Belgrade to Iron Gates: Day Trip Viewing Golubac Fortress & Mesolithic Sculptures

Embark on a day trip from Belgrade to Iron Gates and explore the iconic Golubac Fortress and the ancient Mesolithic sculptures at Lepenski Vir museum. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the longest composite valley in Europe and indulge in the traditional flavors of Eastern Serbia.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Belgrade - Your journey commences with a pick-up from your place of stay in Belgrade, as we set off towards the east of Serbia. During the two-hour drive, we’ll be treated to stunning vistas and captivating tales of the region.
  • Golubac Fortress - The first landmark on our itinerary is the Golubac Fortress, an ancient stronghold that has…
What's Included
  • Services of a professional, English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees (only if the private option is selected)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan or a private car
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Full traditional Serbian lunch (optional) = 1,700 rsd (15€) per person (payable only in cash)
  • Entrance ticket for Lepenski Vir museum = 550 rsd (4,5€) per person
  • Entrance ticket for Golubac Fortress = 750 rsd (6,5€) per person
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey from Belgrade to Iron Gates along the Danube, exploring the renowned attractions of the locale. Professional guides will escort you in a climate-controlled vehicle, touring landmarks like the celebrated Golubac Fortress and the Lepenski Vir museum housing Europe’s most ancient Mesolithic sculptures. Marvel at the awe-inspiring…

Location
Belgrade
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angela_d
Oct 12, 2024
I loved Golubac Fortress, and the tour was very well organised - This was my second tour with the same tour company. The tour was very well organised and our tour guide, Milica, was lovely, knowledgeable and helpful. It was quite a long drive for only 2 stops (plus the restaurant) but it was worth it as the Golubac Fortress is an unmissable place when visiting Serbia. The lunch was in a very beautiful restaurant run by a family, and it really felt like my grandma had cooked for me! The food was excellent (probably a bit more expensive than the average, RSD 1,700 + 200 for a fanta) and there was a wide selection to choose from. Also the communication with the tour company was great, they gave precise details about the pick up point which was only 2 minutes away from my hotel. We were given enough time to visit each attraction, and were back to Belgrade at about 6.30pm.
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Dave_m
Oct 5, 2024
Golubac Fortress day trip - Our tour guide Isadore was very knowledgeable and was extremely fluent in the English language. She did a great job of telling us the important pieces of history and also answered our questions very well. The food for lunch with an authentic family restaurant was excellent.
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Jay_b
Sep 28, 2024
Fun day out. - The fortress is a really interesting place to go and explore. The archaeology site is amazing and full of so much history. The site for lunch is so cool. It has a great viewpoint, lots of artwork to view and the food is delicious.
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Jack_b
Aug 29, 2024
Informative tour and experience - This was an excellent tour. The guide was very informative providing not only the historical context to the sites we visited but answering numerous questions related to the recent history of Serbia and the region. I highly recommend this tour.
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Madfortravelitaly
Aug 26, 2024
A day in Eastern Serbia - Great trip to Golubac Fortress and Iron Gate Gorge. Our guide Alex was friendly, informative and took care to make sure we were fully informed and also safe. Definitely recommend, comfortable mini bus trip. We had appropriate amount of time on our own and plenty of time to relax at the Eco restaurant.
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Sophie_h
Oct 18, 2024
Great views and fascinating history - It waa a great trip. Our guide Nevena waa excellent and gave a brilliant overview of the history and landscape. Lunch was lovely and there were great views throughout. I really enjoyed the fortress and Lepenski Vir site. The journey is quite long but there were plenty of stops.
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Harshwardhan_b
Aug 26, 2024
amazing Fortress! - Golubac Fortress was terrific! Although the journey is very long - it is worth spending the time to witness this Fortress.
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Elodie_v
Aug 15, 2024
Great visit - Great visit and great guide. Milica explained everything really well and could answer a lot of our questions. The meal was really good too.
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Kaan_d
Oct 30, 2024
Funny - Uroś is super kind,helpful guy. The journey is very long. There’s no choice for food. (for example i dont like pork but they don’t have except for pork.)
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Thomas_s
Oct 1, 2024
Long Tour. We Expected More. - This day trip from Belgrade is much longer than it needs to be, but Serbia doesn't have many tourist sites so this is one of the main options. Our pick time was changed three times and we departed 30 minutes earlier than expected. After a couple hours you arrive at the Golubac Fortress which is nice, albeit completely rebuilt. The next stop is Lepenski Vir which is the site of a prehistoric civilization. It was interesting but could be seen in 30 minutes. They schedule lunch as the last stop which is at 2:30. Be aware of this as it was quite late for many of us. You eat at a couple's house and they charge approximately $20/person. They only accept cash and do not provide change. It was supposed to be a buffet but they said they had no time so they plated our food. If you have any dietary restrictions-good luck. Those who did simply didn't eat. We left lunch at 3:30 for the 2.5 hour trip back to Belgrade. It made for a long day to see two fairly uninteresting sites. The guide providing very little information and sat listening to heavy metal music on his phone the entire ride home. I'm glad we did this tour because there are so few options but can't say I would recommend it.
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