SATUR TRAVEL

Road trip examples

SHORT SLOVAKIA TOUR

5 days / 4 nights stay

Day 1: Arrival in Bratislava

  • Arrival in Bratislava and check-in at a 4* hotel.
  • City tour of Bratislava (3 hours), combining bus and walking, exploring the city’s charming streets, historic landmarks, and cultural highlights.
  • Optional dinner at local restaurants to taste traditional Slovak cuisine.

Day 2: Bratislava – Čičmany – High Tatras

  • Depart Bratislava for Čičmany, a picturesque Slovak village renowned for its preserved folk wooden architecture. Visit the local museum and enjoy a short village excursion with refreshments.
  • Continue to the High Tatras, stopping at Štrbské Pleso, the most popular mountain resort.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at a 4* hotel in the High Tatras.

Day 3: Spis Castle – Levoča – High Tatras

  • After breakfast, visit Spiš Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest medieval castles in Central Europe (3.82 ha). Explore the surrounding attractions: Spišské Podhradie, Spišská Kapitula, and Žehra.
  • Continue to Levoča, one of Slovakia’s best-preserved medieval towns and a former royal town. Visit St. James’s Church, home to the unique late Gothic wooden altar by Master Paul (18.62 m high), and the Renaissance Town Hall.
  • Return to the High Tatras for dinner at a traditional Slovak Koliba restaurant and overnight stay.

Day 4: Low Tatras – Demänová Cave of Freedom – Banská Štiavnica – Bratislava

  • Visit the Demänová Cave of Freedom in the Low Tatras, Slovakia’s most visited show cave, known for its stunning flowstones, underground streams, and colorful pools.
  • Continue to Banská Štiavnica, a historic mining town and UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated as a center of gold and silver mining and mining science in the 18th and 19th centuries. Enjoy a walking tour of the town’s historical center, including the Old and New Castles, St. Catherine Church, Knocktower, Town Hall, Mining Academy, and Mining Board (Kammerhof).
  • Return to Bratislava for dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 5: Bratislava – Departure

  • Free time for shopping or individual activities.
  • Transfer to Bratislava Airport for departure.

SHORT IMPERIAL TOUR
Bratislava and Vienna

5 days / 4 nights

Day 1 - Arrival in Bratislava

  • Arrive in Bratislava in the late afternoon. Transfer from the airport to a 3* or 4* hotel.
  • Meet and greet with a local guide, who will provide a brief introduction to Bratislava and an overview of the program.
  • Evening at leisure and overnight in Bratislava.

Day 2 – Bratislava City Tour & Optional Devin Castle

  • Morning city tour of Bratislava (3 hours, combining bus/minibus and walking). Explore the city’s key historical and cultural sights, including a visit to Primate’s Palace, renowned for its beautiful English tapestries depicting Greek mythology love stories.
  • Afternoon at leisure, or optionally join a guided trip to Devin Castle (2–3 hours). Explore the ruins of this ancient Slav castle perched on a cliff at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, featuring important archaeological sites and stunning panoramic views.
  • Overnight in Bratislava.

Day 3 – Wine Region & Cultural Highlights

  • Full-day tour (~6 hours) to Slovakia’s historic wine region, famous since Roman times. Visit the ancient royal wine towns of Svätý Jur, Pezinok, and Modra, exploring the most important sights.
  • Witness the traditional production of Modra pottery – Majolica.
  • The highlight: visit Červený Kameň (Red Rock Castle), a beautifully preserved castle featuring massive multi-story cellars (the largest in Central Europe) and rich collections of historical weapons, paintings, and antique furniture.
  • End the tour with a visit to a traditional wine cellar for local wine tasting. Optionally, enjoy a Slovak dinner featuring specialties from southwestern Slovakia, such as roasted duck or goose with red cabbage and potato pancakes, paired with local wine.
  • Return to Bratislava for overnight.

Day 4 – Boat Trip to Vienna & City Sightseeing

  • Morning boat trip from Bratislava to Vienna.
  • Afternoon sightseeing in Vienna (by bus and walking), including Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, and other city highlights.
  • Check-in at a 3* or 4* hotel in Vienna. Optionally, enjoy dinner in the famous Vienna Wine District – Grinzing.
  • Overnight in Vienna.

Day 5 – Vienna & Departure

  • Morning at leisure for individual sightseeing or shopping.
  • Afternoon departure.

