Itinerary

This spectacular journey through Slovakia takes us from the Tatra National Park to the lowlands in Slovakia and Hungary border, a region steeped in tradition, history, and fine wines.

Crossing the Carpathians, you enjoy exhilarating and gentle cycling along the scenic Hornad Valley, leaving cliff-top castles, rural villages, and historic towns on our track.
We will ride along the Hungarian steppes in the famous vineyards of the Tokaj-Hegyalja region.

The tour can start in Krakow, Bratislava, or Vienna.

  1. Day 1 Arrival in Poprad, Slovakia. Transfer to Tatranska Lomnica village.

    - Arrival in Poprad airport/ railway station
    - Car transfer to Tatranska Lomnica resort
    - Accommodation
    - Short meeting with the guide (or a representative for self-guided option)

  2. Day 2 Route: Tatranska Lomnica - Kezmarok.

    - Breakfast
    - Cycling route: Tatranska Lomnica - Kezmarok
    - Accommodation in Kezmarok

    Kezmarok is a town with a long and famous history. Its position under the Tatra peaks makes it one of the centers of summer and winter holidays. Summer is the season when it becomes very lively due to the European Festival of Popular Trades.
    The buildings in the historic center are the parts of the Town Monument Reserve. The pride of Kezmarok is the Protestant wooden articled church. This church originates in 1717, built next to an older sacral stone building from 1593, which is a sacristy today. This unique wooden building is of yew and red spruce wood without using a single metal component. The Baroque interior of the church and the organ are also of wood.

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  3. Day 3 Route: Kezmarok - Levoca.

    - Breakfast
    - Cycling route: Kezmarok - Levoca
    - Accommodation in Levoca

    The historic Levoca lies in the east of the Spis region. The town represents a true cultural and historic jewel among the Slovak towns compounding numerous historical architectural monuments. The dominant part of Levoca is a large rectangular square with the Roman-Catholic St James church from the 14th century, one of the most important sacral buildings in Slovakia.
    The late Gothic wooden main altar of St James with 18.6 m is the tallest of its kind in the world. It was made of lime wood in 1507 - 1517 in the workshop of Master Paul of Levoca.

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  4. Day 4 Route: Levoca - Krompachy.

    - Breakfast
    - Cycling route: Levoca - Spis castle - Zehra - Krompachy
    - Accommodation in Krompachy

    Spis Castle is the largest medieval castle in Central Europe located on a travertine rock hill. The castle hill was populated as early as the 5th century BC; it is one the most unique archaeological and historical gems of Central Europe and is under UNESCO protection.

    Zehra village is known for its precious Roman-Catholic Holy Spirit church (UNESCO). Unique medieval wall paintings were created gradually from the 13th century till the end of the 15th century.

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  5. Day 5 Route: Krompachy - Kosice.

    - Breakfast
    - Cycling route: Krompachy - Kosice
    - Accommodation in Kosice

    Kosice city, as the first in Slovakia, gained the prestigious title of European Capital of Culture. Kosice is known for its rich history and interesting cultural life.
    Almost all city monuments concentrate in historic town center making it the largest Town Monument Reserve of Slovakia.
    Dominant of the main square and the city itself is the monumental Gothic Cathedral of St Elisabeth, the largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost situated Gothic cathedral of western type in Europe.

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  6. Day 6 Route: Kosice - Satoraljaujhely, Hungary.

    - Breakfast
    - Cycling route: Kosice - Satoraljaujhely
    - Accommodation in Satoraljaujhely

    This day we cross the Hungarian border in the northern uplands close to the Zemplin hills.

    Satoraljaujhely is a small town located on the trading routes to Russia, Poland, and Transylvania. Satoraljaujhely thrived during the Middle Ages, being granted town privileges in 1261. It is also the most northern town in Hungary, nestling amongst a landscape of forests and vineyards.

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  7. Day 7 Route: Satoraljaujhely - Tokaj.

    - Breakfast
    - Cycling route: Satoraljaujhely - Tokaj
    - Accommodation in Tokaj

    Tokaj is one of the most precious wine-producing areas in the country. It is a part of the expansive Tokaj-Hegyalja region that runs through the southern and eastern fringes of the Zemplin Hills (across Slovakia and Hungary).

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  8. Day 8 Transfer to Poprad or Budapest. Farewell.

    - Breakfast
    - Car transfer to Poprad or Budapest
    - End of the tour

Overview

from €1540/€721 per person

date_range8 days

todayMay - September, 2024

Guided/self-guided cycling tour

Moderate

languageEnglish, French, Deutsch

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Tatra National Park The Articled  Protestant Church of Holy Trinity in Kezmarok UNESCO heritage Levoca medieval royal town St James church in Levoca Zehra church UNESCO World Heritahe Spisky Castle Kosice Tokaj wine region

Included

  • Accommodation in hotels and guest houses for 7 nights:
    - 1 night in Tatranska Lomnica
    - 1 night in Kezmarok
    - 1 night in Levoca
    - 1 night in Krompachy
    - 1 night in Kosice
    - 1 night in Satoraljaujhely, Hungary
    - 1 night in Tokaj, Hungary
  • Breakfast
  • Services of a private guide for 6 days (included for guided option only)
  • Maps
  • Car transfer on Day 1 and Day 8

Excluded

  • Meals (except for hotel breakfast)
  • Luggage transport: 400 EUR/max. 2 persons
  • Bike rental: 17,-EUR/bike/day
    - Bicycles for rent
  • Admission fees
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure day (can be arranged for an extra fee).
    It is required to book the transfers at least two weeks in advance.