Salt Mine - PrivateTour, Lunch at Winery and Dracula Grave
Overview
We begin our journey by descending 200 meters into the heart of the earth at the largest Salt Mine in Europe. This is an underground cathedral of salt covering 8 hectares — the equivalent of 16 football pitches, with chambers reach heights of over 50 meters. The landscape feels like another planet.
After resurfacing, we head to the rolling hills of wine region for a gourmet lunch at a restaurant that formerly served as Nicolae Ceaușescu’s private hunting lodge. This location offers a glimpse into the exclusive lifestyle of Romania’s former communist leader.
Our final chapter takes us to the serene waters of Snagov Lake. A short bridge crossing brings us to a hidden island monastery with a dark reputation. Within the walls of this 15th-century church lies the Tomb of Vlad the Impaler, the ruthless voivode who inspired the legend of Dracula. Explore the frescoes and hear the tales of the real Vlad Tepes—a national hero to some, and a bloodthirsty tyrant to others.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pick-up from any address in Bucharest and Otopeni
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide in English
- Unirea Salt Mine - 65 RON -
- Snagov Monastery - 30 RON Cash Only -
- Lunch - Between 15-30 euros per person, depending on what you eat.
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Unirea Salt Mine
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Chitorani
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Snagov Monastery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that the following entrance fees and meals are not included in the tour price and must be paid separately: Salt Mine Entrance Fee: €16 per person. You can pay directly by card on-site, or we can purchase the tickets online for you in advance and you can pay us back in cash when we meet. Lunch: Not included. We will dine at an a la carte restaurant where you can order whatever you like. Prices start at around €10–€15 for a main dish and can go up to €60, depending on your choices (for example, premium items like Argentine beef steak will be on the higher end). Snagov Monastery Entrance Fee: €4 per person. If you wish to take photos inside, there is an additional camera fee of €2 per device. These additional costs for tickets, fees, and meals are to be covered individually during the day.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The entrance to the depths of the mine will be done with a mini-bus, it will take about 10 minutes and there will be 20 people in the minibus
- If you are interested in a professional wine tasting you must inform us 24 hours before the tour to bring a sommelier. The tasting price is additional and starts from 140€, depending on the age of the wine and the number of people.
- In the mine there are 12 degrees Celsius, all year round, dressed thick!
- We begin our journey by descending 200 meters into the heart of the earth at the largest Salt Mine in Europe. This is an underground cathedral of salt covering 8 hectares — the equivalent of 16 football pitches, with chambers reach heights of over 50 meters. The landscape feels like another planet. After resurfacing, we head to the rolling hills of wine region for a gourmet lunch at a restaurant that formerly served as Nicolae Ceaușescu’s private hunting lodge. This location offers a glimpse into the exclusive lifestyle of Romania’s former communist leader. Our final chapter takes us to the serene waters of Snagov Lake. A short bridge crossing brings us to a hidden island monastery with a dark reputation. Within the walls of this 15th-century church lies the Tomb of Vlad the Impaler, the ruthless voivode who inspired the legend of Dracula. Explore the frescoes and hear the tales of the real Vlad Tepes—a national hero to some, and a bloodthirsty tyrant to others.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Private transportation.
- Pick-up from any address in Bucharest and Otopeni.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional tour guide in English.
- Unirea Salt Mine - 65 RON -.
- Snagov Monastery - 30 RON Cash Only -.
- Lunch - Between 15-30 euros per person, depending on what you eat.
The minimum age to participate is 7..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Salt Mine - PrivateTour, Lunch at Winery and Dracula Grave is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that the following entrance fees and meals are not included in the tour price and must be paid separately: Salt Mine Entrance Fee: €16 per person. You can pay directly by card on-site, or we can purchase the tickets online for you in advance and you can pay us back in cash when we meet. Lunch: Not included. We will dine at an a la carte restaurant where you can order whatever you like. Prices start at around €10–€15 for a main dish and can go up to €60, depending on your choices (for example, premium items like Argentine beef steak will be on the higher end). Snagov Monastery Entrance Fee: €4 per person. If you wish to take photos inside, there is an additional camera fee of €2 per device. These additional costs for tickets, fees, and meals are to be covered individually during the day.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pick-up from any address in Bucharest and Otopeni
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide in English
- Unirea Salt Mine - 65 RON -
- Snagov Monastery - 30 RON Cash Only -
- Lunch - Between 15-30 euros per person, depending on what you eat.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that the following entrance fees and meals are not included in the tour price and must be paid separately: Salt Mine Entrance Fee: €16 per person. You can pay directly by card on-site, or we can purchase the tickets online for you in advance and you can pay us back in cash when we meet. Lunch: Not included. We will dine at an a la carte restaurant where you can order whatever you like. Prices start at around €10–€15 for a main dish and can go up to €60, depending on your choices (for example, premium items like Argentine beef steak will be on the higher end). Snagov Monastery Entrance Fee: €4 per person. If you wish to take photos inside, there is an additional camera fee of €2 per device. These additional costs for tickets, fees, and meals are to be covered individually during the day.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The entrance to the depths of the mine will be done with a mini-bus, it will take about 10 minutes and there will be 20 people in the minibus
- If you are interested in a professional wine tasting you must inform us 24 hours before the tour to bring a sommelier. The tasting price is additional and starts from 140€, depending on the age of the wine and the number of people.
- In the mine there are 12 degrees Celsius, all year round, dressed thick!
- We begin our journey by descending 200 meters into the heart of the earth at the largest Salt Mine in Europe. This is an underground cathedral of salt covering 8 hectares — the equivalent of 16 football pitches, with chambers reach heights of over 50 meters. The landscape feels like another planet. After resurfacing, we head to the rolling hills of wine region for a gourmet lunch at a restaurant that formerly served as Nicolae Ceaușescu’s private hunting lodge. This location offers a glimpse into the exclusive lifestyle of Romania’s former communist leader. Our final chapter takes us to the serene waters of Snagov Lake. A short bridge crossing brings us to a hidden island monastery with a dark reputation. Within the walls of this 15th-century church lies the Tomb of Vlad the Impaler, the ruthless voivode who inspired the legend of Dracula. Explore the frescoes and hear the tales of the real Vlad Tepes—a national hero to some, and a bloodthirsty tyrant to others.
