04/02/2023
2023 Treasures of Slovakia Tour
Our 32nd TREASURES OF SLOVAKIA TRIP!
Best of Slovakia! East to West and North to South! Experience castles, culture, folklore, folk art, crafts, museums, local food, wine tasting, parties, festivals, music, song, museums, village interaction, finding long-lost family!
July 7 - 16, 2023 $2,399 (land tour) per person
Thurs., July 6 - Early Birds – If you arrive July 6, the day before the tour begins (leave the US on July 5) we can a reserve a room for you at our Bratislava Hotel and’also can arrange transport for tour goers who arrive at Vienna airport to our hotel. We have a festive dinner planned at a super Slovak restaurant. Both early bird hotel and dinner are optional. Hotel stay includes a lavish buffet breakfast. (Bratislava, capital, Crowne Plaza Hotel across from the Presidential Palace)
Fri., July 7 - Our Treasures of Slovakia Tour begins at 9:00 am. Travel scenic roads to glorious Bojnice Castle, Slovakia's most photographed fairy-tale castle. Festive welcome party with Slovak champagne. Banska Bystrica, heart of Slovakia. (2 nights - Banska Bystrica, central Slovakia) Hotel Urpin, steps from the famed main square. Welcome Dinner!
Sat., July 8 - Guided tour of Banska Bystrica’s gorgeous square, considered the loveliest in Slovakia. Time to visit the local market for fruit, flowers and nuts..climb the quaint leaning tower and visit the War Museum in the shape of a Slovak shepherd's hat. On to magical Detva Folk Festival to hear Slovakia’s unique Fujara, see thousands in folk dress, enjoy the spirited dancing and cimbal music, browse the local crafts fair and sample local delights. Dinner in the historic square.
Sun., July 9 – Time for church before we depart for historic Kezmarok under the majestic High Tatra Mountains. We'll enjoy the streets filled with craft demonstrations and treasures for sale at the largest International Crafts Festival in Europe, 100 plus exhibitors, folk dancing, a medieval parade, and local foods. Dinner includes a Slovak Party as we enjoy villagers presenting music, dance and wedding customs of eastern Slovakia. Bring your dancing shoes! (3 nights in North Eastern Slovakia... Chalet-like Park Cingov Hotel on the edge of the Slovak Paradise)
Mon., July 10 - Travel into remote, beautiful Zamagurie to Stara Lubovna’s outdoor museum – the homes depict birth, wedding, death and holiday customs. Take a unique raft ride on the scenic Dunajec River in Pieniny National Park and step into Poland. Raft drivers tell legends. Visit the Litmanova Pilgrimage site and end with a festive Goral picnic and local food and lively tunes.
Tues., July 11 - Everyone loves walled, medieval Levoca with its historic buildings, Master Paul’s statues and old legends. We’ll tour grand St. Jakub’s Cathedral with a dozen carved & painted altars from the late 1500s. Explore Spis Castle, the largest Gothic ruin in Europe and/or take a mini-hike to see butterflies/ mountain flowers. Feast on local gulas and dance with vibrant villagers at a Rusyn wedding. Experience the warmth of Slovak hospitality!
Wed. July 12 - We head east to charming Presov to marvel at the Greek Catholic Cathedral with icons galore. Time to explore the historic square, the beautiful Catholic Cathedral and/or the superb local museum. A short ride to beautifully restored Kosice's old town, Slovakia’s second largest city. 2023 Treasures of Slovakia Tour page 2
July 12 continued Marvel at grand St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral, and be delighted with the famed Singing Fountain and more. Enjoy a special dinner and then enjoy the night lights of Old Kosice! 2 nights in Kosice (ABOV) at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel.
Thurs., July 13 - To Bardejov, the Pearl of Saris, Slovakia’s other walled town and a UNESCO Treasure. Tour the historic square and magnificent St. Egidius Church. Enjoy the unique icon museum. Find out why the statue atop town hall moons the mayor's office. Visit an ancient onion-domed wooden Rusyn church with icons and stories galore. Then on to a most amazing village church with all kinds of treasures and a most unusual chapel. Dinner at a local restaurant in Bardejov.
Fri., July 14 – A drive through spectacular scenery. We head west and follow the mighty Vah River on a castle -studded ride. Visit the stunning Bethlehem, a Nativity that focuses on Slovak village life and history, then charming Cicmany to marvel at the log homes decorated with ancient motifs. We’ll party, dine and dance in Krakovany where a folk group performs western Slovak village wedding customs just for us. (2 nights in Bratislava, southwestern Slovakia at the Crowne Plaza Hotel across from the Presidential Palace)
Sat., July 15 - Immerse in Slovakia's famed capital...Bratislava is the only capital in the world that abuts two other countries, Austria and Hungary. See the charming Old Town with a local guide to learn the history and legends; time to shop...so many souvenir stores and stands, antique shops and boutiques, cathedrals and charming cafes and pastry shops. Festive farewell dinner in a quaint village inn plus a wine tasting of local specialties- a joyful ending to our 31st Treasures Tour!
Sun., July 16 - Dovidenia…Farewell or travel to Golden Prague for the Prague Add on. 7/16- 7/18
Questions Anytime!– Call Helene Cincebeaux at 585-342-9383, or e-mail [email protected].
Check out photos and videos on www.our-Slovakia.com or look for Tours to Slovakia on Face Book's Slovak Pride Page!
Our specialty is finding lost-lost family – we have super guides & a 98% success rate.
Trip cost includes: hotel rooms with private bathrooms in the room, transport throughout, two substantial meals per day featuring local specialties, visits to castles, historic places and museums plus festive gatherings with local music and song. All tips included except for the bus driver.
We send a dozen letters to tour goers with useful trip info and tips from former travelers.We can help with add ons for Prague and other places and can advise you on flights.Glad to give references so you can contact former travelers - we have an impressive return rate!
JOIN US! Note: These are our tour hotels for the past few years and we plan to use them again barring unforeseen circumstances such as a hotel closing,
DEPOSIT IS $500 PER PERSON – MAKE CHECK OUT TO TREASURES TOURS AND MAIL TO
Helene Cincebeaux, 7 Walt Place, Palm Coast FL 32164 [email protected]
phone: 1 585 342-9383
