The 2 Best Railway Trips in Western Serbia

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Leave Belgrade for western Serbia on a full-day trip by air-conditioned van. Ride the historic Šargan Eight railway, visit Emir Kusturica’s Drvengrad, see the House on the Drina, and stop at the Gate of Podrinje viewpoint. Guides such as Jovan, Marko, Uroš, and Nevena provide history and stories along the way.

“Small group but great fun with Alex and Marco. Full of information jokes stories and we all got along great The tour was informative and in a comfy van, loads of room The train trip went through the countryside and offered great views as did all the other attractions”

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2.Mokra Gora toure with a Šargan 8 train ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $118Best value

Leave Belgrade at 7:00 a.m. with private transport and a driver-guide such as Goran or Marija. Visit Emir Kusturica’s Drvengrad, ride the old Šargan Eight train through Mokra Gora, learn about Tara National Park, and stop at the Drina River House. Train tickets and lunch cost extra.

“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.”

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