The region of Small Carpathians belongs among the most attractive areas of ecotourism within Slovakia. At the same time it is the only landscape protected area with the winemakers character. Living in this region has been influenced by wine for many years. Development of the wine trading helped the spurt of Svдtэ Jur, Pezinok and Modra which were proclaimed as independent royal towns at the beginning of the 17th century. Relaxing hikes in nature, rich food and good hearted people still keeping traditions can all guarantee a great vacation.
Highlights:
Cave Driny in Small Carpathian Mountains Romantic Smolenice Chateau Red Stone Castle Pottery and lace-making with local artists Exhibition of the pottery artworks of the last Huteritte Roasted geese and local pancakes "lok_e" Observation tower at Velka Homola hill Schaubmars mill with "naive art" works gallery Making of ceramic tiles and trying on Slovak folk costumes Wine tasting in local wine cellars of Svaty Jur
Detailed Itinerary Day 1
From the Bratislava airport, we will head straight to our hotel located just a few kilometres outside of Bratislava. Taste the rich Slovak cuisine and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of a local village. Overnight in Vinicne (D) (B)
Day 2
The first thing in the morning we will be heading to Small Carpathian mountains, visiting the cave Driny. It is a rift type of a cave, the only of its kind in Slovakia. The cave is 680 m long and the beauty of its stalactite decoration classifies it among the largest in Slovakia. Next we will take a hike to the wild Hlboca Valley with the nearby Zaruby hill, the highest hill of the Small Carpathians (767 m). Smolenice village is an attractive place where to spend an evening. We will have a dinner in the Romantic Smolenice Chateau surrounded by English park, built in the late 19th century. Overnight in Vinicne (B) (D)
Day 3
The monumental castle of Red Stone rises above Casta village. As a medieval fortification built in 16th century it is one of the best-preserved structures in Slovakia, holding an exhibition of arms and furniture of the local aristocracy. A large size and wise architectonic solutions of the well preserved complex of cellars, make the Red Stone Castle even more attractive sight to visit. We will have a lunch in a traditional winemakers house in a tiny historical town of Modra which acquired its high reputation worldwide for its blue and white ceramics called "Modra majolica". In a local craft shop you can admire the craftsman painting on the newly made plate and buy the souvenirs for the best price. Just two courtyards up the street you can try out making your own lace and experience working on the loom with the help of a local artist. Admire the extraordinary talent of the last Huteritte at the exhibition of pottery, displayed in a fortification tower. Have a dinner in Slovensky Grob, famous for its roasted geese and "lok_e" (a typical salty baking with filling). Overnight in Vinicne (B) (D)
Day 4
The morning hike will bring us to Velka Homola hill (709m). The 20m high observation tower offers a splendid outlook of this wine makers region. Schaubmars Mill belongs among the largest fluvial water mills in Europe. The equipment still functioning for the exhibition purposes is from the year 1913. At the same time it holds a small gallery of "naiva art" works made by naive painters. These amateur artists were usually people with basic education and that is also why their works are full of heart. Get familiar with the variety of Slovak folk costumes pressed in the clay tiles made by skilled hands of the local artist. Try on some of these costumes in real. The day full of manicoloured memories will end up in the wine makers museum with a display of some of the oldest press machines. Wine tasting at sunset in Svaty Jur is a must for all visiting this region. Overnight in Vinicne (D) (B)
Day 5
In the morning we leave to meet the plane at 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 _750 EURO per person
Prices includes: local transfers to/from Bratislava's airport to the hotel, 4 nights accommodation in hotel with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Transport in a luxury mini van. Two experienced guides specialized in the history and crafts during the whole tour. Three local craftsmen. Museum entrance fees. *Prices based on a double/twin room with two people sharing* *Single Supplement available*
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