Salt Mine - Small group max 7 pax, Lunch at Winery, Dracula Grave




Salt Mine - Small group max 7 pax, Lunch at Winery, Dracula Grave
Explore Europe's largest salt mine, enjoy a gourmet lunch where Ceaușescu dined, and visit Dracula's grave on an exclusive small-group tour. Discover Romania's history and legends.
Experience Details
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 You Get
Good To Know
- 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.
- 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, CASH ONLY. 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.
- In Romania, eating in the van is generally considered a sign of disrespect and can even be seen as offensive. We highly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping the vehicle clean. Please feel free to enjoy your food or snacks entirely outside the vehicle during stops.
- In the Salt Mine are 12 degrees Cesius; 54 degrees Fahrenheit
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What You’ll Experience
Unirea Salt Mine
Boldesti-Scaeni
Snagov Monastery
Meeting & Pickup
Piața 21 Decembrie 1989, Municipiul București București, Romania, RO
Open in Google MapsThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Andrei was our guide for the day and did a great job of explaining what we were seeing and the history behind it. The salt mine was very interesting and the winery where we had lunch was exceptiona...read more
The whole day was extremely enjoyable and gave us a wonderful mix of Romanian history, culture, scenery and food. Sebastian was excellent guide
Highly recommend this tour! Sebastian was a wonderful guide - his knowledge of Romania and its history is quite impressive. SUV car was comfortable, clean and quiet. Salt Mine is HUGE - pictures do...read more
We visited the salt mine, had lunch at a winery & saw Dracula’s tomb. The mine is cold, so bring a coat! Good deal of walking but worth the effort. Our guide, Laura was so helpful. Even returning a...read more

Pedro was a great guide, he spent time explaining things and making sure our group was all having a great time. The lunch was fantastic and overall we had a wonderful time.



