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Capture the beauty of Geneva with Rayburn Tours

Rayburn Tours can give your band the ideal tour to Switzerland — and to enjoy music making on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Geneva
  The wonderful views of Lake Geneva are just part of the fantastic opportunities offered by Rayburn Tours

Encompassing breath-taking scenery, stunning outdoor performance venues and traditional Swiss culture, Lake Geneva is a picturesque tour destination perfectly suited to bands.

With fantastic venues in quaint village squares and lakeside locations, plus a variety of excursions to choose from, including cable car rides, boat trips, castle visits and more, Rayburn Tours can help create your perfect tailor-made band tour.

Travelling in the summer?

The summer concert series held in the local towns and villages provide great audience potential and a lovely local festival vibe that your band will love!

Visit rayburntours.com to find out more!

Where to stay

Hotel Central Residence, Leysin

Ideally located in the heart of Leysin, surrounded by idyllic alpine scenery. It has a wonderful garden, sun terrace and swimming pool so your group can relax on-site.

There is also top class on-site restaurant serving traditional Swiss cuisine and regional specialities

Find out more about a band tour to Lake Geneva at www.rayburntours.com or call the Rayburn Tours team on 01332 347 828!

Rayburn Tours are experts in creating tailor-made international concert tours for all types of music ensemblesRayburn Tours

Rayburn Tours

Rayburn Tours are experts in creating tailor-made international concert tours for all types of music ensembles.

From planning performances in inspiring venues to arranging group transport, accommodation and concert publicity, Rayburn Tours take care of all elements of the tour planning

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