Folk crafts, wooden architecture and mining towns of Central Slovakia
Travel through ancient times visiting the ruins of the Great Moravian Devin Castle and a beautiful Romanesque Rotunda in Skalica. Come with us and take a peak into the unique Hutterite courtyards of Velke Levare, some of the largest building complexes of this kind in Europe. Listen to the stories originating from the time of the Iron Curtain, the communism time not so long ago. The Zahorie region is also unique for the great variety of natural habitats you will visit with us. The White Stork, Grey Heron and Red Kite are typical inhabitants of the wetlands in this region and offer a great opportunity for bird watching. Mushroom pickers will especially enjoy the vast pine forests growing upon sand dunes. And lastly the woodlands covering the nearby Carpathian mountains offer great scenic views of the entire region. We bet that the lunch of the bean soup with a slice of crispy bread and a bottle of excellent Skalicas ruby wine will meet all your expectations of a good traditional dinner. Support the local artists by buying souvenirs for a good value and try pottery making and wood-carving with your own hands.
Highlights:
Devin Castle
The river Morava wet meadows
Wood carving
Plavecky Castle
Hutterite houses
Pottery making
Romanesque Rotunda and wine cellars in Skalica
Detailed Itinerary Day 1
From the Bratislava airport we will transfer you to Your hotel located close to the city centre. Enjoy a dinner of a typical Slovak cuisine in the romantic Bratislava Old Town.
Overnight in Bratislava (D)
Day 2
Just a few kilometers from the Bratislava Old town, we will visit the spectacular ancient Devin Castle. Become a part of the legend of love and struggle connected to the slender Virgin Tower and enjoy the view over the estuary of the Morava River that flows into the Danube. We will explore some of the original wet meadows covered in flowers and we will pass by the oxbow lakes with storks and herons.
We will spend the whole afternoon carving miniature wooden statues with a local craftsman in his Garden Gallery. Admire the masterpieces carved out of the oak and poplar wood, inspired by the Great Moravian era and buy small souvenirs to remember the day.
Overnight in Lozorno (B) (L) (D)
Day 3
The morning hike in the Small Carpathians will take us through the woods to the ruins of Plavecky Castle. It is worth making your way to the top to see the scenic view of the vast pine forests which cover the Zahorie lowlands. Velke Levare, a village known for its well-preserved complex of Hutterite houses, ranks among the largest in Europe. The Hutterite Courtyard_s Museum holds a rare collection of pottery.
Our next stop will be in Sekule, where we visit a local pottery maker, who has preserved the old traditions until today. Typical bean soup with noodles, live folk music and original working tools will make up for a colorful afternoon. In the evening, we will move north to Skalica, an ancient town offering numerous exciting highlights. Overnight in Skalica (B) (L) (D)
Day 4
St.Georges Rotunda in Skalica ranks among the most beautiful Romanesque structures in Slovakia. Medieval fortifications, St. Michaels Gothic Church and a unique secession museum are only a few of the valuable relics reflecting various historic periods preserved in this town.
After lunch, our steps will lead us to nearby vineyards with the typical wine cellars. The Skalica_s vintners are proud of their excellent Skalica ruby wine and their wives_ hollow cake (called Trdelnik).
Overnight in Bratislava (B) (L) (D)
Day 5
Morning transfer to the Bratislava airport.
Departure Dates The price is for groups of 6.
For Groups of different sizes contact us and we can adopt the price.
Prices _599 EURO per person
Prices includes:
local transfers to/from Bratislava's airport to the hotel, 4 nights accommodation in hotel and pension with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Transport in a luxury mini van. Two experienced guides specialized in the history and crafts during the whole tour. Two local craftsmen. Museum entrance fees. *Prices based on a double/twin room with two people sharing*
*Single Supplement available*
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