We offer unique, exclusive, luxury travel for opera and the arts to the most spectacular destinations in the world. Groups are small, limited in most cases to 10 members, assuring personal and attentive service and making for an intimate and memorable experience.

Our philosophy is that your wish is our command. Each member of our groups should feel special, that their travel needs and desires have been attended to with utmost care, compassion, patience and professionalism. This is what we guarantee, and it is essential for a successful and memorable tour experience.

Of course, the quality of the product is also essential. Aria Tours brings you the best music, galleries, restaurants and touring in each destination. Performance seating is top category; our accommodations combine luxury, warmth and proximity to venues; our restaurants are carefully selected through our experience and through consultation with local experts; local guides are the best each city has to offer.

Not only will we take care of any and all arrangements for your travel experience, we will be there to take care of you as well, every step of the way.

DAVID MERRITT has been arranging and directing opera tours around the globe for seven years. His attention to detail and focus on client service has won wide praise from those with whom he has travelled. Here is what some of his past tour group members have had to say:

"Our tour...was, by far, the highlight of my year (in fact, the 5 years of my retirement), and your caring presence was instrumental in making it such a pleasure. I especially appreciated your understanding that sometimes I needed space, for example, to be in a garden instead of touring a castle. I deeply appreciated your flexibility and trust in allowing me reasonable freedom to seek that personal balance between aloneness and the necessity of being part of a group. I was equally struck by the seeming ease with which you related to all our disparate personalities and needs.—Margaret B.

"Many thanks for brightening my week with your thoughtfulness and tour expertise. I'm still basking in the afterglow." —Susann

"Thank you so much for your wonderful hosting and tour directing, all done with consideration and good humor." —Ann G.

"Thank you for the special care, concern, attention and compassion that you paid to us without being overbearing...as a tour director, you did an outstanding job." —Deborah and Lester P.

"Sincere thanks for your endless kindness and efficiency."—Nancy B.

"You were a splendid tour director and [I was] very impressed with the manner in which you handled the whole tour."—Terence F.