Cultural Journeys
Bratislava - Cracow
This exciting route presents a combination of royal history, unique folklore architecture, ethnography and untouched nature.
You will visit some of the most attractive castles in Central Europe, taste traditional Slovak cuisine and finish in the majestic town Cracow.
ITINERARY
Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
Participants: smaller and larger groups
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotels (choice)
Food: 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners, 3 lunches
Price: upon request
Day 1: Bratislava
Arrival at Bratislava (transfer from Bratislava or Vienna airport to the hotel).
Short visit of Bratislava Castle, guided tour of the old town (2 hours).
Attraction
Bratislava Castle - a former residence of Hungarian rulers including King Sigismund of Luxembourg who was elected as Holy Roman Emperor.
St. Martin's Cathedral - a coronation place of rulers of the Habsburg empire.
Day 2: Bratislava – Devín Castle – Bratislava
Trip to Devín Castle.
Evening cultural performance (Opera, Philharmonics or other concert) according to actual program.
Attraction
Devín Castle - strategic fortress situated on a cliff above the rivers Danube and Morava with its proud view far over Slovak-Austrian state border.
Day 3: Bratislava - Bojnice Castle – Banská Bystrica
Visiting the romantic Bojnice Castle.
Arrival at Banská Bystrica.
Attraction
Bojnice is the most beautiful restored castle in Slovakia, in romanticism as in fairy tales.
Day 4: Banská Bystrica - Orava Castle - High Tatras
Visiting the Orava Castle in the north of Slovakia.
Arrival at High Tatras.
Attraction
Orava Castle - this impressive castle complex is situated on a clif 112 m above the river Orava.
High Tatras - national park, with protected wildlife and flora, and crystal clear mountain lakes.
Day 5: High Tatras – Ľubovňa Castle – Cracow (Unesco)
Visit to Ľubovňa Castle.
Arrival at Cracow.
Attraction
Ľubovňa Castle - pompous renaissance fortress, a place where the Polish crown-jewels were stored.
Day 6: Cracow (Unesco)
Guided tour of the old town (2 hours), visit of Wawel Castle.
Day 7: Cracow (Unesco)
Depart from hotel to airport in Cracow.
Included in the program:
Accommodation: 6 nights in 3-4 star hotels (choice)
Board: 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners, 3 lunches
Admittance to museums and opera/philharmonics/other concert
Service of a tour guide
Luxury tour bus including driver
Price: upon request
It is always possible to modify the number of days of the trip and program according to your special preferences.
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