Best of London Theatre on Queen Mary 2

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On this theatre-themed voyage, enjoy lectures, performances, history and the unique insight of producer/director Giles Ramsay as you sail the Atlantic and see four plays in London.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy engaging theatre lectures led by producer and director Giles Ramsay, who provides expert insight into the historic roots of theatre and its contemporary practice
    • Experience British theatre firsthand by attending four plays in London’s West End
    • Exchange opinions on culture, politics and the arts with top BBC journalists, arts professionals and a leading London theatre critic

What's this trip about?

    On this theatre-themed voyage, enjoy lectures, performances, history and the unique insight of producer/director Giles Ramsay as you sail the Atlantic and see four plays in London.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNew York
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 12 nights of accommodations
    • 31 meals (12B, 8L, 11D)
    • 8 expert-led lectures
    • 3 expert-led field trips
    • 4 performances
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Travel Map

Day 1

Arrive NY, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Location: New York, New York Hotel: Millennium Hilton New York Downtown

Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Program Registration: After you have your room assignment, meet your Road Scholar Group Leader in the lobby to register and get your ...

Day 2

Free Time, Embark The Queen Mary 2
Location: Queen Mary II Meal: B,D Aboard: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Activity note: Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

Breakfast: In the hotel dining room, the breakfast buffet offers a variety of hot and cold items...

Day 3

Giles Ramsay’s Lecture Series
Location: Queen Mary II Meal: B,L,D Aboard: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Activity note: Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

Breakfast: Aboard the ship in the venue of your choosing.

Morning: Free Time. Take adva...

Day 4

The Lecture Series Continues
Location: Queen Mary II Meal: B,L,D Aboard: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Activity note: Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Free Time. Weather permitting, you might like to t...

Day 5

The Lecture Series Continues
Location: Queen Mary II Meal: B,L,D Aboard: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Activity note: Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Free Time. Take advantage of the many educational,...

Day 6

The Lecture Series Continues
Location: Queen Mary II Meal: B,L,D Aboard: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Activity note: Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Free time. A perfect opportunity to visit the spel...

Day 7

The Lecture Series Continues
Location: Queen Mary II Meal: B,L,D Aboard: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Activity note: Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Free time. When not performing in the ship’s theat...

Day 8

Your Final On Board Lecture
Location: Queen Mary II Meal: B,L,D Aboard: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Activity note: Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

Breakfast: Aboard the ship.

Morning: Free time. You may wish to explore the history of ...

Day 9

Disembarkation, Transfer to London, Theatre Performance
Location: London Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 85 miles, approximately 3 hours. Walking about 1/2 mile; paved streets. Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to ...

Day 10

State of the Nation, Rehearsal Room, Theatre Performance
Location: London Meal: B,D Hotel: Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel

Activity note: Walking about 1/2 mile; paved streets. Stairs in some historic theatres, no elevators. Transport arrangements for theatre performance vary by venue.

Breakfast: In the hotel, the b...

Day 11

Victoria & Albert Museum, Theatre Performance
Location: London Meal: B,D Hotel: Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 6 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking about 1.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets. Stairs in some historic theatres, no elevators. Tra...

Day 12

Meet A Theatre Critic, Final Performance
Location: London Meal: B,D Hotel: Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 4 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking about 1.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets. Stairs in some historic theatres, no elevators. Tra...

Day 13

Program Concludes
Location: London Meal: B

Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program.

Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferri...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,299
Price per day$408
Last Updated: 2/9/2022

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • 30 Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 11 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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