Pezinok — wine town
Pezinok is one of the oldest wine towns in the region.
We walk through the historic centre and the old wine lanes.
It is an easy, pleasant first stop of the day.
Day Trip
Small Carpathians Day Trip
Wine towns, a Renaissance castle, a castle in the forest and one of the oldest towns in Slovakia — all in one day. We drive at your pace and stop wherever the day invites you.
- 6–8 hours
- Day trip
- Up to 8 guests
- Pickup in Vienna or Bratislava
- English-speaking driver-guide
tour.maleKarpaty.priceBALabel
99 €
per person
tour.maleKarpaty.priceVILabel
119 €
per person
- Comfortable vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Secure Stripe payment
- Local refreshments
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What to Expect
What to look forward to
- Walk through the wine town of Pezinok.
- Discover Modra, a town of wine and ceramics.
- Tour the Renaissance Červený Kameň Castle.
- See Smolenice Castle in its forest setting.
- Explore Trnava, the city of churches.
- Travel through the Small Carpathian landscape.
- Take the day at your own pace.
- Ask your driver-guide anything about the region.
Full Description
The Small Carpathians in one day
The Small Carpathians begin just outside Bratislava, and within an hour the landscape turns into vineyards, small towns and forested hills. This day trip follows that landscape through five places, each with its own character.
We start with wine: Pezinok and Modra are the historic heart of the Small Carpathian wine region. From there the day moves to castles — the furnished Renaissance halls of Červený Kameň and Smolenice Castle in its forest setting.
We finish in Trnava, a university town with a compact historic centre. The order can be adjusted to suit the season and what your group enjoys most.
Wine towns, castles and a historic city — at your pace.
The Route
Five stops through the Small Carpathians
- 1
- 2
Modra — wine and ceramics
Modra is known for wine and for its ceramics tradition.
The town centre is small and walkable, with a calm, local atmosphere.
We take our time here before heading on to the castle.
- 3
Červený Kameň Castle
Červený Kameň is one of the best preserved castles in Slovakia.
It is a Renaissance castle with furnished interiors — period rooms, halls and collections that show how the nobility lived.
The castle stands in the forest, so the visit combines interiors with a pleasant walk.
- 4
Smolenice Castle
Smolenice Castle stands on the edge of the Small Carpathians, surrounded by forest.
Its white towers and quiet setting make it one of the most photographed places on this route.
The stop is about the setting as much as the building.
- 5
Trnava — the city of churches
Trnava is one of the oldest and most important historic towns in Slovakia.
Its centre is compact and walkable, with churches, squares and the old university buildings.
It is a good place to end the day, with time for a coffee or a late lunch.
Flexible by design
More than just visiting castles
This trip is not designed as a race from one monument to the next.
You travel in a small group, so the day can stay flexible and relaxed. We are happy to recommend local food, the best places for photographs, or adjust short stops according to the interests of the group and the time available.
Your vehicle. Your group. Your day.
What's Included
Included in your trip
Included
- Comfortable transportation throughout the trip
- Pickup from your hotel or an agreed address
- Return to the pickup point
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel
- Highway fees
- Parking
- A bottle of still or sparkling water for every guest
- A traditional Slovak sweet wafer for every guest
- A flexible pace throughout the day
Not included
- Castle entrance tickets
- Lunch and other meals
- Drinks other than the refreshments listed
- Personal expenses
Pickup
Where we collect you
Pickup is available from your hotel, apartment or a private address in:
Vienna or Bratislava
We will confirm the exact pickup time with you before the trip.
At the end of the trip we will drive you back to the agreed place.
Important Information
Before you go
What to bring
- Comfortable sturdy footwear
- Clothing suitable for the weather
- Sun protection during the summer months
- A phone or a camera
What you should know before you set off
- The trip involves walking uphill, stairs and uneven terrain in places.
- We recommend comfortable sports or walking shoes.
- Castle opening hours may change with the season, the weather or special events.
- The order of the stops may be adjusted if necessary.
- Entrance to the individual castles is not included in the price.
- Maximum capacity is 8 guests.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class BusinessPremium Business1–3 guests€340Fixed price per vehicleCitroën Jumpy XL 2026Private Van1–8 guests€630Fixed price per vehicleMercedes-Benz V-ClassPremium Private VanUp to 7 guests€740Fixed price per vehicle
Important: Your booking is for one vehicle, so the payment page will already show quantity 1. Do not change it.
Secure checkout by Stripe. Your receipt is emailed by Stripe.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Business
€340Fixed price per vehicle