All of our arrangements have been specially designed to incorporate a reason to travel and, for ease of choice, these have been categorised under the titles shown below.
Slovakia is a country rich in cultural and political history. Land-locked but dotted with lakes and natural springs, this entrancing country has held on to its folklore traditions, which add further wonder to its many fairy-tale castles, dramatic fortresses and ancient ruins.
The landscape is wild and raw, ranging from rolling countryside and dense, absorbing forests to craggy outcrops and the breath-taking peaks of the Tatra Mountains that stand proudly, watching over the enchanting villages below.
The compact capital, Bratislava, situated in the far west of Slovakia and bisected by the Danube River, gives visitors the chance to explore the authentic Old Town’s rabbit-warren of historic streets and lose themselves in the world of the Slovak people. You’ll discover Baroque architecture, an abundance of palaces, churches and quirky museums, and a huge selection of cafés inviting you in with open arms. And this can be done at the careful, slower pace that welcoming residents of this overlooked yet enchanting city are so fortunate to enjoy.
Christmas Markets on the Danube
A short break during the weeks of Advent, this tour combines the history of the Habsburg Empire with the traditions of the Christmas Markets, cruising the Danube to a trio of riverside capitals, from elegant Vienna to beautiful Budapest and medieval Bratislava
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Danube Waltz
A wonderful waltz with the Danube’s drift, this classic cruise goes with the flow from Austrian Melk and Vienna to Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava; and sails the natural, national border to Hungary, to visit the Puszta prairie, beautiful Budapest, and Esztergom’s Basilica
Walking the Blue Danube
From splendid landmarks in historic cities to stunning landscapes of hills and valleys, this is a gentle journey of discovery, combining the delights of Danube cruising with unhurried tours of cultural capitals, and invigorating hikes in the glorious ‘great outdoors’