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Three brilliant European destinations for 2017 from Rayburn Tours

Normandy, Prague and Western Bohemia and Austria are a trio of brilliant tours destinations on offer for bands in 2017.

Prague
  Why not enjoy the beauty of the wonderful city of Prague on your next brass band tour of Europe.

Rayburn Tours has announced that bands can now take a sneak preview of some of the very best tour destinations on offer for 2017.

So why not take the opportunity to find out more about these cracking touring hot spots?

Normandy:

3 reasons bands love it!

1. A mix of venues, from bustling market squares to lively coastal bandstands

2. Historical visits to Mont-St Michael Monastery, the Bayeux Tapestry and the D-Day beaches

3. Stunning scenery — think white-chalk cliffs and beautiful sea views!

Go to:
http://www.rayburntours.com/concert/bands/france-normandy/


Prague and Western Bohemia

3 reasons bands love it!

1. With so much to see and do in Prague, groups always fall in love with its beauty and history!

2. The colonnades in the quaint spa towns of Western Bohemia are always a hit with our bands

3. The fine Czech beer never goes a miss — sample the good stuff on a brewery tour!

Go to:
http://www.rayburntours.com/concert/bands/prague-czech-republic/


Austria:

3 reasons bands love it!

1. Picturesque valleys, pretty villages, quaint towns and stunning cities — Austria is a beautiful country through and through!

2. Spa town venues and lakeside bandstands await!

3. Stop over in Straatsburg in France en route to bring an extra dimension to your tour

Go to:
http://www.rayburntours.com/concert/contact-us/get-a-quote/?d=Austria

So why not take the opportunity to find out more about these cracking touring hot spots?Rayburn Tours

Start planning

To start planning your summer 2017 band tour, call Rayburn Tours on 01332 527 753 or visit www.rayburntours.com/concerts for more destination inspiration!

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