Salt Mine - PrivateTour, Lunch at Winery and Dracula Grave




Salt Mine - PrivateTour, Lunch at Winery and Dracula Grave
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. 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.
- 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.
- 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
- In the mine there are 12 degrees Celsius, all year round, dressed thick!
- Public transportation options are available nearby
What You’ll Experience
Unirea Salt Mine
Chitorani
Snagov Monastery
Meeting & Pickup
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Go to the Salt Mine! It’s a must do!! This place will literally blow your mind. It is stunning and the air is great for your lungs. Plan on spending time inside, as the longer you stay, the better...read more
The tour was super productive and well conducted. The places chosen for visiting and lunch were of high quality. We were quite impressed with the professionalism of the driver and the beauties of t...read more
Our tour guide was Mircea (Frank) and we had the best time on this tour! This was the first time I had ever done a private tour and I really loved the accommodation and freedom we had on this tour ...read more
My friend and I experienced the tour with Valerica as our guide. He was very easy to talk to and shared a lot of knowledge about Romania outside the tour. The salt mine was the highlight of the tou...read more
We had a wonderful time. Bogdan, our guide was very knowledgeable, informative and accommodative. The highlight of the trip were the salt mines. It is a sight to see & the air is so healthy to brea...read more




