Abba Voyage & London - New Year Special
- Duration: 2 days
- Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Ref: D2TLEI9231
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
2 days
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ABBA Voyage is the long-awaited concert from one of the biggest pop acts of all time featuring a setlist of ABBA’s biggest, most popular hits – each handpicked with great care by Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid.
We take you to the breathtaking brand-new purpose-built ABBA Arena which delivers the perfect setting for the much-anticipated ABBA Voyage, offering you a live music experience like no other where the four global pop icons appear on stage as digital avatars brought to life with the latest motion-capture technology that simply must be seen to be believed.
A great way to see one of London's major shows! Forget about driving, parking or finding your way. We'll pick you up and take you straight to London where you can soak up the atmosphere before enjoying an overnight stay in Greenwich. Then on Sunday morning you'll have a couple of hours of free time in Greenwich before we take you for the highlight of our visit, ABBA Voyage, before taking you back home later in the day. What could be easier?
An ideal choice for:
* Lovers of the music of the iconic ABBA
* Anyone who wants to enjoy London without the travel-hassle
* Super troupers and dancing queens!
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join your coach this morning for your journey towards London.Enjoy time exploring this amazing city at your leisure. We'll drop you near Covent Garden which is a great choice for browsing stalls, shops and great eateries and bars. If you are a shopper try nearby Seven Dials for a quirky change, or head down the Strand towards Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. If you are into art perhaps visit the National Gallery or if you want to see the sights, hop on a London bus or try the Thames Clippers for a great hop on hop off waters eye view. When it comes to eating choices, the world is yours!
Later, we make our way to our hotel in Greenwich to check in for your overnight stay and the rest of the evening at leisure. There are many places to eat nearby to the hotel.
Day 2
After a good night's sleep enjoy a hearty breakfast and make use of your central location in Greenwich to enjoy a couple of hours free time. We will then take you for the highlight of our weekend and experience the show that's been described as "the future of music!". We head to the fabulous purpose-built ABBA Arena as ABBA reunites to bring their legendary music back to the stage! Using ground-breaking motion capture technology, the Swedish superstars are digitally re-created as incredibly life-like avatars just as they appeared at the height of their fame in 1977. Accompanied by a live band, the 'ABBA-tars' perform a selection of their most danceable tracks, along with the band's first new songs in 40 years - 'Don't Shut Me Down' and 'I Still Have Faith in You.' Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer, ABBA Voyage is an unmissable musical experience that will transport you back to the band's golden era.
Rejoin your coach after the show and relax as you head home full of great memories and amazing experiences, with a few fantastic ABBA tunes still ringing in your ears!
London
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationLondon, the capital city of the United Kingdom and a fabulous city to visit. No matter what your interest, this buzzing metropolis will have something to fascinate and enchant you. From street markets to historic monuments, incredible museums & galleries through to dance, cinema and theatre London never disappoints. For those that love their food and drink, London offers unparalleled options with virtually every cuisine on earth available somewhere in this great city for budgets to suit every size of wallet. Getting around is easy too with an extensive bus network, the underground, taxis and of course those famous Boris Bikes...unless you’d just like to walk and take in the atmosphere including the beautiful and tranquil Royal Parks which provide a welcome oasis and rest from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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ABBA Voyage
See ABBA on stage in a concert 40 years in the makingBlending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC).
Experience a concert like no other. Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best - as digital versions of themselves backed by today’s finest musicians. Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, see the magic of ABBA brought to life using the latest in motion capture technology.
It’s the greatest ABBA performance the world has never seen. Until now!
Important information:
The concert is 90 minutes long and there is no interval. Doors open 1 hour 45 minutes before the start of the concert. The performance will start promptly, and latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. During your visit, you are welcome to take photos outside of the arena and inside the main arena concourse. However, to keep the contents of the concert a secret for future audiences, and to limit distraction for those around you, the taking of photographs or the use of audio or video recording of the concert is strictly prohibited. The concert features extensive use of flashing lights and video content throughout, as well as lasers and harmless smoke and haze effects. The ABBA Arena has a great variety of food and drink options for you to enjoy. On the main concourse you will find two main bars and a Prosecco bar, plus two further bars located in the main auditorium. The bars will serve a wide range of drinks including cocktails, wine, draught beer, spirits, and soft drinks. On the main concourse you’ll also find a dedicated food area serving a selection of hot & cold options for you to choose from, as well as a selection of drinks, so there’s no need to queue twice.
Tour includes
- Overnight hotel stay with English breakfast
- Free time to enjoy London for shopping and sightseeing
- Morning in Greenwich before the show
- DANCE FLOOR ticket to ABBA Voyage Sunday afternoon show at the ABBA Arena with coach transfers
- Direct Coach Travel
- Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate
Accommodation
Ibis London Greenwich Greenwich
Ibis London Greenwich is a contemporary hotel close to nearby sightseeing spots, including Royal Observatory, River Thames and the Old Royal Naval College. It is within a five-minute walk of Greenwich Market, the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum and is surrounded by local bars and restaurants.
It has 120 bright, modern bedrooms, all of which are fitted with tea and coffee making facilities, a hair dryer and a flat-screen TV. All have a bathroom that has a shower and a bathtub. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel provides a 24-hour reception, laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi. Relax with a drink in the stylish 24hr lobby bar. There is an on-site Cafe Rouge restaurant, ideal for those who wish to dine in. In sunny weather, guests are welcome to enjoy their meals alfresco on the outdoor patio.
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