1,549€
Per Person
Grand Tour of Slovakia 2019
On your luxury Premium Grand tour of Slovakia you will visit with us highlights and discover out-of-the-beaten-tracks, medieval towns, castles, wooden churches, UNESCO sights, see local craftsmen and learn from them. Let us pamper you, plunge into the wellness sphere and enjoy undisturbed moments. Our great tour guides will make your stay in Slovakia a trip of a lifetime.
We start in a beautiful Bratislava – the capital and largest city of Slovakia. A city with a long and interesting history, a place where once took coronations of kings and queens. Today, Bratislava is a modern city with a friendly atmosphere, full of historical streets and lively squares with cosy cafe’s, beer pubs, restaurants with summer terraces.
We will give you advice where is the best ice cream, coffee or where to have a tasty lunch. We are locals, live and work here. And really enjoying every moment here.
We drive eastwards to Kosice – the 2nd largest city and a stay for 2 overnights in this magical historical Old town.
We will discover the eastern Slovakia, the arts and crafts, wooden churches area and Bardejov – a gem of all historical towns.
Then, it is time to show you The area is rich for UNESCO sights. What about to see the highest wooden wing gothic alter in the world? To climb up to one of the largest Central European castle ruins? To soak up the atmosphere in more than 800 years old religious centre?
And now up to our country’s green heart – the majestic High Tatra Mountains. Walking, hiking or by cable car up to the top? Choice is yours.
We show you all. We will be with you.
We will try hard you have fun with us and enjoy exciting day trips, precious sights, talks with our professional guides, gastronomical delights & Slovak wines. Grand tour of Slovakia, an exclusive tour through the Highlights, out of the beaten tracks and much more!
Enjoy your trip planning with us right from the beginning.
It is an exclusive 11 days tour with total of 1350 km / 840 miles on the road
We only use air-conditioned cars and vans with free mineral water on board
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
WELCOME TO BRATISLAVA – BEAUTY ON THE DANUBE RIVER
We can offer you a pick up from the airports in Bratislava, Vienna or Budapest and drive you safely to Bratislava. Please ask and get the discounted price for comfortable door-to-door-service.
Welcome to Bratislava. Relax or take a leisurely stroll around the city. This evening join your Tour Guide and travelling companions for a Welcome Drink and itinerary introduction.
Your lovely holiday has just started.
Accommodation: Hotel Radisson**** or alternative
Overnight: Bratislava
Day 2
BRATISLAVA QUALITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR
We start with the quality sightseeing tour to show you the highlights of our charming city. Strolling through the historical streets up to the Bratislava castle – a symbol of our city and get the great views of the Danube river is a must. Walking through the city walls, visiting the St. Martin’s Cathedral – the coronation place of 18 rulers including Austria-Hungarian empress Maria Theresa, walking through the only preserved entrance – Michaels gate, the Primate Palace – the largest in Bratislava where the Treaty of Pressburg was signed in the Hall of Mirrors. Take pictures of some of our funny statues such as Cumil.
Continue by car/van to Devin castle (castle history and Iron Curtain explanation and Communist history overview), then drive to Bratislava castle – important settlement at the end of the 9th century.
Lunch break in the Old town and free time for shopping and relaxing.
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Radisson**** or alternative
Overnight: Bratislava
Day 3
BANSKA STIAVNICA – the SILVER TOWN / UNESCO
This morning we have a scenic drive northeast. A stop in a picturesque Banska Stiavnica town, connected with the mining of copper, silver and gold. It is like to step in the past centuries. Admire Old and New castle, St. Catherine church and the Holy Trinity square surrounded by renaissance houses. Get an overview of the rich mining history, famous dynasties such as Thurzo-Fugger and even become a miner for a short time. Lunch break to try some traditional meals at the local restaurant and try beers from local microbrewery ERB.
Drive to Banska Bystrica town. Evening walk around the magnificent Old town. There is a saying, while alive in Banska Bystrica, after death, in heaven.
At leisure.
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Kuria*** or alternative
Overnight: Banska Bystrica
Day 4
VLKOLINEC, LEVOCA and SPISS CASTLE/ 3x UNESCO
Morning visit of Museum of Slovak National Uprising, then drive to Vlkolinec (UNESCO), a remarkably intact settlement with the traditional features of a central European village. It is the region’s most complete group of these kinds of traditional log houses, often found in mountainous areas. Great opportunity to try samples of honey wine (mead), from local wine makers.