Optional Supplements:

  • Guided trip to Devin Castle (by bus/minibus)
  • Slovak dinner – roasted duck or goose
  • Dinner in Grinzing (Vienna)

CAPITALS OF CENTRAL EUROPE I.
VIENNA – BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA

History, culture and traditions

Day 1 – Arrival in Vienna

  • Arrive in Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
  • Pick-up at the airport by bus and local guide.
  • Short sightseeing tour by bus, providing an overview of Vienna’s most significant historical sights: State Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, City Hall, and Burgtheater.
  • Afternoon walking tour of the historical center, including the imperial palace, bustling shopping streets, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
  • Overnight in Vienna.

Day 2 – Vienna

  • Morning visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg family and home of Maria Theresa, including a walk through the palace gardens.
  • Afternoon at leisure for individual activities.
  • Overnight in Vienna.

Day 3 – Vienna – Eisenstadt – Sopron – Budapest

  • Depart Vienna and visit Eisenstadt, home to Esterházy Palace, residence of one of the Habsburg Empire’s most influential noble families. Explore the Haydn Hall, one of the world’s finest concert halls, named after composer Joseph Haydn.
  • Continue to Sopron, Hungary, known for its Roman and Turkish heritage. Highlights include the Firewatch Tower, City Hall, Storno House, and the Goat Church, with its historical role in coronations and parliamentary sessions. Sopron is also famous for its excellent wines.
  • End the day in Budapest. Overnight in Budapest.

Day 4 – Budapest

  • Full-day sightseeing tour of Budapest:
  • Buda (right bank of the Danube): Royal Castle, Cathedral of St. Matthew, Fisherman’s Bastion.
  • Pest (left bank): neo-Gothic Parliament, Heroes’ Square.
  • Dinner at a traditional Hungarian restaurant with gypsy music and folklore performance.
  • Overnight in Budapest.

Day 5 – Budapest: Godollo or Szentendre

  • Half-day tour option:
    • Godollo: visit the former summer residence of Emperor Franz Josef and Queen Elisabeth (“Sisi”), the second largest Baroque chateau in the world.
    • Or Szentendre: a charming riverside town known for its well-preserved Balkan-style houses, churches, artists, and galleries.
  • Overnight in Budapest.

Day 6 – Visegrád – Esztergom – Bratislava

  • Depart Budapest and visit Visegrád, famous for the Early Renaissance summer palace of King Matthias Corvinus and the medieval citadel.
  • Continue to Esztergom, former capital of Hungary and seat of the Primate of the Roman Catholic Church. Visit the Esztergom Basilica and the Keresztény Museum, home to Hungary’s largest ecclesiastical collection.
  • Arrive in Bratislava in the late afternoon. Check-in at a hotel. Overnight in Bratislava.

Day 7 – Bratislava & Small Carpathians Wine Tour

  • Morning sightseeing tour of Bratislava, including Bratislava Castle, Old Town, Old Town Hall, Main Square, Saint Michael’s Tower, Slovak National Theatre, and Slovak Philharmonic.
  • Afternoon tour of the Small Carpathians Wine Region: visit the wine towns of Modra and Pezinok, known for local wines, crafts, and ceramics.
  • Visit Červený Kameň Castle, a medieval fortress featuring Renaissance and Baroque furniture, historical weapons, and decorative collections.
  • Return to Bratislava. Overnight.

Day 8 – Departure

  • After breakfast, transfer to Vienna Airport for departure.

CAPITALS OF CENTRAL EUROPE II.

History, culture and traditions

Day 1 – Vienna

  • Morning arrival in Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
  • Short sightseeing tour by minibus to see the State Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, City Hall, and Burgtheater.
  • Afternoon walking tour of the historic city center, including Hofburg, the bustling shopping district, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Vienna.

Day 2 – Vienna to Salzburg (via Linz)

  • Depart Vienna by minibus for Salzburg. Stop in Linz for a short sightseeing tour and lunch. Discover the city’s historic stucco facades alongside modern architecture and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of this Danube city.
  • Arrival in Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the late afternoon.
  • Short informal walking tour and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Salzburg.

Day 3 – Salzburg – Cesky Krumlov

  • Morning Salzburg city tour: visit Mirabell Palace, Mozarteum, Marionette Theatre, Markart Square, Trinity Church, Mozart’s Residence, Hellbrunn Palace, Frohnburg Palace, and Nonnberg Abbey, ending near Hohensalzburg Fortress. Optional lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Afternoon transfer to Cesky Krumlov, the Czech Republic’s first UNESCO-listed town. Explore its charming streets and grand castle with panoramic views.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Cesky Krumlov.

