King of Pop
To celebrate the incredible life of the true King of Pop one year after his death, STA Travel has scoured the globe to bring die-hard Michael Jackson fans and travel lovers the ultimate journey – the King of Pop Pilgrimage.
The whole expedition will take hardcore pop pilgrims across five continents for 126 days & cost £12,000, however each stage can be done separately from just £2,759!
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Leg 1 - Explore London |
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   The King of Pop was adored by generations the world over, but where better place to begin our pilgrimage, than in England’s capital, a city loved by the King of Pop himself and where many of his great fans and friends live. You’ll take a walk along the Thames and follow the path of the giant statue of the idol that floated down the river to launch the History tour. You’ll also reconnect with your childish side at Hamleys, one of his favourite stores in London. |
The Generator Hostel fr £44 for 2 nights |
River Thames, Hamleys & Regent Street Book it |
| Leg 2 - European Pioneer Tour 36 days, start & finish London |
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   Take in Paris, Venice , Athens plus loads more! For your MJ fix, a quick stop in Hungary follows, to one of the wackiest museums in tribute to the King of Pop. Explore the arcade of almond paste and see the world’s only life-sized statue of Michael made entirely of Marzipan! Learn more about the tour here. |
Various hotels & hostels |
The Marzipan Museum in Szentendre, a village north of Budapest Book it
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| Leg 3 - Bahrain, UAE 1 night |
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   Fly from London to Bahrain from £239 A trip to the Far East will introduce pilgrims to the cultural diversity that the world touring pop star enjoyed. When he decided to take some months out from his home land, the USA, MJ spent some time in Bahrain – and so will you. You’ll go on a sightseeing and real estate tour of the Emirates where a famous United Arab Emirates' champion rally driver took Michael. The King of Pop was reported to have converted to Islam in 2008, so you’ll have time to visit the mosques that impressed him. |
The Tlas Hotel fr £44 per night |
Explore where Michael lived after his trial. Book it
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| Leg 4 - South Africa Encompassed tour 20 days, Johannesburg to Cape Town |
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   Fly from Bahrain to Johannesburg from £332 Next, fly to the African continent where the King of Pop went back to his family’s roots. Begin your South Africa Encompassed & spend some down time in Johannesburg, South Africa, where the star received a lifetime achievement award from Nelson Mandela at the Kora All Africa Music Awards. You’ll visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and learn about the anti-racism work MJ was heavily involved with. Learn more about the tour here. |
Various hotels & hostels |
This is where Michael met Nelson Mandela and worked with him on peace/poverty and Aids campaigns Book it
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| Leg 5 - Brunei, Malaysia 2 nights |
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   Fly from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur from £240 then fly return to Brunei from £197 The prestigious King of Pop was called upon by the Sultan of Brunei to perform for him at a birthday party bash. Pilgrims will visit the Jerudog Amusement Park, the largest in South East Asia where the birthday celebration took place. You’ll also have the opportunity to take a tour up the idyllic Brunei River to the Sultan’s regal palace on the leafy hills of the river bank. |
Raddison Hotel fr £128 per night |
Jerudong Amusement Park Book it
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| Leg 6 - Tokyo, Japan 2 nights |
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   Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo from £342 No Pop Pilgrimage would be complete without a stop in Japan’s capital, Tokyo. Citizens of this fascinating metropolis are famously enthusiastic about pop culture – and the namesake of this pilgrimage was, to a great many of them, a hero. In Tokyo, you’ll visit the first performance site of the journey, the Tokyo Dome where the King was mobbed by emotional fans. The pilgrimage will also take you to the plush venue where the Premium VIP Party was held, where fans paid over £3,000 to attend the most lavish bash on the pop scene. |
Hotel Grand House Chang Tee fr £47 a night |
Panoramic Tokyo Tour fr £68 Book it
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| Leg 7 - Sydney, Australia 2 nights |
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   Fly from Tokyo to Sydney from £278 The pilgrimage then takes you down under, to touch on the King of Pop’s romantic life. He married Debbie Rowe, his second wife, at a small ceremony in a suite at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel. You can visit the surroundings of the hotel and take in what the newly-weds would have in their honeymoon happiness. |
Sheraton on the Park Hotel twin from £179 |
This is where Michael married Debbie Rowe! Book it
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| Leg 8 - California Dreaming tour 15 days, start & finish San Francisco |
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   Fly from Syndey to LA from £304 Time in California will be spent in Los Angeles, the home of the rich and famous. You’ll stride along the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame and visit the enormous and iconic sign. You’ll also visit the Kodak Theatre, home to the history-making performance by the King of Pop at the Motown 25 concert. Next stop, you’ll celebrate his life at the memorial site and take some time to contemplate his legacy in the town he spent his last days. Learn more about the tour here. |
Various hotels & hostels |
Neverland, his favourite place to escape the media and enjoy time with his friends and family. Book it
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| Leg 9 - See the Favellas on the Southern Cross tour 45 days, Rio to Lima |
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   Fly from LA to Rio from £239 The is the first of two South American music video locations - They Don’t Really Care About Us was filmed in the Favellas in Rio. Wander the higgledy streets of this densely populated urban landscape and learn about the rich culture of one of Brazil’s most fascinating regions. Finish the tour in Lima in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest. This is where the opening scenes of Earth Song were filmed, and pilgrims will enter the lush rainforest to discover nature at its best. This magnificent expanse is what the star used his music to protect. Learn more about the Southern Cross tour here. |
Various hotels & hostels Take a Favella tour from £22 |
The Favellas -this is where They Don’t Really Care About Us was shot. Book it
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| Leg 10 - New York |
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   Fly from Lima to New York from £310 To end the tour with a bang, you’ll hit New York City for fun in arguably the coolest city on earth. Visit Madison Square where the Jackson Five’s famous reunion concert took place and spend time hitting the shops for some superb spending before you fly back to London from £108! |
Hudson Hotel - £162 for a double room Take a Limo tour from £25 or hop on a sightseeing bus from £35 |
This is where the Jackson 5 reunion concert took place - Madison Square Garden! Book it
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