History Tour Along the Danube
Discover the archaeological secrets of the Golubac Fortress, Lepenski Vir, Viminacium, Smederevo Fortress and more.
Danube is the second-longest river in Europe and it reaches its maximum in Serbia, with the greatest width of 6.5 kilometers, and greatest depth of 92 meters, and it formed longest gorge in Europe – Djerdap Gorge that’s 99 kilometers long. Some of the first European civilizations were spread in this area. Danube is a very important part of Serbia tourism.
Included #coolstuff
- Visit to the Smederevo Fortress, the biggest lowland fortress of Europe
- Viminacium visit, one of the largest Roman cities above which no new settlement was built
- Visit Golubac Fortress, one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses on the Danube where the Danube is widest (6,5 km)
- Lepenski Vir archaeological site visit, the oldest urban settlement in Europe (7000 years BC)
- Lunch at ethno-complex on the hill above Danube will be excellent refreshment.
- Private professional English-speaking guide
- Comfortable car transportation
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Itinerary #All About the Tour
Explore Smederevo Fortress & Viminacium
Begin your journey with a visit to the Smederevo Fortress, the largest lowland fortress in Europe. Next, head to Viminacium, a significant Roman city where no subsequent settlement was built. Afterward, explore Golubac Fortress, a stunning medieval fortress on the Danube, where the river is at its widest, just before the Djerdap Gorge—the deepest and longest gorge in Europe. The tour also includes a visit to Lepenski Vir, the oldest urban settlement in Europe, dating back to 7000 BC.
Additional Experiences
You can enjoy an optional lunch at an ethnic-complex overlooking the Danube. Before returning, consider a cruise along the Djerdap Gorge or a light airplane flight over the Danube and Eastern Serbia for a unique perspective.
Viminacium’s History
Viminacium was the capital of the Roman province of Moesia Superior, rebuilt by Justinian I after being destroyed by the Huns in 440 AD. It was later destroyed by Avar raiders in the late 6th century. Today, the archaeological site includes remains of temples, streets, squares, amphitheaters, palaces, hippodromes, and Roman baths.
Golubac Fortress & Djerdap National Park
Golubac Fortress, originally built by the Hungarians and later captured by the Turks in 1391, was reclaimed by the Serbs in 1867. The Djerdap National Park, also known as the “Iron Gates National Park,” features the Djerdap Gorge, a stunning 100 km stretch of the Danube River with some of the deepest river points in the world, reaching 82 meters.
Lepenski Vir
Discovered in 1965, Lepenski Vir is renowned for its stone sculptures, primarily stylized life-size heads that resemble human faces with fish-like lips. These carvings, dating back to 5350 BC, are the oldest Mesolithic sculptures in Europe.
Duration: 12 hours
Inclusions:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or private car
- Complimentary water
- Professional guide
- Entrance charges
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Special Notes
The tour runs in the rain, hail, or shine, but is mostly outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes
If you are travelling with children, please let us know during the booking process so we can adapt the tour to their needs
We highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves historical sights and untouched nature
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