Day 4 – Cesky Krumlov – Ceske Budejovice – Hluboka Castle – Prague

  • Visit Ceske Budejovice, a historic royal town, including the Main Square.
  • Continue to Hluboka Castle, a romantic 19th-century chateau built in English Windsor style.
  • Afternoon arrival in Prague, followed by an informal city tour by minibus. Dinner and overnight in Prague.

Day 5 – Prague

  • Morning walking tour of Prague: Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square with Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle. Optional lunch.
  • Afternoon at leisure to explore the Golden City. Dinner at a local beer restaurant. Overnight in Prague.

Day 6 – Karlovy Vary

  • Full-day trip to Karlovy Vary, famous for its hot springs, spa traditions, and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Visit Moser Glass Factory and enjoy optional lunch.
  • Return to Prague for dinner at a local restaurant and overnight.

Day 7 – Prague – Telc – Bratislava

  • Morning departure from Prague. Visit Telc, a UNESCO-listed town with a Renaissance chateau, English park, and Baroque houses. Optional lunch.
  • Continue to Bratislava, exploring the city’s blend of Habsburg Baroque Old Town and modern Eastern European charm.
  • Informal city tour and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Bratislava.

Day 8 – Bratislava & Small Carpathians Wine Region – Piestany

  • Morning Bratislava city tour: Bratislava Castle, Old Town, Old Town Hall, Main Square, Saint Michael’s Tower, Slovak National Theatre, and Slovak Philharmonic.
  • Afternoon tour of the Small Carpathians Wine Region, visiting Modra, Pezinok, and Elesko Winery for wine tasting and light refreshments.
  • Visit Červený Kameň Castle, known for its Renaissance and Baroque furniture, historical weapons, and large cellars.
  • Continue to Piešťany Spa Town, explore the spa area, and enjoy dinner at the luxurious Thermia Palace Hotel. Overnight in Bratislava.

Day 9 – Budapest via Esztergom and Visegrad

  • Depart Bratislava for Budapest, stopping at Esztergom, former capital of Hungary, to see Esztergom Basilica and the Keresztény Museum.
  • Stop at Visegrad, known for King Matthias Corvinus’s Renaissance summer palace and medieval citadel. Optional lunch.
  • Afternoon free in Budapest; optional Danube River cruise with dinner. Overnight in Budapest.

Day 10 – Budapest

  • Sightseeing tour: Buda Castle, Cathedral of St. Matthew, Fisherman’s Bastion, Pest, Hungarian Parliament, and Heroes’ Square.
  • Dinner at a traditional Hungarian restaurant with gypsy music and folklore performance. Overnight in Budapest.

Day 11 – Budapest – Godollo – Vienna

  • Half-day tour option: Godollo Palace, summer residence of Emperor Franz Josef and Queen Elisabeth (“Sisi”), or a shorter trip to Szentendre along the Danube.
  • Transfer to Vienna via McArthur Glen Designer Outlet in Parndorf (open Fridays until 19:00). Dinner and overnight in Vienna.

Day 12 – Vienna

  • Visit Schönbrunn Palace, including showrooms and gardens.
  • Evening dinner with wine in the Vienna Wine District (Grinzing) or another quality restaurant. Overnight in Vienna.

Day 13 – Departure

  • After breakfast, transfer to Vienna Airport for departure.

UNESCO HERITAGE SIGHTS IN SLOVAKIA

Round Tour - 8 days / 7 nights

Day 1: Bratislava

Arrival at Vienna Airport and transfer to Bratislava – the youngest and smallest capital in Europe and a former royal town of Hungarian kings. Check-in at a 4* hotel. Enjoy a 3-hour city tour combining bus and walking, exploring the most important historical and cultural sights. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Bratislava.

Day 2: Bratislava – Banská Štiavnica – Banská Bystrica

Departure to Banská Štiavnica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic mining town, renowned for its gold and silver mining heritage and the development of mining science, technology, and education in the 18th and 19th centuries. Guided walking tour of the historic centre including the Old and New Castles, St. Catherine Church, Knocktower, Town Hall, and the former Mining Academy and Mining Board (Kammerhof). Continue to Banská Bystrica. Dinner and overnight at a 3* hotel.

