TRAVEL TO GUCHA FESTIVAL WITH
“SERBIAN MIRROR”

“SERBIAN MIRROR”   PRESENTS THE INCREDIBLE TAILOR - MADE
  5 DAY TOUR TO THE HOTTEST ETHNIC SPOTS (PLACES) IN SERBIA

On our 5day tour explore the history, taste of traditional food  specialties, hospitality of local people, the most scenic areas and magic natural beauties, visit the “hottest ethnic spots” in Serbia including  the largest trumpet event on the planet – 50th jubilee Trumpet Festival in Gucha ( Sabor in Guca) and Kustendorf – wooden town founded by world famous Film Director Emir Kusturica

Departure: August 19th 2010

Tour Itinerary:

Day one:  

Morning departure from Belgrade and ride on a luxurious air conditioned bus to the Village of Gucha located in very peaceful and colorful part of western Serbia.
On a way to Gucha we will visit Oplenac near Topola located in a rich agricultural area covered by poplar, maple and oak trees. Here, visit the Royal Mausoleum of the Serbian dynasty, the magnificent church of St George built by King Peter 1, (white marble on the outside and lined inside with the most beautiful mosaics - 40 million pieces of glass covering 38,000 square feet), the smaller church and museum of Karadjordjevic, leader of Serbian uprising against the ruling Turks. All entrance fees included. Lunch in Cacak. Arrival in Gucha the same day.

Day 2 & 3 (Aug 19th – Aug 22nd) - Private accommodations in Gucha for 3 nights.

The Trumpet Festival will celebrate it's 50th anniversary in the year of 2010! The annual music festival of Guchais known as Serbia’s Woodstock to the locals. As an internationally recognized trumpet capital Gucha has earned its place on the map of world music festivals, inviting high interest from ethno music lovers.
Enjoy the sounds of the best trumpet brass orchestras that will entertain you by giving the concerts in the open air, parties on the streets, rakija, roasted meat, and an incredible  festive and euphoric atmosphere.
Special event – The Concert of world famous musician Goran Bregovic and his Orchestra for Weddings and Funerals Ticket included

Day 4 (August 22nd):

After breakfast, drive on to Wet Mountain (Mokra Gora) and Kustendorf ( Kustingrad) and archaic  train ride to Sargan which is the narrow railroad shaped as number eight. (Sarganska Osmica – The Figure of Eight of Sargan) Visit to ethno village  Mecavnik – Wooden Town founded by famous film director Emir Kusturica. It is consisted of wooden buildings typical for local mountain villages. The town has its own cinema, library, gallery, souvenir shop, church, traditional restaurant and coffee shop and a lot more. The popular movie “The Time of Miracles” was shot here. Hotel accommodation and overnight in “Sargan Eight Hotel” located in the ethnic village.

Day 5 (August 23rd):

Visit the mountain of Zlatibor, one of the most beautiful and friendly mountainous regions in Serbia. The specific climate and harmonious relationship among dense evergreen forests and spacious meadows covered with colorful flowers, streams, unpolluted air, clear water, has developed this mountain into a famous summer and winter resort with the longest tourist tradition in Serbia. Traditional lunch in Mackat .

Mountain Zlatibor

Late afternoon departure to Belgrade.  Evening arrival in Belgrade. End of program.

Price: $ 685.00 per person

*** Complimentary DVD recorded along the tour by FOX TV crew

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773.744.0373
by end of February