Iron Gates Tour (Golubac Fortress, Lepenski Vir, Captain's Misha Hill)
Description
If you are ready to see the River Danube from a completely unique point of view, you have chosen the right tour for you. The tour starts with the visit to Golubac which is located in a fantastic location, at the very entrance of the Djerdap Gorge. Djerdap Gorge or the Iron Gate is one of the most impressive sights on the old continent. After the Djerdap Gorge, we visit Lepenski Vir, one of the biggest and most important prehistoric archeological sites of the Stone Age. As an icing on the cake is Kapetan Mišin Breg, an authentic, traditional Serbian farm, where you will be able to enjoy local specialties, as well as a traditional Serbian drink, rakija, all along enjoying the spectacular view from this hill, from which you can see most of Djerdap gorge.
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Itinerary
We start our journey after we pick you up at your hotel/accommodation and we head toward eastern Serbia. During our two-hour drive, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and listen to interesting stories from your guide about this part of Serbia.
Only one look at the Danube River at Golubac will leave you speechless! The vastness of the river water and the beautiful promenade to the city center will make you feel as if you were at the seaside in a lovely resort. This is the widest part of the whole Danube River – around 6 kilometers! And then, in the distance, under the hill, you will see the mystical contours of the towers and the walls, as if they were floating on the surface of the lake. Surreal! Golubac fortress is located in a fantastic location, at the very entrance of the Djerdap Gorge. For its unique position, it had a very turbulent history. Ever since it was built in the 14th century under mysterious circumstances it represents an important point by which it is possible to control the flow of the Danube River. Today, thanks to the restoration, it is a fairytale castle that is the most visited tourist attraction in Serbia.
Djerdap Gorge or the Iron Gate is one of the most impressive sights on the old continent. At the Golubac fortress, the Danube River is narrowing from 6.5 kilometers in width to only a couple of meters.
After a half an hour ride through the beautiful landscapes of Djerdap Gorge, we arrive at Lepenski Vir. Lepenski Vir is one of the biggest and most important prehistoric archeological sites of the Stone Age, located on the right bank of the Danube, only one hour from Golubac fortress. The cultural center of the prehistoric world was based in this part of Serbia. The culture of Lepenski Vir is over 8.5 million years old and presents the cradle of archeological finds that changed the image of the young Stone Age of Europe. This site was the center of the most complex prehistoric cultures.
An icing on the cake! After the Lepenski Vir museum and a fifteen-minute ride, we arrive on an authentic, traditional Serbian farm. Here, you will be able to enjoy local specialties, as well as traditional Serbian drink, rakija, all along enjoying the spectacular view from this hill, from which you can see most of Djerdap gorge.
Drop off at your accommodation in Belgrade.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from any hotel, Airbnb, a pension up to 5 km from Republic Square, or from Belgrade port is free of charge. Additionally, we can pick you up from any address in Belgrade, but if the pick-up location is further than 5km but less than 10 km from the city center, we will apply a supplement of 10 EUR. Please get in touch with us directly for locations further than 10km from Republic Square. If you want to start your tour at Belgrade airport, you could do that with a supplement of 15 EUR.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
We enjoyed Golubac Fortress of course with its fairytale appearance and setting but the real highlight for us of this tour was Lepenski Vir. There was something almost spiritual about this Neolithic site and the dedication of the archaeologists in its preservation gave pause for thought. Our guide Slobo was excellent both in his knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the sites we visited. He also offered freely personal insights that added to our experience. Awesome tour.
Wonderful learning trip with a great guide and magnificent fort, Lapinski Vir, and meal. Highly recommended tour for full day away from Belgrade
Great views over Danube river at Iron Gates. Very interesting visit to arqueologic site in Lepenski Vir. I will recommend this trip.
