SYDNEY OPERA EXTRAVAGANZA
Spectacular Handa Opera on the Harbour including views to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, fireworks plus 2 other operas or shows
10 - 16 APRIL 2021
SYDNEY OPERA EXTRAVAGANZA 10 – 16 APRIL 2021 Spectacular Handa Opera on the Harbour including views to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, fireworks plus 2 other operas or shows.
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An iconic event in the Sydney opera calendar the Handa Opera on the Harbour where we enjoy a spectacular opera on the beautiful Sydney Harbour with the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as our background. (Opera title not announced at time of printing).
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Hamilton, the stage show which has taken the world by storm at present. It has been critically acclaimed the world over with the original production nominated for a record number of Tony Awards and won 11, including best musical, best book, best score, best actor, best actress, best direction and best choreography. (To be confirmed at time of printing)
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One other opera or stage show (to be confirmed at time of printing).
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Long lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour.
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Numerous special tours including tour and lunch at the beautiful Estate Vaucluse House, tour through the Brisbane Waterways with lunch and tour of the State Opera House.
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Two concerts from our hosts I’m in Love with Vienna and From Opera to Popera, presented by our fabulous escorts.
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Six nights staying at the magnificent 5-star Langham Hotel.
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Escorted by Lynette Martin, Derek Hill and Alex Milligan.
OUR SINGERS FOR THIS TRIP
Lynette Martin
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Derek Hill
Alex Milligan
SATURDAY 10 APRIL 2021 (L, D) Highlights Include: • After our flight we head toward the iconic Surry Hills restaurant, The Winery for a shared lunch and a chance to get to know each other. • After lunch we will see some further sights of Sydney before we make our way to The Langham Hotel which is our home for the next six nights. • Tonight we present the welcome dinner and concert from our hosts entitled, I’m in Love with Vienna waltzes, ballads and famous songs from Vienna.
SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2021 (B, L)
State Theatre
TUESDAY 13 APRIL 2021 (B, D)
Highlights Include: • Today, we’re off to surely one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. We enjoy a scrumptious three hour long lunch as we relax while cruising Sydney Harbour.
Highlights Include: • Today we travel to the magnificent State Theatre where we are lucky enough to have a private backstage ‘Palace of Dreams Tour’.
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Then it’s off to one of the highlights of our week the Handa Opera on the Harbour. A spectacular event where we enjoy the opera, fireworks, a festival atmosphere and all with the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House as its backdrop. (Title of opera not announced at time of printing).
MONDAY 12 APRIL 2021 (B, L) Highlights Include: • We will be transferred by coach to Estate Vaucluse House. Our drive this morning takes us through Sydney’s ritzy harbourside suburbs of Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Piper’s Point and past the Royal Sydney Golf Club. • We then enjoy a tour of the house followed by a sumptuous long lunch at the estate’s iconic historic tearooms, before free time for a selfguided wander of the property gardens. •
The evening is free to meet friends or discover one of the many restaurants in Sydney.
Then it is time for some touring and shopping at leisure.
• This evening we transfer to the Rocks area for an early dinner before we see Hamilton, the stage show which has taken the world by storm at present. The original production was nominated for a record number of Tony Awards and won 11, including best musical, best book, best score, best actor, best actress, best direction and best choreography. (To be confirmed at time of printing).
WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL 2021 (B) Highlights Include: • Today there’s time for relaxing, shopping or meeting friends. •
This afternoon or evening (dependent on show timetable) we enjoy a musical or opera.
THURSDAY 15 APRIL 2021 (B, L, D) Highlights Include: • Today we transfer for a day cruise to the beautiful Brisbane waters and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. • We will be provided an expert commentary by the Ship Master about the history of the area, which is a blend of residential and hinterland as we cruise the majestic Brisbane Waterways. • We meet up again for our final night gala dinner with music presented by our hosts entitled, From Opera to Popera, celebrating the most famous opera, light opera and ballads sung by the likes of Mario Lanza, Josh Groban, Sarah Brightman, the Three Tenors and Hayley Westenra. What a wonderful way to round off our Sydney Opera Extravaganza!
FRIDAY 16 APRIL 2021 (B) Breakfast is included today at the hotel before our flights home.
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per person twin share Single Room supplement add $1,800 Initial Deposit on booking Second Deposit due 12 October 2020 Final Balance due: 16 December 2020
$900 $1,750
Deposits refundable (less costs incurred) prior to FINAL BALANCE DUE DATE. Itinerary details are subject to change, however any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option. THIS TRIP INCLUDES: •
Return economy airfares Auckland/Sydney with Air New Zealand (flights from Wellington and Christchurch on request).
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Six nights’ accommodation at the 5-star luxury Langham Hotel.
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An iconic event in the Sydney opera calendar, the Handa Opera on the Harbour.
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Two concerts I’m in Love with Vienna and From Opera to Popera presented by our hosts.
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Hamilton the stage show which has taken the world by storm at present and has been critically acclaimed the world over.
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Full day tour to Estate Vaucluse House with tour of house and gardens and a magnificent long lunch.
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Full day tour to the famous Brisbane Waters for a private cruise and lunch.
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Long lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour viewing the splendour of one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.
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Pre opera gourmet dinner at the Opera House with views across to Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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City tour, lunch at an iconic winery plus a guided tour of the magnificent State Theatre.
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Days off to meet friends or enjoy your own tours or shopping.
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All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, all tours, tips and taxes are per our itinerary.
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Hosted by Lynette Martin, Derek Hill and Alex Milligan.
EASY TOUR This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place and stand in museums, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION • • • Toll Free: 0508 886 489 email: travel@operatunity.co.nz | www.operatunity.co.nz PO Box 132 150 Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644, New Zealand
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