Guide pack

It’s clear to anyone who has spent time in Bratislava that the ancient city straddling the Danube possess many charms. The Slovak capital was once the coronation capital under the prosperous Habsburg Monarchy, a significant part of the city’s history celebrated every year during its popular Coronation Days. Bratislava’s communist past is much more evident, though, immortalised but not glamorised in much of the city’s architecture. 

What Slovakia lacks in sea, it makes up for in mountains. The Tatra Mountains, with their majestic peaks, rich folklore and mouth-watering cuisine, have long been the proud protectors of Slovak culture. A hot spot for hikers and nature-lovers in the summer, and the go-to place for snow-crazy skiers in the winter, the Tatras are a breath of fresh mountain air for every type of traveller.

Twenty-seven spires, their tips gracing the skyline above Trnava, form the impressive sight that greets visitors to the city, aptly nicknamed “Little Rome”. Trnava, however, is not just a region teeming with churches; with viewpoints, mead and skalický trdelník aplenty, it’s as diverse as it is scenic.

Visitors to Nitra can experience anything from the trip menu - history, culture, food or nature - in just 96 hours. Follow our suggested four-day itinerary and you are sure to view Slovakia’s oldest city through a kaleidoscopic lens.

Sprawling with majestic mountains, mystical caves and cultural hubs, Žilina Region is a vital piece of the puzzle of Slovakia. It is the birthplace of the Slovak language and famous (or infamous to some) highway robber Juraj Jánošík. Housed within its picturesque borders are many national cultural institutions along with the priceless gifts of Mother Nature. 

Melding its Hungarian heritage, its friendly cultural spirit, and hip, youthful, “can-do” attitude, Košice and its surroundings exude boldness, excitement, and potential. The city of Košice, the second largest in Slovakia, was named the 2013 European Capital of Culture, and the surrounding region is just as worthy of an award.