Central Europe Tours Grand Slovakia & Czechia Tour 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. 
Welcome dinner at Peter & Jane’s house located in the picturesque little village Limbach, in the heart of Small Carpathian Hills. Enjoy the home-made specialties, dessert and wine tasting (great variety of Slovak wines).

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

We’ll drive 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. We continue towards High Tatras, a short stop in Hronsek to visit a unique articular wooden church (UNESCO), then, a stop in  Vlkolinec, another UNESCO sight, a mountain village full of colorful houses. We continue to High Tatra mountains. Dinner at Koliba traditional Slovak restaurant and time to try the most famous dish Bryndzové halušky, – potato dumplings with melted sheep cheese and bacon.  

Overnight in the High Tatras 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. Tasty lunch in Koliba Kamzik to try more Slovak delicacies. And now, 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

We’ll explore  the mighty Spiss castle (UNESCO), – one of the largest Central European castle ruins is a must-see in Spiss region. We walk up through the castle courtyards up to the palaces and give you a history overview of this 800 years old castle. Visit of little Zehra church and Spiss chaprter. We continue to Levoca town (UNESCO), a medieval jewel with precious buildings and St. James church with its tallest wooden-wing, gothic altar of the world. Know more about the famous wood carver Master Paul of Levoca.

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

We’ll explore a fairytale-like little town – Telc. It is the most perfect example of the Italian Renaissance north of the Alps, square belongs to the most beautiful in Europe. Continue to Ceske Budejovice – to visit a famous brewery and uncover the brewing secrets of the world-known and unique Budweiser Budvar Premium Lager. Lunch at beerhouse restaurant. Continue to Cesky Krumlov. Our recommendation is to take an evening walk through the mysterious streets and enjoy the well lid up castle.

Overnight in Cesky Krumlov at the Hotel Bellevue**** or alternative

This morning, we’ll start with a Quality Sightseeing Walking Tour through narrow historical streets full of late gothic, renaissance and baroque well preserved houses. The town grew up within a meander of the Vltava river, which provides a natural setting of exceptional beauty. Have you ever heard about the stone you can’t find elsewhere in the world? Discover mystery and beauty of the jewels from space – the light green to olive brown stones called the Moldavites.

Walk up to the symbol of this town – castle built on the rocky cliff, take a guided tour, later walk over the bridge, take pictures from the best view points.

Overnight in Cesky Krumlov at the Hotel Bellevue**** or alternative

We’ll continue with another jewel – Karlovy Vary, morning drive and lunch break. Start with a Quality Sightseeing  Walking Tour along the Promenade of Karlovy Vary, the incarnation of spa elegance, imposing colonnades, exclusive spa buildings and a wonderful layout in the heart of a forested valley. We try different types of the mineral water and of course, we can’t miss the famous chocolate, vanilla or hazel nut wafers.

A short visit of Grand Hotel Pupp, the world-famous hotel with 3 centuries of history. The list with famous guests is never-ending, empress Maria Theresa, J.W. Goethe, Beethoven, Chopin, Paganini, famous show business people, famous movie Casino Royale with James Bond was partly filmed here. We visit Museum of History of Karlovy Vary, an interesting journey back in time. 

Overnight in Karlovy Vary at the Hotel Grand Pupp***** or alternative

Today, we’ll continue to Prague – Mother of cities, City of Hundred spires, Golden city or a City of Legends and Ghost stories? Which of the nickname you like the most? We start our journey through the history of this fascinating city with a Quality Sightseeing Walking tour of the Old and New town. You will get the history overview of this former imperial and royal city, nowadays, a modern and attractive capital city. We explore the ancient streets lined with historic buildings, pass through magnificent squares such as Old town square and of coure, the Astronomical clock and cross old bridge – the famous Charles bridge, and we learn of the people and of the events that have shaped the city over the past one thousand years. Lunch break. Which of these two Czech traditional meals you like more?  Svíčková na smetaně – tenderloin in cream sauce with dumplings, whipped cream and cranberries or Vepřo, knedlo, zelo – roast pork, dumplings and sauerkraut?

Overnight in Prague at the Hotel Elite**** or alternative

Stroll up to Prague castle through the former royal route through historical streets, cross the Charles Bridge, one of Europe’s oldest stone bridges and reach Lesser Town. Short stop to admire the most beautiful baroque church of Prague – St. Nicholas church, then, continue through the former Royal Route we come up to the Prague Castle complex to discover the major sights within. Admire the architectural style from the medieval times up to 20^th century
Once a seat of the Bohemian kings, nowadays a seat of the Czech presidents. See the changing of the guards. We admire and enter the largest and most important church – Saint Vitus Cathedral, it is the dominant of Prague castle complex, many Czech rulers and important saints have their resting place here. The ticket will allow you to visit the ancient architecture of the Old Royal Palace and the romanesque Basilica of St. George and Golden Lane – the tiny lane will amaze you.

Overnight in Prague at the Hotel Elite**** or alternative

Our lovely time together has come to an end. We are ready to arrange for you an airport transfer – comfortable door-to-door service for discounted rates.