Go back in time and see how people used to live two centuries ago.
Visit of a little square, baroque chapel, wooden belfry and folk museum showing all the instruments of daily life and work.
Lunch break in a charming medieval town Levoca. It is undoubtedly cultural and historical jewel among Slovak towns. The highlights of Levoca is the Roman Catholic church of St. Jacob from 14th century with its largest wooden altar in the world – a masterpiece from Master Paul of Levoca. Museum visit & strolling around.
On our way to Kosice we stop and truly enjoy another gem – the Spiss Castle. On a dolomite rock, there is one of the most precious cultural monuments in the Spis region – the Spis castle. It is not just an evidence of architectural development from the 12th to the 18th century – it is also one of the largest castles in the Central Europe. Stop in Zehra church famous for its fresco Tree of life. Further we visit Spisska Kapitula, also known as “Slovak Vatikan” and enter into the Cathedral of St. Martin. Continue to Kosice.
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Double Tree Hilton**** or alternative
Overnight: Kosice
Day 5
KOSICE – CULTURAL CAPITAL 2013
Morning tour quality sightseeing around the spectacular, historical Old Town of Kosice. Kosice is the metropolis and the second largest city of Eastern Slovakia, the second largest city. It is an Eastern Slovakia’s hub of industry, commerce, science and culture. It is a city with an eventful and illustrious past. Visit of St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral, considered to be one of the most beautiful Gothic structures in the world, St. Michael’s Chapel, The State Theatre, St. Urbain’s Tower. See Jesuit and Franciscan churches as well as lane of arts and crafts, not that famous as Golden lane in Prague, but definitely authentic and worth to visit Enough time to relax in this magnificent city and lunch break.
Afternoon – free time in Kosice as always recommended by our customers as a great idea to have some free time in this spectacular city. Of course, we agree and this afternoon is At leisure.
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Double Tree Hilton**** or alternative
Overnight: Kosice
Day 6
BARDEJOV – OLD TOWN AND SPA RESORT / UNESCO
Our first stop is in a little village Hervartov to see a unique wooden Roman-catholic church of St. Francis of Assisi from 15th century. Then, drive to one of the most beautiful medieval towns – Bardejov , settled in the 14th century, fortified with stone walls and bastions to repel foreign tribes. Most of the walls and bastions are still standing. Visit of St. Egidius church, climb the church tower with its fantastic view on former fortification walls around the city, the Old Town Hall, see the City walls – seven of the original bastions are still standing.
Our exploration we start with Bardejov Spa – trying the healing water. It was a place where prominent European rulers and personalities spent some time, among the most famous belong the empress Elisabeth, known as Sissi. Try the healing water from eight springs, Main, Medical, Claire, Elisabeth, Napoleon, Francis, Hercules and Alexander. Next to the Spa resort there is the the oldest open-air museum in Slovakia, let’s visit and go back to the life of the 19-20thcentury of the Slovaks and Rusyns, walk into the houses of peasants, middle class, mayor’s house, then we come back to the Old town for a walking tour.
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Pod Branou*** or alternative
Overnight: Bardejov
Day 7
PIENINY NATIONAL PARK
Drive to national park Pieniny for calm-water rafting on wooden logs* It is an incredibly charming, green area, the river Dunajec creates a natural border between Poland and Slovakia. The ride takes 1hour 15min on a calm river.Lunch in a goral region, trying goral meals and drinks. Stop in a former Red Monastery where two different types of monks used to live.
*) Alternative program is walking up to 3 Crown hill.
Overnight in High Tatra mountains
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: First class Hotel in High Tatra Mountains
Overnight: High Tatras – at the Heart of our greatest mountains
Day 8
UNCOVER THE BEAUTY OF TATRA MOUNTAINS
– highest peaks at High Tatra National Park
It’s easy to fall in love with High Tatras – mountains with its picturesque valleys, brooks, waterfalls, colorful meadows, tarns with crystal clear water.We are very excited to show you our lovely mountains, firstly take a funicular railway (tickets not included) to get Hrebienok and walk to the waterfalls. An easy walking tour in the nature.
Then, we drive to Tatranska Lomnica town to take a cable car (tickets not included) to see the High Tatra mountains from above.
