An ultimate cycling adventure in the beautiful heart of Europe plus the quintessential Prague.
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Cycle Touring
Secrets of Slovakia
From its walled gothic towns, rustic wooden churches, castles and chateaux to its peaceful green pastures, abundant forests, and majestic peaks, Slovakia offers a wealth of spectacular sights. Spending our first day in the vibrant Prague excellently balances against the remoteness of some places we are going to visit and is a feast for all city lovers. Our cycling adventure sets out from Pieniny National Park where you can raft on traditional wooden rafts down 
the biggest canyon in Central Europe, we cycle through the undulating countryside, quaint towns and villages set against the dramatic backdrop of the High Tatra mountains. En route we visit stunning Belianska cave, the impressive Orava castle spectacularly set atop a virtually inaccessible cliff, where Nosferatu - the very first vampire film was shot, and after cycling through Kremnica, a famous ‘golden' town with nearly seven centuries old continuously manufacturing mint, 
we stop in the medieval mining town of Banská Štiavnica. Here we leisurely enjoy its intimate atmosphere, surrounding lakes and stylish pubs. Pedalling across pastoral countryside, the second leg of our trip makes a loop back, touches the Slovak Paradise National Park and culminates in a visit to the gothic town of Levoča, one of the most charming towns of the trip, where you can admire the world's tallest wooden altar, and a visit to the monumental UNESCO Spiš castle, where our cycling ends.
Join us for this unforgettable cycling holiday. Book now!
12days/11nightsHIGHLIGHTS:
wonderful cycling,
historical towns,
castles and chateaux,
UNESCO sites,
caves, lakes,
the middlepoint of Europe,
Prague ,culture, folklore,
superb cuisine... fun!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Prague; city tour; overnight sleeper train to Poprad. [D]
Day 2: Cycle to Pieniny; folkloric rafting down the river Dunajec; ride back along the banks of Dunajec. [B,P,D]
Day 3: Belianska cave; High Tatras National Park; Museum of folk architecture in Pribilina. [B,P,D]
Day 4: Cycle around Liptovská Mara water reservoir; light hike through beautiful Prosiecka gorge; watermills in Oblazy. [B,P,D]
Day 5: The impressive Orava castle; village of Terchová, birthplace of legendary robber Jánošík, the Slovak "Robin Hood"; Vrátna valley. [B,P,D]
Day 6: Cycle across Turiec region; stop at the middlepoint of Europe; Kremnica town and mint;
train to Banská Štiavnica. [B,P,D]
Day 7: Banská Štiavnica(UNESCO); open air mining museum; day at leisure. [B,L,D]
Day 8: Lakes around Štiavnica; optional walk to Mt.
Sitno or ride to local thermal spa; BBQ. [B,L]
Day 9: Banská Bystrica; wooden church in Hronsek; vintage train to Čierny Balog; night in Brezno. [B,P,D]
Day 10: Cycling upstream along river Hron to Slovak Paradise National Park; Dobšinská Ice cave. [B,P,D]
Day 11: The gothic town of Levoča and massive Spiš castle(UNESCO);
overnight sleeper train to Prague. [B,L,D]
Day 12: End in Prague [P]
This tour includes:
Professional bilingual guide, support staff
Airport transfers, support van and luggage transfers
Accommodation in selected hotels and pensions - rooms with en suite facilities
Meals: 10 buffet breakfasts[B], 10 dinners[D], 3 lunches[L] and 8 packed meals[P]
Town maps, city tour of Prague
Quality bike rental
Entrance fees to castles, chateaux, museums, caves and other select attractions
Not included:
Round-trip airfare, travel insurance, visas, alcoholic beverages, optional gratuities to guides and staff
Group size:
4 - 12 people
Route rating:
Vigorous - cycling covers 30-50 miles (50-80 km) most days and as the Carpathian mountain system stretches across most of the Slovakian territory cycling is over predominantly hilly terrain. Our van provides an instant support for those opting to shorten their cycling however, for maximum enjoyment we recommend this trip to active people or regular cyclists who enjoy spending much of the day in the saddle.
Weather:
Slovakia has moderate continental climate. Prime visiting months are May through September with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to the lower 80s (14 - 28°C). October is cooler, usually bringing first frosts in the mountain heights but also the most spectacular autumnal colours and often a beautiful Indian summer.
| Trip dates | Price in £ $ € | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | End | Trip price | Single suppl. | |
| 29.08.2010 | 9.09.2010 | 985 | 190 | Available BOOK NOW |
Please note: Prices are based on double occupancy. Single accommodation is subject to single supplement fee and sometimes availability may be limited.
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