Day 1. Thursday We depart and travel to London. On arrival at the Novotel London West the remainder of the afternoon will be free for you to explore. Relax with a drink in the bar, until we depart and make our way to the London Palladium for the evening performance of Hello Dolly. Meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers, New York to find a match for the miserly, unmarried ‘half-a-millionaire’ Horace Vandergelder, but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is for herself. With music and lyrics by the legendary Jerry Herman (La Cage aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, Mame) and book by Michael Stewart (42nd Street, Mack and Mabel, Barnum), Hello, Dolly! is one of the most iconic musicals of all time. Jerry Herman’s timeless score includes ‘Put On Your Sunday Clothes’, ‘Ribbons Down My Back’, ‘Before the Parade Passes By’, ‘Elegance’, ‘It Only Takes a Moment’ and of course, ‘Hello, Dolly!’ On completion, the coach will return to the hotel. Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Wilfreda Beehive do not accept any responsibility if Imelda Staunton does not perform due to illness or any other reason which is out of our control.
Day 2. Friday We depart after breakfast and travel to Covent Garden one of London’s most-loved and popular neighbourhoods. Set in London’s West End, Covent Garden is a vibrant, must-see destination for anyone who enjoys shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history, and culture. Things to see in and around Covent Garden include the London Transport Museum, the Royal Opera House, Somerset House, and Covent Garden Apple Market. Once home to the world-famous fruit and vegetable market, Covent Garden’s Apple Market continues to support market traders, offering a range of unique handmade crafts and goods throughout the week. We depart later this afternoon to make our journey home.
Excursion days are subject to change and will be confirmed with your final travel documents.