13-Day Slovakia & Czech Republic Immersive Adventure

Bratislava • Banska Stiavnica • Strbske Pleso • Bojnice • Brno • Cesky Krumlov • Prague
Small Group Cultural & Historical Tour | UNESCO Sites | Culinary Experiences | High Tatras Mountains

Embark on a captivating journey through Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Explore medieval towns, fairytale castles, alpine peaks, and UNESCO heritage sites. Experience local traditions through home-hosted visits, culinary lessons, and guided sightseeing—all in a small group for a personalized adventure.

DAY 1 – Depart for Austria

Board your flight to Austria and begin your adventure across Central Europe.

DAY 2 – Arrive in Vienna and Transfer to Bratislava

Arrive in Vienna and transfer to Bratislava, Slovakia’s vibrant capital on the Danube River. Spend the day at leisure.

Evening: Orientation meeting with your Tour Manager followed by dinner at the hotel.

Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Bratislava

DAY 3 – Bratislava City Tour & Home-Hosted Visit

Explore Bratislava’s historic Old Town:

• Primatial Square

• Old Town Hall

• Franciscan Square & Mirbach Palace

• St. Martin’s Cathedral

Afternoon: Take a tram to a local neighborhood for a home-hosted visit—enjoy coffee or tea, learn about Slovak traditions, and tour the residential area.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Bratislava

DAY 4 – Medieval Banska Stiavnica

Travel east to the historic mining town of Banska Stiavnica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include:

• Holy Trinity Square

• St. Catherine Church

• Holy Trinity Column

Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Banska Stiavnica

DAY 5 – Banska Bystrica, Student Exchange & Strbske Pleso

Morning drive to Banska Bystrica:

• SNP Square & Clock Tower

• St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

• Thurzo’s House & Namestie Stefana Moyzesa

Meet a student to learn about Slovak education and culture. Continue to Strbske Pleso in the High Tatras for a scenic orientation walk.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Strbske Pleso

DAY 6 – Tatranska Lomnica & Levoca

Adventure through the High Tatras Mountains:

• Cable car to Lomnicky Stit for panoramic views (weather permitting)

• Visit Spis Castle

• Explore medieval Levoca: St. James Church with the tallest wooden altar in the world

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Strbske Pleso

DAY 7 – Bojnice Castle

Visit Bojnice Castle, a Neo-Baroque fairy-tale castle housing art and historical artifacts. Free time before dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Bojnice

DAY 8 – Pernstejn Castle & Brno

Travel to Pernstejn Castle, a 13th-century fortress known as the Marble Castle. Continue to Brno, Moravia’s historic capital, for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Brno

DAY 9 – Punkva Caves, Porta Coeli Convent & Brno City Tour

Explore the Punkva Caves and float along the underground Punkva River. Ascend to viewing platforms over the Macocha Abyss. Visit Porta Coeli Convent, and tour Brno highlights: Spilberk Castle and Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Brno

DAY 10 – Cesky Krumlov

Drive to Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the Old Town, St. Vitus Church, and Cesky Krumlov Castle. Evening at leisure before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Cesky Krumlov

DAY 11 – Prague City Tour & Cooking Lesson

Travel to Prague, stopping at a local farm for a home-hosted meal. Walking tour includes:

• Lesser Town (Malá Strana)

• Charles Bridge

• Old Town & Jewish Quarter

• St. Nicholas Church

• Astronomical Clock & Town Hall

Evening: Culinary lesson with a local chef.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Prague

DAY 12 – Terezin Memorial

Visit the site of the Nazi concentration camp at Terezin. Explore the ghetto, memorials, and Ghetto Museum to understand the history of the Holocaust. Evening farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Prague

DAY 13 – Depart the Czech Republic

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Package Includes

• Small groups (max 22 travelers) for personalized experiences

• Flights: New York – Vienna / Prague – New York

• 11 nights accommodations

  • 2 Bratislava | 1 Banska Stiavnica | 2 Strbske Pleso | 1 Bojnice | 2 Brno | 1 Cesky Krumlov | 2 Prague

• 20 meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners

• Air-conditioned vehicles for sightseeing

• English-speaking Tour Manager & expert local guides

• Guided tours with entrance fees

• Home-hosted visits & cultural experiences

• Tips for porters, wait staff & local guides

• Wireless earphones for enhanced touring

Why Choose This Slovakia & Czech Republic Tour?

✔ Explore hidden gems and UNESCO-listed towns
✔ Small group experience with maximum 22 travelers
✔ Cultural immersion: home-hosted visits & cooking lessons
✔ Panoramic High Tatras views & cable car adventure
✔ Historic castles, Gothic cathedrals, and medieval streets

Book Your Slovakia & Czech Republic Adventure Today

Step into fairy-tale castles, alpine vistas, and centuries of rich history on this exclusive small-group escorted journey through Central Europe.