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Visit fairytale Golubac Fortress, take a scenic speedboat cruise along the Danube’s widest point at the entrance to the Iron Gate, and tour a rakija distillery with tasting and traditional meze.

Highlights

• Explore the majestic Golubac Fortress
• Embark on a thrilling 1-hour speed boat ride through this Iron Gate iconic gorge
• Enjoy scenic views and lunch time by Danube river
• Visit a local Rakia distillery and discover the full process of Serbia’s famous fruit brandy.
• Taste three varieties of rakija, expertly paired with traditional local meze (appetizers).

Description

Take a full-day guided tour to eastern Serbia and discover the most interesting historical attractions of this region along the Danube River. Enjoy pickup and drop-off in Belgrade. After pickup in Belgrade, begin your historical adventure by heading to the Golubac Fortress, located at the entrance to the Iron Gate, the longest gorge in Europe and the widest flow of the Danube. Upon arrival, admire the impressive fortress, which was the among top 3 location choices for the filming of the 'Game of Thrones' series. Explore Golubac's visitor center, palace, and towers. Walk along the Danube and enjoy beautiful views, with free time included for lunch. After the fortress visit, enjoy the thrilling highlight of a 1-hour speed boat ride starting at the entrance of the Iron Gate Gorge (blue circle), near the Golubac Fortress. Be surrounded by breathtaking cliffs and picturesque landscapes. The Iron Gate, or Djerdapska Klisura, is the longest gorge in Europe, spanning approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) along the Danube River. It begins near the Golubac Fortress in Serbia and extends to Orșova, Romania. This is where the Iron Gate gorge begins. While the Iron Gate continues further east (red line), this experience focuses on its western entrance and includes passing by the Golubac Fortress. Conclude your historical journey with free time for a delightful lunch near Danube river, making this full-day tour a perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and exhilarating boat adventure. After lunch, visit a local rakija distillery where you'll see the entire production process of Serbia's beloved fruit brandy. Enjoy a guided tasting of three rakija varieties, each paired with traditional local meze. From 6th November until 15th April, and also in case of unsuitable weather (wind or rain), instead of the speedboat ride we will visit Tumane Monastery. There is also the option to visit the Lepenski Vir archaeological site for an additional supplement of €10 per person, if the group members agree.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle English speaking Tour guide Visit to Rakia distillery and presentation Tasting of 3 rakija varieties, paired with traditional local meze (apetizer) Full-day tour

Important Information

• For the shared group option, if the number of persons is less than 4, you will be informed in advance and given the choice to join another group, book a private tour (subject to availability), or cancel the tour without any fees
• Pickup is available from accommodations up to 3km from Republic Square. If your hotel is further we will inform you a day before the tour if pick up will be available from your accommodation or from the scheduled meeting point.
• Children under age of 13 are not allowed on the tour
• From November 6th to May 1st, due to weather conditions, our speed boat ride will be substituted with a visit to the Lepenski Vir archaeological site. The entrance ticket to the site is 5 EUR per person, and there will be a tour supplement of 10 EUR per person for this alternative option.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund