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Three-Day Danube Cruise Through History – A Journey Through Serbia’s Cultural and Natural Treasures Embark on an unforgettable cruise along the Danube, taking you through some of Serbia’s most stunning historical and natural landmarks. This unique adventure begins in Belgrade, sails past the mighty fortresses of Smederevo and Golubac, and enters the spectacular Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) – the longest and ...

Activities

  • Boat cruise from Belgrade to Tekija (Djerdap Gorge), including breakfast and lunch
  • Accommodation in Kladovo at a 4-star hotel with Spa & Wellness center (Aquastar Danube)
  • Visit to the Lepenski Vir archaeological site
  • Guided tour of the Golubac Fortress
  • Sightseeing of natural landmarks and scenic viewpoints
  • Optional excursion on the second day (choose one of the two):
  • 1. Archaeological Tour: Djerdap Archaeological Museum, Roman site Diana, Trajan’s Bridge, and the Iron Gate Hydroelectric Power Plant
  • 2. Nature & Wine Tour: Vratna Monastery and stone wine cellars of Rajac (Rajačke Pimnice)
  • Optional excursions are organized with a minimum of 15 registered participants from the group.

Tour description

Day 1: Belgrade – Smederevo – Ram – Veliko Gradište – Golubac – Djerdap Gorge – Donji Milanovac – Tekija – Kladovo (240 km)

Gathering of passengers at Belgrade Port (Karađorđeva Street, near Branko’s Bridge) at 07:15 AM for check-in and boarding. The cruise begins along the Danube from Belgrade Fortress, passing the medieval Smederevo Fortress, then the confluence of the Morava River, and continuing towards Ram Fortress, located in the widest section of the Danube in Serbia. As we sail further, we pass Silver Lake and Veliko Gradište, followed by Golubac Fortress, the gateway to the Djerdap National Park, known as the Iron Gates.

This journey takes us through Europe’s longest and deepest gorge, an area rich in unique flora and fauna, and home to Lepenski Vir, one of the oldest settlements in Europe. We continue past Donji Milanovac and enter the most dramatic part of the Djerdap Gorge, known as the Great and Small Kazan, sailing beneath the monument of Decebalus, the last Dacian king, and Trajan’s Plaque, an ancient Roman inscription left by Emperor Trajan.

After approximately 9.5 hours of cruising, we arrive in Tekija, where a short bus transfer takes us to Kladovo. Check-in at the Aquastar Danube Hotel, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

 

Day 2: Kladovo – Optional Excursions or Spa & Wellness

After breakfast at the hotel, guests have free time to enjoy the Spa & Wellness Center (swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi) or join one of the optional excursions:

  1. Roman and Archaeological Tour (3.5h)

This excursion begins with a visit to the Djerdap Archaeological Museum, which preserves significant evidence of various cultures that thrived along the Danube, from prehistoric times through the Roman and medieval periods. The tour continues with a short visit to the Roman fortress Diana, followed by a visit to the Iron Gate Hydroelectric Dam, built in 1974 as the largest infrastructure project of its time in Europe. The construction of the dam dramatically altered the course of the Danube, affecting local villages and several cultural and historical monuments.After visiting the dam, the excursion proceeds to Fetislam Fortress, an Ottoman stronghold built in the first half of the 16th century, when Kladovo became a strategically important location along the Danube.The final stop is at the remains of Trajan’s Bridge, which, for over a thousand years, was considered the longest bridge in the world. Built by the Roman Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century AD, the bridge was a key structure for the Roman conquest of Dacia.The excursion concludes at the hotel, where guests will enjoy local wine tasting and refreshments.

Minimum for realization: 15 adult participants.

  1. Excursion to Vratna and Rajac Wine Cellars
    A visit to Vratna, home to three of Europe’s tallest natural stone bridges, as well as the Vratna Monastery, dating back to the 14th century. The journey continues to Rajac, a famous wine region, where we explore the Rajac Wine Cellars, a unique complex of over 160 underground wine cellars, still in use today for producing high-quality wines. The excursion includes wine tasting and a traditional lunch.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

 

Day 3: Kladovo – Lepenski Vir – Captain Miša’s Hill – Golubac Fortress – Belgrade (240 km)

After breakfast, we depart by bus at 09:30 AM, following the Danube’s scenic route with a photo stop at the Kazan viewpoint. Our first visit is to Lepenski Vir, an archaeological site dating back to 6,500 BC, considered one of the oldest urban settlements in Europe.

After exploring Lepenski Vir, we stop for lunch at the ethno restaurant Captain Miša’s Hill, a charming location with a panoramic view of the Danube. We continue to Golubac Fortress, a medieval stronghold from the 14th century, strategically positioned at the entrance of the Djerdap Gorge.

Arrival in Belgrade in the evening.

If you are interested in one-day excursion please check the following link: http://www.serbianadventures.com/en/adventure/view/70

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  • Address of location: Pristanište Beograd (Karađorđeva ulica)
  • Dates of departure:
    • Fri 16.05.2025
    • Fri 20.06.2025
    • Fri 27.06.2025
    • Fri 04.07.2025
    • Fri 11.07.2025
    • Fri 18.07.2025
    • Fri 25.07.2025
    • Fri 01.08.2025
    • Fri 08.08.2025
    • Fri 15.08.2025

Conditions for free cancellation

Free cancelation is possible 30 days before departure.

Guide language

English, other languages on a request

Notes for transport

Minimum of 45 persons is required for this travel program to be realized.

Note for accommodation

Accommodation is provided in standard double rooms on a half-board basis (dinner and breakfast included).
The first child up to 7 years of age travels free of charge.
The second child up to 7 years of age receives a 50% discount.
Children aged 7 to 11.99 years receive a 50% discount.
Children aged 12 and above are charged the full price.

A minimum of 45 registered participants is required for program realization.
When making a reservation, please indicate if the booking includes a child for whom a supplement applies.

Included in price

  • In tour price are included: Danube Cruise from Belgrade to Tekija village according to the travel program, two nights accommodation at Aquastar Danube Hotel 4* in Kladovo, based on halfboard (buffet breakfast and dinner), use of Spa center facilities in the hotel (pool, sauna, turkish bath…), bus transfers from Tekija village to Kladovo on the 1st day, and last day from Kladovo to Belgrade, breakfast and lunch on the boat during cruise, lunch on the last day, entrance to Lepenski Vir, Golubac Fortress, staying taxes and inssurance in hotel and on boat, services of tour guide and local guides, tolls and fees.

Not included in price

  • Drinks during the cruise and in the hotel
  • Individual costs of passengers
  • Optional excursions
  • Hand massages and jacuzzi

Terms of payment

Advanced payment 50% while booking, the rest of the amount at least 10 days before the departure.

Cruising the Danube Through Serbia (including the Iron Gate) - 3 days/2 nights
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    Nada Milosavljević -
    26.08.2024

    Poštovani, bila sam nedavno na ovoj turi sa suprugom i majkom od 84 godine. Prezadovoljna sam. Iako plovidba traje duže, svaki trenutak je bio zanimljiv, posluženje na brodu bogato i raznovrsno, osoblje neposredno i ljubazno. Smeštaj u hotelu. obroci u sistemu švdskog stola, brzi prijem, udobnost, kvalifikovani vodič, sve je bilo savršeno. Iz svakog detalja se vidi da je vaš turizam profesionalan. Sve preporuke.

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    Slobodan Martinović -
    20.08.2024

    Organizacija ture je odlična. Vodič profesionalac i zaljubljenik u svoj posao - izgleda da smo zaista imali sreću. Sve pohvale i za ostalo osoblje kako na brodu tako i u hotelu ...da ne zaboravimo i ljubazne vozače. Na putovanju smo bili sa rođacima iz inostranstva koji su bili prijatno iznenađeni celokupnom organizacijom, tako da pohvale i sa njihove strane. Ovo je jedno od putovanja koje ćemo sigurno ponoviti.

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    Zorica Rajda -
    29.07.2024

    Poštovani, Tura je zaista dobro osmišljena. Ali,uvek može bolje! Mislim da bi prvi dan mogao biti raznovrsniji. Putovanje brodom bi se moglo podeliti na dva dana. Tajming obroka bi možda mogao biti korigovan. Animator za vreme putovanja bi takođe bio od koristi. Još jednom hvala za pružene usluge. Zorica i Peter Rajda iz Novog Sada.

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    Ksenija Jovanovic -
    18.07.2023

    Izuzetno dobro koncipirana tura, sa putovanjem brodom u jednom pravcu( oko 10 sati), i autobusom u drugom sa razgledanjem Lepenskog Vira, Golubačke tvrđave ,i Kapetan Mišinog brega, odakle se pruža predivan pogled na Dunav, kao i zajednički ručak u Etno selu. Izuzetno ljubazni domaćini, kvalitetne usluge i dobra volja da se ugodi gostu.. uključujući degustaciju vina uz prikladnu zakusku....sve Ture razgledanja na srpskom i engleskom jeziku. Najtoplije bih preporučila svima koji imaju bilo kakvu dilemu , da se opuste, krenu i predaju nezaboravnim doživljajima koje će vam Dunav nesebično dati.

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    paulina_stipec67_gmail_com -
    05.09.2022

    Prezadovoljna sam putovanjem i prepuna lijepih utisaka. Organizacija je odlična i sve je proteklo glatko, od same rezervacije putovanja, do povratka u Beograd. Velika pohvala za našeg vodiča Olgicu Živković, divna osoba, jako ljubazna, prijatna i veoma potkovana znanjem! Ovo je jedno putovanje koje obogati i oplemeni čovjeka, priroda predivna, mjesta bogata istorijskim događajima, nova prijateljstva sklopljena! Preporučujem ovo putovanje svim srcem! Hvala!

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