This short break in Slovakia is an ideal choice for those who already plan to visit Bratislava with their own arrangements but have a great desire to explore more of Slovakia within a short period of time. This itinerary will do just that!
In just three days, you´ll discover the highlights of Slovakia, its romantic and majestic castles, medieval mining towns, UNESCO sites, mountain villages, and of course the spectacular Slovakian mountains.
Over three days, you´ll discover:
This morning we´ll travel to Bojnice. The jewel of town, Bojnice is fairy-tale-like Bojnicky Castle, which belongs to the most visited and most beautiful castles in Central Europe. After a guided tour of the castle, our trip continues toward the ancient town of Banska Stiavnica. It lies in the middle of Stiavnicke Mountains and is included in the UNESCO list. This former mining town is one of the most beautiful and extremely valuable historical towns in Slovakia.
Meals included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Banska Stiavnica, Hotel Salamander (or similar)
This morning we’ll travel 2.5 hours across the stunning scenery of two national parks, Muranska Planina and Slovak Paradise, to our destination in the Spissky region in eastern Slovakia.
The first UNESCO site will be the Spissky or Spis Castle. With an area of more than 4 hectares, Spis Castle is one of the largest castle-ruin complexes in Europe. In 1993, it was included on the UNESCO list.
Our adventure then continues in the nearby UNESCO ancient town of Levoca—once a royal town with massive city walls—which is a cultural and historical treasure with a number of architectural monuments.
The wooden altar in the basilica of St. Jacob is 18.6 m high. It is the highest altar of its kind in the world. Levoca is also one of the biggest and oldest pilgrim sites in Slovakia.
This brilliant day is then concluded with a 25-minute trip to Smokovec, the oldest settlement in the High Tatras mountains, the natural border with Poland, and our home for the next two nights.
Meals included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Smokovec, Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
The first stop on our journey from east to west will be the mountain village of Vlkolinec (Wolves´ Place). This UNESCO settlement is hidden in the mountains of Velka Fatra with beautifully preserved coloured log houses is a must when visiting Slovakia.
Our next stop will be the mountain village of Terchová. Terchová, the birthplace of Juraj Jánošík, Slovakia’s very own Robin Hood, is probably the most famous village in Slovakia.
Our journey then continues to Čičmany, a village nestled in Strážovské vrchy that has become famous for its decorative white architecture. The unique and characteristic element of log houses in Čičmany are their exteriors ornamented in geometrical patterns.
The authors of ornaments, as a rule, were women who originally adorned only the corners of houses first with mud and later with lime. However, since the 19th century, the motifs were added and painted all over the exteriors of not-plastered log houses.
In the late afternoon, we´ll return back to Bratislava where our Slovakian mini adventure packed with amazing attractions ends.
Meals included
Breakfast
This trip operates daily, so you can pick a date that suits you. Choose a day between April and October, and we’ll make all the arrangements for you. Just let us know when you want to travel.
| Dates | Status | Adult price | Child price |
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| Tue 01 Jun 21 - Mon 31 Oct 22 | Available |
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| Guided groups | Minimum 6 people. Smaller groups are welcome, but the price may be amended accordingly. | ||
Please note that our official rates are in Euros. Other currencies are informative only.
This well-thought-out trip is a great choice for people who like cultural discovery holidays. This trip is classified as easy with no demanding walks, so it can be managed by people with an average level of fitness.
Single room supplement: 30 EUR
Normally 16 max.
This tour starts in Bratislava.
This tour ends in Bratislava.
To enhance flexibility our holidays do not include flights. This gives you the freedom to choose a local airport that works for you and shop for the best deal.
List of airports with distances to Bratislava.
Bratislava Airport – 14 km / 20 min
Vienna Airport – 64 km / 45min
Once you have decided which airport works for you best you will need to choose the way how to get to the starting hotel / joining point. There are two options:
Public transport
You can reach Bratislava city by public transport (bus, train). Using the public transport is another way of experiencing your destination, which puts you right in the centre of the action. If you prefer to travel by public transport we can help you find the best option.
Private transfers (door to door service)
Book your private airport transfers directly with us. Our fast, reliable and affordable private transfers are the best way to reach your starting hotel quickly and comfortably. For up-to-date prices of Airport private transfers click here.
During this tour you´ll stay in three star hotels.
If you need to arrive or leave on a different date, please contact us and we’d be more than happy to arrange extra pre or post tour accommodation for you.
We recommend you pack as light as possible, with a suitcase or backpack that are easy to lift and carry. A daypack for activities is also useful. Below you will find a recommended packing list. It is by no means exhaustive, so if you’re in any doubt, please contact us.
Please note, we want to run this trip following the day-to-day itinerary on the trip notes. However, sometimes operational circumstances may sometimes prevent us from doing this. Your tour leader will keep you fully informed of any alternative plans that are necessary on-the-ground. Also, based on feedbacks from past travellers, occasionally our itineraries are amended. Final version of your trip notes will be emailed to you prior to travel.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all. Our knowledgeable and helpful team is here to help, and we look forward to welcoming you to our spectacular country soon!
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This holiday is operated by our expert, in-country team at Slovakia Explorer. By booking with us, you’ll benefit from our unrivalled local knowledge, and have 24/7 support during your trip.
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