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277 Slovakia trips. Tours from 60 tour companies. 493 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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European Dream (London)
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By Contiki
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The Trip itself is meant to be an add on to Eternal India. The Taj Mahal is an add on so don't be surprised. Overall, the trip itself is fun when the people you go on with are fun as well! Be prepared for smog and crowds. Nepal is amazing! 100% recommend if you have been wanting to see India and Nepal rolled into ONE trip!"

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Highlights of Eastern Europe (Vienna, Vienna)
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By Trafalgar
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 16 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Great time and great tourguide."

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Christmas Markets of Croatia Slovenia and Austria (Classic)
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"excellent travel director Maria Dias and the driver Nuno."

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Christmas Markets of Central Europe (Classic)
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Zagreb: Your Local Expert guides you this two-tiered capital. Explore Donji Grad, the Lower Town, and see the Mimara Art Museum in Roosevelt Square, Ban Josip Jelacic Square and the cathedral.
  • Zagreb: Ride the funicular to Gornji Grad, the medieval Upper Town, to view the former Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Mark's Church and the Lotrščak Tower.
  • Postojna Cave: Enter by mini-train into these world-famous cave systems, before walking through an illuminated fairyland of stalactites and stalagmites.
  • Ljubljana: Explore this elegant capital with your Local Expert, to see the castle City Hall, Cathedral of St Nicholas and Triple Bridge.
  • Graz: See the UNESCO World Heritage listed historic city center on your orientation with your Travel Director.
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Cultural, Education / Learning

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"excellent travel director Maria Dias and the driver Nuno."

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Road to Croatia (Amsterdam)
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By Contiki
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The Trip itself is meant to be an add on to Eternal India. The Taj Mahal is an add on so don't be surprised. Overall, the trip itself is fun when the people you go on with are fun as well! Be prepared for smog and crowds. Nepal is amazing! 100% recommend if you have been wanting to see India and Nepal rolled into ONE trip!"

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European Dream (Amsterdam)
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By Contiki
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The Trip itself is meant to be an add on to Eternal India. The Taj Mahal is an add on so don't be surprised. Overall, the trip itself is fun when the people you go on with are fun as well! Be prepared for smog and crowds. Nepal is amazing! 100% recommend if you have been wanting to see India and Nepal rolled into ONE trip!"

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Road to Croatia (London)
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By Contiki
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The Trip itself is meant to be an add on to Eternal India. The Taj Mahal is an add on so don't be surprised. Overall, the trip itself is fun when the people you go on with are fun as well! Be prepared for smog and crowds. Nepal is amazing! 100% recommend if you have been wanting to see India and Nepal rolled into ONE trip!"

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Vienna to Dubrovnik
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Auschwitz, Belgrade, Budapest, Budva, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Krakow, Montenegro, Prague, Sarajevo, Vienna

Highlights

  • Soak up the royal history of Krakow's Wawel Castle and step back in time with a stroll through the city's medieval main square.
  • Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the Czech Republic. Soak up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in Prague before stepping right into a fairytale in the World Heritage-listed town of Cesky Krumlov.
  • Enjoy a scenic walk along the banks of the River Danube in Budapest. Threaded with bridges and hemmed in by castles and historic city buildings, Europe’s second longest river is also one of its most beautiful.
  • Hike in the picturesque Tatra Mountains and traverse the steep slopes via funicular, gondola and electric steam train.
  • Wander through Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards, before launching yourself into its animated nightlife.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Slovakia Reviews & Ratings

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Cycling the Danube???

My son and I cycled from Vienna to Budapest in early June. We had a great time. The accommodation was fabulous all the way and the cycles were high quality. The ma...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A great cycling holiday

This is a wonderful trip through beautiful and historic villages, town and the cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. And a beautiful countryside between viney...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

If you like historical buildings/towns this is a brilliant trip

The cities, towns etc we visited were amazing. We started in Prague which is a popular resort, so popular I was glad to get away. But then on the first day we arri...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Excellent First Trip

This was my first Exodus trip and wasn’t sure what to expect. From the first day of arrival the Exodus team Peter and Danke were exceptional in every aspect of the...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Cycling in four wonderful countries

This was my second Exodus trip and it was great as the first one. Dana was delightful, always willing to assist you with any request. She was assisted by Lubos. A ...

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Where is Slovakia? 

Slovakia is located in the literal center of Central Europe. Slovakia was once part of the country Czechoslovakia until 1993 when the two countries decided to dissolve and become the separate countries of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Slovakia is entirely landlocked in between the countries of Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine

What is the Weather Like? 

You can experience all four seasons in Slovakia. With Slovakia’s unique location and landscape, their weather is greatly influenced by the mountains and the winds from the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas. Much of Slovakia is made up of mountains, river valleys, and plateaus. This means the valleys and plateaus will be warmer than the mountains, while the mountains will be cooler and wetter. 

