#5 Malokarpatský okruh
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V MS AGENCY sa usilujeme o služby najvyššej kvality. Naše prehliadky vykonávajú výlučne profesionálni kvalifikovaní sprievodcovia, ktorí spĺňajú vysoké kritériá na jazykové a prezentačné schopnosti, ako aj osobnosť a charizmu.
Our superb guide takes you to explore the wine-making countryside to the east of Bratislava known for quaint villages, historic towns and castles. Slovakia’s largest compact wine-growing region starts already in Bratislava and extends for 60km to the east of the city. The vineyards that cover the south slopes of the Small Carpathian Mountains produce some great white and rosé wines. Some of Europe’s largest wine cellars are to be found in a mighty fortress surrounded by thick forests rich in game animals.
The highlight of the Small Carpathians Tour is the visit of the Červený Kameň Castle (the Red Stone Castle), which ranks among the best preserved in Slovakia and boast apart from the beautifully furnished period rooms the largest cellars in central Europe. Originally built in the 13th century as a royal castle on an iron containg rock - hence its name, it was transformed in the 16th century by the Fuggers, the German banking family, into an untakeable fortress that was meant to store and protect copper from the invading Ottomans. The Fuggers mined copper in central Slovakia and traded with the Medicis in Florence. Shortly after the noble Hungarian Palffy family took over the castle and used its enourmous cellars to store wine from the region before being exported to the neighbouring countries.
The drive continues further along the mountains through quiant villages and slopes covered with vineyards to a visit the nearby fairy-tale like Smolenice Castle. It is a private castle but you will have the chance to see its attractive courtyard and admire the gorgeous views onto the mountains. To finally see how wine is made in Slovakia nowadays and taste some together with traditional food, you will visit a unique state-of-the-art winery that combines art, food and wine in one attractive complex.
The Small Carpathians wine-growing region is noted, besides its wines, for ceramics production. Before heading back to Bratislava, you will visit a local Majolica manufactory. After the tour of the manufactory where you will experience all the different stages of hand-made production, you will have the opportunity to buy some their beautiful products in their manufactory.
Note: According to your needs, we can also suggest a tailor-made tour, which will last exactly the amount time you have.
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 | Full Day |  | Bratislava’s countryside, Scenic Landscape, Wine-making, Ceramics, stunning Castles |
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V MS AGENCY sa usilujeme o služby najvyššej kvality. Naše prehliadky vykonávajú výlučne profesionálni kvalifikovaní sprievodcovia, ktorí spĺňajú vysoké kritériá na jazykové a prezentačné schopnosti, ako aj osobnosť a charizmu.
Our superb guide takes you to explore the wine-making countryside to the east of Bratislava known for quaint villages, historic towns and castles. Slovakia’s largest compact wine-growing region starts already in Bratislava and extends for 60km to the east of the city. The vineyards that cover the south slopes of the Small Carpathian Mountains produce some great white and rosé wines. Some of Europe’s largest wine cellars are to be found in a mighty fortress surrounded by thick forests rich in game animals.
The highlight of the Small Carpathians Tour is the visit of the Červený Kameň Castle (the Red Stone Castle), which ranks among the best preserved in Slovakia and boast apart from the beautifully furnished period rooms the largest cellars in central Europe. Originally built in the 13th century as a royal castle on an iron containg rock - hence its name, it was transformed in the 16th century by the Fuggers, the German banking family, into an untakeable fortress that was meant to store and protect copper from the invading Ottomans. The Fuggers mined copper in central Slovakia and traded with the Medicis in Florence. Shortly after the noble Hungarian Palffy family took over the castle and used its enourmous cellars to store wine from the region before being exported to the neighbouring countries.
The drive continues further along the mountains through quiant villages and slopes covered with vineyards to a visit the nearby fairy-tale like Smolenice Castle. It is a private castle but you will have the chance to see its attractive courtyard and admire the gorgeous views onto the mountains. To finally see how wine is made in Slovakia nowadays and taste some together with traditional food, you will visit a unique state-of-the-art winery that combines art, food and wine in one attractive complex.
The Small Carpathians wine-growing region is noted, besides its wines, for ceramics production. Before heading back to Bratislava, you will visit a local Majolica manufactory. After the tour of the manufactory where you will experience all the different stages of hand-made production, you will have the opportunity to buy some their beautiful products in their manufactory.
Note: According to your needs, we can also suggest a tailor-made tour, which will last exactly the amount time you have.
Order Tour