Taste of Central Europe — 6 Days
Discover the heart of Central Europe and take advantage of the unique location of Bratislava, which is ideally placed for day trips. E-TRAVEL.SK is your partner in discovering Central Europe.
The programme below is a group itinerary we build to order: you stay in Bratislava throughout and reach Vienna, Budapest, Brno and central Slovakia as day trips, so there is only one check-in and one check-out. Send us the group, the dates and the cities, and we come back with a tailored proposal at net rates.
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Day by day
Itinerary
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Day 1 — Arrival in Vienna & Vienna city tour
Arrival at Vienna Airport or Bratislava Airport, where your guide meets the group in the arrivals hall. Transfer to the Vienna city centre for a 3-hour city tour, a combination of a walking tour and a panoramic tour by bus. Discover the famous Ringstrasse, which passes most of the highlights of Vienna, then the impressive Vienna State Opera and the nearby Hofburg Palace, the former imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty.
Pass the Parliament building, the monumental City Hall, the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History. In the case of a morning flight, a visit to Schonbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is also possible. Evening transfer to Bratislava and accommodation at the hotel.
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Day 2 — Bratislava & the Small Carpathian Wine Route
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Discover the historical city centre of one of the youngest capitals of the European Union — Bratislava, with its rich Austro-Hungarian history. The walking tour of the city centre takes in all the main monuments: the Primatial Palace, the Old Town Hall, the statues of the city, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Bratislava’s Opera, the Blue Church and many more.
Continue by bus to the Slavin Monument, from where there is a beautiful view over Bratislava, then transfer to the monumental Bratislava Castle and visit the baroque gardens. Departure to the Small Carpathian Wine Route, one of the eight wine-growing regions of Slovakia, with entrance to the fairy-tale Red Stone Castle and time to explore the centres of the wine towns of Modra and Pezinok. Wine tasting in a stylish local wine cellar accompanied by a traditional wine dinner, and an evening return to Bratislava.
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Day 3 — Day trip to Budapest
Begin your day with a picturesque drive to Budapest, the enchanting Hungarian capital celebrated for its breathtaking architecture, relaxing thermal baths and world-class cuisine. Once the largest Slovak city of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Budapest today stands as a vibrant blend of history and modern charm.
Your journey starts on the lively Pest side, where you will admire the majestic House of Parliament, the stately Royal Palace, the grand St. Stephen’s Basilica and the iconic Heroes’ Square. Crossing the Danube via the elegant Elizabeth Bridge, you arrive in the romantic Buda Hills.
Here, stroll through the historic Castle Hill, marvel at the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church with its exquisite Gothic details, and climb to the Fisherman’s Bastion for sweeping, picture-perfect views across the city.
Before returning to Bratislava, take time to soak in the atmosphere of Budapest’s vibrant city centre — a perfect finale to your day.
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Day 4 — Nitra, Hronsky Benadik & Banska Stiavnica
This day is dedicated to the history of Slovakia, visiting the central part of the country. Discover the oldest Slovakian city, Nitra, with entrance to Nitra Castle and its baroque St. Emeram Cathedral.
Continue to the oldest Slovakian abbey, Hronsky Benadik, and enter the gothic basilica of St. Benedict from the 10th century, home to the unique relic of the blood of Jesus Christ, given to the Benedictine monks by the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus.
Continue to a hidden gem of Slovakia, the former royal mining city of Banska Stiavnica, also known as the city of love — the most beautiful love poem in Slovak, Marina, was written here. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage city centre with entrance to the Old Castle, then return to Bratislava in the evening.
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Day 5 — Day trip to Brno
Today you visit the capital of the Moravia region and second-biggest Czech city, Brno. Discover the rich history and modern architecture of the city on a walking tour. View Spilberk Castle, dominating the skyline of Brno, built in the mid-13th century as a seat for the rulers of Moravia. In the heart of the city, admire the imposing Neo-Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul. Free time to taste Czech beer, then return to Bratislava.
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Day 6 — Departure
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Free time for discovering Slovakia on your own. Transfer to Vienna or Bratislava airport for the flight home.
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