FAM TRIPS 2024

FAM TRIPS TO SLOVAKIA

Navigate your way to the very heart of Europe and explore this captivating Carpathian area – where your travels will be full of excitement, new experiences, and unique surprises.

Come and explore Slovakia with us.

In the upcoming few months SLOVAKIA TRAVEL will be organizing FAM TRIPS to take interested tour operators and travel agencies around Slovakia.

Each FAM trip is fully funded, inclusive of flights (to and from), transport, accommodation, meals, sights and activities. Each FAM trip includes a 2-3 hour networking session where you can meet local businesses. The language of the FAM trip is specified for each FAM trip.

For the FAM trips listed below, we are focusing on tour operators with European clients.
All programs may be subject to change.

Application process:

Review and find a FAM trip that suits your needs and interests
Apply though the link – I AM INTERESTED
After the deadline for each FAM trip, SLOVAKIA TRAVEL will contact selected applicants
A formal application will be forwarded to selected applicants

Please note: Filling out the form under the link I AM INTERESTED, does not constitute an application or right to attend a FAM trip. All applicants will be reviewed and assessed. SLOVAKIA TRAVEL, as the organizer, has to formally approve all applicants before a place on a FAM trip is secured. FAM trips are fully funded except for items such as minibar and alcoholic beverages, which are not included in the costs covered by SLOVAKIA TRAVEL.

We look forward to welcoming you to Slovakia.

Košice, the pearl of the East, and high peaks of the Tatras

Regions: Košice and High Tatras
Dates: 16.9. – 20.9.2024 (5 days)
Participants: max 10 participants
Language: English
Apply as soon as possible as availability is limited.

Itinerary highlights

Arrive in Košice, the vibrant and exciting capital of the Eastern Slovakia that sets its own pace
Explore its historical downtown and then enjoy life at the botanical gardens where you can sip local wine during a picnic
Explore unique venues, find treasure and a singing fountain
Walk some of the best marked walking paths in the world in the High Tatras, marvel at breathtaking views of high mountains (up to 2655 meters above the sea level)
Experience a water world where you can relax and recharge in the town of Poprad

Detailed itinerary will be available at a later date

Nature and culture across northern Slovakia

Regions: Bratislava, High Tatras National Park, Northeastern Slovakia
Dates: 23.9 – 29.9.2024 (7 days, first and last days are transfers to and from Slovakia)
Participants: max 10 participants
Language: English
Apply as soon as possible as availability is limited.

Itinerary highlights

Vienna, Austria is so close, arrive at Vienna international airport, which is only 45min ride away from capital of Slovakia – Bratislava
Explore the history of Bratislava, once a coronation city for the Hungarian kings, now a vibrant modern city
Marvel at the Bratislava region from the UFO tower, 85 meters above the Danube river
Walk some of the best marked walking paths in the world in the High Tatras, marvel at breathtaking views of high mountains (up to 2655 meters above the sea level)
Visit UNESCO sights at Levoča – the highest gothic altar in the world, “Slovak Vatican” at Spišská Kapitula and Spiš castle, one of the largest ensembles of 13th and 14th century military, political and religious buildings in eastern Europe
See wooden articular UNESCO church in Kežmarok and Slovak National Gallery exhibitions at Strážky manor house
Enjoy water rafting in traditional wooden rafts or kayak on the Dunajec river that creates natural border between Slovakia and Poland in Pieniny National Park
Visit UNESCO sites at Hervartov and Bardejov, a small but exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a fortified medieval town
Enjoy a well-deserved rest at a spa in Bardejov spa

Detailed itinerary will be available at a later date.

Discover incentive ideas in Bratislava region (MICE)

Regions: Bratislava and region
Dates: 8.10. – 11.10.2024 (4 days)
Participants: max 10 participants
Language: English
Apply as soon as possible as availability is limited.

Itinerary highlights

Arrive to Bratislava, enjoy dinner with spectacular atmosphere
Networking session with Slovak suppliers – unique opportunity to network with Slovak suppliers and local DMC´s (One to one), see and visit the most interesting places and venues in the city
Discover wine tasting in the dark – the wonderful world of aromas and flavours that will be revealed to you after the lights go out
An exquisite showcase of Slovak gastronomy, challenge yourself and cook Slovak dishes by yourself under the supervision of the experienced Chef
Experience potter’s wheel and how to work with paint and glaze
Tour des Chateaux – historical venues with unique gastronomy and selection of wines and beer
Visit the place where sport meets business – Olympic surprise
Farewell drink and goodbye words from SLOVAKIA TRAVEL team

Detailed itinerary will be available at a later date.

Natur und Kultur in der Nordslowakei

Regionen: Bratislava, Nationalpark Hohe Tatra, Nordostslowakei
Termine: 14.10. – 20.10.2024 (7 Tage, erster und letzter Tag sind Transfers in und aus der Slowakei)
Teilnehmer: max. 10 Teilnehmer
Sprache: Deutsch
Melden Sie sich so schnell wie möglich an, da die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt ist.

