For two millennia, the beautiful lands of today’s Serbia and Montenegro have represented borders between the East and the West. They have been the stage of endless cultural mixing and power struggles for dominance in the region, and Europe, drawing in the Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottomans, Russians and Habsburgs.
Understanding this area of the Western Balkans, the warring, similarities and contrasts, requires both a bigger context and finer nuances. From Belgrade to the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, the journey involves several days of leisurely walks of (4 – 6 hours per day) as well as a short cruise on the Danube and crossing the spectacular Accursed Mountains by train.
The journey showcases the historical, cultural and natural treasures of these wonderful and very hospitable countries.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy a spectacular boat journey along the Danube through the dramatic Đerdap Gorge, the Danube’s narrowest and deepest section.
- Visit Studenica Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the largest and richest Serb Orthodox monasteries, it is considered by many Serbs as one of the most important historical and cultural sites in Serbia.
- From Bijelo Polje to Bar in Montenegro, travel on one of the most spectacular and highest train journeys in Europe.
- Enjoy a wonderful walk in the Miroč and Kučaj mountains, designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2020 with a total area of 1,330 square kilometres The park abounds in exceptional cultural heritage, natural beauty and rich flora and fauna.
ITINERARY
The full itinerary can be found on the Distant Horizons website.
