Bardejov – Best Slovakia Tours

Slovak Ancestry Tour 2026

Peter Blazicek — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:07:03 +0000

Slovak Ancestry Tour

On this tour you will be accompanied by 2 expert tour guides, Michal Razus, a professional genealogist and tour guide, living in the Eastern Slovakia and Peter Blazicek, a professional tour guide, living in the Western Slovakia. The Slovak Ancestry Tour is for Slovak-Americans they want to discover Slovakia, learn about folk traditions, culture, history and re-connect with their families / distant relatives. Michal Razus will help to find out more information about the ancestors. We even visit an unique Museum of Emigration – Kassigarda.

On these 8 lovely days you’ll enjoy the untouched and green countryside, UNESCO sites, tasty meals, friendly, hospitable people. We both are responsible for the exceptional quality of the tour and life-changing adventures. Michal & Peter

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Slovakia Ancestry Tour – MAY 12-19, 2026

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Slovakia Heritage Tour 2026

Peter Blazicek — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:05:54 +0000

Traditional Slovak Heritage Tour

With our native Slovak guide, you’ll step back in time to medieval cities and castles, as well as to the cultures and traditions of early 20th century Slovakia when many of our Slovak ancestors left their country homes for new worlds. You’ll see what life was like in the Soviet era in contrast with today’s transition to a modern democracy.

We organize this tour for a small group of 16-20 to keep a relaxed pace and flexibility. An English-speaking travel director is at your disposal during the whole tour.

About Slovakia Heritage Tour:
Judy Northup-Bennett, the Slovakia Heritage Tour founder, is available in the United States to answer your questions and help you plan your travel.
Contact Judy at slovakiaheritagetours@gmail.com or 978-544-5144

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Slovakia Heritage Tour – SEPTEMBER 11-20, 2026

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Private Jewish Heritage Tour 2026

Peter Blazicek — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:47:20 +0000

Slovak Jewish Heritage Route

The first written mention about the Jewish population present in present-day Slovakia comes from the 11th century and the founding of the first Jewish community in Bratislava (Pressburg, Pozsony) in the late 13th century, however, the migrations and settlements of the 17th and 18th centuries had the most significant impact on the subsequent development of the Jewish community.
The significant growth and improvement of the social and economic position of the Jewish population during the 19th century was to a great extent the result of the reforms of religious toleration enacted by Emperor Joseph II in 1783.

Bratislava became the seat of Hungarian Jewish Orthodoxy under the leadership of the renowned Rabbi Moshe Schreiber, known as the Chatam Sofer (1762-1839), who served as rabbi in Bratislava from 1806 until his death. He founded the influential yeshiva of Bratislava, and led the traditionalist struggle against rapidly spreading religious reform. In 1868, one year after the constitutional compromise (Ausgleich), Hungarian Jewry split into Neolog (Hungarian reform), Orthodox, and Status Quo factions following unresolved conflict stemming from the kingdom-wide Jewish congress in Budapest organized by the government. The majority of Jewish communities in northern Hungary were Orthodox, though there were important Neolog Jewish communities in Bratislava and Košice (Kaschau, Kassa).

We’ll visit all significant synagogues and provide you with in-depth knowledge about the Jewish Heritage in Slovakia.

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Private Premium Grand Tour of Slovakia 2026

Peter Blazicek — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:05:28 +0000

Premium Grand Tour of

Slovakia

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 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 cozy cafes, beer pubs, restaurants with summer terraces.

We will give you advice about 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.
What about seeing the highest wooden wing gothic altar in the world? To climb up to one of the largest Central European castle ruins? To soak up the atmosphere of more than 800 years old religious center? And what about the textbook of history – this is how you will feel once you have entered into the spectacular town Bardejov – a gem of all historical towns.

And now up to our country’s green heart – the majestic High Tatra Mountains. Walking, hiking, or by cable car up to the top? The 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 a total of 1385 km / 860 miles on the road
We only use air-conditioned cars and vans with free mineral water on board

Peter & Janka Blazicek / Best Slovakia Tours – Travel Team

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