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Advert: Rayburn Tours

The brilliant new Rayburn Tours brochure is now out so you can start planning those all important trips for 2014.

Rayburn Tours
 

The Rayburn Tours 2014 band and orchestra tours brochure is out now!

If you haven’t received your copy then you can request one to be sent to you by going to: www.rayburntours.com

New finds

What can you expect to find in our new brochure?

9 stunning destinations throughout Europe

A range of indoor and outdoor venues, suitable for a host of repertoires styles

An excellent choice of cultural and leisure options to fill the time between performances

Share the experiences of other bands: who better to tell you all about a Concert Tour with Rayburn Tours, than those who have already enjoyed the experience!

And much more

If you wish to request a copy, then request a copy on our website today: www.rayburntours.com

Alternatively, visit the concert tours area of our website for detailed destination information, including suggested itineraries, visits and venues.

DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS!

Early Booking Discount: Book before 29th July 2013 and receive £200 off your final invoice, or book before 23rd December 2013 and receive £100 off!

Already have a tour in mind? Beat the rush and enquire today!

Book before 29th July 2013 and receive £200 off your final invoice, or book before 23rd December 2013 and receive £100 off!Rayburn Tours

Enquire today

Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what some of our 2012 groups had to say:

Shepley Band, The Rhineland 2012.
“A great musical experience, a great social experience and a tour that ran like clockwork."

Watership Brass, Belgium 2012
“A memorable occasion for all concerned, particularly the Menin Gate ceremony, and a tour which will be difficult to beat!”

Wadhurst Brass Band, The Rhineland 2012
“We had a fabulous time, venues were great, audiences appreciative and the sun shone! We should have gone for longer.”

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