6 day trip: High & Low Tatras, Pieniny
For travellers seeking an authentic and immersive experience, this tour of Slovakia is an ideal choice. You will see numerous beautiful places and also learn about Slovak traditions. We will visit castles, museums, and open-air museums, giving you a deeper understanding of Slovakia's history and culture. You will discover how people lived and worked in the past and even enjoy a ride on a wooden raft. This tour is a wonderful way to explore Slovakia.
Price:
1899€
per person
- Day 1Pick up at the airport (Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, or Krakow) and transfer by minibus to Banská Bystrica, where you will check in at your accommodation. In the evening, relax and enjoy a visit to Perla, the first Slovak craft brewery.
- Day 2Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banská Bystrica, visiting SNP Square, Barbacan, and the SNP Memorial. Then, transfer to Banská Štiavnica, a beautiful mining town and UNESCO World Heritage site, to explore Trinity Square and the Mining Museum. After lunch in Banská Štiavnica, proceed to Kremnica, a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status, where you'll visit the geographical center of Europe. Finally, transfer to the High Tatras for your accommodation.
- Day 3Admire the beauty of our mountains, visiting stunning locations such as Štrbské Pleso, Tatranská Lomnica, and Ždiar. In these picturesque settings, you can also savour authentic Slovak gastronomy. In the evening, we will travel to the Pieniny area, where comfortable accommodations await you.
- Day 4Sail on a wooden raft along the Dunajec River, experiencing first-hand the traditional method of transporting timber from Slovakia to the Baltic Sea. Visit the historic town of Stará Ľubovňa, where you will take a tour of a 13th-century castle. Below the castle, you can explore an open-air museum that depicts life in a traditional Slovak village. In the evening, we will travel to the village of Terchová, where you will be accommodated.
- Day 5Terchová is the birthplace of Slovakia's most famous national hero, Jánošík, a legendary bandit who took from the rich and gave to the poor. In this village, you will explore the Malá Fatra Mountains, where Jánošík once roamed, and enjoy the stunning scenery. Later, we will tour the enchanting Orava Castle, one of Slovakia's most beautiful castles, renowned for its fairy-tale appearance and its appeal to many film directors. In the evening, we will transfer to Bratislava, where you will be comfortably accommodated.
- Day 6Spend the day sightseeing in Bratislava, visiting landmarks such as Bratislava Castle, the charming Old Town, and the picturesque Danube embankment. After lunch, or depending on your departure time, we will transfer you to the airport.
Price:
1899€
per person