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CASTLES TOUR Almost every region of Slovakia offers an opportunity to explore the castles, most of which were built before the half of the 15th century. Castles were either re- contructed or have fallen into ruin and have become interest- ing for those with explorer spir- its, in part because they usually require significant walking or gentle climbing. DURATION 8DAYS/ 7NIGHTS BEST TIME OF YEAR ALL YEAR DAY 1 Arrive at Bratislava or Vienna airport and then transfer to your hotel in DAY 5 Transfer to Spis castle, one of Slovakia’s most extensive castles inscribed the heart of the city, you have some free time to enjoy your first day in Slovakia. on the UNESCO World heritage list. During the transfer to Spis we will stop at Overnight in Bratislava Krasna Horka castle, lately damaged in fire. Overnight stay in Levoca. DAY 2 Tour of Bratislava in the famous old-timer train “Presporacik” where you’ll DAY 6 Levoca - located in the historic region of Spis, which has many historic visit the capital’ s dominant Bratislava castle. In the afternoon we’ll depart to the landmarks especially wooden Gothic altar. In the afternoon we will explore the ruins of Devin castle and Beckov castle. Overnight in Trencin beauty of High Tatras Skalnate pleso by a suspension cable car and to the top DAY 3 You will explore the historical town of Trencin famous for Trencin castle, of Lomnicky peak ( 2634 a.s.l.) Overnight in Stary Smokovec. which was the seat of Matus Csak at that time, the most powerful Ugrian DAY 7 Orava Castle - situated in Orava region. The castle is on the rock above magnate who ruled over the whole Slovakia. In the afternoon we will visit The the Orava river. In the afternoon we will see an oper air museum of the Slovak National horse Stud Topolcianky and stay overnight in the beautiful Chateau village in Martin and we will finish the day in the beautiful Gaderska valley. Topolcianky, which was a favourite place of the former president T.G.Masaryk. Overnight in Gaderska valley. DAY 4 After breakfast we will transfer to Bojnice castle, the most beautiful DAY 8 On the way home we will stop at Strecno castle, situated above the fairytale castle of Slovakia, you will also get an opportunity to visit the ZOO. Vah river and then continue to Bratislava where you will have free time to do Overnight in Bojnice. some shopping & to spend your last few minutes in the beautiful city centre of Bratislava until your departure and transfer to the airport. www.beautiful-slovakia.com [email protected] +421 949 322 195.

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