Day 3: Banská Bystrica – Vlkolínec – Liptov Region – Levoča

After breakfast, short sightseeing in Banská Bystrica, then departure to Vlkolínec, a UNESCO village in the Great Fatra Mountains, famous for its preserved folk wooden architecture. Continue to the Liptov Region and visit the village of Liptovský Hrádok – Sväty Kríž, home to Slovakia’s largest evangelical wooden church (capacity 6,000). Next stop: Spišská Sobota near Poprad, a listed Town Reservation with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque burgess houses and St. George Church. Finish the day in Levoča in the Spiš Region. Dinner and overnight at a 3* hotel.

Day 4:Levoča and Kežmarok

Sightseeing walking tour of Levoča, one of Slovakia’s best-preserved medieval towns. Visit St. James’s Church, home to the highest wooden altar in the world (18.62 m), crafted by Master Paul, and the Renaissance Town Hall. Free time for personal exploration. Continue to Kežmarok, known for its Renaissance castle (today a museum) and the UNESCO evangelical wooden church. End the day in the High Tatras with a typical Slovak dinner at a Koliba restaurant. Return to Levoča for overnight.

Day 5: Spiš Castle – Spišská Kapitula – Žehra

Visit Spiš Castle, one of Central Europe’s largest medieval fortresses (3.82 ha), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore surrounding sights including Spišské Podhradie, Spišská Kapitula (seat of the Spis prior since the 12th century, with St. Martin’s Cathedral), and the Church of the Holy Ghost in Žehra, famous for its rich medieval frescoes. Return to Levoča for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Žilina – Trenčín – Bratislava

After breakfast, visit the traditional mountain village of Čičmany, renowned for its painted wooden houses. Continue to Bojnice, a spa town famous for its romantic chateau. Guided tour of the castle before returning to Bratislava. Dinner and overnight at the same 4* hotel as on Day 1.

Day 7: Small Carpathians Wine Region

Explore Cerveny Kamen Castle, a well-preserved medieval castle and national cultural monument. Visit the museum showcasing aristocratic life in Slovakia with historic furniture and weapons. Continue to Pezinok, a typical wine town, with a regional museum presenting wine-making traditions. Optional visit to a local pottery and Majolica workshop. Enjoy dinner in a traditional Slovak restaurant. Return to Bratislava for overnight.

Day 8: Bratislava – Vienna Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Vienna Airport for departure. End of services.

Wine Tour

4 days/3 nights

Small Carpathians Wine Region

and Skalica Wine Town

Thursday – Sunday (for min. 4 pax)

Programme

Day 1: Arrival in Bratislava

Arrival in Bratislava and transfer to a 3* hotel. Enjoy a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s most famous historical monuments and charming sights, giving you a perfect first impression of Slovakia’s capital. Overnight in Bratislava.

Day 2: Small Carpathian Mountains – Wine and Ceramics

Explore the picturesque Small Carpathian Mountains, renowned for their vineyards, traditional wine production, and hand-crafted ceramics. Visit the Little Carpathians Museum in Pezinok, where you can taste some of the region’s finest Slovak wines. Continue to the town of Modra, famous for its exquisite handmade and hand-painted ceramics. The highlight of the day is Cerveny Kamen Castle (Red Stone Castle), boasting the largest wine cellars in Central Europe. Return to Bratislava for overnight.

Day 3: Trnava and Skalica – Wine and Heritage

Begin the day in the historic town of Trnava, often called the “Slovak Rome,” with a walking tour of its historical centre including St. John’s Cathedral. Continue to Skalica, a charming town near the Slovak-Czech border surrounded by vineyards. Explore Skalica with a visit to the Regional Museum, featuring winegrowing exhibits, traditional Haban ceramics, and the 11th-century Old Slav Rotunda. End the day with a delightful dinner at a local wine cellar, complete with wine tasting and traditional Slovak cakes. Return to Bratislava for overnight.

Day 4: Departure

Time for individual activities before transfer to Bratislava Airport and the end of services.

DISCOVER A CHARM OF CENTRAL EUROPE

Vienna (Austria) – Bratislava (Slovakia) – High Tatras (Slovakia) – Krakow (Poland)

8 days/7nights

We combine three countries of Central Europe to see and enjoy some of the most spectacular sights.

