Lumina Youth Choirs to Spain, 2025

Dear Deah,

It’s my pleasure to personally guide you through the fully customized itinerary that we’ve carefully curated for your trip to Spain. In every aspect of your tour, your goals and desires are our priority, ensuring a travel experience that is as personalized as it is seamless. From our industry-leading protection plans and guaranteed rates that safeguard against the unexpected, to the unrivaled expertise of our tour managers who bring every destination to life, every detail is thoughtfully considered.

What truly sets your experience apart are our dynamic venues, handpicked for their ability to enchant and engage, complete with guaranteed audiences to elevate every performance. This unique blend of meticulous planning, exclusive access, and comprehensive support ensures that your performance tour transcends the ordinary, making it a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Welcome to Encore Tours, where your dream tour awaits.

Sincerely,

Robin Teague

617-958-9528


Your Encore Benefits

We do not raise our prices based on currency fluctuations in the marketplace. This alleviates any unwelcome currency surcharges during the planning period or immediately prior to travel.

Our Tour Managers are repeatedly evaluated and praised as being the best in educational travel, and they are available to you 24 hours per day. The tour manager stays in the same hotel as the group, and coordinates hotel check-ins, restaurant reservations, and concert venue availability and rehearsal time. These representatives also deliver the educational portion of the tour with detailed historical commentary during travel.

All participants are covered at no extra cost by our Basic Protection Plan covering health insurance overseas and trip cancellation/interruption in case of illness. Participants also have the option to upgrade to our Ultimate or Ultimate Plus plans, which include the ability to cancel for any reason up to four days before departure and still receive a full refund. Additionally, all Encore participants travel with an automatic $15,000 health protection plan.

Encore Tours and our parent company, ACIS, carry a $50 million general liability insurance policy to protect our groupsIn addition, as an Active Member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), we post a $1 million indemnity bond as part of USTOA’s Travelers Assistance Program. 

Register 30 or more participants with Encore Tours and we will award your group a FREE weekend getaway for two to Paris or London over Veteran’s Day Weekend or Martin Luther King Day Weekend. We have had ensembles raise over $20,000 using this gift as a raffle prize.

Join Encore staff for our annual Prelude event, a free professional development weekend for ensemble directors and a guest that takes place in a different musically rich international destination.

“Incredible! I cherished every moment. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Such experiences would have been impossible on my own. Being pampered in this manner and witnessing the professionalism and luxury that Encore embodies was an absolute delight.” – 2024 Prelude attendee

We are excited to offer the choice of group billing or direct billing and will gladly work with your preference. With group billing you will receive an invoice with each participant’s balance and payment due prior to the due date.  If you decide to enroll your group in direct billing Encore will mail invoices to each participant for all payments due. Accounts can also be accessed 24 hours a day on our website and payments can be made online with MasterCard and Visa for no additional cost. This is the suggested payment plan, however you can adjust it according to the group’s needs.

Automatic Payments Plan 

Encore offers an auto-pay option for all participants signed up for individual billing. Enrollment in the plan is free and funds are withdrawn from the participant’s checking account on a regular basis, with the last payment being processed 45 days prior to departure.

Encore has offices overseas in the event of an emergency. In addition, US staff are always available to ensure you are receiving a quality travel experience, before, during and after your concert tour. All land arrangements including concert bookings and promotion are provided directly by Encore’s affiliate offices, offering the highest quality services and the very best value to our clients.

Enhance your professional development! Directors and participants have the opportunity to earn graduate-level credits through their tour experience and participation in our Prelude events. These educational opportunities not only enrich your tour but also contribute to your lifelong learning and professional growth.

Tour Inclusions

  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Airport and airline taxes, and fuel surcharges
  • Accommodations at conveniently located 3- or 4-star hotels
  • Rooming in triple room occupancy.
  • Breakfast daily and selected lunches or dinners as per your itinerary
  • All sightseeing and entrances as featured in the itinerary
  • Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach and driver
  • Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout your program
  • Basic gratuities for the tour manager and bus drivers
  • Arrangements for 2 concert performance opportunities on one afternoon recital
  • All concert arrangements include venue rental and allocation, all necessary concert permits, all pre-concert advertisement, and on-site concert assistance
  • Pre-concert rehearsal time, where possible
  • Vox Headsets
Granada Cities
Cordoba, Spain old town skyline at the Mosque-Cathedral.

What’s Not Included?

  • Baggage Fees imposed by the airlines 
  • Instrument stands  
  • Any meals not listed in your itinerary 
  • Programs for the concerts 
  • Allocations of specific seat assignments on flights 

Pricing Options

TravelersPriceFree Spots
35$45991
40$45391
45$44391
50$43791

Based on “Land and Air” out of Tampa accommodating the group in Triple rooms.

Suggested Payment Deadlines: (determined by Deah and RobinTeague)

DateAmount
May 15$200
June 15$1,000
September 15$1,000
December 15$1,000
February 15Final Payment

Sample Venues

Please note that venues are not confirmed until expressly stated by your Program Consultant.

Iglesia De La Virgen De Las Angustias

Granada

Built in the 1600s & with an ornate interior, this church is home to the city’s venerated saint. One of the finest examples of Baroque art and architecture in Granada, this church has a beautifully ornate interior which makes it a wonderful venue for choral performances.

Cathedral of Seville

Seville

Built to demonstrate Seville’s wealth in the years after the Reconquista, the Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral today and third-largest church in the world. According to legend, the cathedral’s builders had decided to build a church “so beautiful and so great that those who see it built will think [they] were mad.” It may have taken hundreds of years to complete, but with 80 chapels, beautiful domes, and a stunning interior, performing here is sure to leave your group with memories of a lifetime.

Sample Hotels

Traveling on a performance trip is a moving experience, and our goal is to ensure that all travelers have a life-changing experience. We also know that time is money, and comfort is essential. That’s why, when you’re touring with Encore, you will always stay in well-located, three- or four-star hotels—right in the heart of the destination you came to see.

Melia Granada

Granada

This recently refurbished 4-star hotel, centrally located near the cathedral and the Alcaicería, invites guests to explore the city’s impressive heritage, including the renowned World Heritage sites of La Alhambra and the Generalife. With a perfect mix of luxury and comfort, it guarantees an unforgettable Granada adventure. Experience the finest of Andalusian hospitality in the hotel’s premium “The Level” sections, which offer spectacular Alhambra panoramas from the terrace.

Exe Sevilla Macarena

Seville

Experience the enchantment of Seville at this luxurious 4-star hotel, located near the Macarena basilica and the Andalusian Parliament building. Elegant rooms surround a picturesque Sevillian patio, boasting sophisticated decor and essential amenities for a lavish stay. Relax by the outdoor pool or utilize the eight meeting rooms for business or private events, while convenient services like private parking and Wi-Fi guarantee a seamless experience.

Novotel Madrid Center

Madrid

Located in the heart of Madrid, this 4-star hotel offers convenience and comfort for visitors exploring the vibrant Spanish capital. Its central location provides easy access to renowned attractions such as the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, and Puerta del Sol. With modern amenities and a welcoming atmosphere, it serves as an ideal base for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the cultural and historical richness of Madrid.

Have any additional questions? Reach out to your program manager directly, or contact us for any assistance.

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