Slovakia is one of Europe's best kept secrets. The eastern half of the former Czechoslovakia, it's capital, Bratislava, is an hour drive from Vienna, two hours from Budapest, and three hours from Prague. As former Austro-Hungarian emperors were crowned in its cathedral as a symbolic gesture to its united empire, modern visitors need to experience the culture and climate of this beautiful country. Slovakia features natural landscapes, mountains, caves, medieval castles and towns, folk architecture, spas and ski resorts.
For instance, begin in Bratislava and then work north to the medieval city of Trnava, a walled city which withstood the Ottoman onslaught of Europe. The spectacular High Tatra mountains line the country’s northern border and there are areas seemingly stopped in time in the east. A "must visit" is the remarkable ruins of Spiš Castle, just north of Košice.
Slovakia is easily and inexpensively reached from several Central European cities -- Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw -- and there are many remarkable sites along the way.
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Danube Holiday Delight, 8 Days, 4 Countries from $1699*
Celebrate a variety of Central European countries in just 8 days! Mingle with locals as they prepare for the holidays during this refreshing cruise along the storied Danube. Get a taste of Germany in beautiful Passau. Cruise through Austria, stopping in riverside towns along the way, and enjoy a full-day excursion to picture-perfect Salzburg. Experience the Old World capitals of Budapest, Hungary and Bratislava, Slovakia. In just over a week you will gain immense perspective on the highlights of this region. Contact us to book or for more information or request an e-Brouchure. (VRC)
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