• Čičmany - The picturesque village of Čičmany, nestled among the Strážovské vrchy and Malá Fatra mountains in the southern part of the Rajecká dolina valley, is renowned for its distinctive log houses adorned with traditional white ornamentation.

The unique feature of the log houses in Čičmany is their exteriors, decorated with geometric patterns. Traditionally, women were the creators of these ornaments, initially decorating only the corners of the houses with mud, and later with lime. However, since the 19th century, these motifs have been expanded and painted across the entire exterior of the unplastered log houses.

The purpose of the painting was to protect the logs from the effects of sunlight. Geometric ornamentation was also used in embroidery on garments, pictures, and tablecloths. The reserve includes 136 houses.

• Rajecká Lesná - The Wooden Bethlehem in Rajecká Lesná is among the largest wood carvings in Slovakia. Master Jozef Pekara from Rajecké Teplice began working on it in 1980, and it took him 15 years to complete. In addition to depicting Christ’s birth in Bethlehem and his life, the exhibition also illustrates the history of the Slovak nation. The display prominently features castles, cathedrals, peaks, and modern buildings. Did you know that the Bethlehem includes a total of 300 figures, with more than half being animated?
  The movable wooden Slovak Bethlehem is a masterpiece by Jozef Pekara, a carver from Rajecké Teplice. It took the talented master over 15 years to create this original and unique Bethlehem. It is located in the village of Rajecká Lesná, within the House of Our Lord’s Nativity, which is part of the pilgrimage area surrounding the Basilica of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
• SPA APHRODITE - Rajecké Teplice - The Aphrodite Spa in Rajecké Teplice is set amidst the beautiful natural landscape of the Malá Fatra and Strážovské Hills.

The spa offers healing thermal water with a temperature of 38°C, known for its beneficial effects since the 14th century. It contains calcium and magnesium ions and is particularly beneficial for the locomotor system, neurological diseases, occupational diseases, and drinking cures.

• Žilina - Žilina is the metropolis of north-west Slovakia, located at the confluence of three rivers - the Vah, the Kysuca, and the Rajčianka. It is the fourth largest town in the Slovak Republic and serves as the seat of the Žilina Self-Governing Region, acting as a gateway to the Horné Považie region.

Žilina, with a population of 85,655, has experienced dynamic development, accelerated by the investment of KIA Motors Slovakia. However, the town is not only an automobile production center; together with the Horné Považie region, it is also an attractive destination for tourists. It is home to the University of Žilina and, since 2008, the Žilina Bishopric. The town’s popularity as a center for workshop and conference tourism has also been growing.

• Second category train ticket with reserved seat
• Expert driver guide included
• Admission to SPA Aphrodite thermal baths

• Food & Drinks
• Optional gratuities

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.