Route Advice required

I've been to most of the destinations you mention and I think that Slovakia is one of Europe's greatest secrets. Can't help you on a route because don't know your end point or how much time you have or your interests. But it's a great thru trip from Krakow to Budapest if someone has a good 4 to 6 days.

Hi

We leave Tarnow Poland and end point is Budapest, and as much time as we need.
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If you could even just mention places you recomend and then i will look them up and decide

Regards
Wayne

It's worth stopping in Prešov, which has a nice old town square, a historic synagogue, several historic churches, and some museums. Just outside of Prešov you can tour the opal mine and the old salt works (Solivar). You can read about our visit there in this post. Many people also like Košice, famous for its gothic cathedral, but I have not been there myself. In fact, I'd love to hear from others who have explored that city, as I may visit this coming year.

Don't know if this will help (I've never been to Slovakia), but I was just researching possible 2024 Jose Carreras (opera tenor) concerts and see 2 sheduled for feb 16 in Kosice. It was apparently rescheduled from July. SteelArena.sk Happy and safe travels. ET

Sorry. I got tied up and assumed I am too late to help. Of not, send me a PM

West Routs: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CJApdLxbg3xEFeWL8

East Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cuv8r5HejkNHJFuv5

Google the stops and see if one or the other interests you. I like it all is the problem. Both I tried to put a few stops in Hungary before you reach Budapest.

thank you so much, i will investigate and if its ok come back wth any questions i have.

Actually i have one already,

If i was to do the East route what would be the biggest thing i am missing out on?

If i was to do the West route what would be the biggest thing i am missing out on?

Regards
Wayne

For the points on the routes I used tge places of interest and the hotels I liked. So google the names and look. Maybe one will interest you more.

We actually travel in expedition truck ( MAN 18t 4x4 motorhome), so dont need hotels as such.

I think we have decided to do the West Route, we are actually at Spis Castle now as we decided to check out Krynica-Zdrój in Poland as we heard it was a winter wonderland. Not so at the moment, hardly any snow and the whole town looks a little run down. We took the much smaller but shorter road from Lipany through Brezovička to here, an interesting drive indeed.

We will head towards Levoca tomorrow and then towards Štrbské Pleso, hope to use the train to see the area as the truck maybe a bit of a hassle especially to find parking.

I think we may add Cicmany and Vikolinec to the route you suggested.

Thanks so much for your information, if you think of anything else to add feel free to respond.

Thanks so much
Wayne

Wayne, if you have not passed it , Orava Castle is one not to miss. Also Trencin Castle. There is a great recreated village in Martin. There might be special hours in the winter. Also the ice caves near Presov. Go to Slovakspector for more travel information.

Have fun.
Steve

Don't look at hotels, look at towns they are in.

Mr E - understand and have been doing that, thanks again.

Steve - thanks so much