Mokra Gora tour from Belgrade: Šargan 8 train ride

A full day in the mountains, starting before dawn and ending with a 19th-century train through untouched terrain

A full-day tour from Belgrade to Mokra Gora mountain with a licensed English-speaking guide, private transportation, and two train rides: the Romantica, a restored 19th-century train, and the Šargan 8, which once connected Belgrade to the Adriatic. You explore Drvengrad, an ethno village built by filmmaker Emir Kusturica, and travel through remote areas of western Serbia. The tour runs 10 hours and includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned vehicle and onboard WiFi.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mokra Gora tour with train ride

• Pick up at 07:00 hours
• Drive to Mokra Gora mountain
• Explore Wooden City (Drvengrad) ethno village
• Ride Romantica train through landscape
• Experience old 1916 train ride
• Drop off at Belgrade pick up point

The experience

The day starts with a 7am pickup in Belgrade and a drive into the mountains toward Mokra Gora. The licensed guide travels with you and speaks English, narrating the route through the landscape and sharing stories of Serbia's First World War history as the road climbs through the western ranges. You stop at Drvengrad, the wooden village Kusturica designed and built as a film set. It sits on the mountainside as a working ethno-village where you can walk through the structures and photograph the setting.

The Romantica train, a restored engine from the 19th century, picks you up for a two-hour journey through the same remote terrain. The train moves slowly enough to see the landscape change: untouched nature and wildlife visible from the open cars. This is the Šargan 8 railway, the narrow-gauge line that once ran from Belgrade down to the Adriatic coast before modern highways replaced it. The ride itself is the point: the slow pace, the old train, the forest and valleys rolling past.

After the train returns, you're driven back to your Belgrade pickup point. The whole day takes 10 hours. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and WiFi is available onboard during the drive. Children from age 2 are welcome. Specialized infant seats can be arranged. You'll want to bring a camera and wear layers: the mountain air shifts as the day moves on.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Belgrade to Mokra Gora and back.
• pickup at your hotel.
• a licensed English-speaking guide for the full day.
• air-conditioned vehicle with onboard WiFi.

Options for this experience

2 options

English-Turkish speaking guide07:00Pickup is included, with an English-Turkish speaking guide

Five people toureGuide in English · 07:00Pickup is included. The duration is 10 hours, in a Fiat

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (2 to 3 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Balkan Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full mountain day in one go with your own group moving at your pace, rather than waiting for a larger coach to fill up.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (2 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Drvengrad and why is it on this tour?

Drvengrad is a wooden ethno-village built by Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica on the Mokra Gora mountainside. It was constructed as a film set and now operates as a working village you can walk through and photograph during the tour.

How long is the train ride on the Šargan 8?

The Romantica train ride lasts about two hours, traveling through remote areas of western Serbia on the narrow-gauge railway that once connected Belgrade to the Adriatic Sea.

What time does the tour start and when do I get back to Belgrade?

Pickup happens at 7am from your Belgrade hotel or accommodation. The full tour runs 10 hours, so you return to your pickup point in the late afternoon.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not part of this tour. You'll want to bring snacks or plan to eat in Drvengrad before or after the train ride.

Do I need to buy train tickets separately?

Train tickets are not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately when you board the Romantica.