Private Day Tour to Iron Gate Gorge and Lepenski Vir

Join this Danube private tour taking you on a exploration of the history of this part of Europe. Natural characteristics of the Iron Gates are the main cause for the vibrant history of this part of the Danube. Take an advantage from having a private guide who will respect to your specific interests and share his experience.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Golubac Fortress, Djerdap National Park, Golubac Serbia

The guide will pick you up from your address in Belgrade at 9am (start time can be customized on request) and after an hour and a half drive through the heart of the Braničevo county, we reach the bank of Danube and the Golubac fortress. This Medieval town is placed at the entrance of the Iron Gates and touches Danube waters with part of its walls. Many legends are connected to this fortress and four of them are in relation to its name. There is no reliable data about the fortification’s construction date, only assumption that it was built in the 13th century. You'll learn more about the place from your guide who will accompany you during a walk through the fortresses towers, gates and walkways. He will share stories about legends which are related to the fortress and some of them are in relation to its name.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lepenski Vir, Donji Milanovac, Serbia

Straight from Golubac we continue down the Danube through the gorge and after 30 minutes we arrive to Lepenski vir – the oldest organized settlement in Europe. The settlement was founded around 8000 BC and lasted till 4500 BC when people of Lepenski vir moved on. The archaeological site is in perfect condition and it consists of several parts. Uniqueness of this place, is the fact that the whole settlement was relocated from its original location retaining absolutely the same items and set-up from the time when people of Lepenski vir lived there. On the spot you'll learn about the discovery, why the site was relocated and more about why this settlement is important for European civilization.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Iron Gates, Romania

Continue the tour through the town of Donji Milanovac, towards the prettiest part of Iron Gate, gorges Mali and Veliki kazan (Small and Big boilers), two ravines which are the reason why the gorge is named the Iron Gates. While you admire the views over the Danube which divides Serbia and Romania, your guide will explain everything you need to know about the spot.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kapetan Misin breg, Donji Milanovac, Serbia

After walking and enjoying the views we stop for a deserved lunch break. Best possible place to experience local hospitality, food and charm is Captain’s Misa Hill ethnic complex where kind hosts serve traditional local food in authentic surroundings with the most fascinating view.

After lunch we will go back to Belgrade where we arrive in the evening.

Duration: 1 hour