Bratislava is the capital city and main highlight of Slovakia. This country, tucked between Hungary and Austria is a delightful stop on your scenic Danube River cruise. In Bratislava, you will have several opportunities to see the charming sights of the city. A walking tour of the pedestrian-only Old Town will acquaint you with St. Martin's Cathedral, Mirbach Palace, and the Old Town Hall, among a mix of other impressive Baroque architecture. If you want a more active way to see the city, then consider an afternoon hike to Bratislava Castle, overlooking the town below from its promontory in the Little Carpathians. Or you can learn how to make authentic central European soup and ravioli under the instruction of a local chef. Contact one of our Danube River cruise experts to start planning your trip today!
Highlights of Bratislava As you travel the blue Danube on your luxury river cruise, you'll come upon the charming Slovakian city of Bratislava. In and around town there are great destinations for active and relaxed travelers alike:
Take a guided tour of Bratislava to see the highlights of the old city, like splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares.
If you're hoping to experience this city in a more active way, head out on a hike through the Little Carpathians to Devin Castle, where you can take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
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2 days ago
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Kathleen Weller
2 days ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
1 week ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.