Hungary, Slovakia · Mountain Exploration

Private 2-day tour from Bratislava to Budapest through High Tatras

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bratislava. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 2-day journey from Bratislava to Budapest
  • 02 Photo stops at Beckov, Trencin Castle, and Strecno Castle
  • 03 Visit Cicmany, known for its traditionally painted houses
  • 04 Overnight stay in the High Tatras with breakfast included
  • 05 See Strbske Pleso, one of Slovakia’s most famous lakes
  • 06 Optional cable car experience to Lomnicky Peak
  • 07 Visit Vlkolinec, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • 08 Stop at Esztergom Basilica before arriving in Budapest

Discover a scenic two-day private journey from Bratislava to Budapest, combining castles, traditional villages, mountain landscapes, and cultural landmarks across Slovakia and Hungary. Travel north from Bratislava with photo stops along the way, visit the painted village of Cicmany, admire Strecno Castle, and experience the beauty of the High Tatras with an overnight stay in the mountains.

On day two, continue with breakfast at the hotel before heading deeper into the Tatras, with the option to take the cable car to Lomnicky Peak. You will also visit Vlkolinec, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its preserved traditional houses, and stop at Esztergom Basilica before arriving in Budapest in the evening.

You will also visit Vlkolinec, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its preserved traditional houses, and stop at Esztergom Basilica before arriving in Budapest in the evening.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Bratislava, Budapest, Trencin, Esztergom, High Tatras Mountains, Strbske Pleso
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

CICMANY, STRECNO CASTLE, STRBSKE PLESOThe tour will start with a private-pickup in Bratislava and then drive north with short photo stops at Beckov and Trencin castle and see all that Slovakia has to offer. You will stop in Cicmany - the unique Slovak village with traditionally painted houses. After a short coffee break in the village, we will make another photo stop at the famous Strecno castle. The tour will then continue now to the East and stop for lunch (at own expense) at a traditional sheep farm where you can taste the traditional cheese, cakes, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of animals walking around you. After this remarkable experience, you will travel to the Slovak pride - the High Tatras, with the first stop at the most famous Slovak lake - Strbske pleso where you will get to take a short photo stop. Stay overnight in a 4*hotel in the High Tatras.Grand hotel Stary Smokovec 4* or similar

2
Day 02

HIGH TATRAS, VLKOLINEC, ESZTERGOM, BUDAPESTStart the morning with a breakfast at the hotel and set off to take a cable car all the way up to the highest point in Slovakia - Lomnicky peak/ 2634m/ where you will get the opportunity to see the beauty of Slovakia. After this unique experience you will travel to Vlkolinec - a UNESCO World Heritage Center hidden in the mountains, where you will be able to see the traditional houses with people still living in them. After the visit to the famous peak and the Vlkolinec, you will start our journey to Budapest with a stop at a famous Esztergom Basilaca which used to be the seat of Hungarian kings. Evening arrival to Budapest.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bratislava. 6 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Overnight accommodation in Grand Hotel High Tatras 4* with breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Local guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to cable car - Lomnicky peak - if you choose to go there
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Bratislava.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Bratislava.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Bratislava..

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