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Elevated experiences for musically minded travelers who are inspired by a deeper interaction with the people and places that produce world-class music.

Encore Experiences invites you into a fascinating world of rich musical opportunities.

Musical Experiences

We take you behind the scenes to provide context to the music you enjoy by offering privileged access to musicians, venues, famous ensembles, instrument makers, and more. These very special opportunities are possible thanks to the deep relationships built throughout Encore's 25 years of worldwide concert productions.

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Cultural Experiences

A rich array of cultural experiences compliments the unforgettable musical highlights on every Encore Experience. Perfect your box step under the guidance of an expert in Viennese Waltz, drive a Ferrari through the Italian countryside, work pottery with master artisans, or prepare and enjoy the finest regional products with local producers and chefs.

Sample Itineraries

All of our programs are innovative, exclusive, and authentic; providing travelers with a unique ability to profoundly connect with the music and destinations that they cherish. These sample itineraries focus on just two cities of musical distinction, allowing for deeper discovery and a greater choice of public performances to attend. Great flexibility can be built into each program, providing travelers with the freedom to explore in their own time, with the expertise of an on-site Encore Travel Concierge available throughout.

Guest Designed

Special Guest Designed

Encore has partnered with fascinating individuals from the world of music who are excited to share their chosen experiences and expertise with you. These programs operate on fixed date departures and offer a more traditional touring experience with an Encore Tour Manager ensuring seamless travel logistics and a set schedule of included events, public and private.

Are you interested in designing your own Encore Experience? Please contact us for more information!

Travel Concierge

Encore Collection programs include the services of an on-site travel concierge. These highly experienced travel guides are available to guests throughout for tailored suggestions on city exploration, delivery of and instruction related to pre-booked concert tickets, restaurant suggestions and reservations, as well as any necessary travel logistics. Your travel concierge will also offer walking tours to favorite locations for those who may wish to join.

Musical Concierge

Musical Concierge

All guests joining an Encore Collection program are invited to book a private pre-departure online consultation with one of our expert musical concierges. These are people passionate and knowledgable about the musical opportunities in each city visited and can both advise on and book tickets to, scheduled performances not included in the program.

Donor Travel

Are you interested in maximizing your fundraising efforts and engaging your donors in a meaningful way? Our fully customizable trips are designed specifically for travel planners from musical organizations and universities.

By offering these premium experiences, you can strengthen your relationship with your donors beyond their annual giving. Our programs provide exclusive access to overseas destinations and world-class accommodations, creating a truly unforgettable experience for your donors.

Investing in these trips is not only a way to show appreciation, but also a way to maintain a strong connection with your supporters.

Plan With Confidence

Encore Protection Plans

Your safety and security is our number one priority, which is why we place a premium in delivering peace of mind to all travelers. Included in the price for all travelers is our Basic Protection plan coverage. All participants have the option to upgrade from basic protection for enhanced medical coverage and cancellation protection.

With nearly thirty years of experience, Encore has established a strong international network to help ensure everything runs smoothly while you're overseas. We have offices in London, Paris, Madrid and Rome, and we work with affiliated offices throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia and the United States. In addition to our overseas staff network, there's 24-hour access to US staff while you're traveling. Along with our dedicated US-based staff, the Encore team is passionate about delivering unforgettable musical experiences.

As the world opens and we all get ready to travel again, your health and well-being continues to be our top priority. As such, we have adjusted several policies to ensure your safety and security on your Encore Experience.

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