Top Romania Plantation Tours

The Slanic Salt Mine, also known as the Unirea Mine, is the largest salt mine in Romania and is considered the largest visitable salt mine in Europe. Various facilities are arranged for tourists such as: sports fields, children's playgrounds, activity areas such as air hockey, billiards, mini-golf and carting. The salt mine also has a souvenir shop and a grocery store, and for relaxation there is a cafe. On the surface, tourists can see the saltwater lake and the waterfall, as well as a museum where you can see machinery used for salt mining. Enjoy a walk through the vineyards and a wine tasting with selected varieties. The journey takes approximately 8-10 hours depending on traffic.

Escape the city for a day and immerse yourself in the serene landscapes and timeless traditions of Romania. This carefully curated day tour blends the natural charm of Prahova’s salt mine with the refined elegance of Romanian wine culture, offering a truly memorable journey. As the urban landscape fades, find yourself surrounded by rolling hills, quaint villages and the tranquil beauty of the Romanian countryside. Your first destination is the Salina Prahova, one of the most spectacular underground salt mines in Eastern Europe. Carved deep into the earth, this otherworldly space invites you to explore vast salt galleries adorned with intricate sculptures and learn about centuries-old traditions of salt extraction. This area is celebrated for its rich red wines and ancient viticultural roots. Enjoy a guided tour of charming local wineries. The journey takes approximately 8-10 hours depending on traffic.

The beginnings of the salt mine date back to around 1685, when the officer Mihail Cantacuzino identified the salt deposit. The mine consists of 14 trapezoidal-shaped rooms, with a base opening of 32 meters, a ceiling of 10 meters and a height of 45 meters. The Slănic Salt Mine is considered the largest visitable salt mine in Europe, due to the large volume of excavated salt and the vast space. Wine tasting is the process of examining and sensory evaluating wine, including appearance, smell, and taste. It typically involves five steps: observing the color, swirling the glass to release the aromas, smelling, tasting, and enjoying the wine. The goal is to understand and appreciate the characteristics of the wine. The journey takes approximately 8-10 hours depending on traffic.

Slanic Prahova salt mine is situated about 100 km from Bucharest and it is a recognized destination for balneal and touristic activities since 1853, when it was declared a tourist destination of national interest in Romania. You will be pick up from the hotel by guide and travel to Slanic Prahova Salt Mine. The saline had therapeutic effects on health. When you finish your visit, you will have lunch at Hotel Roberto Slanic Prahova and return to Bucharest. On your way, you will visit Lavender Garden and you will see a 500 years old tree. This is the perfect destination for a one-day trip far away from the crowded capital.