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: First class Hotel in High Tatra Mountains
Overnight: High Tatras – at the Heart of our greatest mountains
Day 9
DAY TRIP TO ZAKOPANE – POLISH FAMOUS RESORT
Today, let’s see the High Tatras from the other side, from the Polish side.
Our travelers love this day trip to Zakopane – famous summer – winter resort where it is possible to enjoy tasty traditional Polish meals, drinks, desserts. Free time on the famous shopping street.
However, if you feel like you would prefer to do some activities in Slovakia, your tour guide will be ready and happy to do walking or hiking trips with you.
1, easy walking tour to Popradske pleso lake (on the smooth road, not on a hiking trail, total of 2-3 hours of walking)
2, longer hiking tour, total of 6-7 hours (e.g. up to cottage by Green lake or Teryho cottage)
3, aqua city Poprad –swimming, saunas, jacuzzis
4, thermal swimming pool Vrbove – open air
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: First class Hotel in High Tatra Mountains
Overnight: High Tatras – at the Heart of our greatest mountains
Day 10
CICMANY VILLAGE – BOJNICE CHATEAU > BACK TO BRATISLAVA
The way back to Bratislava is very scenic, we firstly visit remote Cicmany village famous and unique for wooden houses painted with white ornaments. It is like in a fairy-tale, worth to visit.
Afterwards, 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. Tour through the fully furnished rooms, admire the Golden Hall, the chapel, the Grand hall, the blue and green saloon. Which room is your favorite? Lunch break
Comfortable drive to Bratislava.
Enjoy an evening Bratislava – relaxing walking in the Old town or having drinks in Danube promenade Eurovea while watching the Danube river. At leisure. Overnight in Bratislava.
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Radisson**** or alternative
Overnight: Bratislava
Day 11
FAREWELL and DEPARTURE
Your memorable holiday comes to an end today.
We are ready to arrange for you an airport transfer for discounted rates.
Would you like to add extra days in Slovakia? What about visiting Vienna, Budapest, Prague or Krakow?
We love these places and would love to give you great tours there.
Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
- Price informationPrice per person: from EUR 1499.00Price based on 2 persons (adults)Single traveler on request with a surchargeDiscounts: Group of 4 and more, ask & get the special priceDiscounts: Children up to 3 years FREEDeposit: 25% advance payment - Bank wire transfer or PayPal (with a PayPal fee)Balance payment: 75% after arrival - Accepted credit cards or in cashPrice VAT inclusivePrice is valid from 1.1.2019
- Included10x Breakfasts9x overnights in 4star stylish hotels, 1x in cosy 3star hotelHotels are carefully selected by our teamIncluding VAT (value added tax)Bratislava city tour with a local expertProfessional and licensed Guide-driver-translatorAir conditioned cars, vans or busesRefreshment on board - mineral waterFuel, car costs, parking, motorway feesMap of Bratislava, Map of Slovakia, information materialBrochures, leafletsEntrances to Top SightsCity tax (varies from EUR 0.5 to 1.75 per person per night)
- Not IncludedFlights to/from SlovakiaReturn airport transfers (ask about the special rate)Travel insurancePersonal expensesMeals and drinksTips for Guide-drivers, local guides (optional)SouvenirsAnything not mentioned in included
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Travel Dates
BEFORE THE TOP TRAVEL SEASON 2019
Tour starts Tour ends Price Availability Apr 17 Apr 27 €1549 available Apr 24 May 4 €1549 available TOP TRAVEL SEASON MAY – SEPTEMBER 2019
Tour starts Tour ends Price Availability May 8 May 18 €1649 available May 22 June 1 €1649 available June 5 June 15 €1799 available June 19 June 29 €1799 available July 3 July 13 €1799 available July 17 July 27 €1799 available July 24 Aug 3 €1799 available Aug 7 Aug 17 €1799 available Aug 21 Aug 31 €1799 available Aug 28 Sept 7 €1799 available Sept 4 Sept 14 €1799 available Sept 11 Sept 21 €1799 available Sept 18 Sept 28 €1799 available Sept 25 Oct 5 €1799 available AFTER THE TOP TRAVEL SEASON 2019
Tour starts Tour ends Price Availability Oct 2 Oct 12 €1549 available Oct 9 Oct 19 €1549 available Oct 16 Oct 26 €1549 available
