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PREMIUM PRIVATE TOUR
VIENNA – BRATISLAVA – KRAKOW
NEW ITINERARY & LUXURY WAY OF TRAVELING
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ABOUT THIS TRIP
7 DAYS / 3 COUNTRIES / 4 UNESCO SIGHTS / 3 CITIES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: EASY
Enjoy the Premium Vienna-Bratislava-Krakow tour – the luxury way of traveling,
discovering and enjoying every moment of your tour with our top tour guide-drivers.
Visit Vienna and Bratislava - 2 closest capitals in the world and 1 former capital of
Poland – magnificent Krakow. Interesting history, culture, delightful gastronomical
specialties of Austrian, Slovak and Polish cuisine, café’s and wine bars, museums,
galleries, evening concerts. And a scenic unforgettable drive through Slovakian
countryside with an overnight in magical High Tatra mountains.
Tickets to all Top sights are already included in this package.
First Class Customer Care
From the very first email, through the entire booking process, during your lovely
tour and up to your departure – we will always care about your highest comfort, the
attention to details, your safety, your special requests and of course that your tour is
enjoyable and memorable.
Top Tour Guide/drivers
Only from our team - highly qualified, licensed experts with vast knowledge of
history of Central European countries with excellent English skills, driving skills,
strong personal touch with sense of humor. Friendly and always ready to help.
Vehicles
Only from our fleet - new Skoda Octavia Combi, for up to 3 travelers, A/C,
automatic gearbox, comfortable seats.
Groups up to 7 travelers will enjoy luxury van Mercedes Benz V class - the highest
possible comfort or as our customers say the “suite on the wheels.” Independent
A/C in all zones, adjustable comfortable leather seats, automatic gearbox, fridge on
board
We wish you an amazing experience – a private tour with us.
Peter & Jane Blazicek / Best Slovakia Tours – Travel Team
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YOUR TOUR ITINERARY
Fly in/out information:
Tour starts in Vienna / Austria (fly in Vienna Schwechat airport) Tour ends in Krakow / Poland (fly out Krakow airport)
DAY 1
WELCOME TO VIENNA – THE ROMANTIC CITY ON DANUBE
We will meet you at the airport’s arrival hall, help you with your luggage, drive you
safely and comfortably to your hotel in Vienna and help with the check in process.
Maximum comfort, mineral water on board and a pleasant drive. Welcome drink and
itinerary introduction. Your lovely holiday has just started. At leisure.
Overnight in Vienna
DAY 2
FULL DAY - VIENNA QUALITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR & FREE TIME
Morning
Start a day with a drive on Ringstrasse, more than 5km long, world-famous and most
beautiful boulevard in the world built under the reign of emperor Franz Joseph.
Admire imperial palaces on the way, Vienna state opera, museums of fine arts and
natural history, parliament building with a well-known statue of Pallas-Athene, city
hall and other sights.
Afterwards, we continue with the Quality Sightseeing walking tour - famous State’s
opera, we enter into the gothic St. Stephan`s Cathedral – the symbol of Vienna.
Which of the church towers hide the most famous bell Pummerin? We also enter
into the magnificent baroque St. Peter’s church, café Demel, first café house in
Vienna, walk through Hofburg palace complex - the winter residence of former
Habsburg dynasty, Museum’s quarter, Rathaus and Parliament. Walk on famous
shopping streets such as Kartnerstrasse, Am Graben and Kohlmarkt.
Get an overview of Austrian history in easy and understandable way. Glory of the
days of Austro-Hungarian empire, Maria Theresa and famous rulers of the Habsburg
dynasty, interesting facts, famous musicians, painters, Sigmund Freud and more.
Afternoon
Lunch break – in a traditional restaurant where you can try tasty Austrian delicacies.
Will be the Wiener Schnitzel your most favorite?
Vienna is sweet! The innumerable Viennese cafés are favorite spots for both local
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and international coffee lovers. Why not to take a rest while enjoying the famous
Viennese coffee and famous Sacher cake?
Enjoy your free afternoon. Your private guide will give you good advice where to
go, what to see. Maybe a concert in the evening? Your guide is your best concierge.