Day 1: Vienna

Arrival in Vienna – the elegant former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Begin with a sightseeing tour of the city centre to admire magnificent historical landmarks along the Ringstrasse: the State Opera House, Museum of Fine Arts, Natural History Museum, the Hofburg (the former Habsburg winter residence), Parliament, City Hall, and the Burgtheater.

Dinner and overnight in Vienna.

Day 2: Vienna – Bratislava

In the morning, visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg family and home of Maria Theresa, with its opulent showrooms and beautiful gardens. In the afternoon, travel by bus or enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Danube River to Bratislava, Slovakia’s charming capital. Dinner and overnight in Bratislava.

Day 3: Bratislava – Cerveny Kamen Castle – Modra

Morning city tour of Bratislava, showcasing the Baroque Old Town and modern architecture of the city. Drive to Cerveny Kamen Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress and national cultural monument. Explore the museum’s impressive collection of historic furniture and weapons. Continue to Pezinok, a traditional wine town, with a visit to the local wine museum and tasting. Stop at Modra to see handmade Majolica pottery. Dinner at a typical Slovak restaurant and overnight in Bratislava.

Day 4: High Tatras – Tatra National Park via Trencin and Zilina

Travel through Trencin, stopping at its historic castle, a national cultural monument. Visit Cicmany, a picturesque mountain village famous for its painted wooden houses. Continue to the High Tatras, Slovakia’s highest mountain range, and visit Strbske Pleso resort. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the mountain lake and soak in the alpine atmosphere. Dinner and overnight in the High Tatras.

Day 5: Levoca – Spissky Castle – Kezmarok

Discover the treasures of the Spis region. Explore Levoca, a beautifully preserved medieval town featuring the St. Jacob’s Church with Master Paul’s extraordinary 18.6 m wooden altar – the tallest in the world. Visit the massive ruins of Spissky Castle, one of Central Europe’s largest medieval fortresses. Continue to Kezmarok, home to a Gothic castle, Renaissance town hall, a wooden evangelical church, and the historic Lutheran Lycee with its vast library. Dinner and overnight in the High Tatras.

Day 6: Pieniny National Park – Dunajec River – Krakow

Travel to Cerveny Klastor in the Pieniny Mountains for a scenic raft ride along the Dunajec River (8.5 km, approx. 2 hours), surrounded by stunning canyon landscapes. Continue to Krakow, Poland’s cultural gem. Dinner and overnight in Krakow.

Day 7: Krakow – Auschwitz

Morning city tour of Krakow, including the historic Market Square and the royal Wawel Castle. In the afternoon, visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for a moving historical experience. Return to Krakow for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, end of services.

Special Wine Weekend in the Small Carpathians

Take part in a wine exhibition and taste wines from

the Small Carpathian Wine Region

For wine enthusiasts, we present a unique opportunity to explore and taste the awarded wines of the Small Carpathian Wine Region. Stay in the wine-town Pezinok, only 25 km from Bratislava, and experience Slovak wine culture up close.

The Small Carpathian region is famous for its quality dry white wines such as Welschriesling, Riesling, Veltliner, Lemberger, and St. Laurent. Wine has shaped the history of Pezinok, Modra, and Svaty Jur, granting them the status of privileged royal towns in the early 17th century. Today, local traditions are revived by the Small Carpathian Wine Route Association, showcasing not only wine production but also crafts and cultural heritage.

Slovak wines are still largely unknown internationally, representing just 0.3% of European wine production, with most of it consumed domestically. Only limited amounts are exported, even to Japan.

Programme

Day 1 – Arrival and Wine Introduction

  • Arrival in Bratislava and transfer to Pezinok.
  • Visit the Little Carpathians Museum, learning about the history, present, and future of Slovak winemaking.
  • Small wine tasting and opportunity to purchase local wines.
  • Overnight at a hotel in Pezinok.

Day 2 – Ceramics and Wine Tasting

  • Morning visit to a private ceramic workshop, observing the traditional making and painting of local ceramics. Optional purchases of unique gifts.
  • Afternoon visit to the “Wine Market” exhibition, tasting Slovak wines according to a special catalogue and awards.
  • Evening typical Slovak dinner in a wine restaurant owned by a renowned local vintner.
  • Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 – Castle Visit and Departure

  • Morning tour of Cerveny Kamen Castle, a medieval fortress with rich exhibitions of historical furniture, weapons, artwork, and large wine cellars.
  • Afternoon transfer to Bratislava for departure.

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