The tradition of wine producing in Slovakia dates back centuries ago. Already when the Romans reached the Danube region they began to grow wine here. For small towns that developed along the Small Carpathians was wine an important source of income during the Middle Ages. The Slovak wine is still big mystery for many Europeans. It is not well known, that one half of the famous Tokai region lies in Slovakia and that the J. E. Hubert Company was the first outside of France that introduced a classical method of fermentation of sparkling wine in bottles. Come to solve the mystery of Slovak wine and to learn to say the Slovak wine toast Na zdravie [to health].

This preliminary schedule for a week stay in Slovakia combines stay in the Slovak capitol, Bratislava, with program elements focused on cultural history and winemaking in Slovakia. The second part of trip provides an opportunity to explore the most beautiful areas of the Tatra Mountains and to enjoy the landscape of northern (potatoes producing…) Slovakia. Program can be altered or shortened to cover winemaking area of Bratislava only (Days 1-4).

Day 1
Flight to Bratislava/Vienna airport, transfer to the hotel, accommodation, city sightseeing including the Museum of Viticulture, welcome dinner at a typical Bratislava restaurant, with excellent wine, of course…

Day 2
This day is dedicated to the Small Carpathian region, a hinterland of Bratislava famous for its wine production. The day includes an excursion to the Modra pottery manufacture and Pezinok, the Slovak Capitol of Wine. The famous Renaissance fortress Cerveny Kamen will be also visited. Lunch at a typical local restaurant.

Day 3
Visit in chateaux Topoľčianky, former summer residence of Czechoslovak presidents, famous also for its wine. Stop in Nitra, an ancient cradle of Christian tradition in Slovakia and center of Nitra wine region. Lunch in the town. Afternoon visit to wine archives of Vinanza company in Vráble.

Day 4
Morning departure from Bratislava to Mužľa pri Štúrove and chateaux Belá, which is recent, though prominent producer of highest quality wines in Slovakia. Then continue to Veľký Krtíš, with MOVINO, a producer of excellent wine from the South-Central Slovak region. Late afternoon arrival to Košice.

Day 5
Morning relax in beautifully restored Old Town district of Košice, with easternmost Gothic Dome in Europe. Afternoon excursion to Tokai winemaking region, cellars of Ostrožovič. Tokai is a homeland of famous wines, once drunk by kings as medicine. Very often is this wine sort associated only with Hungary, thought recently, while negotiating with the EU, Slovak Tokai winemakers celebrated successful recognition of their wine region.

Day 6
Morning departure from Košice. Stopover in Prešov, a charming town with wine museum. Then continue to Spiš Region, an art treasury of Slovakia: highest wooden Gothic altar by Master Paul in Levoča and UNESCO enlisted monuments group of Spiš Castle (Spišská Kapitula, Žehra, Spišské Podhradie). Dinner at Koliba-styled restaurant will be accompanied with Gipsy musical entertainment.

Day 7
After morning check-out from the hotel and short coach ride take a funicular railway ride to the Hrebienok with breathtaking view of Lomnický Peak (2633 m) and descend to the Valley of Cold Creek (Studený potok) with magnificent waterfalls. After return from this easy nature walk depart from the High Tatra westwards along the Váh River Valley to Trenčín, a Roman Laugaritio. This northernmost place of ancient Empire’s presence in the Danube Region is marked by the inscription on the castle cliff. After leisure time continue to Bratislava, which features small, though charming and compact Old Town with many excellent bars and cafes.

Day 8
Morning transfer to Bratislava/Vienna airport, home-bound flight.

Note: This is the tailor-made tour. The Slovakia Wine Tour can be organised for the closed group from minimum 6 participants at any given date (some date exceptions might apply). To get the full offer, give us your preferences, we will send you the price quote within 2 working days.

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