Madama Butterfly

Madama Butterfly

3 day holiday - Tuesday 9th April 2024


Highlights...

Madama Butterfly at the Royal Opera House

Florence Nightingale Museum 


Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is based on the true story of a young, geisha girl in Japan. Cio-Cio-San forsakes her religion and community, when she marries American Naval Officer Pinkerton. The young girl believes she is entering into a real, binding marriage, because she is hopelessly in love with Pinkerton, but he is not taking it seriously. Her romantic paradise is destroyed when her husband deserts her shortly after their marriage. Cio-Cio-San, so madly in love, continues to live with the hope that he will return to her, unaware that he has dissolved their marriage and married an American girl. Pinkerton returns to Japan 3 years later with his new wife, but not for the reason Cio-Cio-San believes – it is not to stay with her but to take their son and return to America. Feeling hopeless, Cio-Cio-San agrees, but arranges that Pinkerton himself must come and collect their son. The wonderful score includes Butterfly’s aria, ‘Un bel di, vedremo’ (one fine day) and the Humming Chorus. Puccini’s opera is captivating and ultimately heart-breaking with tragic consequences for the young geisha girl. 

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Park Plaza Waterloo Hotel  4*


We shall be staying in the stylish surroundings of the 4 Star Park Plaza Waterloo Hotel, which has been designed for maximum comfort. The Park Plaza is ideally located for our excursions and with spectacular views across London. The ultramodern Superior bedrooms are all doubles, and comfortably furnished for a relaxing stay. They have en-suite facilities with. toiletries, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, safe, LED smart TV, air conditioning and mood lighting. There are lifts to all floors. 


Itinerary


Day 1 – Tuesday 9th April


Brought by chauffeur-driven car to the Park Plaza Hotel, to be greeted by your Tour Manager who will be available for you throughout your stay. Tea/coffee and pastries will be available on arrival. Luggage will be stored with concierge, while we visit some local attractions. We will visit the Victoria and Albert museum, where there is an opportunity to explore at leisure. In the heart of London, this museum is home to some unmissable exhibitions and holds some extraordinary collections, one of which is Leslie Linder’s: Decoding Beatrix Potter. Linder’s gift to the Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary and the display highlights his unrivalled Beatrix Potter collection and his contribution to our knowledge of the world-famous author. A light lunch will be had at the Rembrandt Hotel, opposite the museum, before we board the coach for our visit to the Florence Nightingale Museum. The museum celebrates the life and work of the best known female icon in nursing history. We will have our own ‘Florence Nightingale’ guide, leading us through the museum and telling us the story of her life. 

Day 2 – Wednesday 10th April

We will start our day today with a guided introductory tour of the Tate Britain. The Gallery holds displays which explore 500 years of British art, from adored favourites to new contemporary artworks. Tate Britain is also home to the world’s largest collection of works by J.M.W Turner. After our tour we will enjoy a light lunch in the Djanology Café. On our return to the hotel there will be some free time to relax and unwind and prepare for the evening. An early pre-theatre dinner will be enjoyed in Covent Garden, prior to making our way to the Royal Opera House to take our best Orchestra seats to enjoy the amazing performance of ‘Madama Butterfly’.

Day 3 – Thursday 11th April

After a relaxing breakfast, your Tour Manager will assist with checkout. All luggage will be brought to reception by porters. Door to door cars will arrive at 10:45am for your journey home. 


Total Price of the Holiday:        £1,495 per person


Deposit:         £200             


Balance due:       13th February 2024


Whats Included:

  • Door to door cars from your home to the hotel
  • Coach travel throughout the holiday
  • Two nights at the 4-Star Park Plaza Waterloo Hotel
  • 3-course dinner with 2 glasses of wine each night
  • Full English or continental breakfast each morning
  • Lunch with coffee or tea everyday
  • Morning refreshments on first day
  • Best Orchestra stall at the Royal Opera House for ‘Madama Butterfly’
  • Admission/talks/tours at properties visited:
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Florence Nightingale Museum Tour
  • Tate Britain guided tour
  • Gratuities
  • The services of your Tour manager throughout your stay
  • V.A.T.   



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