6 Days The Serenity of Slovakia Tour Package
Duration : 6 Days / 5 Nights
Priced From : $1,480
(All pricing reflects twin-sharing, per-person Land Only expenses)
Dates : May, July, September (2008)
Arriving in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, we will quickly see that this city has no shortage of beauty and will realize that our time will be best spent exploring as much as we can; must-see sites include the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin and the ancient walls that surround the city. We explore the immaculate glacier peaks of the Tatra Mountains, glorious natural phenomena that can be appreciated to an even greater extent by traveling along their winding trails. Pieniny National Park and the Demanova Valley number among Central Europe's most scenic and alluring pieces of land. On our return, we will feel the urge to regale friends and loved ones about our experiences in the Cave of Freedom in the Tatras and the chairlift ride that took us to the top of Mount Chopok.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Bratislava
Arrive in Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic. A NOTE ON SUITABILITY: Though we do not rate this tour "strenuous", it is a busy programme with numerous city / town walking tours featuring uneven surfaces, inclines and / or stairs. You must be able to spend several hours on your feet per day, walking at a leisurely pace. There may not be porters available in all locations. We also make use of public transit in some cities in order to maximize sightseeing where vehicles are impractical (most people quite enjoy this insight into daily life). If you are unsure of your suitability for this trip, please contact one of our destination specialists. Overnight in Bratislava. Dinner if required.
Day 2 Bratislava - Horny Smokovec
Our morning city tour takes us to the main sights of Bratislava, including the historic Old Town, the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin, and the 14th century Tower of St Michael in the ancient city walls. After lunch in Bratislava we will travel through the mountain ranges of the Low Tatras to the High Tatras. Slovakia provides the country with its lavender Tatra Mountain peaks and hiking trails; its still green forests, bubbling streams, and haystacks--like miniature, peak-roofed houses. For one thousand years, from the 10th century till 1918, Slovakia was part of Hungary though its people were Slavs. Hungarians, Slovaks, and Germans for centuries have also been part of the population mix. The Hungarians forced the Hungarian language and culture upon the Slovaks and "kept them in their place" for a long time. The High Tatras National Park was founded in 1948 and forms the northernmost section of the Carpathian Mountains. This geographic region is home to numerous glacial lakes and has a distinctly Alpine character. Overnight in Horny Smokovec. Hotel Bellevue or similar. Breakfast and dinner.
Day 3 Pieniny National Park
Our sightseeing for today takes us first to the Pieniny National Park, crown jewel of the most impressive areas of natural beauty in central Europe. Our visit to the park region will include a tour of the medieval Cerveny Klastor, at one time a Carthusian monastery. Adjacent to the monastery runs the Dunajec River, a natural border dividing Slovakia and Poland. From here we will continue on to the open-air museum of folk architecture in Stara Lubovna. This visit gives us the opportunity to walk amongst a collection of precious wooden houses dating from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. After lunch we continue on to the town of Kezmarok where part of our tour includes a visit to the famous German built wooden Lutheran Church, a unique work of great carpentry and artistry. From here we return to Horny Smokovec. Overnight in Horny Smokovec. Hotel Bellevue or similar. Breakfast and dinner.
Day 4 The Low Tatras
Today we have an excursion in the Demanova Valley, one of the most picturesque regions of the Low Tatras Mountain Range. Our visit into the valley will include a tour of the 'Cave of Freedom'--one of the most spectacular caves in Slovakia. We follow this with a chairlift ascent to the summit of Mount Chopok (weather permitting), the second highest mountain in the Low Tatras at 2024m (6,639 ft), with superb views of the Low Tatras region. Overnight in Horny Smokovec. Hotel Bellevue or similar. Breakfast and dinner.
Day 5 Horny Smokovec - Bratislava
Today we drive from Horny Smokovec to Bratislava. Overnight in Bratislava. Hotel Kyjev or similar. Breakfast and dinner.
Day 6 Departure
Departure from Bratislava. Breakfast. BON VOYAGE!!
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