Mokra Gora – one day excursion

Visit to Mokra Gora – one day excursion

Meeting at the hotel loby (or in advance agreed place in the city) at 06.30AM, and departure toward the Shargan’s eight rail road and Mecavnik for Wooden city visit. Drive on “Shargan eight” train. From 1925 to 1974, from Belgrade to Dubrovnik and Zelenika, on 760 mm narrow-gauge track through tunnels, over the bridges and through mountain gorges, ran famous train “Chira”, leaving behind itself remarkable smell of steam locomotive smoke… This part of railway which represents unique construction work, has been renewed, on the route from station Sargan Vitasi to Mokra Gora, and once again echoes the sound of the wagon and cheerful murmur of tourists on the train on famous “Shargan eight”.

From “Mokra gora” to “Šargan Vitasi” there are 22 tunnels, over five bridges, and overcome the altitude difference of 300 meters, and all that on a total distance of 15,440 meters.
The Shargan railway track Mokra Gora is the narrowest in Europe /only 0.76 meters. During the ride you will have an opportunity to see from one of five observation platforms all the beauty and richness of the nature of this region.

Continuing drive to wonderful Mećavnik/Drvengrad – Wooden town. Decision to build it, the famous director Emir Kusturica made during the shooting of his film "Life is miracle". He decided to convey ruined wooden chalets from the slops of the mountain, to restore them, equip with luxurious facilities, and to form a new settlement. This “ town” has buildings of traditional Zlatibor architecture from 19th century which are housing accommodation facilities, restaurants serving local meals, Orthodox church dedicated to St. Sava, library, souvenir shop, pastry, tea shop, cinema, swimming pool, sauna, convention hall. In this complex there are also sport hall, tennis courts etc. You can have lunch in this complex (option). After the visit and short break drive toward Belgrade.

Drive through the beautiful Ovcar and Kablar gorge. On the way drive through the Ovčar Kablar gorge. Between the mountains of Ovcar (985m) and Kablar (889m), the river Zapadna Morava shaped and formed the Ovcar- Kablar gorge, one of the most beautiful gorges in Serbia. Due to its extraordinary beauty, abundance in flora and fauna, ten monasteries, preserved sacral and memorial objects and their landmarks and other values, as well, this magic gorge has been proclaimed protected natural estate, as a region of outstanding features. Ovcar - Kablar Gorge, 20km long, hides it’s biggest treasure, beautiful monasteries. Today, there are 10 monasteries: Vavedenje, Nikolje, Jovanje, Preobraženje, Sretenje, Svete Trojice, Uspenije, Vaznesenje, Ilinje, Blagovestenje as well as the Church of St. Sava and church-cave. Arrival in Belgrade in the evening.

Inclusions & Exclusions!

Included:

  • Private transfer service Belgrade-Mokra gora-Ovcar-Kablar gorge-Belgrade
  • English speaking guide during the route
  • Drive on the Shargan’s eight train
  • Visit to the wooden city
  • Visit to Ovcar and Kablar gorge


Not included:

  • Personal expenses
  • All not noted under “included”
  • Supplement for lunch: € 12 per person (3 course menu without drinks)

 

Guaranteed departure tour is valid in period April-October, during winter time on request

 

 

NUMBER OF PERSONS PRICE PER PERSON
1 person € 216
2 persons € 116
3 persons € 96
4 persons € 76
6 persons € 56
7 persons € 50