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Slovakia Castle Tour

SK03: 7 Days Bratislava - High Tatras - Spis Castle - Levoca - Lubovna Castle - Skalnate Pleso - Bratislava

Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: Experienced English-speaking driver guide & air-conditioned car
Hotel: 3 to 4-star well selected hotels, also be open to your own choice

Itinerary
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Day 01: Bratislava or Vienna airport pick-up
Welcome to Slovakia! After you reach Bratislava Airport or Vienna Airport, our driver guide will wait for you holding a placard at the arrival hall. Then he or she will transfer you to the hotel in the downtown area of Bratislava. If you depart from Bratislava Airport, it takes approximately 15 minutes; if departing from Vienna Airport, it takes about 45 minutes. After checking in at the hotel, please arrange some activities on your own or simply have a good rest to get prepared for the following trips.
Day 02: Bratislava grand city exploration
Get up early in the morning and have a rich breakfast. Our driver-guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at around 9am and offer you a 3 hours guided tour to explore Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. We will first pass by the landmark buildings in this city, including the Offices of Government, Presidential Palace and Slavin Monument, a huge cemetery for 6,845 Soviets soldiers who lost their lives in 1945 during the liberation of Bratislava. Next we will spend some time visiting the courtyards and gardens of Bratislava Castle, a time-honored symbol of this city standing on the hill above the Danube River. Then we will take a walking tour to see some architectures from the outside, such as the Bratislava Main Square, Old Town Hall, National Opera and Theater and St. Martin’s Cathedral. They provide very excellent backgrounds for photos, so do not miss the chances to keep lifetime memories! In the afternoon, you are free to wonder around on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Train journey from Bratislava to Poprad (4.5h)
This morning, our driver guide will transfer you to the train station in Bratislava, where you can catch a train to Poprad, which takes 4.5 hours on the way. Upon arrival, our local driver guide will pick you up and start today's tour. We will first drive to High Tatras, a scenic mountain range that is shared by both Slovakia and Poland. Then we will take an excursion to Tatras Mountain to enjoy the panorama. Next we will visit some of the best scenic spots on this mountain, including Strbské Pleso, Starý Smokovec, and Tatranská Lomnica. When the tour ends, let's check in at a local hotel in High Tatras.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 04: Visit Spis Castle and Levoca
Today, we will drive to famous Spis Castle in Spis Region, one of the largest castles in central Europe. It was a royal castle that was built in the 12th century on the important trading route leading to the Baltic Sea. In 1780, the castle was destroyed in a fire and what we see today are actually ruins. In 1993, it was included in the world cultural heritage list. Because of the weather conditions, the Spis Castle remains closed from every November to March. If we travel there during this time, we can only appreciate it from the outside. Then we will move to the nearby Spisska Kapitula, a religious settlement in Spis Region, where you can see the St Martin's Cathedral. In the afternoon, we will drive to the historical town Levoca and have lunch there. After lunch, we will go to Kezmarok to taste Tatratea, a traditional Slovakian liquor. After today's sightseeing, you will be transferred to your hotel in High Tatras.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 05: Belianska Cave adventure and National Park Pieniny rafting
This morning, we will visit the Belianska Cave famous for stalactites. Among the caves on Tatras Mountain, it is the largest as well as the only cave that is open to the public. Later we will drive to the National Park Pieniny to relax in the beautiful natural scenery. Besides, we will arrange you a one-hour rafting here. After rafting, it is free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will head for Stara Lubovna to visit the well-preserved Lubovna Castle. During the visit, you will learn more about the history of Slovakia. At last, return to the hotel in High Tatras.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 06: Cable trip to Skalnate Pleso, train back to Bratislava
In the morning, our driver guide will escort you to take a cable car to Skalnate Pleso Tarn. After ascending to the summit, we will make a short trek and enjoy the surrounding scenery. At around 12 o' clock at noon, our driver guide will accompany you to Poprad Train Station so that you can catch the train back to Bratislava. Upon arrival, our driver guide based there will pick you up at the train station and then escort you to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 07: Bratislava or Vienna airport see-off
Our Slovakia castle tour package ends today. After breakfast, the driver guide will transfer you to Bratislava Airport or Vienna Airport according to your flight schedule. Have a nice trip back home!

Meals: Breakfast

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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!
Destinations3-Star Hotels4-Star Hotels
BratislavaIbis Bratislava Centrum
AC Hotel by Marriott Bratislava Old Town
High TatrasPenzion Atrium, High Tatras
Hotel Panorama Resort, High Tatras
Tour Prices

Prices with 3-Star Hotels
2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
USD1859
USD1635
USD1509
USD1327
Prices with 4-Star Hotels
2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
USD2079
USD1829
USD1669
USD1468
  • Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • The prices in red reflect 12% discount.
  • If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.
What's Included
  • 2nd class train tickets with seat reservation (Bratislava - Poprad - Bratislava).
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services.
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
  • Service of English speaking driver guides per itinerary.
  • Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sights visited.
  • City tax.
What's Excluded
  • International flight into and out of Slovakia.
  • Festival or holiday peak season surcharges.
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.).
  • Tips for guides and drivers.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Slovakia Visa fee.
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