Riviera Travel European River Cruising
Riviera Travel is the UK’s leading luxury river cruise & tour company with over 40 years’ experience in crafting worldwide tours, luxury river cruises, rail holidays and UK tours. Their commitment to quality & thoughtfulness has earned them a coveted Which? recommendation.
Current Agent Incentive:
Book any Riviera holiday and receive £30 Lifestyle voucher per booking. Bookings valid from 01 January to 28 February 2025. Vouchers will be DOUBLED for any Themed River Cruises booked during this time – so that’s £60 per booking! Plus each week all bookings will go into a draw to win a £1,000 pre loaded credit card. To claim your vouchers and be entered into the cash prize draw registers your bookings here: https://hubspot.rivieratravel.co.uk/ukpeaks25
Headline Offers:
Enjoy a FREE drinks package on all European river cruises, with Riviera Travel. There’s no better way to explore Europe than on a luxury river cruise. Fall in love with scenic rivers and passing charming landscapes. Furthermore, you can enjoy free drinks on your next river cruise with Riviera Travel, departing in 2025 or 2026. View Offer.
2026 price freeze – Ice-breaking news! Riviera Travel have extended their price freeze on 2026 river cruises! Be sure to book before 28 February 2025 to take advantage of their best prices. View Offer.
Popular Riviera Travel European River Cruises
8-Day The Blue Danube River Cruise
Soak up all that Europe’s most cultured river has to offer, with its wealth of grand baroque architecture, medieval cities, picture perfect towns and sights.
** FREE drinks package **
From £1,799pp
Including flights
- Discover the extraordinary Esztergom Basilica and Slovakian capital, Bratislava with its 17th century castle and pretty old town on tours
- Explore Dürnstein, famous for its ice blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, then visit stunning Melk Abbey
- Visit the charming baroque town of Linz, or the main sights of Salzburg such as the Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace and the gardens of the Mirabell Palace
- See Vienna’s cultural sights, including St Stephen’s Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its iconic Parliament Building and ancient Castle Hill
- Enjoy our live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board, on-board dining
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free onboard wi-fi
- 9 included experiences
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return flights
- ABTA & ATOL protected
4-Day Rhine Gorge & Cologne River Cruise
Sail through the Rhine Gorge, one of the most scenic stretches of river in the world, and visit two historic yet distinctly different German ports: Rüdesheim and Cologne.
** FREE drinks package **
From £799pp
Including flights
- 3 nights on board a five-star ship with impeccable on-board service
- Sail along the mighty Rhine River and marvel at views of the magnificent Rhine Gorge
- Explore the charming town of Rüdesheim on a guided tour through streets lined with traditional timber framed houses and gabled roofs
- Discover historic Cologne on a guided tour with a local expert
- 3 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board, on-board dining, plus Chef’s Dinner
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free onboard wi-fi
- 3 included experiences
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Choice of return international flights or return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Burgundy, The River Rhône & Provence River Cruise
From the lush slopes of the scenic winelands to the sun-baked hills of Provence and the wild beauty of the Ardèche Gorges to the medieval splendour of Avignon, enjoy a fascinating cruise to one of the most picturesque corners of France.
** FREE drinks package **
From £1,699pp
Including flights
- Sample delicious local wines with a wine-tasting in Burgundy’s wine capital, Beaune
- Visit the Palace of the Popes in the 14th-century City of Avignon, adorned with priceless frescoes, Gobelin tapestries and graceful sculptures
- Explore the magnificent Ardèche Gorges, one of France’s most outstanding natural landscapes
- Take a guided tour around the highlights of Lyon, including renaissance buildings, imposing churches and Europe’s largest pedestrian square, Place Bellecour, featuring a statue of Louis XIV
- Marvel at the amazing Pont du Gard aqueduct and the Roman amphitheatre in Arles
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board, on-board dining
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free onboard wi-fi
- 11 included experiences
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Choice of return international flights or return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
- ABTA & ATOL protected
The Riviera Difference
Exceptional Holiday Experiences
Riviera Travel been crafting and delivering outstanding touring holidays for 40 years, using their destination know-how with real authentic experiences where customers can travel with like-minded people, but with choice and flexibility.
Outstanding Value for Money
Riviera offer the best price-quality ratio in the market. They include everything customers need with no hidden extras, providing clear and simple pricing which rewards those who book early.
Customer Service Is In Riviera’s DNA
Delivering outstanding service is their genuine obsession, and they have a proven track record of going the extra mile to look after their customers, whatever happens.
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