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School music tours to Budapest

Split into two fascinating halves
Meeting point of many cultures

“Exceptionally helpful staff who guide you through the rather daunting process with ease, resulting in an incredible experience for students!”

Hayley, Party Leader, Dubai

“Alahree knows us, and is super helpful and very flexible. Sabine has also worked with us on numerous tours and is unfailingly helpful and quick to...”

Jane Werry, Head of Music, Hayes School, Kent

“Club Europe were fantastic with all aspects of the organisation of the tour from helping choose which country to visit.”

Michael, Party Leader, Edinburgh

“We had a brilliant time. Budapest is a beautiful and interesting place, and the Hungarians were all very welcoming, helpful and reliable.”

Jane, Head of Music, Bromley

Chance to explore beyond the capital city

You will find a great welcome for your performers in Hungary, a land famous for gypsy folk music and great composers such as Bartok, Kodaly and Liszt. Positioned at the crossroads of East and West, Hungary enjoyed a golden age as part of the Habsburg Empire and its rich and varied history makes Hungary a fascinating place to visit today. We base our groups in Budapest, an intriguing city known as the Pearl of the Danube. Formed of the two towns Buda and Pest in 1873, Budapest contains many places of genuine interest, including the Royal Palace, the Parliament buildings and the Fisherman’s Bastion, as well as museums, parks, and fun activities for groups.

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Minimum Duration7 Days 4 Nights
Extra NightCall for Details
Coach typeExecutive 48-Seater with Air Conditioning
Tour ManagerFull Time
MealsHalf Board
Journey time21 Hours from Calais

Concerts

In Budapest our groups can perform in a variety of performance spaces in central Budapest.

From cathedrals to jazz clubs, concert halls to community centres. Along the Danube bend there are also numerous towns and villages with pretty churches and town squares, providing real hospitality and the chance to explore beyond the capital city. We have also arranged for some of our groups to perform in local festivals.

Sample itinerary

(Orchestras)

If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.

Day 1

Morning ferry crossing for overnight coach travel to Budapest.

Day 2

Afternoon arrival in Budapest with evening free to start exploring.

Day 3

Morning’s excursion to the Danube Bend, visiting the charming town of Szentendre known for its art life, and Visegrad where you will experience a medieval jousting tournament followed by a medieval banquet. Return to Budapest for an afternoon rehearsal and evening concert at St. Michael’s Church.

Day 4

Morning walking tour of Budapest including Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion. Visit the Hospital in the Rock before rehearsing for your evening concert at Arany10 Cultural Centre.

Day 5

Full day tour to Lake Balaton for swimming, a picnic and an afternoon concert by the lake. Return to Budapest for an evening cruise with live music and dancing.

Day 6

Time to visit the Great Market Hall for some last minute souvenir shopping. Lunchtime departure for overnight coach journey to UK

Day 7

Afternoon ferry and evening arrival in UK.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

We work with a variety of large 3 and 4-star hotels and can base groups centrally or on the outskirts, yet still remaining close to good transport links.

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FAQs

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

We work hard to generate excellent attendance at each concert, as we understand that an appreciative audience makes all the difference. We produce eye-catching posters and handbills, which are displayed and distributed in the environs of your concerts. We also advertise your concerts in online and hard copy local What’s On Guides as well as newspapers, by way of press releases. In addition, we invite local dignitaries, music societies and music students to your concerts. Last but not least, we provide you with posters for your concerts, which will be displayed in your coach and placed on your Club Europe poster board at your venue by your tour manager before each concert.

You should book your tour between 8-18 months in advance. This will give us time to find the best possible venues for your tour and you will have ample time for fundraising should you need to do so.

The most pleasant times of year to come to Europe are May to September, therefore you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.

“Alahree knows us, and is super helpful and very flexible. Sabine has also worked with us on numerous tours and is unfailingly helpful and quick to respond.”