SlovakiaFly-DriveTour durationHoliday typeSe<strong>as</strong>onality8 daysFly-driveExplore at LeisureYear-roundExplore Slovakia at your own pace and enjoya comprehensive and close-up glimpse of thisrelatively undiscovered gem on this uniquefly-drive holiday.Beginning in the enchanting capital ofBratislava, you will continue on to a series ofunforgettable sights such <strong>as</strong> the spa town ofPiestan, villages perched high up in the alpineHigh Tatr<strong>as</strong> mountains, the picturesque Spisregion – home to the largest medieval ruin inCentral Europe – and the UNESCO-listedancient mining town of Banska Stiavnica.Day 1 Fly to ViennaFly to Vienna, pick up car and drive toBratislava (63 kilometres). Check in to hotelfor 1 night. Half day city tour of Bratislavaincluding the main highlights such <strong>as</strong> BratislavaC<strong>as</strong>tle, St. Martin Cathedral, Primate Palaceand Clarisse Church.Day 3 Zilina to J<strong>as</strong>naDrive to Terchova - birthplace of the SlovakRobin Hood, Juraj Janosik. Take a cable carto Chleb Mountain. Visit the marvellouslypreserved rustic village of Vlkolínec beforecontinuing to the Low Tatr<strong>as</strong> National Park,where you can visit the Demanovska Cave ofLiberty – the longest cave system in Slovakia.Overnight in J<strong>as</strong>na (100 kilometres). (B)Day 4 J<strong>as</strong>na to High Tatr<strong>as</strong>Spend today exploring the High Tatr<strong>as</strong> -Slovakia’s highest alpine mountains (72kilometres). Visit Strbske Pleso, the highestvillage in Slovakia, <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> other traditionalvillages such <strong>as</strong> Stary Smokovec, TatranskaLomnica and Spisska Sobota. It is also possibleto visit Aquacity and spend the day relaxingand using their thermal pools. Overnight inthe High Tatr<strong>as</strong> region. (B)religious buildings and monuments. Here, visitthe Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, a stunningexample of Slovakian Baroque. Continue toRed Stone C<strong>as</strong>tle before stopping off in thepretty town of Modra, renowned for majolicapottery. In Pezinok, you can visit the Museumof Viticulture and t<strong>as</strong>te typical Slovak wines.Drive to Bratislava (173 Kilometres) forovernight stay. (B)Day 8 Bratislava to UKFree morning depending on time of flightback to the UK. Drive to Vienna Airport (63kilometres) and drop off car. Fly to the UK. (B)Ask RegentCall a Regent Slovakia Specialist to tailor-makethe perfect Fly-Drive for you; choose yourduration, level of hotel and car type.Day 2 Bratislava to ZilinaDay 5 High Tatr<strong>as</strong> to Bansko Bystria56Drive to Piestany, one of Slovakia’s mostpopular spa towns. Continue to Trencin andvisit the ruins of Beckov C<strong>as</strong>tle located on VahRiver. Visit the folk village of Cicmany, wherethe exteriors of the houses are decorated withgeometrical patterns. Continue to Zilina forovernight stay (201 kilometres). (B)Today explore the picturesque Spis region.Visit Spiss C<strong>as</strong>tle and Spisska Kapitula - thelargest medieval ruin in central Europe. In theafternoon drive to the Bansko Bystria (139kilometres) for an overnight stay. (B)Day 6 Bansko Bystria toBanska StiavnicaIn the morning drive to Hronsek and visit arare articular wooden Church dating from1726. Continue to Banska Stiavnica (48kilometres), a UNESCO World Heritage Sitethat lies in an immense wooded b<strong>as</strong>in causedby a collapsing volcano. Spend time visitingthe open-air mining museum and explore a17th-century silver mine. Overnight in BanskaStiavnica. (B)Day 7 Banska Stiavnica to BratislavaDrive west to Nitra, the oldest town inSlovakia. Continue to Trnava, known <strong>as</strong> the“Slovakian Rome” due to the large number ofPrices from3-star hotel optionPer person twin-share £630Single room supplement £904-star hotel optionPer person twin-share £690Single room supplement £160Prices include• Return flights in economy cl<strong>as</strong>s withBritish Airways direct from LondonHeathrow• All airport taxes and security charges• Accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotelswith breakf<strong>as</strong>t• Car hire Group B (Fiat Punto or similar)including CDW, theft protection, thirdparty liability, unlimited mileage and alltaxesPrices exclude• Entrance fees on sightseeing toursCall 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent
BratislavaCity BreaksRegent recommendsFor stunning 360-degree views ofBratislava, the UFO restaurant cannotbe beaten. Perched high upon a bridgetower on the mighty Danube, thisstrange, 1960s futurist constructionevokes space race nostalgia, and you’llcertainly feel like a starship captain <strong>as</strong>you peer down on the sprawling citylights and traffic below.Getting thereFlights: British Airways direct fromLondon Heathrow to ViennaDepartures: DailyFlight duration: 2 hours 15 minutesRegional departures: Add-ons fromAberdeen, Edinburgh, Gl<strong>as</strong>gow,Manchester and Newc<strong>as</strong>tle – ple<strong>as</strong>econtact us for detailsE<strong>as</strong>yjet fly from Luton and LondonGatwick. We can book E<strong>as</strong>yjet <strong>as</strong> partof your packageBusiness Cl<strong>as</strong>s Supplement:Ple<strong>as</strong>e contact us for prices.Transfer: Vienna International Airportto Bratislava city centre – 64 kilometres.Journey time is around 45 minutesPrivate transfer price:£65 per car one-way (1-3 persons)£103 per mini-bus one-way (4-8 persons)VISA: Not required for EU p<strong>as</strong>sportholdersPricesPrices are per person and include 3 nightsaccommodation with breakf<strong>as</strong>t, returnflights in economy cl<strong>as</strong>s with BritishAirways and all airport taxes.When to goBratislava is a great year-rounddestination. If you want to get your handson some quality Slovak souvenirs then werecommend visiting for the E<strong>as</strong>ter Marketwhich h<strong>as</strong> hundreds of stalls selling myriadhandicrafts, potteries, ceramics, sweetsand other local products. For those wholike a drink, the month of June plays hostto Junifest – Bratislava’s equivalent ofOktoberfest. As well <strong>as</strong> a plethora ofdelicious local draught beers to sample,expect concerts, arts and crafts, singingcontests and maybe even some goul<strong>as</strong>hparties.Park Inn DanubePrices from £320pp twin-shareFor a good-value break in this delightful city,the Park Inn Danube is a perfect choice <strong>as</strong> itis close to the Old Town and Bratislava C<strong>as</strong>tle.This modern hotel h<strong>as</strong> light and spacious roomsand two restaurant/bars. If you have any energyleft after exploring the city you can use theswimming pool, sauna and fitness centre.Radisson Blu CarltonPrices from £365pp twin-shareThis elegant 19th-century building, overlookinga pretty square, is very cl<strong>as</strong>sic inside but therooms are decorated in contemporary style.There are plenty of restaurants and barsnearby but make sure you try out the gourmetrestaurant with its outdoor terrace for summerdining.Kempinski River ParkPrices from £460pp twin-shareTreat yourself to a stay in this sumptuoushotel located on the banks of the Danube withdelightful views across to Bratislava C<strong>as</strong>tle. Thehotel oozes elegance and style and the roomscombine contemporary facilities with cl<strong>as</strong>sicdesign. Try out the restaurant which servesse<strong>as</strong>onal and organic produce.57Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent