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Riviera Travel - Award-winning escorted tours, cruises and solo holidays

River Cruises

From the Douro Valley to the majestic Danube, or the Nile to the mighty Mekong Delta, there’s a good reason that river cruising is known as the most relaxing way to travel.

European Tours

From medieval villages of southern France, to Iceland's natural wonders, iconic Swiss peaks to beautiful Istanbul, we have something for everyone in our European escorted tours.

Worldwide Tours

At Riviera Travel, we have a passion for giving you the best experience possible, and our Worldwide Escorted Tours are no exception.

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Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields

8 days from £2,099 per person

Sail through Belgium and the Netherlands as we discover the floral displays of Keukenhof Gardens, visit poignant war sites, and explore the quaint streets of Amsterdam, Bruges, Ghent and more.

What's Included

7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite
All meals on board (except one lunch), including welcome cocktails and the Chef’s Dinner
Free drinks package* * 2025 river cruises include an unlimited quantity of drinks at lunch and from 6pm to midnight while on board (selected drinks available), 2026 river cruises include an unlimited quantity of drinks from 10am to midnight while on board (selected drinks available.)
Complimentary on-board tea, coffee, and Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
Return scheduled flights from a selection of regional airports or seats on Eurostar/Thalys from London St Pancras International
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge
Classic Amsterdam canal cruise
3 visits including charming Hoorn, the Airborne Museum and Commonwealth War Cemetery and spectacular Keukenhof
4 guided tours including medieval Antwerp, gorgeous Ghent, historic Ypres and captivating Bruges

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Amsterdam

The adventure begins as you board your five-star ship in Amsterdam.

Netherlands houses overlooking the river Amstel canal in Amsterdam

Day 2
Keukenhof & Amsterdam

Marvel at the colours of Keukenhof, the heart of the glorious Dutch bulbfields then spend an afternoon at leisure in Amsterdam.

Dutch windmill and colourful fresh tulips in Keukenhof park, Netherlands

Day 3
Arnhem

Relax with a morning cruising, then visit the battle HQ of the British 1st Airborne Division at Oosterbeek.

Memorial Place of the Battle of Arnhem with John Frost Bridge in the background

Day 4 Antwerp

Spend the morning at leisure before a guided tour of Antwerp, birthplace of Rubens – the Baroque master.

Day 5
Ghent or Ypres

Choose a guided tour of Ghent with the afternoon to explore or join a full-day tour to Ypres.

Medieval buildings overlooking harbour on Leie river in Ghent town, Belgium

Day 6
Bruges

Discover Bruges on a guided tour, with free time to explore the city further.

Day 7
Amsterdam

After a final morning sailing, explore Amsterdam on a glass-topped canal boat before free time.

Traditional Dutch houses overlooking Herengracht canal in Holland, Netherlands

Day 8 Return home

It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.

Lead in price is based on 1/4/26 departure. Other departures available in April 25 & April 26

Gastronomy of the Douro – from Portugal to Spain

8 days from £2,199 per person

Unlock the flavours of Portugal and Spain on a cruise through the rolling hills and terraced vineyards of Douro Valley. Explore the sleepy villages and medieval towns and discover the delicious dishes they're famous for.

What's Included

7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite
All meals on board, including the Captain’s dinner and farewell drinks
Free drinks package* * 2025 river cruises include an unlimited quantity of drinks at lunch and from 6pm to midnight while on board (selected drinks available), 2026 river cruises include an unlimited quantity of drinks from 10am to midnight while on board (selected drinks available.)
Complimentary on-board tea, coffee, and Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
Return scheduled flights from a selection of regional airports
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
4 visits including Mateus Palace Gardens, Castelo Rodrigo, Lamego and Pinhão
Guided tour and tapas lunch in historic Salamanca
Lunch at Quinta Avessada and dinner at Quinta da Pacheca with wine tastings
Traditional Portuguese folk music show
Guided tour of charming Porto and visit and tasting at a port wine cellar

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Porto

Arrive in Porto, join our five-star cruise ship and settle in for your first night on board.

Panorama of old town and the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.

Day 2 - Pinhao

Watch terraced vineyards pass by on our way to Pinhao. This afternoon we visit a historic quinta for a wine tasting.

Day 3 - Castelo Rodrigo

Savour a leisurely morning cruising, then visit Castelo Rodrigo and sample its traditional fare.

Day 4 - Salamanca

Explore the Spanish town of Salamanca, visit the marketplace and enjoy a delicious tapas lunch.

Day 5 - Mateus Palace Gardens

Relax with a morning sailing before a visit to the Gardens & interiors of Mateus Palace. Tonight, we'll dine at Quinta da Pacheca.

Mateus Palace by a decorative pond, it's reflection mirrored in the water, Portugal

Day 6 - Lamego

See the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies church and taste bôla in Lamego.

Panorama of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedios in Lamego

Day 7 - Porto

Visit a famous Port producer to taste the fortified wine and enjoy a guided tour of Porto.