Höhepunkte der Reiseroute

Der internationale Flughafen Wien, an dem Sie ankommen,ist nur 45 Minuten Autominuten von der slowakischen Hauptstadt Bratislava entfernt
Entdecken Sie die Geschichte von Bratislava, einst Krönungsstadt der ungarischen Könige und heute pulsierende moderne Metropole
Bewundern Sie die Region Bratislava von der UFO-Aussichtsplattform aus, die 85 Meter über der Donau thront
Wandern Sie auf einigen der am besten markierten Wanderwege der Welt in der Hohen Tatra, genießen Sie atemberaubende Ausblicke auf die bis zu 2.655 Meter hohen Berge
Besuchen Sie die UNESCO-Sehenswürdigkeiten in Levoča – mit dem spätgotischen Altar, dem höchsten seiner Art auf der Welt, im Dom St. Jakob, das Zipser Kapitel (auch „Slowakischer Vatikan“ genannt) und die Zipser Burg – die zusammen eines der größten Ensembles militärischer, politischer und religiöser Bauten aus dem 13. und 14. Jahrhundert in Osteuropa bilden
Die hölzerne UNESCO-Kirche in Kežmarok und die Ausstellungen der Slowakischen Nationalgalerie im Schloss Strážky
Fahrten auf traditionellen Holzflößen oder im Kajak auf dem Fluss Dunajec, der die natürliche Grenze zwischen der Slowakei und Polen im Pieniny-Nationalpark bildet
UNESCO-Stätten in Hervartov (Holzkirche) und Bardejov, kleines, aber außergewöhnlich gut erhaltenes Beispiel einer befestigten mittelalterlichen Stadt
Genießen Sie die wohlverdiente Erholung in einem Spa im Kurort Bardejov

Ein detaillierter Reiseplan wird zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt verfügbar sein.

Culture, healing mud and history

Regions: Bratislava, Trnava, Piešťany, Banská Štiavnica
Dates: 21.10. – 25.10.2024 (5 days)
Participants: max 10 participants
Language: English
Apply as soon as possible as availability is limited.

Itinerary highlights

Arrive at Vienna international airport, which is only 45min ride away from capital of Slovakia – Bratislava
Explore history of Bratislava, once a coronation city for the Hungarian kings now vibrant modern city
Marvel at the Bratislava region from the UFO tower, 85 meters above the Danube river, and ride in an Oldtimer train car and visit Bratislava castle
Discover Trnava, a town full of churches and history where you can also enjoy a cup of coffee in the Synagogue café
Take a break at an island that is dedicated to spa procedures and relax at Piešťany, with its historical spa houses and exceptional architecture
The UNESCO town of Banská Štiavnica will surprise you with its proximity to nature, mining history, exciting VR tours and exploration of local mines
Walk to a tajch – man-made lake and take a breath of fresh air

Detailed itinerary will be available at a later date.

Winter in the capital, winter in Bratislava

Regions: Bratislava and region
Dates: 2.12 – 5.12.2024 (4 days)
Participants: max 10 participants
Language: English
Apply as soon as possible as availability is limited.

Itinerary highlights

Arrive at Vienna international airport, which is only 45min ride away from capital of Slovakia – Bratislava
Explore the history of Bratislava, once a coronation city for the Hungarian kings, now a vibrant modern city
Experience Christmas markets full of mulled wine, local pastries filled with poppy seeds, walnuts and much more
See modern art the Danubiana, one of the most romantic museums of modern art in Europe
Enjoy local wine and local food
Visit a water chateau transformed into a hotel offering local gastronomy and a relaxing atmosphere in Pezinok
Create a local product to take home with you

Detailed itinerary will be available at a later date.

Winter wonderland made for skiing

Regions: High Tatras and Low Tatras
Dates: 9.12 – 13.12.2024 (5 days) ** dates depend on snow conditions**subject to change
Participants: max 10 participants
Language: English
Apply as soon as possible as availability is limited.

Itinerary highlights

Ski and relax in two resorts in central and northern Slovakia
Ski to your hearts content in Low Tatras, at the Jasná Nízke Tatry resort which is located in the heart of Slovakia. The resort offers 34 km of all types of trails, from blue to black, suitable for beginners, families with children, as well as for advanced skiers. Fans of wild rides can enjoy 12 free ride zones, a great snow park, and Fun Zone. You get to the top of Mt. Chopok by ultra-modern cableways – the 24-person Funitel or 15-person gondolas. The winter season typically lasts from the beginning of December to the end of April.
Alpine panoramas of the High Tatras offer 24 km of well-groomed ski slopes and guarantee snow for 5 months a year. 20 modern cable cars and ski lifts will take you high up to the clouds in the resorts of Tatranská Lomnica, Štrbské Pleso and Starý Smokovec. Good Apres Ski fun in every resort and ecological SKI bus transport from the hotel to the slope.
Cross-country skiing in the High Tatras region has 61 km of groomed tracks, the biggest cross-country skiing resort in Slovakia varying from easy to medium-difficult trails.

Detailed itinerary will be available at a later date.