Bratislava, Slovakia

Red Stone Castle & Wine Tasting

Learn the History and Traditions of the Little Carpathians Go to the heart of Slovakian wine country to see a spectacular castle and taste the region’s specialty white wines. Meet your guide and drive through the picturesque towns and villages of the Little Carpathians winemaking region. Here, you will visit one of the country’s most stunning sites, the well-preserved Red Stone Castle. Named for the color of the stone it sits upon, Red Stone Castle was a 16th-century fortress, constructed atop the site of a 13th-century castle, until it was taken over by one of Hungary’s most important aristocratic families, the Pálfis. They altered it into the stately residence that it is today, living here until it became a museum in 1945. Explore its lavish ballroom, bedrooms, dining hall and cellar complex and take in the ornate stucco and breathtaking frescoes. Then, head to a local winery to sample a selection of the region’s specialty white wines. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.