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Some Guild members who have traveled with us recently have this to say about their trips:

"Our recent Russian Adventure was superb. All the arrangements and scheduling were well done and first-class. The tour director did a particularly good job of keeping his cool and flexibility..." —B. Fitzgerald, Philadelphia, PA

"The tour was thoroughly enjoyable. Fellow tourists were most amiable. The six-day format was most agreeable. Roberta Peters was wonderful."
—Mrs. Geraldine P. Pierson, Painted Post, NY

Weekends in Europe: Paris    "I had a fabulous time! Everything was superb, the performances, food, companionship—our tour director, the always elegant and well-staffed Pierre. Thank you all, we'll meet again, I'm sure." —L. Crnogorac, Mechanicsburg, PA

Springtime on Our Shores
2010-05-16 - 2010-05-29
This voyage offers so many special features. We know you won’t want to miss it. Join us aboard Clelia II as we discover those great centers of history and culture that defined the character of the United States and Canada.  
Puccini & Rossini in Italy
2010-08-04 - 2010-08-14
Verdi, Rossini and Puccini form the Holy Trinity of Italian opera.
Starry Nights in Santa Fe
2010-08-09 - 2010-08-14
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of its founding by Spanish conquistadors 
Ocean Sun Festival
2010-08-24 - 2010-09-08
The Metropolitan Opera Guild is extremely proud to present the 2010 Ocean Sun Festival in partnership with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
Autumn in Ontario
2010-09-23 - 2010-10-03
There is arguably no more beautiful place on earth to witness the vibrant canvas of autumn color than in Ontario. 
Verdi & The Jewels of Northern Italy
2010-10-03 - 2010-10-13

Milan and Florence have their undeniable attractions, but they are both well-trodden, and many travelers to this part of Italy.

Verdi Festival
2010-10-21 - 2010-10-30
Sketches of Spain
2010-11-02 - 2010-11-14
This tour affords a luxurious survey of Spain’s rich and diverse architecture and art, with some of the best museum touring available anywhere. 
Stella Maris International Vocal Competition
2010-11-06 - 2010-11-15

The Metropolitan Opera Guild, in cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, is pleased to be able to offer a path to discovering a new star.  

Fabled Cities of Morocco and Adalusia
2010-11-20 - 2010-12-01
This November, join us and discover the enduring intellectual and cultural legacy of the Moors in Morocco and Spain's Andalusia.  
Buenos Aires & Teatro Colón
2010-11-29 - 2010-12-07

Previously offered with great success in 2005, we are delighted to be going back to the exciting city of Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina and home of the magnificent Teatro Colón, one of the world's "must-visit" opera houses. 

Welcome Spring in New York
2011-03-17 - 2011-03-20
An exciting extended weekend filled with opera at the Met, including Boris Godunov, The Queen of Spades, Lucia di Lammermoor, and Roméo et Juliette.
Berlin Spring Exclusive
2011-03-23 - 2011-03-31
The capital of Germany offers top-notch performances of Ariadne auf Naxos, Così Fan Tutte, Il Turco in Italia, Otello, and Tristan und Isolde.
Rome, Naples & the Amalfi Coast
2011-04-07 - 2011-04-17
This tour is a luxurious exploration of the finest music, cuisine, accommodations and historic touring that Campania has to offer. We hope you will join us for a springtime excursion to Southern Italy.
Milan, Turin, and Geneva
2011-05-03 - 2011-05-11
See the splendor of Italy this spring while enjoying performances of Turandot, La Traviata, Rigoletto, Les Vêpres Siciliennes, and a concert featuring Mahler's 6th Symphony and Lang Lang playing Chopin's Concerto No. 1 in E minor.
Paris: Opera and Art in the City of Lights
2011-05-09 - 2011-05-17
Springtime in Paris: the quintessential travel experience.
Verdi in the Holy Land
2011-05-30 - 2011-06-08
This unique tour offers the Middle East at its best, the music of the Masada festival, and an optional extension.
San Francisco Ring
2011-06-14 - 2011-06-20
Director Francesca Zambello and Maestro Donald Runnicles lead the forces of SFO and an all-star cast in Wagner's epic masterpiece. The tour also includes ample sightseeing and educational events.
Santa Barbara with Marilyn Horne
2011-07-20 - 2011-07-25
One of the country’s most prestigious and sought-after summer programs, the Music Academy of the West, offers a plethora of music amidst the coastal beauty of Southern California’s Santa Barbara. Explore this region and its musical offerings with us and our special host, legendary mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne.
The Salzburg Festival
2011-07-29 - 2011-08-05
Experience the legendary Salzburg Festival at its best. Performances indclude DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN, MACBETH, LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, the Vienna Philharmonic in concert and a piano recital by Mitsuko Uchida.
Baltic Cruise with Nicole Cabell
2011-08-06 - 2011-08-13
Join us as we cruise the capitals of the Baltic with vivacious soprano Nicole Cabell on Silversea's luxurious and breath-taking Silver Whisper. We will also enjoy three days in port at St. Petersburg, as well as a private concert by Miss Cabell and other special inclusions.
Italian Summer Festivals
2011-08-16 - 2011-08-27
Visit Italy's legendary summer festivals with rare and familiar operas at Verona, Torre del Lago and Pesaro.
The Grand Cities of the Hapsburgs
2011-09-07 - 2011-09-17
Visit three cities that reflect the imperial glory of the mighty Hapsburg dynasty — Prague, Vienna and Budapest, three of Europe’s most beautiful capitals. No fewer than six operas and other special performances are included.
The Jewels of Northern Italy
2011-10-15 - 2011-10-25
Enjoy performances of the celebrated Verdi Festival in Parma, in addition to LE NOZZE DI FIGARO at La Fenice. This tour also features incredible hotels and private guided sightseeing. 
Carmen at Masada
2012-06-04 - 2012-06-13
Amman, Petra, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
A Muscial Odyssey in the Mediterranean with Frederica von Stade and Jake Heggie
2012-06-14 - 2012-06-22
Exploring Sicily, Malta & Southern Italy - Featuring renowned Mezzo-Soprano Frederica von Stade and composer Jake Heggie.
Crossroads of Civilization
2013-04-29 - 2013-05-07
A Music Cruise to Sicily, Malta and the Aeolian Islands - Featuring Two Evenings of Music Hosted by Legendary Soprano Martina Arroyo and an Italian Culinary Program with Giuliano Hazan
Voyage to the Great Lakes
2013-07-22 - 2013-07-29
Discovering a North American Treasure
A Voyage from Venice to Istanbul
2013-09-22 - 2013-10-03
A Musical Interlude with acclaimed soprano Harolyn Blackwell.
Musical Journey with Deborah Voigt
2014-05-15 - 2014-05-23

Join Deborah Voigt on a Musical 

Journey to the Islands and Shores 

of Croatia and Montenegro 

Music at Sea with Ailyn Perez
2016-05-07 - 2016-05-16
Cruising from Portugal to Ireland aboard the deluxe Le Boreal
Arias at Sea
2018-09-18 - 2018-09-27

A Opera Voyage from Venice to Rome featuring Susan Graham 

A Unique Cruise for Lovers of Classical Music aboard the deluxe Le Lyrial 

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