Day Out in Nature: Visit Turda Salt Mine & Hike in Turda Gorges

Let's go on a day trip to visit two impressive natural sights in Romania! The spectacular underground Turda Salt Mine will impress you with its beautiful lights and huge grottos. And then we go hiking in Turda Gorges, one of Romania's best preserved natural reserves, for some fresh air and great views. Ready?

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What you need to know

A private and customisable day trip from Sibiu. Duration 8h
Included: guide and transport. NOT included: ticket to the Salt Mine (10 Euro/person), lunch
Depending on weather and your preferences, we can customise this tour and the order in which we visit these sights
2 options for hiking in Turda Gorge: easy trail (1,5-2h) or medium trail (3-4h). Hiking / sports shoes with adherent soles needed
If you want, we can also do a quick stop at Alba Iulia Citadel or in Rimetea Village
Optional: I can drop you off in Cluj-Napoca [extra 50 Euro]

Additional information

Lunch not included but I know some great restaurants along the way, or sandwich places. We can decide this together based on your preferences. We could also organise a picnic at the top of Turda Gorges.

Have appropriate clothing: it's cold in the mind (15-20 Celsius) and also in Turda Gorges.

Moments to expect

The impressive Turda Salt Mine

This 2,000 year old mine has been in use since Roman times - but is now an incredible natural attraction turned amusement park! The beautiful light installations make the tunnels and huge grottos spectacular, and there are lots of things to do inside the mine. And, the best part? Breathing salty air is good for your lungs!

Hike in Turda Gorges

These two impressive rocky cliffs look like they're about to collide. Instead, they create a closed off ecosystem that became a natural reserve for hundreds of plants, insects and small animals. All while offering spectacular views! It's said that the air here is the freshest in Romania. Let's go hiking and find out, shall we?

Visit Rimetea village

The nearby village of Rimetea where ethnic Hungarians live is known for its well preserved village life. In the background there's the Szekler's Stone which creates a magnificent view of the area. We can go for a quick walk in the village if you want and have a traditional lunch here.
[no extra price, but time will be shorter]

Alba Iulia Citadel

On our way to Turda Salt Mine we can do a quick guided tour of Alba Iulia Citadel. This fortress from Roman times was used as a military garrison, seat of power and cultural centre in medieval times. In 1918 this is where the Great Union of Romania was proclaimed and since then it has been the 'spiritual' capital of our country.
[no extra price, but time will be shorter]