Slovakia: Carpathian Castles & Tatra Highland Escape (7 Days)
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Duration 7 days
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Type City Tour
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Nature + Folk Heritage
Slovakia is an underrated European gem where the Carpathian Mountains cradle medieval castles, alpine meadows, and deep-rooted folk traditions. This journey winds through UNESCO-listed towns, ancient wooden churches, and the High Tatras — offering hikers, history lovers, and cultural explorers a serene and story-rich experience.
Included & Excluded
Arrive at Bratislava Airport and transfer to the Old Town Walk through the castle quarter, Hviezdoslav Square, and St. Martin’s Cathedral Dinner at a traditional wine tavern with live gypsy folk music Overnight in a boutique hotel
Drive north to the fairy-tale Bojnice Castle, one of Slovakia’s most romantic and historic sites Explore the castle interiors, castle park, and nearby open-air museum Afternoon soak in the Bojnice thermal spa Overnight in a mountain lodge
Visit Vlkolínec, a UNESCO-listed folk village with preserved log houses Stop at a hilltop chapel and enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family Continue to the Tatra foothills and check into a cozy guesthouse
Take a cable car to Skalnaté Pleso or hike to Popradské Pleso Enjoy sweeping views, pine forests, and alpine meadows Optional mountain hut lunch and descent by funicular Dinner and sauna at a mountain hotel
Explore Spis Castle, one of Central Europe’s largest medieval fortresses Visit Levoča, a beautifully preserved town with Renaissance architecture and sacred art Overnight in a historic pension within Levoča’s town walls
Morning hike through Slovak Paradise Park’s wooden ladders, canyons, and waterfalls Picnic lunch and transfer back toward Bratislava Farewell dinner with folk dancing and plum brandy (slivovica) tasting
Transfer to Bratislava Airport or optional extension to Vienna
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