Granddaughter of Queen Victoria of England and granddaughter of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Marie Windsor Hohenzollern (1875-1938) became a legend in her own lifetime.She became Princess of Romania through her marriage to Ferdinand of Hohenzollern-Siegmaringen, crown prince of Romania on 29 December 1892. She becameQueen of Romania, her adopted country , on October 1914.In this interactive adventure, Queen Marie will guide us through some of her beloved homes, and monks and nuns will explain the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina which have been designated UNESCO heritage Monuments, rated among the greatest Byzantine and Renaissance works of art. We will partake of an architectural banquet provided by Kings, Queens Princes and noblemen whose wealth, power and style bequeathed a legacy of beauty, diversity and revolution
Day 1: Arrival in Bucharest:
Arrival on the international airport of Bucharest. Meet your guide and transfer to a three or 5* hotel of our capital. Dinner in the Downtown
Day 2: Bucharest – Pitesti – Curtea de Arges-Sibiu
Breakfast Sightseeing tour of Bucharest city centre, a perfect occasion to enjoy the dynamic life of our capital: Visit of the Princely court, the PariarchalChurches and the Village Museum Departure to Curtea de Arges, for a visit to the legendary BishopChurch built by Manole where the Romanian Kings and Queens are buried. Dinner and accommodation in Sibiu-4*
Day 3: Sibiu– Brasov -Bucharest
Breakfast. Departure to Brasov (a beautiful, unique city of Transylvania). Your first visit of the day will be the PelesCastle in Sinaia, former summer residence of King Carol I. After a short drive you’ll arrive at the BranCastle, also known as DraculaCastle, built at the end of the 14th century by the merchants of Brasov to protect the border between Transylvania and Walachia. From there you’ll be driven to Brasov. Free time at your disposal, enjoy the charm of this town. In the afternoon Sightseeing tour of Bucharest, capital of Romania, called “Little Paris”: visit of the Palace of the Parliament, the second largest building in the whole world after the Pentagon, the PatriarchalChurch and the VillageMuseum. Free time at your disposal in the center of Bucharest. Dinner with folkorical program and accommodation in Hotel 5*.
Day 4.Bucharest-Return Flight
Departure from the airport
