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Private Day Tour to Praid Salt Mine & biggest statue of Jesus
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Duration - 10 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Visit the famous underground salt mine from Praid, situated 150 km from Brasov, in the biggest salt deposit in Romania. Also, marvel at the unique 22 meter high statue of Jesus, the biggest representation of Jesus in Eastern Europe.
Highlights
- Marvel at the architecture of the biggest salt mine in Europe!
- Walk through the huge labyrinth of salt hallways inside the mine!
- Discover the biggest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe!
Description
Praid Salt Mine & biggest statue of Jesus
Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Brasov and drive you to the village of Praid. Here, descend deep into the underground salt deposit before enjoying a walking tour of the impressive salt mine.
Take some time to admire the huge salt galleries, play pool or table tennis, watch movies, visit an underground adventure park or just relax and breathe in the therapeutic salty air.
After returning to the surface, head to the village of Bisericani, where you will climb inside the ”Heart of Jesus”, the biggest statue of Jesus in Eastern Europe. The 22-meter (72 ft) tall metal structure is situated on top of Gordon Hill and can be climbed thanks to an interior ladder that will take you to Jesus' head, where you can see a beautiful panorama of the surrounding area.
If there is time, on your way back to Brasov, visit the Racoș Geological Complex: the Emerald Lake, the Basalt Columns and the fascinating volcanic canyon.
In the evening, you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Brasov.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Brasov
- Transport by air-conditioned / heated vehicle
- English speaking licensed guide / driver
- Entrance fee to the salt mine
- Exclusions:
- Food and drinks
- Other personal expenses
- Tips & Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
8:00 - Pick up from your accommodation in Brasov 11:00 - Arrival at Praid salt mine 11:30 - Bus ride in the underground salt mine 13:00 - Bus ride back to surface 14:00 - Arrival at the base of the hill where Jesus statue is situated 15:00 - Arrival at the statue 16:00 - Leaving from the statue 19:00 - Drop off at your accommodation in Brasov
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