Along the Danube: Golubac Fortress & Iron Gate Gorge day trip from Belgrade

Travel along the Danube from Belgrade to Iron Gates to see the most famous sights of the area.

With live, professional guiding, and on an air-conditioned vehicle, you will visit the famous Golubac Fortress, Lepenski Vir museum with the oldest Mesolithic sculptures in all of Europe, and you will see the stunning beauty of the longest composite valley in Europe.

You will have the chance to feel the unique atmosphere of Eastern Serbia, and to taste the traditional products of the area.

Your trip will begin with pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Belgrade, and we head toward Eastern Serbia. Two hours ride we’ll spend enjoying the beautiful landscapes and listen to interesting stories about this part of the country.

Our first stop is Golubac fortress, a defensive complex which used to defend many kingdoms through centuries. Golubac is the perfect fairy-tale castle, wonderfully set off by its location in the rugged landscape at the head of Đerdap Gorge. There are nine towers in all, each between 20 and 25m high, and combined with the exciting position of the fortress leaning over the Danube; they make Golubac undoubtedly one of the most beautiful castles along the 2850km Danube odyssey from source to the Black Sea.

We will proceed with the adventure towards the widest flow Danube river has – the famous Iron Gate. Its sheer size left no one untouched as the Danube suddenly gives the impression of the sea.

After around 30 minutes of driving, we will reach our next stop – Lepenski Vir. The early settlement of the Lepenski Vir was first uncovered in 1965. The works brought to light sacred architecture and monumental sculptures from one of the oldest Danube cultures, dating back to 7,000-6,000 BC, also marking the beginning of civilization in Europe. Here we will see more than 100 items (utensils, tools and instruments, jewelry, altars, sculptures, Neolithic ceramics) illustrating the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods in Lepenski Vir. The setting also involves the reconstruction of burial methods in Lepenski Vir and a holographic reconstruction of houses in Lepenski Vir.

After the museum, we will make a stop in a unique, authentic restaurant with a fantastic view overlooking the Danube to enjoy a traditional lunch made of specialties of the cuisine of Eastern Serbia (not included).

We believe that you will have a completely different aspect as we return to Belgrade in the evening hours.

Your tour concludes with transportation back to your hotel/accommodation in Belgrade, where we’ll arrive in the afternoon. End of services.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• The restaurant doesn’t accept credit cards, so payment is possible only with cash.
• On a shared tour, you can only buy entrance tickets for “Zone 1” (the green zone) of Golubac Fortress. The other zones are available only on a private tour, moderate to extremely challenging, and require visitors to be in excellent physical condition. Also, appropriate clothing and footwear are mandatory (tracksuit, trousers, capris, trainers, hiking shoes).
• We kindly ask you to bring passports (just in case) because the fortress is very close to the Romanian border, and the border police in that area sometimes ask tourists for documents.
• The minimum number for a shared tour to operate is three guests.
• At least 16 hours before the trip, we will inform you in case there are not enough guests on tour, and we will offer a choice between: 1) canceling the tour with no fees applied; 2) changing the tour date; 3) moving to another available tour.

• SHARED TOUR – SMALL GROUP
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  A full day excursion to Iron Gate, Golubac Fortress and Lepenski Vir Museum.
  Pickup included
• PRIVATE TOUR
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  Enjoy the comfort of a private tour and discover the area in your rhythm. Choose this option to make the most of your time and ensure personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.
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• 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

• 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)

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• This Tour is Provided by VICTOR TOURS.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Belgrade.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 152 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.