Sightseeing and Hiking 43

Day 1 - Banská Štiavnica (UNESCO site) Arrival at the Vienna airport and transfer to central Slovakia The city of Banská Štiavnica welcomes you hidden in the green forests of the Štiavnica Mountains. It is a historical mining city. It was one of the first towns of the former Hungarian Monarchy to receive royal privileges, as early as the 13th century. The city sightseeing includes a visit to the underground passages leading from the houses to the mines and which date back to the 17th century. Returning to the surface, we will walk up into the Štiavnica Mountains. After all the walking, a traditional dinner and a splendid folklore programme in the evening will provide further insight into the history and culture of the region. We will also listen to the melancholic sounds of the Fujara – a long shepherd's pipe inscribed in the UNESCO List of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage. Accommodation: three-star hotel in Banská Štiavnica
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Day 2 -Vlkolínec (UNESCO site), Choč Mountains We will drive north over the ridge of the Low Tatra mountains. Vlkolínec (“wolf village”) - our first stop – is a village where traditional wooden architecture has remained unchanged for more than 200 years. You should also taste the special Vlkolínec sauerkraut pie, which is not found anywhere but in Vlkolínec. In the Choč Mountains, we will admire the beauty of the Prosiecka and Kvačianska valleys. Accommodation: three-star hotel in the Liptov region Day 3 - Low Tatras One day waking and hiking in the Low Tatra mountains After taking a cable car up to the ridge, we can have a nice and easy walk there while enjoying lovely views over the valleys and the High Tatras. After lunch at a mountain chalet on the ridge, we will take the lift down. We will continue with a visit to the Demänovská Cave, which is sure to remain long in our memories. With 35 km of caves, the Demänovská cave system is the longest in Slovakia. However, there is no need to go far to admire the highlights. Accommodation: three-star hotel in the Liptov region Day 4 - The High Tatras Hiking in the amazing High Tatras: we will walk to the most famous waterfalls in the Tatras and then to the alpine lake Skalnaté pleso. From Skalnaté pleso, a cable car will take us down to Tatranská Lomnica. Then we will continue east, to the Slovak Paradise. In the evening, we will have an opportunity to sample traditional Slovak cuisine at a shepherd’s cottage in the Spiš region. Accommodation: three-star hotel in Levoca (Member of the historical hotels in Slovakia)