You would like to see more?
Please let us know what would be the most interesting for you from below
suggestions?
Belvedere palace - especially if you like the baroque architecture, upper Belvedere
palace, lower Belvedere, gardens as well as the palace’s world-famous largest
collection of work of Gustav Klimt. Absolutely recommended for Baroque style
admirers.
Albertina museum – contains world-famous largest graphical collections in the
world
Imperial apartments and Sisi museum – would you like to walk in Sisi’s footsteps?
No other empress was more famous than Sisi – empress Elisabeth, wife of emperor
Franz Joseph
Spanish Horse riding school – performance of the world-famous Lipizzaner horses
trained in the Winter Riding School of the Imperial palace. Do you know the classical
jumps such as Levade, Courbette and Capriole?
Prater – amusement park with the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of the most famous
symbols of Vienna offering breathtaking views of Vienna
Hundertwasser House – one of Austria’s architectural highlights
Wine tasting in famous Heurigen – wine taverns, try a great selection of Gruener
Veltliner, Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir.
What about an evening entertainment?
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra -one of the world’s best one
Vienna State Opera - one of the leading Opera houses in the world
Vienna Boys Choir - one of the world’s most famous
Concert of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven or Haydn?
Overnight in Vienna
DAY 3
BRATISLAVA – THE BEAUTY ON THE DANUBE RIVER
Morning
Drive to Bratislava (1hr drive) and start with the tour of Devin castle - situated at the
confluence of the Danube & Morava rivers. Its owners could control the important
trade route along the Danube as well as one branch of the Amber Road. After
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admiring the beautiful castle ruin and enjoying views on Austria, we show you where
once the “Iron curtain” – the former border between the West and the East used to
stand. An overview of the communist history (1948-1989). Devin area is also famous
for its current wine. Have you ever tried current wine? Try now, It’s a regional
specialty. Drive back and visit Slavin (World War2 memorial) and symbol of the city -
Bratislava castle – to enjoy stunning views of the Danube river and know more about
its rich history.
Afternoon
After lunch break in the Old town (we will recommend you a great restaurant),
continue with the quality sightseeing tour to show you the highlights of the Old
town.
Walking through the main square (admire a beautiful former town hall), the Primate
Palace (outside) - the largest in Bratislava where the Treaty of Pressburg was signed
in the Hall of Mirrors. Take pictures of some of our funny statues such as Cumil – the
worker. Visit of the St. Martin’s Cathedral - the coronation place of 18 rulers
including Austria-Hungarian empress Maria Theresa, walking through the only
preserved entrance - Michaels gate. Late afternoon at leisure.
You’ll get tips which museum, gallery is worth to see, where to enjoy coffee & cake,
a glass of excellent Slovak wine, where to buy good quality souvenirs.
Your guide is ready to help you.
Evening – At your own
Overnight in Bratislava
DAY 4
BANSKA STIAVNICA and VLKOLINEC & HIGH TATRA MOUNTAINS
Morning
This morning we have a scenic drive northeast. After 2hrs driving we’ll be in one of
the most beautiful, most romantic and most special town - a picturesque Banska
Stiavnica. It is like to step in the past centuries. Get an overview of the rich history of
this town connected with the mining of silver, copper and gold. Visit of the Old
castle – a majestic fortress, 16th century New castle, the heart of the Old town – the
Holy Trinity square with beautiful sights such as the gothic 15th century St. Catherine
church, admire Renaissance buildings and the baroque Holy Trinity column.
Afternoon
Lunch break at restaurant Monarchia is about home-made specialties and great
atmosphere. Do you like beer?
Then, ERB restaurant will satisfy you with its high-quality microbrewery and a
delicious cuisine.
Which of these special beers from Slovak ingredients will be your favorite? Will it be
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Erb Pale lager 10 or 12, Erb Weizen 12, Erb Dark special 13 with balanced bitter and
sweet tastes? Free time for souvenirs, coffee & cake break.
We continue to see an exceptional mountain village Vlkolinec (UNESCO sight since
1993), hidden in hills of National Park Velka Fatra. Enjoy breathtaking panorama
views and colorful 45 wooden log houses. It is the best-preserved oasis of folk
architecture. We continue to High Tatra mountains – the heart of Slovakia.