The spring and fall in Slovakia are generally cool and wet. Spring is especially unpredictable with storms and weather changes. Fall seems to be a little more consistent, but if you travel during the fall, make sure to bring jackets as the wind on the plateaus can be very strong. 

Even though Slovakia has many mountain ranges, summers can be very warm in the lower altitudes. It is not uncommon for many summer days to be 100 degrees and sunny. However, even during the summer in Slovakia, you can see some strong thunderstorms.  

Slovakia during the winter is the perfect time for winter sports enthusiasts. Most of the country will see snow throughout the winter months. The snow will stay in the mountains the whole winter, but down in the valley, much of the snow will melt or won’t be around the whole three months of winter. 

What to Pack

What to bring with you on your Slovakia tour all depends on what time of year and activities you are doing. If you’re going during the summer on a river cruise, then make sure to pack light clothes and good walking shoes. If you are hiking the Tatra Mountains during the fall, you’ll want to pack layers, wind jackets, and even better hiking shoes. 

For adventure holidays in Slovakia during the summer, packing light and breathable clothes is extremely important as you will be on the go and summer is extremely warm. For skiing in Slovaki or animal treks in the mountains, make sure to pack thick coats, scarves, and rubber soled shoes to protect you against the wind and snow. 

The most important thing to remember when packing for Slovakia is layers. While the seasons can follow a pattern, with Slovakia’s landscape, changes in weather can be sudden and unexpected. You don’t want to be caught walking through a meadow near the Danube River without a jacket or umbrella when it decides to storm. 

Best Time to Visit Slovakia

Like what to pack, the time to visit Slovakia largely depends on the activities you want to do and the theme of your tour. With Slovakia’s vastly changing climate and drastic differences in temperature between the summer and winter months, there are certain times of the year that cater better to certain tour themes. 

If you are looking to go on a hiking tour of Slovakia, then visiting during the late-spring or early-fall would be best. On the other hand, if you want to go skiing and see some of Slovakia’s beautiful and elusive wildlife, traveling during the winter months would be the best time. 

River cruises to Slovakia generally occur from April-October since the snow has melted and temperatures are rising. However, during the spring and summer rains you may also encounter high waters which could affect your journey. 

If you are going on a tour of Slovakia and nearby countries during the summer, be forewarned that temperatures will be very hot and the crowds will be larger. 

Common Slovakian Phrases

Slovakians speak the Slovak language, naturally. Slovak is considered part of the Slavic languages that are widely spoken in Eastern Europe, Poland, and the Balkans.

Slovak has 46 different letters and many of those sound differently than how they are written. Slovak can be a little tricky for those who aren’t familiar with Slavic languages, but keeping in mind some of these key phrases will help you get around the country and communicate with locals. 

  • Hello = Dobry den (DOH-bree den)
  • Thank you = Dakujem (JAY-koo-yehm)
  • Yes = Ano (AAH-no)
  • No = Nie (NYEE_eh)
  • Please = Prosim (PROH-seem)
  • How much is this? = Kol’ko to stoji? (KOH-lee-koh toh STO-yeeh?)
  • How are you? = Ako sa mas? (AH-koh sah MAA-sh?)
  • I don’t understand = Nerozumiem (NEH-roh-zoo-myehm)
  • Where is the bathroom? = Kde je toaleta? (kdeh yeh TOH-ah-leh-ta?) 

Is Slovakia Safe?

The crime rate in Slovakia is low. However, in high tourist areas like Kosice and Bratislava there have been pickpocketing and scam reported. It is highly recommended for travelers to make sure their items are secure and to double check vendors or local tour guides before booking. Also, make sure you use taxis with meters so you are not overcharged. 

Slovakia is also an amazing place for solo travelers. The country has a good transportation system and the cities are considered quite safe. It’s advised to take normal precautions when visiting if you are traveling on your own. 

A note of caution: travelers should be aware when traveling by road through Slovakia. Some of the roads through the mountains can be small and precarious. It’s recommended that you drive these roads during the day time to avoid issues and to make sure you bring plenty of motion sickness pills for those windy roads. 

Common Countries Also Visited on Slovakian Tours

Slovakia is commonly included in tours of Central Europe. Since Slovakia is located in the heart of Central Europe and has a wide variety of tour activities to offer, tours are able to combine Slovakia with surrounding countries in their itineraries. 

In addition to Central European tours, Slovakia is also included in Danube River cruises. Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, sits on the Danube as it flows from Slovakia into Austria. Stops these Danube River voyages are often Hungary, Serbia, Austria, and Germany. 

For hiking tours, Poland is often paired with Slovakia as the Tatra Mountains is the border between the two countries. Many of these tours take you through the Carpathian and Tatra Mountains that make up southern Poland and northern Slovakia. 

Slovakia is also a popular destination for cycling tours. Cycling tours of Central Europe can follow the same route as the Danube with stops in Hungary and Austria, but also can include the Czech Republic as well.

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