that kind of guidness. what i didn't like about : Kenan is driving too fast. I was expected to get explantions about the history of Visigrad bridge according to the book "the bridge on the Drina", but Kenan didn't know. He came with no serbian money so we had to look for bank or exchane. In total, I liked the tour and Kenan very much.”
Review of Belgrade’s Sargan 8 Railway and Wooden City tour, with the Drina House, mountain views, costs, timing, tickets, and practical tips.
“Nice trip, friendly driver No guide, driver don’t speak English”
Ride Serbia’s historic Šargan Eight train, visit Mećavnik, and enjoy Zlatibor on a full-day small-group trip from Belgrade.
“The tour itenarary was really great and the tour leader/guide Novica was a great guy and very knowledgeable about many topics ranging from history to culinary information to geography to general political situation and its implications on world. The tour was also well planned with lots of info given. Really happy to have taken this tour and will recommend GYG for sure.”
Review of a 12-hour western Serbia tour from Belgrade featuring the Drina River House, Sargan 8 train, and Drvengrad.
“Fantastic experience to see the sights and beauty outside Belgrade. My favourite was the lucky opportunity to be assigned the carriage just behind the locomotive, as once it turned around, I could stand at the back of the train and see the whole journey!”
Ride Serbia’s Sargan Eight railway, visit Wooden Town, hike to Banjska Stena, and see Tara’s Drina River house.
“The density of natural beauty on the trip was amazing. You do however have to pay extra for all the activities on the trip”
Review of a private Belgrade day trip to Mokra Gora, Drvengrad, Tara National Park, the Šargan Eight train, and Drina River House.
“The sights were great but the car was not comfortable (tiny vehicle) and the driving was rash. Wifi and water was not provided as per description. Would not recommend as it was not worth the amount paid.”
Rivers, fortresses, cellars and long tables.
