TRAVEL WITH PIEDMONT OPERA
Several times a year, Piedmont Opera organizes opportunities for our patrons to experience opera in other parts of the country. Our group tours are extensively planned vacations that offer world-class food, entertainment and fellowship with other opera lovers.
NYC private meet and greet with Met star Kyle Ketelson.
Upcoming opera adventures:
An Opulent Escape: Opera & Art
June 26-27, 2025
Indulge in an unforgettable overnight experience where art, culture, and luxury converge in the heart of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Join us for an exclusive getaway to the acclaimed Brevard Music Center, where you’ll be swept away by a mesmerizing performance of Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love, conducted by Piedmont Opera's Interim Artistic Director Joey Mechavich. Set against the idyllic backdrop of North Carolina’s natural beauty, this enchanting evening promises to delight the senses and stir the soul. Plus, enjoy special meet-and-greet opportunities with artists and insiders at Brevard! Your stay will be nothing short of exceptional with an overnight stay at the Bed and Breakfast on Tiffany Hill, an elite retreat owned by a Metropolitan Opera singer. Nestled in a serene, picturesque setting, Tiffany Hill offers an unparalleled blend of elegance and comfort. Following a gourmet breakfast, enjoy an exclusive, intimate performance by the owner, as he serenades you with an exquisite rendition that embodies the artistry and grandeur of opera.
The Journey Continues: Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures at Biltmore Estate
After breakfast, we step into a world where ancient Egyptian splendor meets Gilded Age elegance at the majestic Biltmore Estate. Explore the remarkable Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures exhibit, where the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb—discovered in 1922—glitter alongside the legacy of the Vanderbilt family, whose passion for art and culture helped shape America’s appreciation for ancient civilizations.
Following the exhibit, enjoy lunch on the estate, surrounded by timeless beauty, before returning to Winston-Salem.
Total is $850 per person.
Transportation, overnight accommodations for one night, dinner before the show and breakfast, tickets to the opera and tickets to the Tut exhibit and lunch are included. We must have 12 people to travel. The single supplement is $150. Piedmont Opera has not included a donation for this trip. Donations are welcome.
NYC in January (possible dates are January 21-26, 2026). More details to follow.
There is a waiting list for this travel adventure.
Travel with Piedmont Opera to historic Quebec City
July 31st- August 4, 2025.
Each summer, Quebec City, North America's only remaining fortified city, hosts the Festival d'opéra de Québec. We will partake in the festival that allows opera lovers to discover and appreciate lyrical art. On the program are flagship works from the repertoire with international artists, outdoor shows, creation, all in French. It is the only opera festival in French in North America. The season will be announced in March 2025 so a detailed agenda is forthcoming.
Enjoy a four- night stay at the Château Frontenac (pictured above). Located near the edge of the promontory of Quebec, the Château Frontenac is situated near several major historic attractions within the historic district of Old Quebec's Upper Town. To the northeast of the hotel lies the Ursulines Monastery of Quebec, a 17th-century monastery founded by a missionary group of Ursuline nuns, and another National Historic Site of Canada. To the south of the hotel lies the Plains of Abraham, a historic area within The Battlefields Park, and the site of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Another major attraction south of the hotel is the Citadelle of Quebec, situated at the atop Cap Diamant, an elevated point of the promontory. The Citadelle serves as an active military installation for the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as a secondary official residence for the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada. East of the hotel lies the Terrasse Dufferin, and Old Quebec's Lower Town directly below it.
We will also have a day trip to Montmorency Falls Park. The falls are located on the boundary between the borough of Beauport and Boischatel, about 12 km (7.5 mi) from the heart of old Quebec City. The area surrounding the falls is protected within the Montmorency Falls Park (French: Parc de la Chute-Montmorency). The falls are at the mouth of the Montmorency River where it drops over the cliff shore into the Saint Lawrence River, opposite the western end of the Île d'Orleans. The waterfalls are 83 m (272') tall, a full 30 m (99') higher than Niagara Falls.
After our stop at the falls, we will motor to The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré (French: Basilique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré), a basilica set along the Saint Lawrence River 19 miles east of Quebec City, and one of the six national shrines of Canada.[2] It has been credited by the Catholic Church with many miracles of curing the sick and disabled. It is an important Catholic sanctuary, which receives about a half-million pilgrims each year.
Included in your trip:
Transportation from the airport and hotel
Opera Festival tickets and transportation
Four nights at the Château Frontenac
Day tour of the falls and basilica
Sunday Brunch at the Château Frontenac
Educational discussion on Quebec and the operas
Concierge service and led by Piedmont Opera’s Mariedith Appanaitis and Monique Farrell.
As always, we will work to add exclusive meet and greet opportunities with artists.
This trip will leave from Greensboro airport. We will fly as a group. Once we have 12 travelers, we will price our airfare. You will have the option to upgrade to first class, if desired.
All travelers will need a valid US Passport to travel to Quebec and the passport should be valid through at least February 28, 2026.
Price (per person) $2,450 if paying with a check (without airfare)
Price (per person) if you are using a credit card $2,525 (without airfare)- Credit card companies charge a 3% fee on all credit card transactions.
Single supplement is $950.
$250 of your trip is tax deductible.
