If your the sort of person who likes to take a trip and engulf themselves in a learning hobby such as wildlife, geology, cultures, history, or the fine arts I would invite you to explore some of the great experiences available for you at Smithsonian Journeys. Smithsonian offers extraordinary escorted travel experiences all across the globe. Many are to locations that hundreds of other suppliers offer within the industry as well, the difference, Smithsonian world-class Study Leaders. These folks are truly incredible as many have dedicated their entire lives to the very topics which you have chosen to enjoy for days during one of their trips. Their large personalities compliment their large craniums as you truly get to learn and enhance one of your lifestyle passions. Ask your Professional Travel Advisor about them today and allow them to take your experience to a new level. In a few days Smithsonian will embark on their 2008 Metropolitan Art experience. You missed this time around but with inclusions like this you might want to pencil it in for 2009;
New York City is magical at Christmas time, with dazzling lights throughout the city and the brightest stars on the stage at the Metropolitan Opera. Join opera historian Arthur Kaplan for four moving and dramatic performances at one of the premier opera houses in the world, including a new production of Massenet’s Thaïs starring Renée Fleming, Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, Puccini’s La Bohème, and Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Enjoy Prime orchestra seating on this festive opera program!
Itinerary
— Welcome Reception and Tristan und IsoldeArrive individually at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel on Central Park. Walk to a nearby restaurant for a welcome reception and opening remarks by Study Leader Arthur Kaplan, followed by a festive dinner. Attend Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde at the Metropolitan Opera.
— Group lecture and ThaïsThis morning, attend a lecture by Study Leader Arthur Kaplan to discuss last night’s performance and learn about tonight’s new production of Thaïs with Renée Fleming and Thomas Hampson. The afternoon is at leisure, with an optional group dinner. This evening, experience Thaïs at the Metropolitan Opera.
— Backstage tour of the Met and La BohèmeEnjoy a leisurely morning exploring Central Park in winter or doing some last-minute shopping on 5th Avenue. Gather for a lecture by Arthur Kaplan this afternoon followed by a backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera. Return to the hotel before being transported to Christmas Eve in Paris with Puccini’s La Bohème.
— Don Giovanni and time at leisureStart the day with a lecture by Arthur Kaplan, then depart for a farewell luncheon at an elegant Manhattan restaurant. Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying festive New York City on your own. This evening, depart for the Metropolitan Opera to see Mozart’s Don Giovanni with Erwin Schrott. Back at the hotel, bid farewell to New York with a champagne toast.
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