Saga invites Madonna to celebrate her 50th birthday

Saga Holidays, the leading tour operator for the over 50’s, has invited Madonna to take part in her first Saga experience. To celebrate the Queen of pop’s 50th birthday on 16 August the tour operator has also put together some suggested itineraries to prove that life really just begins at fifty.

From revisiting Argentina, the stunning backdrop for her silver screen success Evita, to returning to her Catholic routes in the Vatican City, Saga Holidays is proud to offer memorable and exciting holidays around the globe including the following:

Heading to the birthplace of Yoga
Madonna is surely the ultimate yoga disciple and what better way to celebrate a milestone birthday than a visit to the birthplace of her favourite philosophy? Kingdoms of the Himalayas is the perfect holiday ‘retreat’ taking in not only India but also Nepal and the lesser known, mysterious Bhutan; a chance for Madonna to practice yoga while reflecting on the last twenty-odd years at the top of the charts.

Becoming a wine connoisseur
Madonna's father owns his own winery in Michigan, which produces limited edition ‘Madonna’ varietals but for a holiday closer to home, she could head to the Italian coast and her father’s birthplace for a Hidden Italy wine appreciation holiday. There she can visit some of Italy's most glorious regions and discover well-known wines including Valpolicella Classico and Chianti Classico on five vineyard visits and tastings.

Britain’s Wild Coast
Since declaring her love for the English countryside following her marriage to Guy Ritchie, Madonna could celebrate her birthday on a last minute holiday, Britain’s Wild Coast. This enjoyable cruise aboard Saga Ruby explores the many attractions the British Isles has to offer, including the impressive Eden Project in Cornwall, the gardens of Guernsey and the dramatic mountains of Invergordon in Scotland.

Don’t cry for her, Argentina!
Whilst playing Eva Peron in the Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber classic Evita! Madonna spent time researching and acting in Argentina. To return to this fantastic country for her 50th birthday, Madonna could spend time exploring more of its cultural heritage with the ‘South American Adventure’, which explores the tango halls of Buenos Aires, the Argentine Andes and the Andean Lakes.

Voluntourism in Africa
Since adopting her son, David, Madonna has been on a mission to end world poverty. For a return to Africa Saga suggests a volunteer holiday to a health and social welfare programme in Missionvale, one of Port Elizabeth’s oldest townships, with a population of nearly 100,000 people. Port Elizabeth is not only an attractive tourist city, it is also a fantastic example of the new emerging South Africa.

Venice, Florence & Rome
Madonna has often been disparaged by the Roman Catholic Church for her erotic themes, burning crosses in the Like a Prayer video, and staging a mock-crucifixion on her Confessions tour in 2006. On Saga’s top Italy tour, Venice, Florence and Rome, Madonna will have the chance to return to her Catholic routes as she stops at the Vatican City. The tour also visits Rome’s magnificent Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the wonderful restaurants, boutiques and galleries of Florence.

Classical Music on the Rhine
As one of the world’s most successful recording artists of all time, Madonna is passionate about music, claiming that she loves Mozart and Chopin. To celebrate her birthday, Saga suggests Classical Music on the Rhine, a peaceful river cruise with intimate on-board performances by the chamber orchestra Dresdner Kappellsolisten and a selection of concerts ashore. This musical tour stops in Holland, Germany and France.

Scottish Splendour
With second homes all over the globe, Madonna keeps returning to Scotland where she married Guy Ritchie at Skibo Castle in 2000. A new holiday from Saga offers a unique chance to explore the stunning coastline of South Argyll aboard MV Glen Massan, a beautifully crafted wooden vessel. The fabulous scenery, outstanding wildlife and untouched coastlines are all taken in by the cruise, which also goes ashore to discover historic castles, gardens and more.

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