Two port wines in glasses with view of the Douro river and city of Porto, Portugal

Day 8 - Return home

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Lead in price is based on 2/4/26 departure. Other departures available April to August '25 & April to October '26

Cologne, the Rhine Gorge & Medieval Germany

11 days from £2,949 per person

Experience some of the world’s most inspiring scenery on our spectacular cruise celebrating the wonders of the famous Middle Rhine Valley.

What's Included

10 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite
All meals on board, including welcome cocktails and the Captain’s Dinner
Free drinks package* * 2025 river cruises include an unlimited quantity of drinks at lunch and from 6pm to midnight while on board (selected drinks available), 2026 river cruises include an unlimited quantity of drinks from 10am to midnight while on board (selected drinks available.)
Complimentary on-board tea, coffee, and Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
Return scheduled flights from a selection of regional airports
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge
10 guided tours including Cologne, Andernach, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Miltenberg, intriguing Wertheim, Würzburg, Ochsenfurt, Bamberg and Nuremberg
Visit to Braubach, hidden gem of the Rhine
Drive along the Romantic Road to visit charming Rothenburg
Sail through the magnificent Rhine Gorge
On-board Bavarian music night

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Cologne

Travel to Cologne where you embark your five-star ship.

View on Cologne and River Rhine at sunset in Germany

Day 2 - Cologne

Explore majestic Cologne on a guided tour, then take to the deck for your first afternoon of sailing.

Colourful, narrow buildings in Old Town, Cologne, Germany.

Day 3 - Andernach & Boppard

Enjoy a guided walking tour around its picturesque streets of Andernach, and visit charming Boppard later today.

Historic buildings in Andernach town on an Autumn day in Germany

Day 4 - Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim

Tick ‘cruising through the Rhine Gorge’ off your bucket list this morning before we arrive in the Rhine wine village of Rüdesheim.

Rheinstein Castle partially concealed by the surrounding forests, on a valley leading down to River Rhine

Day 5 - Mainz

Arrive in the historic city of Mainz for our guided tour, and enjoy the on-board facilities whilst sailing this afternoon.

Ancient cathedral in Meinz, Germany surrounded by spring flowers

Day 6 - Miltenberg & Wertheim

Visit charming Miltenberg and Wertheim, and learn about the art of glassblowing.

Colourful half-timbered houses in Miltenberg historical medieval Old Town, Bavaria, Germany

Day 7 - Würzburg

Relax during a leisurely morning sailing. Later, we explore Würzburg on an afternoon guided tour.

A view overlooking Würzburg and the Marienberg Fortress.

Day 8 - Rothenburg & Ochsenfurt

Drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, and visit Ochsenfurt with its charming old town.

Historical half-timbered houses and cobbled streets of Rothenburg on a sunny day with blue sky and clouds in Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Day 9 - Bamberg

Enjoy the ship’s five-star facilities during a free morning sailing, before we discover Bamberg on our guided tour.

Town hall above the river Regnitz at Bamberg old town in Bavaria, Germany

Day 10 - Nuremberg

Enjoy a final morning of sailing as we glide toward Nuremberg where we’ll have free time to explore after our guided tour.

Old town on the Pegnitz River in Nuremberg, Germany

Day 11 - Return home

Depart the ship after breakfast for your journey home.

Lead in price is based on 9/8/26 departure. Other departures available June to October '25 & June to September '26

Icons of Japan

10 days from £2,999 per person

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Discover ultra-modern cities filled with skyscrapers, hi-tech industry and futuristic technology alongside ancient architecture and beautifully preserved tradition.

What's Included

Return scheduled flights with Premium Economy upgrades available at a supplement
7 nights in four-star accommodation, with daily breakfast
The services of our experienced and insightful Tour Manager
3 guided tours including the highlights of Kyoto and the Gion district and Tokyo's highlights
4 visits including Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine and a ride on the Bullet Train, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Kawaguchi and Ichiku Kubota Museum and a ride on the Kachi Kachi Ropeway cable cars

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel to Osaka

Begin your journey to Osaka, Japan.

Day 2 - Arrive in Kyoto

Arrive in Osaka and transfer to the neighbouring city of Kyoto, where we’ll stay for two nights.

Day 3 - Kyoto

Discover the historic sites of Kyoto and spend the evening in the Gion district, Kyoto's entertainment neighbourhood.

Golden pavilion Buddhist temple Kinkakuji in Kyoto, Japan

Day 4 - The Bullet Train

Visit the sacred Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine and take a trip on the famous bullet train.

Top of a red Torii gate with Autumn Leaves in the Background

Day 5 - Mount Fuji

Take in stunning views of Mount Fuji, learn more about the Kimono at Ichiku Kubota Museum, with stops at Lakes Yamanaka and Kawaguchi and a cable car ride on the Kachi Kachi Ropeway.

View of Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi, Japan

Day 6 - Kamakura

Wander around the charming town of Kamakura with a great Buddhist statue, temple and gardens.

