Slănic Prahova Salt Mine

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Romania with our trip from Bucharest, where you'll discover the captivating beauty of the Slanic Prahova Salt Mine. Delve into the heart of this renowned destination, celebrated for its awe-inspiring salt mine, one of the largest and most acclaimed in Europe. Accompanied by an English-speaking activity host, our comprehensive package offers exclusive access with the Salt Mine Entrance Ticket and Transfer included, along with a Skip-the-Line pass for seamless entry. Stand in awe of the towering 70-meter structure of the salt mine, where you'll be greeted by stunning basso-rilievo works portraying iconic figures from Romanian history. Dive into the depths of the mine to discover a treasure trove of attractions, including a captivating history museum, a dynamic soccer field, and a delightful children's playground. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the salt mine, where sporting events, rejuvenating sanatorium services, and even cinematic productions come to life against the backdrop of this natural wonder. Join us on this adventure and unlock the beauty and history of Slanic Prahova as you create unforgettable memories in Romania. Book your tour today and experience the magic for yourself!

Begin with pickup from the meeting point in Bucharest and head to Slănic Prahova Salt Mine, the largest in Europe. The mine is the result of the excavation of 2.9 million m3 of salt deposits. Inside the mine, discover the salt lake and the waterfall which you can admire from the bridge. With a maximum depth of the mine is 217 m and some chambers that are 55 m high, the total area of the mine is approximately 80,000 m2. Visit the mine museum to learn more about its history and discover various exhibitions with equipment that has been used in the mine throughout the years. Afterward, return to the original meeting point.

An unforgettable excursion to the great underground salt palace "Salina Slanic, Prahova". It is considered the largest in Europe, with impressive tunnels and halls, and to facilitate your experience, we are preparing a trip with the most important objectives and activities. Salina offers a gallery equipped with a wooden bridge, the Salt Lake and the underground waterfall, all of this in a special and original landscape. At the same time, Salina offers you a restaurant where you can find traditional Romanian food and various recreational activities for adults and children.

Discovering the biggest Salt Mine in Europe while learning about it's history and natural beauty. Along with its beauty and history, the Slanic Salt Mine is also one of the biggest therapeutic sites in Romania, a two-level mine featuring a microclimate with natural air-conditioning and constant temperature and atmospheric pressure throughout the year. Going further up the mountain, we have the opportunity to take a glance at how Romanians lead their lives in the Carpathians in picturesque villages full of traditional decorations and household items.

Experience an unusual collection of natural attractions in Romania with this day tour from Bucharest. Begin your trip by journeying deep underground to see the enormous caverns of the Unirea Salt Mine. Slanic Prahova Saline is the largest salt mine in Europe. Now the old mine is currently open to the general public, being used as a leisure place. Underground is also a sanatorium for asthmatic patients who are provided specialized medical care. The ventilation of the mine is natural, with a constant temperature throughout the year of 12 degrees Celsius. Then it’s onto Buzau County to marvel at the fascinating geothermal spouts of mud and gas known as the Berca Mud Volcanoes that are rarely found in Europe. Its most spectacular feature is the mud volcanoes, small volcano-shaped structures typically a few metres high caused by the eruption of mud and natural gases. As the gases erupt from 3000 metres deep towards the surface, through the underground layers of clayand water, they push up underground salty water and mud, so that they overflow through the mouths of the volcanoes, while the gas emerges as bubbles. The mud dries off at the surface, creating a relatively solid conical structure resembling a real volcano. The mud expelled by them is cold, as it comes from inside the Earth's continental crust layers, and not from the mantle.

There’s more to Romania than legends dare to unveil. Book this amazing tour and find out! Prahova Valley is one of the most visited areas of Romania. It has everything that a tourist needs; a touch of history, a touch of art and a lot of entertaining for all ages and tastes. Enjoy exploring the biggest salt mine in Europe and visit Peles Castle, the home of the royal family of Romania, you’ll get to spoil yourself with plenty of fine memories after this tour. We leave Bucharest in the morning from our starting point and drive to Slanic Prahova. In approximately 1,5 hours we arrive at Salt Mine. You will go into the mine with the local vans and after 2 hours we will be ready to go to Sinaia. Thes Neo-Renaissance castle is the former residence of the Royal Family of Romania and was built between 1875 and 1914 by King Carol I. In the middle of the day we will head to a local restaurant for a traditional romanian lunch.

Take a break from the city and start your morning with a visit to Slanic Prahova, home to Europe’s largest salt mine. This unique site is celebrated for its exceptional blend of man-made and natural beauty. Slanic Prahova stands as one of Romania’s most important spa and climatic resorts. The salt mine’s air has a humidity of around 50% and is rich in sodium ions, known for their remarkable therapeutic and preventative effects on respiratory conditions. Next, explore Peles Castle in Sinaia, the royal residence and one of Romania’s most iconic landmarks. Originally the summer residence of King Carol I of Hohenzollern, of German origin, Peles Castle is a stunning example of German New-Renaissance architecture, built in the late 19th century. Often hailed as one of Europe’s most beautiful castles, it was the first in Europe to be entirely lit by electricity. The castle served as a summer retreat for the Royal family for over 50 years, and its original interior decoration remains preserved. After a day of exploration, return to Bucharest.

Start your day with a convenient pick-up service at your hotel or apartment in Bucharest arround 9:00 AM. After a short meet and greet with your tour guide you will head north to the Slanic Prahova Salt Mine, part of the way will cross some villages and you will see the rural life. At the salt mine you will get the chance to lose yourself within the 14 chambers with a trapezoidal profile of approx. 80,000 square meters. The microclimate and the fresh air, 12 degrees constant all year long, from the salt mine will create the necessary condition for the next attraction, the wine tasting and lunch. Departing from the salt mine, at 1 hour away, we will arrive at the winery to enjoy your tasting experience and have a gourmet lunch prepared with local ingredients. Dealu Mare is the most compact wine-growing area in Romania also due to the large number of hours of sunshine, the ripening of grapes and vine wood is favored. Since you have booked a private tour, the program is flexible and we will adapt to your needs and requirments. The tour program and itinerary can be changed due to factors beyond our control as traffic jams, car accidents or bad weather conditions.

Start the day at the Slanic Salt Mine. This salt mine, located in a wonderful environment was opened for the first time in 1938. In order to reach it, you’ll go 400 meters down. The microclimate inside makes it a favorite spot for both locals and travelers — there’s a constant temperature inside of never more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius) which is much preferred in a hot summer.  Your next stop will be a unique and odd place: the mud volcanoes. These small volcanoes stand just a few meters above ground and they exist because of a unique combination of water and natural gases creating a moon-like terrain. Next, visit Ciolanu Monastery, well-known for its late 19th-century icons painted by famous artist Gheorghe Tătărescu.

Embark on a private and guided tour from Bucharest to the Slanic Prahova Salt Mines and the Berca Muddy Volcanoes. Marvel at the beautiful natural and man-made structures and learn its history. Feel like you're in another world at the Muddly volcanoes, and visit the biggest planetarium in Romania. Get picked up at your accommodation in Bucharest and enjoy a tour just for your group. Arrive at Slanic Prahova, the largest salt mine in all of Europe. Explore the mine's various and immense caverns, including the biggest planetarium in Romania. Look up at the dome, with a 16-meter diameter. Afterward, head to the geological and botanical reservation of the Berca Muddy Volcanoes, located in Buzau County. Marvel at the small volcano-shaped structures caused by the eruption of mud and natural gas. Feel like you're on another planet as you walk among the unusual geological landscape.