7 days in High Tatras & Slovakia Itinerary

Home to Poland's indigenous Goral people, Zakopane sits at the foothill of the Tatra Mountains, an area serving as one of the country's most fashionable year-round vacation getaways.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gubalowka, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cmentarz Zasluzonych na Peksowym Brzyzku, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Giewont Mountain. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at The Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery, don't miss a visit to Krupowki Street, then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa.

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Bristol, UK to Zakopane is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of train, bus, flight, and car. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train, flight, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Bristol to Zakopane is 1 hour. In September in Zakopane, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can go by car to Bratislava.

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.

Bratislava is known for historic sites, nightlife, museums, fun & games, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Devin Castle, appreciate the history behind Cumil, make a trip to St. Michael's Tower & Street, and wander the streets of Bratislava Old Town.

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You can drive from Zakopane to Bratislava in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or take a shuttle. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Zakopane in September; daily highs in Bratislava reach 25°C and lows reach 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.