Florida’s innovative Sarasota Opera, now anticipating its sixty-sixth season, has established itself as one of our most imaginative and successful regional companies. Completely renovated with up-to-date technical facilities, the Mediterranean Revival Opera House remains an intimate and charming venue listed in our National Historic Registry as an authentic Florida landmark. This year’s Centennial Celebration of the Opera House is noteworthy for our repeat travelers who have experienced the high quality of the Sarasota Opera and continue to choose March as the ideal time for a winter escape to Florida. The unbroken coastal sands of Sarasota’s Key islands are justifiably ranked by National Geographic magazine as one of the finest beaches in the world.

The Sarasota Opera’s outstanding productions are due to the leadership of Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi marking his 43rd consecutive season with four major productions. In contrast to the offensive ‘Euro-trash’ that has infiltrated many of the world’s leading houses, all opera enthusiasts are grateful that the Sarasota Opera’s traditional stagings continue to honor the values envisioned by the composers.

In chronological order, the 2026 repertoire will include Giuseppe Verdi’s melodic melodrama, Il Trovatore (1853); Giacomo Puccini’s poignant romantic opera, La Boheme (1895); Franz Lehar’s beloved Viennese operetta, The Merry Widow (1905); and Carlisle Floyd’s 20th century American opera, Susannah (1955).  There are very few companies in the U.S. where opera aficionados can indulge in the luxury of different performances of such high quality on four successive days. ‘The Merry Widow’ and ‘Susannah’ will both be staged in new productions.

IMPORTANT: We urge you to make your air reservations AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to avoid inflated high season airfares. In addition, our Tour was completely SOLD-OUT for the past two years. 

Our accommodations are for four nights at the Westin Sarasota. Conveniently located a short ride from the Opera House, the Westin offers American cuisine at the Evoq restaurant, as well as an informal café and 24-hour room service; a swimming pool on the rooftop terrace; an on-site health club with spa options; and free shuttle bus transfer to the beach. Our choice of the Westin reflects a significant upgrade from our recent years at the Hyatt, with a commensurate increase in the price of our Tour.

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Prices Per Person (Air Fare not Included)

Double Occupancy: $4,300
Single Occupancy: $5,260