Explore the Stunning Nature and Rich Heritage of Western Serbia – Full-Day Private Tour

Explore the stunning nature and rich heritage of these parts of Serbia and Bosnia. Our tour starts heading towards Western Serbia, known for its wild and untouched nature, tasty cuisine, and friendly and hospitable people.

Our first stop is “Mećavnik-Drvengrad” or “Timbertown”. The famous director Emir Kusturica (two times Palme d’Or in Cannes winner) decided to build it during the shooting of his film “Life is a miracle.” He chose to convey ruined wooden chalets from the slopes of the mountain to restore them, equip them with luxurious facilities, and to form a new settlement. Quirky flourishes are everywhere: the Stanley Kubrick cinema shows Kusturica’s films and vintage cars are parked on twisting streets named after celebrities such as Bruce Lee and Diego Maradona (about whom Kusturica made a fascinating documentary). Here we will take a break to enjoy a traditional lunch (at your own expense) made of specialties of the very famous cuisine of Western Serbia, irresistibly delicious and very piquant.

Although our next stop is very near Drvengrad, we have to take care of the departure time of the famous Shargan Eight scenic, historical train. A unique narrow-gauge railway nowadays serves only for amusement. We will pass and stop at several viewpoints during our ride, from which one can see fabulous views over Mokra Gora. Authentic cars with wooden seats, wood-burning stoves, and characteristic rattling sounds will take us back to 1925 when this railway was put into operation and made a connection between Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea.

After almost a two-and-a-half-hour ride, we return to the departing station from where we continue our journey to our final destination, Sarajevo. We’ll arrive in Sarajevo in the evening.