12 Day Czech & Slovak Treasures
12 days
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Small Group Tour
2 Bratislava, 1 Banska Stiavnica, 2 Strbske Pleso, 1 Bojnice, 2 Brno, 2 Prague
From$3,499
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- A walking tour of Bratislava's historic Old Town with its winding lanes and medieval courtyards Enjoy a home-hosted visit in Bratislava, a unique opportunity to learn about the local values and traditions Explore the striking medieval town of Banska Stiavnica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit Banska Bystrica, a copper mining town, nestled in the Low Tatras Mountain range Ride a cable car to the second highest point in Slovakia - Lomnicky Peak, at an altitude of 8641 ft Marvel at the tallest wooden altar in the world, housed in the Basilica of St. James in Levoca Tour fairy-tale Bojnice Castle, one of the most romantic castles in Central Europe Discover the history, modern architecture and culture, during your city tour of Brno Explore the sprawling Punkva Caves, one of the best-known of the Moravian Karst Visit Porta Coeli Convent, a unique Cistercian convent from the 13th century Tour the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague - "The City of a Thousand Spires" Pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust during your visit of Terezin Concentration Camp †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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2 Bratislava, 1 Banska Stiavnica, 2 Strbske Pleso, 1 Bojnice, 2 Brno, 2 Prague
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Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
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Trip includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Vienna, Prague-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Bratislava 1 night Banska Stiavnica 2 nights Strbske Pleso 1 night Bojnice 2 nights Brno 2 nights Prague Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 19 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners (including welcome & farewell dinners) Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Austria
Depart on your flight to Vienna, Austria
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Vienna and Transfer to Bratislava
Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, set on the Danube by the border of Austria and Hungary. The city has undergone a major revitalization and now flourishes as one of Europe's newest capitals. Spend the rest of the day at leisu...
DAY 3, Sunday - Bratislava City Tour, Home Hosted Visit
This morning's sightseeing will include a walking tour of Bratislava's historic Old Town, nestled between the steep Castle Hill and the Danube River. View the elegant pale pink and white Primatial Square, with its Renaissance fountain and the Old Town Hall, dating from t...
DAY 4, Monday - Medieval Banska Stiavnica
After breakfast this morning, head east to the historic mining town of Banska Stiavnica in central Slovakia. The town was established in the 13th century, although evidence of mining dates back to the Neolithic period, making it the oldest mining town in Slovakia. Upon a...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Banska Bystrica, 'Krcma' Slovak Pub, Strbske Pleso
Today, drive northeast towards Banska Bystrica, a copper mining town, that was part of the exclusive trio of the richest central Slovakian mining towns, nestled in the Low Tatras Mountain range. Explore the town's important historical, and cultural centre. View the centr...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Tatranska Lomnica, Cable Car Ride to Lomnicky Stit, Spis Castle, Levoca
A spectacular drive this morning to Tatranska Lomnica, a recreational town, located in the heart of the High Tatras Mountains that form a natural border between Slovakia and Poland. It is the tallest mountain range within the Carpathian Mountains with 25 peaks often call...
DAY 7, Thursday - Bojnice Castle
Depart Strbske Pleso for the small spa town of Bojnice with its picturesque wooden cabins and paintings on the walls. Here, visit fairy-tale Bojnice Castle, perched on a travertine hill above the town. From the original 12th century fortification, only the foundations re...
DAY 8, Friday - Explore Brno
Today's journey takes you to Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, and former capital of Moravia, located on the eastern foothills of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Discover the history, modern architecture and culture of Brno during your city tour. View...
DAY 9, Saturday - Punkva Caves, Porta Coeli Convent, Pernstejn Castle
Early in the morning depart Brno for a drive north to the Punkva Caves, one of the best-known of the Moravian Karst. Delve into the sprawling caves, a protected nature reserve with more than 1100 caves and gorges. Take the shuttle to reach the cave entrance. Journey insi...
DAY 10, Sunday - Prague City Tour, Cooking Lesson
Travel through Southern Bohemia to the Czech capital, Prague - "The City of a Thousand Spires". Upon arrival, take a walking tour of Prague to the picturesque Lesser Town (Malá Strana) also known as the Little Quarter, with its ancient burgher houses and quaint side stre...
DAY 11, Monday - Terezin, Farewell Dinner
Morning visit to the site of the Nazi concentration camp at Terezin, a place of suffering and inhumanity for over 150,000 prisoners. Upon arrival, walk to the camp's ghettos where more than 35,000 Jews lost their lives and learn the history behind one of the largest camp...
DAY 12, Tuesday - Depart the Czech Republic
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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