From Belgrade: 3 Danube Fortresses tour
Description
Serbia is a country blessed with rich cultural and historical heritage and it can easily be seen in its fortresses and castles. Take a journey through Danube route and feel medieval vibes on our tour! Our tour guides will share with you insider knowledge of this region, which was one of most turbulent ones in Europe. Along the Danube, you can explore three amazing forts, which is precisely the focus of our tour. One of Europe biggest low-land fortresses and last Serbian capital before Ottoman invasion - Smederevo, one of the first artillery fortresses in Europe, built by Ottoman Sultan Bayazit II - Ram, and guardian of Danube and Iron Gates - Golubac Fortress which was never conquered by any army will leave you speachless. With our local guides, you will also have a chance to learn about Serbian tradition, local food and specialities and taste Serbia national drink - Rakija Focusing on history, our tour will really make you to feel medieval vibes at least for a while. Join us!
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Itinerary
Smederevo Fortress is one of biggest Europe low-land fortresses. It was built in 1427 and it was last capital of Serbian medival kingdom before Ottoman invasion in mid of 15th century. With numerous towers it represents how defensive fortifications was built just perfectly.
Built by Ottoman Sultan Bayazeed II on hill on the right bank of Danube it was strategically very important fortress and one of first artillery fortresses in Europe.
Well known as Guardian of Danube, Golubac fortress guards entrance of Iron Gates gorge. Never conquered by any army it was just changing it masters by political agreements. You will learn all of the stories behind this magnificent structure.
Ideal place for lunch break while watching lake and silence of nature.
Important Note: The remaining hours will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up guest at provided location
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
Excellent full day tour through eastern Serbia visiting some incredible historic sites along the Danube. The itinerary included Smederevo Fortress, Ram Fortress, Golubac Fortress and Silver Lake, and every stop had something completely different to offer. A big positive was that it was a very small group with only four of us plus our driver Igor, which made the whole experience far more relaxed, personal and flexible than a large bus tour. Golubac Fortress was definitely a standout. The location overlooking the Danube is spectacular and the history inside the fortress is fascinating, including the recently opened archaeological areas with Roman remains, Ottoman bathhouses and original Roman bricks stamped by Roman legions nearly 2,000 years ago. We also got to see a live peregrine falcon and owl demonstration inside the fortress which made the experience even more memorable. The food during the trip was outstanding as well. Igor chose an amazing local restaurant with fantastic Serbian food and a beautiful setting, which really added to the experience. Special thanks to our driver Igor who was excellent throughout the entire trip. Friendly, professional, knowledgeable and made the day run smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore beyond Belgrade and experience the history and landscapes of Serbia.
A full day of great history and wonderful sights!
Our guide, Igor, was very accommodating. The tour was very interesting. He has a broad knowledge.
Very nice experience. Our guide and driver Igor very helpful and prepared. I recommend this day trip.
Our guide Angela was one of the best guides we have ever had, although the excursion was in English and we did not speak much English, she tried to make herself understood perfectly. We really liked everything we saw.
Excellent tour guide, Angela. Bus was very nice as well. Angela went out of her way to offer recommendations in Belgrade, she was fantastic. And the three towers visited on this trip are breathtaking!
Very nice guide. Told a lot & was very pleasant in dealing. Visited three forts & city and good food.
This was a great tour. Angela was an excellent guide and shared a lot of knowledge about the sites we visited. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Belgrade. The fortresses are truly impressive and worth visiting.
If you want to get a picture of the Serbian reality around Belgrade, I would say that this experience is a must.
Marko was an outstanding guide. His deep knowledge and storytelling brought the history to life and made us feel completely immersed. I really loved the tour. He also showed us some Serbian resto too during lunch. he really helps the tourist along the way, Highly recommend !
