Slovakia Tours Premium Grand Tour of Slovakia 2023

Meet and greet at the airport. We will wait for you at the airport’s arrival hall holding a sign with your name. Comfortable drive to Bratislava (45 min drive), help with luggage and check in.
Welcome drink and introduction of the itinerary. Your lovely holiday has just started.

Overnight in Bratislava at the Hotel Arcadia**** or alternative

We’ll drive to Devin castle, a mighty fortress standing on a cliff at the confluence of Danube and Morava rivers. We admire the stunning views of Austria from the top of the castle, get the comprehensive information about “Iron curtain” – the former border between the West and the East. We continue with Slavin War memorial, Bratislava castle visit (outside), the Blue Church and the New Quarter (SkyPark).
We show you our lovely Old town, with our private Quality Sightseeing Walking Tour immerse into the history, architecture, music and present-day city life. Walk on the 18th century prominent Hviezdoslav Square with its impressive building of the Slovak National Theatre, admire gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, once a coronation venue for 18 Habsburg’s rulers, walk through the St. Michael’s Gate, Look around the Main Square with its historical Town Hall complex and Maximillian fountain,  the most beautiful Primate’s palace, former winter residence of the archbishops, discover hidden courtyards, numerous statues and fountains. Time for taking photos, having a coffee and cake break. 

Overnight in Bratislava at the Hotel Arcadia**** or alternative

We’ll travel to Banska Stiavnica, a UNESCO World Heritage sight and one of the most beautiful Slovak towns located up in the Stiavnicke hills. We stroll around the spectacular heart of the Old town, – the Holy Trinity Square surrounded by renaissance houses, visit Old Castle, New Castle, admire gothic St. Catherine church. We’ll talk about the rich mining history and extracting of gold, silver and copper. Lunch in Monarchia restaurant (traditional Slovak meals) or ERB restaurant (microbrewery and delicacies), walk up the Calvary Hill, – the baroque complex of religious objects. Enjoy the magnificent views.
On our way to Banska Bystrica, a short stop in Hronsek to visit a unique articular wooden church (UNESCO). Banska Bystrica – the 6th largest Slovak city and a geographical center of Slovakia. 
A short introduction tour around the main square to see the highlights. The city is beautiful and there is a saying “While alive in Banska Bystrica, after death in heaven”.

Overnight in Banska Bystrica at the Hotel Kuria***

This morning, start with a Museum of Slovak National Uprising (the anti-nazi uprising started on August 29, 1944, in Banska Bystrica). A scenic drive over the mountain pass Donovaly to mountain village Vlkolinec (UNESCO), a remarkably intact settlement with colorful wooden houses. Drive under the Tatra mountains until we reach medieval Levoca town (UNESCO), an undoubtedly a cultural and historical jewel among Slovak towns. Lunch break and visit the highlight of Levoca – the Roman-Catholic church of St. James from the 14th century with its tallest wooden wing altar in the world – a masterpiece from Master Paul of Levoca. 
On our way to Kosice, we stop to enjoy another gem – the Spiss Castle. Situated on a dolomite rock, it is one of the most precious cultural monuments in the Spis region. Continue to Kosice.

Overnight in Kosice at the Hotel Double Tree by Hilton****

We’ll start a day with a private Quality Sightseeing Walking Tour around the spectacular, historical Old Town. The most valuable historical sights are located on Main street (Hlavná ulica). Visit of St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral is a must, we’ll give you a short tour around this magnificent cathedral, other sights worth to see are St. Michael’s Chapel, St. Urbain’s Tower, Singing Fountain and the State Theatre. We can not miss the Lane of Arts and Crafts, Dominican square and other churches – the Franciscan, Dominican, and Jesuit. Enjoy a free afternoon, we’ll recommend you a good cafe.  

Overnight in Kosice at the Hotel Double Tree by Hilton****

We’ll drive to the north with the first stop in a little village Hervartov to visit a wooden Roman-Catholic church of St. Francis of Assisi from the 15th century. It’s fascinating. 
Continue to one of the most beautiful medieval towns – Bardejov, settled in the 14th century, fortified with stone walls and bastions to repel foreign tribes. We firstly visit the Spa resort (outside) and the oldest open-air museum in Slovakia, let’s go back to the life of the 19-20th century. 
Once back to  Bardejov town, lunch break followed by the Quality Sightseeing Walking Tour in the heart of Bardejov town – stroll around the Town Hall’s square, gothic St. Egidius church, climb the church tower to get the fantastic views of former fortification walls and bastions.

Overnight in Bardejov at the Hotel pod Branou****

We travel to the smallest national park Pieniny on the borders with Poland, we take a ride on wooden logs, it is a calm-water rafting on river Dunajec, safe and comfortable. What is waiting for you? An incredibly beautiful nature, meandering Dunajec river, canyons, gorges and Goral style of life. Lunch break and stop in a former Red Monastery where two different types of monks used to live. We’ll continue to the Tatra mountains. 

*) Alternative program is walking up to 3 Crown hill.
Overnight in Strbske Pleso at the Hotel Solisko**** or alternative

It’s easy to fall in love with the High Tatras – our majestic mountains. It is the oldest national park with the highest peaks, picturesque valleys, waterfalls, colorful meadows, tarns with crystal clear water. We’ll drive to Stary Smokovec town to take a funicular railway (tickets not included) to get Hrebienok and walk to the waterfalls. An easy walking tour in the nature. It’s time to see the Tatras from above, from Tatranska Lomnica town, we take   a cable car (tickets not included) to Skalnate Pleso station to see the High Tatra mountains from above. Let’s have a pleasant walk around Skalnate Pleso and enjoy views of the Lomnicky peak.

Overnight in Strbske Pleso at the Hotel Solisko**** or alternative

Today, we’ll discover another wonderful region of Slovakia – the Orava region. A visit of open-air Museum of Orava village will give you a picture how people used to live in the past. It is a wonderfully located “skanzen” in the western part of the Tatra mountains. A visit of Orava region would not be complete without a visit of the famous, mighty fortress – the Orava castle, situated high on the rock above the river Orava. It definitely belongs to one of the greatest attractions of northern Slovakia. Get an interesting history overview, myths and legends. Drive to Trencin, take a stroll around the wonderfully reconstructed squares and enjoy Trencin castle views. 

Overnight in Trencin at the Hotel Elisabeth**** or alternative

Return to Bratislava through scenic Strazovske hill, visit of Cicmany village, famous for wooden houses painted with white ornaments. It is like in a fairy-tale.  Afterwards, a short drive to see the most romantic chateau Bojnice, according to the National Geographic respected magazine, it was rated in 2017 as one of the 10 most beautiful castles in the world. Continue to Bratislava and enjoy an evening in Eurovea Gallery Promenade, watching the Danube river or simply some wine bar.

Overnight in Bratislava at the Hotel Arcadia**** or alternative

Your memorable holiday comes to an end today. We believe you have wonderful memories.

We are ready to arrange for you an airport transfer – comfortable door-to-door service for discounted rates.