Overview
We leave Cluj and after 1 hour of driving we arrive in Turda. We'll visit here some old and deep salt mines transformed into a spectacular tourist attraction. We'll use some elevators to descend 100 meters in the mine, where we'll be surrounded by walls made of salt.
We can spend time here playing table-tennis or even rowing a small boat on the small salted lake on the bottom of one of the mines.
We continue our trip and after about one and a half hours we arrive in Alba Iulia. Almost 2000 years ago, Alba Iulia was a Roman colony. Ever since the city was inhabited and for a while this was the Capital City of Transylvania.
In 18th century the Austrian Emperor Carolus the 6th built here a very strong Vauban Style fortress. We'll see the massive city walls and the beautiful gates of the fortress. We'll visit also the impressive Catholic St. Michael's Cathedral and the Coronation Orthodox Cathedral.
Time for lunch in a local restaurant. After restaurant we leave for Timisoara.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Salina Turda
1 hour 30 min
Some old and deep salt mine was transformed in a spectacular tourist attraction. We'll descend 100 m in the underground, using an elevator, and we'll be surrounded by salt. We can even ride o boat on the small lake on the bottom of one of the mines.
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Cetatea Alba Iulia
1 hour 30 min
Alba Iulia hosts the only Vauban style fortress still intact in Romania. We'll visit the walls and the main sights in the city.
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St Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral
10 min
The longest church in Romania and also one of the oldest.
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Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului
10 min
A typical byzantine church built here specially for the coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Mary as the monarchs of big Romania.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Bucharest).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about One Way trip to Alba Iulia and Turda Salt Mine, drop off in Timisoara, from Cluj
Can I cancel One Way trip to Alba Iulia and Turda Salt Mine, drop off in Timisoara, from Cluj for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Salina Turda, Cetatea Alba Iulia, St Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Catedrala Reintregirii Neamului.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Timisoara City Tours