Top view of Kamakura Hasedera Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan

Day 7 - Tokyo

Tour the highlights of Tokyo and witness the Imperial Palace, Shibuya Crossing, Sensoji and many more iconic places.

Aerial view of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Day 8 - Free day in Tokyo

Enjoy a free day in Tokyo to explore one of Japan's largest cities at your leisure.

Day 9 - Return home

Say goodbye and start your journey home.

Day 10 - Arrive home

Lead in price is based on 10/2/26 departure. Other departures available in July to November '25 & February to November '26

India

11 days from £1,799 per person

India, a unique country and civilisation, is a mindboggling potpourri of sights, sounds, colours and experiences as well as a culture-shock of astonishing contrasts.

What's Included

Return scheduled flights, with premium economy upgrades available
Stay in hand-picked three-star to five-star accommodation with daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout
5 guided tours including Old and New Delhi, Jaipur, the Amber Fort and Alsisar
2 visits including the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri
Driving safari in Ranthambore National Park

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure

Begin your journey to Delhi.

Sunrise over the India Gate, stone monument archway in New Delhi, India

Day 2 - Arrival in New Delhi

Embark on a guided tour of New Delhi and stay at the five-star Le Meridien Hotel.

Humayun's Tomb building in the centre of a green lawns and stone pathways, New Delhi, India

Day 3 - Old Delhi

Explore further into the city on a tour of Old Delhi, starting with the Raj Ghat, and stopping off at the Red Fort and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Temple.

Day 4 - Taj Mahal

Rise early to catch the sun rising over the Taj Mahal, with a visit to the vast red sandstone Agra Fort.

Taj mahal on a bright day in Agra, India

Day 5 - Fatehpur Sikri

Head towards the ancient abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri and enjoy lunch at the Laxmi Villas Palace in Bharat.

Exterior of the Diwan-i-Khas, the hall of private audience in Fatehpur Sikri, India

Day 6 - Ranthambore Tiger Safari

Prepare for an early morning start as we head out to Ranthambore safari to try and spot the elusive tigers.

Adult tiger relaxing in river in between rocks

Day 7 - Jaipur

Journey north to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur for a guided tour of its ancient highlights.

Exterior of Hawa Mahal palace, The Palace of the Winds in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Day 8 - Amber Fort

Witness the remarkable hall of mirrors as we visit the immense Amber Fort.

Distant view of Amer (Amber) fort in Rajasthan, India

Day 9 - Rajasthan

Head north into rural Rajasthan, stopping at the historical site of Alisar.

Overview of Alsisar Mahal, a Heritage Palace Hotel, india

Day 10 - New Delhi

Travel back to Delhi for the final night of our tour.

Day 11 - Return home

Say goodbye and start your journey home after a once-in-a-lifetime tour.

Lead in price is based on 16/4/26 departure. Other departures available October to November '25 & January to December '26

Lake Garda, Venice & Verona

8 days from £1,239 per person

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Discover the mountain scenery and pastel-coloured villages of Lake Garda, the architectural jewels of Venice and romantic ambience of Verona on this expertly crafted tour of Italy's most elegant highlights.

What's Included

Return flights from a selection of regional airports with hotel transfers
7 nights in a choice of three-star to four-star superior accommodation inclusive of all local taxes, with breakfast and dinner. (Stays at the Hotel Portici and Antico Borgo are on a B&B basis)
The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager
Guided tours of Venice and Verona
Visits include a selection of villages on Lake Garda, the Dolomites and a tour of a local vineyard with a tasting

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Lake Garda

Arrive at the airport to take your flight from your selected airport.

Day 2 - Lake Garda

Enjoy an introduction to Lake Garda by exploring a selection of its lakeside villages.

View of the town of Salo in the background alongside the waters Lake Garda

Day 3 - The Dolomites

Ascend into the Dolomites to discover beautiful views, unique wildlife and the magnificent culture of the people who live there.

Countryside view of Santa Maddalena in National Park Puez Odle or Geisler summits. Dolomites, South Tyrol. Location Bolzano, Italy, Europe.

Day 4 - Free day

Explore Riva del Garda and Lake Garda at leisure.

Hotel Villa Fiordaliso along Lake Garda, Italy

Day 5 - Venice

Discover the highlights of Venice on a Classic tour or uncover something new on our ‘Undiscovered’ guided tour.

Venice canal boats lined up besides a dock under a warm sunset sky

Day 6 - Free morning & vineyard visit

Relax with a free morning to explore your surroundings as you wish before visiting a vineyard this afternoon.

Vineyards in Girlan village spanning across the green valley with houses dotted inbetween

Day 7 - Verona, classic or undiscovered

Travel to Verona - famous for being the setting of Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet" - for a guided tour.

A central shot of the Adige river surrounded by european roofs of Verona

Day 8 - Return home

Today the coach will take us to the airport, at the appropriate time, to take our return flight home after a really memorable tour.

Lead in price is based on 13/10/25 departure. Other departures available April to
October '25

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