Sunday, 14 October 2007

For those who stay in Bratislava during Sunday a number of guided tours are offered Guided tours start from 9.00 a.m.

 

Registration for the tours will take place at arrival to the conference.
Please be prepared to pay in cash!

A. Communist Bratislava
B. Little Carpathian Wine Route
C. Old Town of Bratislava

 

A. Communist Bratislava Tour

Join us to discover the remains of the not-so-distant Communist past of Bratislava. This tour, apart from other major highlights, will explore the famous and infamous architectural landmarks built between 1948-89.

Our guide will explain the pros and cons of life during the state socialism and you will see how people typically lived. You will learn how housing shortage was solved during the Communist times and will visit the Petrzalka housing estate - the largest in the country.

Finally, you will visit the UFO restaurant on top of the New Bridge for unbeatable panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.

DURATION: Approx. 3 hours
PRICE: 1.150 SKK (approx. 33 EUR)
PRICE INCLUDES: English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned minibus transportation, admissions to the New Bridge Observation Deck, Free soft drink on board.

MEETING POINT: Hotel Devin, Riecna 4

 

B. Little Carpathians Tour

A minibus will take you to explore the surroundings of Bratislava with many quaint villages and historic towns. Typical for this region are vineyards on the slopes of the Little Carpathians. Apart from great wines this area is also known for beautiful pottery and naive art.

The highlight of this tour is the visit of the Cerveny Kamen (the Red Stone) Castle, which ranks among the best preserved in Slovakia and boast the largest cellars in central Europe.

During the tour you will visit local pottery (Majolica) producers or alternatively an 18th century water mill with an exhibition of naive art. You will also have the opportunity to sample typical wines from local vintners.

DURATION: Approx. 5 hours
PRICE: 1.980 SKK (approx. 56 EUR)
PRICE INCLUDES: English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned minibus transportation, admissions to the Cerveny Kamen (the Red Stone) Castle, ceramics manufacture / naive art exhib. and wine sampling. Free soft drink on board.

MEETING POINT: Hotel Devin, Riecna 4

 

 

C. Old Town of Bratislava / Discover Bratislava Tour

Start with a minibus tour that will take you to see Bratislava's most prominent historic sights outside the Old Town. Visit the Bratislava Castle and enjoy the splendid panoramic views of the city.

Afterwards continue by a minibus to visit the famous Devin Castle in the West part of the city. A romantic ruin, damaged by Napoleon's troops in 1809, Devin Castle offers breath-taking views of the neighbouring Austria, Vienna and on a clear day the peaks of the Alps.

Back in town, you will continue on foot to discover the narrow streets, cosy squares and courtyards of the quaint Old Town.

DURATION: Approx. 4 hours
PRICE: 1.290 SKK (approx. 37 EUR)
PRICE INCLUDES: English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned minibus transportation, admissions to the Devin Castle (open from 30 April) and Primaciálny Palace, Free soft drink on board.

MEETING POINT: Hotel Devin, Riecna 4