Evening
Dinner at your own or we can book the tables at Koliba restaurant – a traditional
wooden chalet with traditional tasty Slovak dishes, waiters in folk costumes and
Slovak folk music. Start with a shot of “Slivovica” – a plum brandy. Garlic soup,
cabbage or lentil soup? Enjoy our national meal Bryndzove halusky (Potato
dumplings with melted sheep cheese and pieces of bacon). What about dessert?
Apple strudel is highly recommended to try.
Overnight in Strbske Pleso
DAY 5
A MAGICAL CITY OF KRAKOW
Morning
We move to Tatranska Lomnica town (15min by car) to take a cable car (tickets not
included) to Skalnate pleso station to see the High Tatra mountains from above. We
enjoy a little walk around Skalnate pleso, views of the Lomnicky peak and valley
views.
Afternoon
We head towards Poland with a stop in a charming little Zdiar village to have a tasty
traditional Slovak lunch. Drive to Krakow (2hrs). City of Krakow, once a seat of Polish
kings and the capital of the country, nowadays an exceptionally beautiful second
largest Polish city.
Get an overview of Polish history in an easy and understandable way. King Kazimier
III the Great, Golden age of 16th century, partitions of Poland, WW2, communist era
and present-day life. In-depth information with our top tour guide.
Our discovery of Krakow we start with a walking tour to Wavel royal castle - situated
in the centre of Krakow. Wawel Castle and its cathedral have experienced over 1000
years of both glorious and turbulent history. Together they now form one of the
most popular tourist attractions in the region.
Evening – At your own
Dinner – trying tasty Polish delicacies. Your private guide will book a restaurant and
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introduce you the Polish cuisine.
Overnight in Krakow
DAY 6
FULL DAY KRAKOW
Morning
Start with a Quality Sightseeing walking tour. Walk on the former Royal route where
you can find the greatest treasures such as Florianska gate and street, the Main
Square (Rynek Glowny) in the centre of Krakow's Old Town district is Europe's
largest medieval square and has been the hub of the city since the 13th century.
It contains some of Krakow's most famous sights, including the Cloth Hall, the
Basilica of St Mary, the Town Hall Tower and the tiny 11th-century church of St
Adalbert. Visit of the courtyard of the famous Jagiellon university.
Afternoon
Have a lunch break in the heart of the centre, try more Polish delicacies.
Kazimierz district visit – walking tour. In 1993 Steven Spielberg shot his film
Schindler’s list largely in this area which draw international attention to this part of
Krakow. Once a separate Jewish city, an autonomous enclave (14th-19th century).
Our guide will get you a history overview with a focus on WW2. Visit the highlights
such as Szeroka street with its three temples, the most valuable is the Old
Synagogue – the oldest Jewish structure in Poland
What is Kazimierz district today? Undoubtedly one of the best-known areas of
Krakow, full of popular restaurants, café’s, cultural and artistic life. Feel the spirit of
Krakow’s bohemians. What about coming for dinner in a great Jewish restaurant
with live music? An evening concert is always a good idea.
Evening – At your own
Optional (not included in the package)
Half-day trip to concentration camp Auschwitz – memorial & museum of former
Nazi concentration and extermination camp
Oscar Schindler’s factory – parts of Oskar Schindler’s war-time enamel factory
converted into
Salt mine Wieliczka – discover the secrets of the underground world -UNESCO
sight
John Paul II birth house and museum – the heart of the museum is the apartment
where Karol Wojtyla was born and raised.
Overnight in Krakow
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DAY 7
FAREWELL and DEPARTURE
Your memorable holiday comes to an end today.
