Zakopane, Oravsky Castle & Orava Village Tour

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Explore Oravsky Castle, a magnificent medieval fortress, and the charming Orava Village in Slovakia on a captivating day tour from Zakopane.

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Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Zakopane, where you'll be greeted by our English-speaking driver.

The journey takes you through picturesque landscapes to Oravsky Castle, perched high above the Orava River on a natural rock formation, reminiscent of an "Eagles Nest." This medieval castle is recognized as one of Slovakia's most beautiful and historically significant castles. During your visit, you'll have approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to explore the Lower Castle, featuring the Historical Exhibition, Renaissance interiors, and Thurzo Palace, as well as the Middle Castle, which houses the Historical Exhibition, Natural History Exhibition, and Ethnographic Exhibition. Don't miss the Upper Castle, showcasing the oldest architecture in the entire complex.

After your castle exploration, we'll continue to Zuberec and Brestova, where you'll discover the enchanting open-air Museum of the Orava Village. This sprawling museum spans nearly 20 hectares and is divided into five sections, boasting 50 houses built in the typical folk style. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to explore various parts of the museum, including the Marketplace of the Lower Orava, Lane of the Zamagurie Region, Goral Settlement, Late-Gothic wooden church and cemetery, and even a working mill with a water-driven mechanism.

Following your time at the museum, we'll embark on the journey back to Zakopane, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.