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Bucharest: Salt Mine & Dracula's Tomb Snagov Monastery day trip

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Bucharest: Salt Mine & Dracula's Tomb Snagov Monastery day trip

About this activity

Looking for a perfect escape from the city? Join our day tour from Bucharest to explore two of Romania’s most fascinating destinations: Slănic Prahova Salt Mine (the Largest Salt Mine in Europe) & Snagov Monastery (home to Vlad the Impaler’s alleged tomb).

This full-day trip includes central pick-up and drop-off location, transport, and an English-speaking driver, offering a blend of history, culture, and natural wonders—all in one day.

Stop 1: Slănic Prahova Salt Mine – Discover the Largest Salt Mine in Europe.

Stop 2: Snagov Monastery – The Mysterious Tomb of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula)

Situated on an island in Lake Snagov, the Snagov Monastery is one of Romania’s most intriguing historical sites,built in the 15th century.

What's included

  • ✓Visits to Salt Mine & Snagov Monastery
  • ✓English speaking driver tourguide
  • ✓Transport by car, minivan or minibus, depending by the size of the bookings

Not included

  • ✕Food, drinks, entry tickets

Meeting and pickup

  • The pick-up location will be side of the Boulevard, in front of the Grand Hotel Bucharest. 7:30 starting hour We recommend you to be to the location 10-15 minutes before the starting Hour. 7:30 recommend starting hour to save the day time, and to skip the bad traffic of the city.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • **The tourguide will contact you by WhatsApp, one day before the tour, and he will give you all details about the tour. (How to purchase your Tickets, meeting hour, how to find us to the meeting place, minibus or bus model and plates number)
  • Very important, have some cash with you local currency or euro (20€ or 100 Lei/Ron)
  • *In special situations, when Snagov Monastery cannot be visited, this place is replaced with another stop at Mogoșoaia Palace. Another emblematic place of Romania, a place with a rich history.
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
  • Not recommended for travelers with claustrfobya
  • **Who the activity is not intended for: People suffering from: tuberculosis, acute respiratory diseases, high blood pressure (third phase), ischemic heart disease, Graves' disease, nervous system disease manifested by fainting and dizziness, claustrophobia, advanced pregnancy.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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