From Vienna: The Best of Slovakia in two days

From Vienna: The Best of Slovakia in two days

Discover the best of Slovakia on a 2-day private tour that covers a number of the country’s historic sights. Visit the UNESCO-listed sites of Banska Stiavnica, Spis Castle and Levoča, explore four national parks including the Low and High Tatras parks, learn about the rich history of this European nation, and more.
Your package includes overnight accommodation in 4* hotel, one breakfast, one dinner, a private guide, and private transportation.

Itinerary

Day 1: Vienna - Bratislava - Orava castle - High Tatras

Stop At: Orava Castle, 02741 Oravsky Podsamok, Oravsky Podzamok Slovakia
We’ll drive about two hours and half, passing two large castles in western Slovakia: Trenčin and Beckov.
We'll stop to visit one of the most beautiful castles in Slovakia: Oravský hrad, where one of the first ever vampire movies was filmed – Nosferatu (1922).
The castle, built on a rock above the river Orava in Oravský Podzámok village like an “eagle nest”, is one of the greatest tourist attractions of Slovakia, but not only.
It was built in the place of an older wooden hillfort after the Tartar invasion in 1241. Through the following centuries, this small fortress transformed into an extensive castle structure with 154 rooms.
Since 1556, the castle was administered by Thurzo family who initiated the greatest rebuilding actions in its history. The castle then acquired its final form in 1611.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Strbske Pleso Lake, Strbske Pleso Slovakia
High Tatras is the oldest and famous national park in Slovakia. This national park has been named as the best place to visit in Europe in 2019. We'll take an easy hike around a mountain lake.
Overnight in a 4* hotel in a mountain village in Tatras National Park.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in 4* hotel with half board

Day 2: High Tatras - Spis castle and Levoča UNESCO heritage sites - Banska Stiavnica - Vienna

Stop At: Spis Castle, Namestie Majstra Pavla c.40, Zehra 053 04 Slovakia
In the morning we’ll visit Spis Castle, one of the largest mediaeval castles in central Europe. This castle is the largest in Slovakia and belongs also to the largest castles in Europe. The oldest writing about the castle is dated on 1120. The castle is listed in the historical heritage of UNESCO. Unfortunately from November till March the castle is closed because of weather conditions. We'll drive around and you'll see this castle from outside.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Levoca, Levoca, Presov Region
Instead of the castle we'll visit another UNESCO heritage site, medieval town Levoca, located close to Spis castle. Levoca town was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List in 2009 for its well-preserved original Medieval core, dating back to the period between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries, including the town fortifications and the Church of the St. James. The church boasts ten Gothic altars, the main altar being the real magnet for visitors. With a height of almost 19 metres, it is a masterpiece of Master Paul, dating back to the sixteenth century. Next, we head through the Low Tatras National Park on our way to Banska Stiavnica town.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Banska Stiavnica, Banska Stiavnica, Banska Bystrica Region
A two-hour journey takes us to the town of Banská ˆtiavnica, next UNESCO Heritage site we'll visit. We’ll take in a tour of this picturesque town, then have a short break. After the tour, we’ll start heading back towards Bratislava and Vienna, passing one the oldest castles in Slovakia, Nitra castle.
Expected arrival back in Vienna: 7 pm
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.