We are ready to arrange for you an airport transfer for discounted rates.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR AUSTRIA - Vienna Hofburg palace complex – former winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty
St. Stephen’s Cathedral – the symbol of Vienna
Ring Strasse boulevard
Schonnbrunn palace – former summer residence of the Habsburgs + gardens
Luxury shopping streets Kartnerstrasse, Am Graben, Kohlmarkt
Tasty Austrian cuisine. Famous Sacher cake & more
SLOVAKIA: Bratislava
Historical Old town, prominent Hviezdoslav square, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Primate’s
palace, narrow streets and tiny squares
Bratislava castle – one of the symbols of the city
Devin castle & confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers
Slavin War memorial
Banska Stiavnica and Vlkolinec – UNESCO sights
High Tatra mountains – spectacular views
Tasty Slovak cuisine
POLAND: UNESCO World Heritage sights
Krakow – former capital, the city of coronation of Polish kings and probably the most
beautiful Polish city,
Wawel royal castle, Main market square, St. Mary’s church
Enjoying Polish gastronomical specialties, pierogy, beet root soup and many more
BASIC INFO Austria (formally: Republic of Austria), a land-locked country in Central Europe
8.8 million inhabitants
1918 first republic
1945 second republic
1995 joined European Union
1995 signed Schengen agreement
1999 adopted euro currency
currency: EUR (euro currency), official language: German
largest cities and population: Vienna (1.9 million), Graz (300 000), Linz (270 000)
borders with: Germany, Czech republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy,
Switzerland, Liechtenstein
phone prefix: +43
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Slovakia (formally: Slovak republic), landlocked country in Central Europe
5.4 million inhabitants
1989 end of 41 years of Communist regime (Velvet revolution and Fall of
Communism) 1993 independent Slovak republic, parliamentary democracy
2004 member of EU (European Union)
2007 signed Schengen agreement (no border control between EU countries)
2009 currency in use: EUR, official language: Slovak
largest cities and population: Bratislava (425 000), Kosice (240 000), Presov (90 000)
borders with: Czechia, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria
phone prefix: +421
Poland (formally: Polish republic)
38.5 million inhabitants
1989 end of 41 years of Communist regime
2004 member of EU (European Union)
2007 signed Schengen agreement (no border control between EU countries)
currency: PLN (Polish Zloty), official language: Polish
largest cities and population: Warsaw (1.8 million), Krakow (770 000), Lodz (685 000)
borders with: the Baltic sea, Germany, Czechia, Slovakia, Kaliningrad, Lithuania,
Ukraine
phone prefix: +48
WHAT IS ALWAYS INCLUDED
Meals: Breakfast, 1x Welcome drink
Overnights: 4star selected first class hotels, Including VAT (Value Added Tax)
Tour guides: Full time professional and licensed Guide-drivers
Transportation: For 1-3 travelers - new model 2018, personal car Skoda Octavia
Combi, A/C and automatic gearbox
For 4-7 travelers - new model 2019 van Mercedes Benz V-class, fully equipped with
adjustable seats and A/C in all zones
For 8-16 travelers - buses Mercedes Benz Sprinter (up to 20 travelers) with
refreshment on board - mineral water, fuel, parking, motorway fees
Entrances to the top sights in Austria, Slovakia, Czechia: Vienna – Schonnbrunn
palace, Devin castle, St. Mary church
Information material, Brochures, Photos of Your Holiday (link)
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WHAT IS EXCLUDED
Flights to Vienna, from Krakow, return airport transfers - ask and get the special rate,
travel insurance, personal expenses, Meals and drinks for clients, souvenirs,
gratuities to Guide-driver (optional), Anything not mentioned in included
ROUTE / TOTAL of 561km / 348miles Start of the tour: Vienna / Austria, End of the tour: Krakow / Poland
THIS TOUR IS ONLY POSSIBLE AS A PRIVATE TOUR
Price is per person with minimum of 2 travelers
Group of 2 travelers: € 1450.00 per person
Group of 4 travelers: € 1250.00 per person
Group of 6 travelers: € 1100.00 per person
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Minimum of 2 travelers
* Some tourist attractions might be temporarily closed due to reconstructions or due
to bad weather (cable cars), alternative program will be offered
* All prices are per person sharing twin/double room
* Extra bed possible for a surcharge
* Single supplement for a surcharge
* This tour is available for travelers on wheelchair and with other physical limitations
Call our Travel Specialist on: +421 918 630 630
Call our Office manager on: +421 905 643 240
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