The Guca trumpet festival, also known as the Drgacevo Assembly, is an annual brass band festival held in the town of Guca, near the city of Cacak, in the Dragacevo region of western Serbia. The Guca trumpet - its cult kept alive for nearly two centuries regardless of political and social considerations - has with time become world-renowned. Around 800.000 visitors make their way to the town of 2,000 people every year, both from Serbia and abroad.
Day 1: Belgrade - Arilje - Guca - Arilje
From the airport, direct drive to Arilje.
After a short rest we continue to Guca. Guca Trumpet Festival is one of the largest, most famous and most popular cultural and artistic events of the original creations, especially in Balkans.
Overnight in Arilje.
After a short rest we continue to Guca. Guca Trumpet Festival is one of the largest, most famous and most popular cultural and artistic events of the original creations, especially in Balkans.
Overnight in Arilje.
Day 2: Arilje - Guca
After breakfast sightseeing of Arilje. Easy walk to the main promenade to St. Achilles church, founded by King Dragutin, in the 13th century. Although only a small town, Arilje represents an important export link for Serbia, since this country is the largest raspberry exporter in the world. Guca festival, one more amazing night with trumpets, local food and drinks. Transport back to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 3: Arilje - Sirogojno - Sargan 8 - Drvengrad
After breakfast drive to Ethic village Sirogojno with an open air museum, and continue our journey with exciting ride with train „Nostalgia“ through 22 tunnels and over 5 bridges. Visit, dinner and overnight in Drvengrad (Wooden Town), Ethno village of a famous film director Emir Kusturica.
Day 4: Zlatibor - Visegrad (rafting)
After breakfast we depart to Visegrad. Sightseeing of Visegrad and then we continue to the camp in Scepan polje. Short rest in the bungalows with refreshements and preparing for rafting. Prepared and equiped, we are ready for advanture! In the next few hours we will go through the most interesting part of the canyon, waterfalls, wild cope with breaks for shooting and swimming.
Overnight in camp.
Day 5: Visegrad - Sarajevo - Belgrade
After breakfast departure for Sarajevo.
Sarajevo city tour: Miljacka, Marin court, Town Hall, the Cathedral, the Bey's Mosque and the famous Bascarsija where you will have the opportunity to try the best kebab in the world. After lunch drive to Belgrade. Overnight in Serbian capital.
Sarajevo city tour: Miljacka, Marin court, Town Hall, the Cathedral, the Bey's Mosque and the famous Bascarsija where you will have the opportunity to try the best kebab in the world. After lunch drive to Belgrade. Overnight in Serbian capital.
Day 6: Belgrade - return home
Breakfast, check out. Free time till departure for outbound flight.
End of tour
Tour includes
- Transportation and transfers in air-conditioned coach
- Licenced guide
- Accommodation 3* hotel in Arilje, Belgrade based on half board basis
- Accommodation in Drvengrad based on half board basis
- Accommodation in rafting camp based on bed and breakfast basis
- Rafting package
Entrance fees for
- Sargan eight train ticket
Not included
- Air tickets
- Medical travel insurance
- Luggage damage/ lost insurance
- Other meals during trip not listed in the section „The price includes
- Drinks during meals
- Personal costs
- All other services not listed in the section „included in tour''
- Porters, telephone, tips
- Extras
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- Itinerary
- Accommodation category
- Type of transportation
- Number of passangers
- Meals
All departure and return times will be tailor-made for you.
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Highlights
- Guca trumpet festival
- St Achilles church from 13thcentury
- Nostalgia” train ride
- Emir Kustirca's Wooden city – Drvengrad
- Rafting and beautiful scenery
- Bascarsija – oriental centre of Sarajevo
Guca tour
6 nights / 5 days- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Guide services
- Entrance fees