Slovakia · Rural Experiences

13-Hour Čičmany and Thermal Bath Tour from Bratislava with Žilina

13 Hours Round trip from Žilina Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Rajecká Lesná, home to Slovakia's biggest wooden creche
02 Stroll through Čičmany village, famous for its white-ornamented wooden houses
03 Relax for two hours in the thermal baths at SPA Complex Aphrodite
04 Discover Žilina's architectural highlights, including Holy Trinity Church and Rosenfeld Palace

Explore Rajecká Lesná, home to the biggest wooden creche in Slovakia, showcasing the country's landscape, traditions, and history. Continue to the traditional wooden village of Čičmany, famous for its painted houses decorated with white ornaments known as the "Čičmany Pattern," and stroll through its unique architecture. Then head to the spa town of Rajecké Teplice for two hours in the regenerating thermal baths at SPA Complex Aphrodite, before discovering the main highlights of Žilina, the centre of north-west Slovakia, including Holy Trinity Church, Mariánske Square, Bank's Palace, Rosenfeld Palace, Catholic House, and St. Stephan's Church.

Start the tour with visits to Čičmany, Rajecká Lesná, and Rajecké Teplice, including entrance to the spa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bratislava, Zilina

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bratislava to Žilina, Čičmany and Rajecké Teplice Spa Tour

07:30: Driver pickup from your accommodation in Bratislava.
Transfer to the railway station.
08:13: Train departure to Žilina.
10:37: Arrival in Žilina.
Meet your driver-guide on the platform.
Start the tour with visits to Čičmany, Rajecká Lesná, and Rajecké Teplice, including entrance to the spa.
End the tour in Žilina.
19:23: Train departure from Žilina.
21:47: Arrival in Bratislava and transfer to your accommodation in Bratislava.