Day Trip To Turda Salt Mine, Rimetea Village & Coltesti Fortress
This full day tour takes you to the breathtaking Turda salt mine, a one of a kind attraction in Romania. Afterwards, we visit the charming village of Rimetea and hike to the Colțesti fortress, with its impressive scenery.
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Stop At: Salina Turda, Aleea Durgaului 7, Turda 401200 Romania
Turda was once the most important economic centre in this region. Salt, also known as ‘white gold’, has been extracted from the Turda salt mine since the Roman Age. This mine, dating from the 17th century, was a decisive factor in the development of this town from Roman times until today and is now a veritable history museum of salt mining.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Primăria Rimetea, Rimetea 517610, Romania
We spend the afternoon in the Transylvanian Western Carpathian mountains in the village of Rimetea. The chalk white houses and the harmonious structure of the village have earned it several distinctions; for instance, it was named ‘The most beautiful village in Transylvania’ and received the ‘Europa Nostra Peris’ award.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Coltesti Castle Ruins, Trascau Mountains Coltesti Village, Coltesti 517611 Romania
We hike around 1 hour to the ruins of the Colțesti fortress, giving us an impressive view of the valley bellow.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Hiking shoes recommended"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all travelers from any location in Cluj-Napoca.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.