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Belgrade to Iron Gates: Day Trip Viewing Golubac Fortress & Mesolithic Sculptures
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146 Ratings
Belgrade
Embark on a day trip from Belgrade to Iron Gates and explore the iconic Golubac Fortress and the ancient Mesolithic sculptures at Lepenski Vir museum. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the longest composite valley in Europe and indulge in the traditional flavors of Eastern Serbia.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Belgrade - Your journey commences with a pick-up from your place of stay in Belgrade, as we set off towards the east of Serbia. During the two-hour drive, we’ll be treated to stunning vistas and captivating tales of the region.
- Golubac Fortress - The first landmark on our itinerary is the Golubac Fortress, an ancient stronghold that has protected numerous empires over the ages. Nestled in the dramatic landscape at the entrance of the Äerdap Gorge, Golubac resembles a castle straight out of a storybook. It boasts nine towers, each rising 20 to 25 meters high, and its commanding position over the Danube makes it one of the most picturesque fortresses along the river’s 2,850-kilometer journey from its source to the Black Sea.
- Danube River - Continuing our exploration, we head to the Danube’s broadest point â the renowned Iron Gate. The vastness of the river here is awe-inspiring, resembling an inland sea.
- Lepenski vir - A short 30-minute drive later, we arrive at Lepenski Vir. Discovered in 1965, this ancient site revealed a prehistoric settlement with sacred structures and imposing sculptures from one of the earliest Danube civilizations, dating back to 7000-6000 BC. This marks the dawn of European civilization. Our visit includes over 100 artifacts such as household items, tools, jewelry, altars, sculptures, and Neolithic pottery that depict life during the Mesolithic and Neolithic eras at Lepenski Vir. The exhibit also features reconstructions of burial practices and holographic recreations of the settlement’s dwellings.
- Kapetan Misin breg - Post-museum, we’ll pause at a distinctive, traditional restaurant that offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Danube. Here, you can indulge in a lunch featuring the regional delicacies of Eastern Serbia (cost not included).
We trust that your perspective will be enriched as we make our way back to Belgrade in the evening.
- Belgrade - The tour wraps up with a return trip to your lodging in Belgrade, arriving in the late afternoon. Services conclude.
What's Included
- Services of a professional, English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees (only if the private option is selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or a private car
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Full traditional Serbian lunch (optional) = 1,700 rsd (15€) per person (payable only in cash)
- Entrance ticket for Lepenski Vir museum = 550 rsd (4,5€) per person
- Entrance ticket for Golubac Fortress = 750 rsd (6,5€) per person
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Embark on a journey from Belgrade to Iron Gates along the Danube, exploring the renowned attractions of the locale. Professional guides will escort you in a climate-controlled vehicle, touring landmarks like the celebrated Golubac Fortress and the Lepenski Vir museum housing Europe’s most ancient Mesolithic sculptures. Marvel at the awe-inspiring panorama of Europe’s lengthiest composite valley. Experience the distinctive vibe of Eastern Serbia while sampling its local delicacies.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- The restaurant doesn’t accept credit cards, so payment is possible only with cash.
- On a shared tour, you can only buy entrance tickets for “Zone 1” (the green zone) of Golubac Fortress. The other zones are available only on a private tour, moderate to extremely challenging, and require visitors to be in excellent physical condition. Also, appropriate clothing and footwear are mandatory (tracksuit, trousers, capris, trainers, hiking shoes).
- We kindly ask you to bring passports (just in case) because the fortress is very close to the Romanian border, and the border police in that area sometimes ask tourists for documents.
- The minimum number for a shared tour to operate is three guests.
- At least 16 hours before the trip, we will inform you in case there are not enough guests on tour, and we will offer a choice between: 1) canceling the tour with no fees applied; 2) changing the tour date; 3) moving to another available tour.
Location
Belgrade
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(146 Ratings)
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Nobodywithbody
Jul 28, 2024
Relaxed journey - There will be no infinite prepared jokes and something like this. Just polite guide with interesting information about places and good driver. Everything was on time and with enough spare time for looking at sightseeing.
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Brandon
Jul 3, 2024
Fun - The driver and guide were very friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the tour and lunch was good. The fortress was nicely restored.
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Snezana
Jun 6, 2024
Excellent tour, well organised & great tour leader. - The guide, Konstantin, was excellent. He was friendly & knowledgeable & told us a lot of information about Serbia & the people & culture. The car was comfortable & air-conditioned. He arrived on time & everthing was perfectly organised. It exceeded my expectations.
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Pervin_s
May 16, 2024
Golubac fortress review - Good tour. Golubac fortress was spectacular. Guide was excellent. Good knowledge of history. Lunch was great.
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Илья
May 12, 2024
👍 Good one - Great and beautiful trip. Nice view, cool mix of historical and modern places. Good guide. The last village "Капитан Мишин Брег" is really cozy with great views on Danube and good food. Thanks
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Amy_d
Apr 29, 2024
Great way to see Golubac and more - We had a great time in our tour of Golubac Fortress and Lepinski Vir - our guide Konstantin was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and timely. There is a lot to see and learn at Golubac and we got just enough time there. The lunch organized by the tour was well worth it - plenty of good food, and a great way to experience the traditional Serbian food and hospitality culture.
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Mark_m
Jun 13, 2024
Fun, informative and well worth seeing - Excellent tour guiding by Vladimir who imparted knowledge in a clear and concise manner.....and even managed to survive the torrential downpour on the way back to Belgrade 😀! Both the fort and the ruins were well worth the trip....and the food was excellent too 😀!
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Hermeniafaith_r
Jul 26, 2024
Okay tour. Bring your own food. - Tour was okay. As with these tours, it’s more of a sight visit and the sights are BEAUTIFUL! The lunch for 15€ was overpriced and average. Bring your own lunch is you can. I was fortunate to meet some good people on this tour.
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Rob_p
Jul 25, 2024
Good tour, overpriced. - The tour itself gave you everything it said it would and the guide was very good, however I do believe it is definitely overpriced for what you get.
In my opinion I'd recommend people bring their own lunch and skip the "restaurant" as was not worth the 1700RSD
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Michael_w
Jun 22, 2024
Golubac is worth the visit (Take lots of $$$ - you'll need it). - The driver and guide (Nevena) were very friendly and helpful. Nevena explained each point of interest and provided sufficient extra time as to not feel rushed. Golubac within/near the Gorge is worth the visit - especially if you pay extra to climb the steep hill (you must wear long pants and hiking shoes) to see the views from the other towers.
The archeological site (Lepenski Vir) was OK - we went on a 38 oC day so the heat and humidity under the glass roof was unbearable. I do not think it is good value for money.
We have been on many, many tours and I resent being asked to meet at another location (no matter how close it is to our hotel) when the tour operator originally offers "Hotel Pickup" (2nd time in 3 tours just in Belgrade).
I also despise being taken to a preset restaurant for lunch that charges like a wounded bull in a country that has an average wage of less than $1000/month - I would much prefer to eat the local food in a local restaurant full of local people than to be taken to a restaurant that might provide nice scenery (already viewed along the way) - but I was just one of the tour participants so I went along with the majority.
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