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New Rayburn Tours Brochure launched

The new Rayburn Tours Brochure has been produced with exciting brass band destinations just a step away...

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  The new Rayburn Tours brochure has been produced to offer brass bands great experiences

The New Rayburn Tours Brochure has just been published — and is aimed at meeting the very specific needs of brass bands who wish to explore exciting tour destinations.

The 2018/19 brochure sees incredible tour destinations — from the vibrant cities of Paris and Budapest to the picture-perfect landscapes of Normandy and Catalonia.

Great step

And with all our expert help this won't be a leap into the unknown, but a fantastic great step to a great future experience.

Can't choose a destination? Why not opt for the Four Countries tour of Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. So why settle for one when you can choose four!

Inspiring

What you'll find in our new brochure…

Inspiring destinations across Europe and beyond, so you can select the perfect tour destination for your group

Exciting venues to wow your ensemble members

Information on our new travel app to make touring easier

And with all our expert help this won't be a leap into the unknown, but a fantastic great step to a great future experienceRayburn Tours

Time to start planning

Download a copy of the new brochure or request a printed copy at rayburntours.com or call the Rayburn Tours team on 01332 347 828 to get your tour planning underway!

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