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Why you're safe with the holiday experts

DERTOUR is part of the DERTOUR GmbH group of Frankfurt - one of the world's leading tour operators . We also hold our own ATOL and are members of ABTA.

We've been creating perfect tailor-made holidays to the heart of Europe for 50 years. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing that has always remained the same is our total focus on serving you in the very best way that we can. This includes ensuring your satisfaction and security. It's why DERTOUR is fully licenced with our own ATOL and is also adheres to all the rules and principles of ABTA.

ATOL is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers travelling on an air inclusive holiday, which is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects you from losing your money or from being stranded overseas in the very unlikely event that DERTOUR should go out of business. Our Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) number is ATOL 1839.

When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL.

* The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

ABTA was created in 1950 by 22 leading travel companies. It now represents over 5,000 travel agencies and more than 900 tour operators, right across the British Isles. ABTA helps to maintain the highest standards of trading practice for the travel industry and its customers. The ABTA logo is a sign that you can expect choice, value and high levels of service from DERTOUR.

DERTOUR is also fully committed to always try to provide an alternative holiday or route in times of disruption that is out of our control, such as in the event of volcanic ash, disruption to air travel due to heavy snowfall or an airline strike grounding aircraft.

If you have any questions about our ABTA membership or the financial protection provided under our ATOL, please don't hesitate to call us on 020 7290 1104.

Dertour gives you ATOL protection with every flight
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  • Young lady wearing a tradtional Slovakian head dress

    Young lady wearing a tradtional Slovakian head dress

  • Magnificent view of Bratislava Castle, Slovakia

    Magnificent view of Bratislava Castle, Slovakia

  • Bratislava at night

    Bratislava at night

Destinations ยป Slovakia Travel Guide

Slovakia is one of Europe's youngest nations, and is a tiny territory that sits right at the heart of Europe. Completely landlocked by the larger, more powerful countries that surround it, for centuries Slovakia was subject to the whims of invaders and foreign influences. However, despite being treated poorly by their neighbours the Slavik people continue to extend a warm welcome to foreign visitors. Since independence was gained in 1993, tourists have found themselves drawn to the charms of this isolated and beautiful nation, with its untamed expanse of mountains and forested valleys, interspersed with a rocky karst landscape. Clamber through 300m deep gorges and sit on peaks looking down on lush green valleys, all within a couple of miles of each other.

The North's High Tatras mountains are perfect for climbers and hikers, and in winter the skiers take to the slopes for some of Europe's freshest on and off-piste thrills. Explore the central regions and the east and you'll discover a land of castles and chateaux surrounded by forests that are home to wolves and one of Europe's last bear populations.

Culture

Slovakia is a cultrual melting point situated at the geographic heart of Europe. Both In its history both the Hungarians and the Czechs have invaded and Slovakia has absorbed characteristics of these countries and adapting the less dramatic influences of the West through trade and tourism. Slovaks today, as they always have been, are a patriotic and peaceable people used to the practices of almost every other culture in Europe. Because of this visitors find them the perfect hosts - they are prepared to devote time to show off their beautiful unspoiled country to anyone who cares to visit.

Food and Drink

Slovakian cuisine is based on simple fare, with the dominant flavours typically Eastern European, salty or seasoned with the strong flavoured caraway seed or simple herbs.

A typical meal will consist of meat and a couple of boiled vegetables, sometimes all cooked together as a hearty stew or goulash, or alternatively served separately as a steak or joint accompanied with a thick sauce.

Vegetarians need to be extra careful around Slovakian cuisine and vegans will find suitable dishes extremely hard to find. Fried food such as omelettes are commonly fried in animal fat, and it isn't nheard of for foods proclaiming to be meat free to contain ham!

History

As one of Europe's youngest nations, the Slovak Republic didn't come into being for the first time until January 1, 1993. However the history of the region and its people extends back much further to the 5th century, when Slavic tribes inhabited the territory.

Did you know?

Capital Bratislava
Official language Slovak
Currency Euro
Time zone Central European Time
Population 5.4 million

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