From Sarajevo: Višegrad, Andrićgrad, Drvengrad & Šargan tour
Description
See the best of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and some of Serbia,on an attraction-packed day trip.Without having to worry about hiring a car or driving on unfamiliar roads,you’ll travel between three distinctive villages and benefit from the local knowledge of your guide.This is tour will help you spread your knowledge about Eastern Bosnia and Western Serbia,by enjoying beautiful landscapes and nature on the road.Višegrad is a lovely small town located in the valley of the Drina,in the hilly slopes gently rising high into the mountains where you will see popular Old Stone Bridge, the endowment of Grand Vizier Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic.Just nearby this famous bridge is another tourist attraction–Andricgrad(Andrictown) also known as Kamengrad(Stonetown) which is a project of a famous film director Emir Kusturica,inspired with work and character of famous Bosnian writer,nobel prize winner,Ivo Andric. At the end we will visit beautiful ethno village Drvengrad. To pass the border You need passport!
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Itinerary
The starting time is 8:00 a.m. usually in front of Meet Bosnia Agency at the Gazi Husrev Begova 75, but can be arranged from elsewhere, if requested. After a small introduction and giving to our guest complimentary bottles of water, and we start the tour.
The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge is a historic bridge in Višegrad, over the Drina River in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was completed in 1577 by the Ottoman court architect Mimar Sinan on the order of the Grand Vizier Mehmed Paša Sokolović. UNESCO included the bridge in its 2007 World Heritage List.
Andrićgrad is located near the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stretches from the bridge up to the confluence of the Rzav River. After Drvengrad (English: Woodentown), this is the second village Kusturica created from scratch. Andrićgrad is to be used as a location for Kusturica's new film Na Drini ćuprija, based on the novel The Bridge on the Drina by Nobel Prize for Literature laureate Ivo Andrić.
Mokra Gora is a valley in western Serbia, which nestles between the mountains of Tara and Zlatibor. Connected to it is the Šargan Pass, which to the north comprises a natural link with Zborište, Tara’s highest peak, and to the south connects with Zlatibor. The Šargan - Mokra Gora nature park is 10,813 hectares in size.
Enjoy wanderful views of Mokra Gora National Park in Serbia under the east foothills of Tara Mountain.
Today the areas of Šargan and Mokra Gora are best known for the Šarganska Eight, a narrow-gauge railway, famous for the impressive engineering that enables it to climb rapidly over a short distance. Alongside the track there are a number of exhibits – old locomotives and wagons which are preserved as examples of the engineering of yesteryear – making this a unique open-air museum. Ride with train (ticket) is not included in price of tour but this is optional part of the program. Guests could decide on the spot if they want to join train ride or not.
Another great attraction is the Drvengrad (‘Wooden Town’) ethnic village built on the hill of Mećavnik on the initiative of the famous Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica. Authentic log cabins from the region were transported to the location and used in the construction of the village, The oldest of these cabins dates back 90 years. Once brought to the site they were placed on high stone bases, with cellars specially built with hillside terrain in mind. In terms of its urban form and structure Drvengrad is somewhere between a village and a town or ethnic village. Guests usually take free time for lunch here.
Dobrun Monastery, built in 1343, is one of the oldest monasteries in the country. Located in the picturesque mountainous region close to the city of Višegrad
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We start tour from our agency or we organise hotel pick up in case that guests stay out of the old town of Sarajevo area.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(68)
Excellent service and Elmir was really friendly and very knowledgeable guide and Driver. fantastic service
Excellent experience . Our driver Elmir was very knowledgeable and very curious. We loved the tour .
Excellent tour, we loved it.
I had an amazing trip with the most accommodating, knowledgeable, caring, and sweet guide imaginable, Jasmin, who was also an excellent driver. Additionally, I was lucky to be in an interesting group of people. Serbia is beautiful in itself, but this tour definitely hits some highlights! I enjoyed every minute spent. The trip was very well planned out and we had the right amount of time for each stop, nothing seemed rushed, although we got to do a lot. I would definitely join this trip again, and I recommend to get on the optional boat & train ride, too, as they were great experiences that really added to the day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Beautiful landscape, astonishing historical bridge, very nice guide.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful landscape, historical bridge, and our guide. Best regards, Meet Bosnia Tours Team
I loved this tour and the places I visited really deserve to be seen: the beautiful bridge of Visegrad, the small center of Andricgrad, the charming wooden village of Dvrengrad, the old train tour is also very friendly! The latter two are reasonable extras. You will also stop on the return to see a beautiful recently renovated monastery with mountain in the background along a river. The guide was simply excellent and drove carefully. It provides useful information on the places visited and the history of the country. I highly recommend this tour!
Cher invité, Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique avis. Nous sommes très heureux de savoir que vous avez apprécié Višegrad, Andrićgrad, Drvengrad, le trajet en train, ainsi que les autres arrêts pendant la journée. C’est aussi un grand plaisir de lire que notre guide a été excellent, prudent et informatif. Merci pour votre recommandation, cela compte beaucoup pour nous. Cordialement, Meet Bosnia Tours Team
It was an amazing and interesting trip! Especially we are thankful for our guide who was very nice and friendly. We really had perfect day and enjoyed! We recommend to go sightseeing with Meet Bosnia to everyone)
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are truly happy to hear you had such an amazing and interesting trip and that your guide helped make your day so special. Your recommendation means a lot to our whole team. Warm regards, Meet Bosnia Tours Team
The tour with Vedad was truly fantastic. The scenery along the entire route is spectacular. The mini-villages built by the film director Kusturica are really interesting, especially the wooden one. The bridge in Višegrad is worth seeing—a masterpiece of architecture. And last but not least, there was our guide, Vedad. His knowledge of the history, the people, and his love for his country made the tour twice as interesting. It's a great pleasure to have a guide so proud of his homeland. 100% recommended. Thank you so much, Vedad!
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on the tour and enjoyed the spectacular scenery, fascinating stops, and rich history along the route. Višegrad and the surrounding region truly offer a unique glimpse into the beauty and culture of the Balkans. Vedad will be especially happy to hear your kind words. His passion for Bosnia and Herzegovina, deep knowledge, and pride in sharing his homeland with guests are exactly what make his tours so special. Thank you once again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Best regards, Meet Bosnia Tours Team
The tour is excellent and Ejub is a master! He is really nice and has a lot of culture. He particularly helped me to take another transfer from Mokra Gora to Belgrade as requested :) I can't recommend him enough! Every stop is absolutely stunning! The season (April) was perfect too! Thank you Ejub and Meet Bosnia Tour agency!
Dear guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear you had such an excellent experience and that Ejub made the tour so memorable with his knowledge, kindness, and helpfulness. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are happy you enjoyed every stop along the way. Hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, Meet Bosnia Tours Team
Senad went of this way to try to satisfy us on the tour, sharing with us very generously his passion and his knowledge. He really worked hard to ensure that we were all satisfied with the experience, checking regularly if we had questions, particular preferences.... Thank you Senad
Dear guest, Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate it. We are glad you enjoyed the tour and Senad’s dedication and knowledge. He will be happy to hear your feedback. Hope to see you again in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Best regards, Meet Bosnia Tours Team
