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Signature touches & four-star stays

Your golden ticket to Europe’s best-kept secrets. Our Signature tours are all about the little extras: special experiences, four-star hotels, & smaller group sizes.

Endless adventures, infinite curiosity 

From sun-drenched piazzas in Italy to the wilds of Scandinavia, explore 57 tours across 35+ destinations with Riviera Travel – designed for the incurably curious.

Tailored travel, your way

Start your adventure from your local airport, upgrade your hotel if you fancy, and let our Travel Concierge help you add a little something extra.

European Tours with Riviera 

Whether you’re a history buff or fervent foodie, Europe has something to offer. You can be sipping pale pink rosé in a vineyard in Provence one second, discovering the natural beauty of the Italian Lakes on a walking holiday the next, then hopping over to Greece to learn about ancient history, or Germany for a city break to delve into more recent history. 

Why book with Riviera? - Because we’re experts at crafting journeys you’ll talk about for years - and everything’s included. From Signature tours with smaller groups to handpicked hotels, insightful excursions, and guides who know all the best stories, you get more for your money and more to remember. Book before 16th February to get 10% off every 2026 European tour. 

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Our European Favourites

New to touring? We’ve hand-picked our top European destinations just for you. Offering incredible value for money with everything you love included.

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Signature Small Group Tours in Europe

Discover our European Signature tours, enhanced to offer a deeper more personal experience. Explore hidden gems and enjoy unforgettable moments.

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Aerial view from Asinelli tower in Bologna, Italy

City Breaks

On a city break with Riviera Travel, every detail is planned for you, from your return Eurostar or flights to the accommodation, transfers and daily itinerary.

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Where can we take you?

Italy

With a fantastic selection of tours to fulfil your desires, whether its strolling along lake maggiore or uncovering the islands of sicily and sardinia we have something for everyone.

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Scandinavia & Nordics

Known for their breathtaking natural surroundings and endless summers nights, take a different trip this year to the north of Europe

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Landscape of Alhambra in Granada in Spain amid a beautiful green hilltop and blue skies

Spain

A magical fusion of heritage and history, culture and cuisine, it’s no surprise that we keep returning to Spain.

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France

Strolling along the Champs-Élysées, admiring the view from the Eiffel Tower, or discovering the lavender fields of Provence - France is a magical and unforgettable holiday destination.

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Unbeatable value

which always includes

  • Direct flights from 14 UK airports with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Free time to explore at your own pace
  • Checked luggage
  • All additional taxes
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team
  • Maximum 36 guests on all Classic tours
  • Average group size of 22 guests on all Signature tours

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Narrow street in Mijas tourist town of the white villages in Andalusia, Spain
View on Alhambra at sunset with distant mountains in the background, Spain
Village Ronda sitting on rocky clifftops and Puente Nuevo, a bridge in Ronda in Andalusia, Spain.
Plaza de España canal plaza in Seville, Spain.

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Classical Spain: Seville, Córdoba & Granada

  • Spain
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 7 included experiences
  • Tapas in Seville
  • Visit to Alhambra
  • Visit to Córdoba
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Taormina theatre columns with snowy Mount Etna in the distance in Taormina, Italy
Fallen Statue of Icarus and Temple of Concordia, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
Coast of Ortigia island at the city of Syracuse in Sicily, Italy

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Sicily Tour

  • Italy, Sicily
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast and dinner, plus 1 light lunch
  • 7 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Colosseum in Rome lit by morning sunlight, Italy
Aerial scenic view of Siena town and historical houses in Tuscany, Ialy
The Brunelleschi Dome with the Tuscany Mountains in the background, Italy
The beautiful Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi located in the town of Assisi, Italy. Photo contains a Tuscan hillside view in the background and a bright blue sky with pretty cloud formations.
The wonderful medieval city of Siena in Tuscany region, italy
  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Bed & Breakfast with dinner on night 5
  • 7 included experiences
  • Guided tour of Rome
  • Guided tour of Florence
  • Visit to Uffizi Gallery
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Shot of The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ontop of a hill on a sunny blue skied day
View of Saint Julian, Malta
Traditional colourful eyed boats Luzzu at harbour in Marsaxlokk, Malta
The Blue Grotto, Malta

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Malta Uncovered

  • Malta
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Half Board
  • 10 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Brightly coloured houses in the European Old Town Tallinn, in Estonia
Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) Fortress in Helsinki, Finland
Aerial view of Market Square at the Old Town pier in Helsinki, Finland
Front view of Tartu City Town Hall and fountain, located in Town Hall Square

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Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga

  • Estonia, Finland, Latvia
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 3 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Amalfi Coast from Villa Rufolo gardens in Ravello, Campania, Italy
Positano on Amalfi coast with blurred flowers on foreground in Campania, Italy
Ruins of Pompeii and a distant view of  Mount Vesuvius volcano in Italy

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Pompeii, Capri and the Bay of Naples

  • Italy
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • 6 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Scenic aerial shot of the Fortress and old town in Dubrovnik
Aerial view of Mali Ston medieval old town and fortified wall in Croatia

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Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast

  • Croatia
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • 7 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Gondola on Canal Grande with Rialto Bridge at sunset in Venice, Italy
The bridge Ponte Pietra In Verona, Italy

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Lake Garda, Venice and Verona

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • 5 included experiences
  • Tours of Venice & Verona
  • Visit to Lake Garda
  • Tour of the Dolomites
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Isola Bella island and Lake Maggiore with statue and garden in Italy
View of the Great Matterhorn mountain in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland

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Lake Maggiore, Orta and the Matterhorn

  • Switzerland
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Half Board (except 1 hotel)
  • 7 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
The River Seine and the Eiffel Tower during sunrise in Paris, France
Pont Alexandre III bridge with ornate Art Nouveau lamps over the river Seine in Paris, France

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Paris Tour

  • France
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 4 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Aerial view of Nafplio city from Palamidi castle in Nafplio, Greece
Parthenon former temple in Athens, Greece
View of port with colourful boats on Hydra island in Saronic, Greece
The ancient amphitheatre of Epidaurus in Peloponnese, Greece
Skyline of Athens with Monastiraki square and Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece

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Classic Greece

  • Greece
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One

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24/7 access to UK based team

We’re on hand before and during your holiday. If anything were to go awry during your travels, you can call our emergency number at any point.

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Price promise

Book early, confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the event we do reduce the price after you've booked, we'll automatically send you a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%

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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee; if you’re not happy by day two of your holiday, we’ll bring you home with a full refund.

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Quality promise

You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price.

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Your money is safe and secure

No matter what, your money is safe and secure and fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.

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Early morning shot of a Tuscany wineyard

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Julian Alps and Lake Bled with St. Marys Church on small island in Slovenia, Europe

The Best Italian Lakes to Visit

Set among breath-taking scenery and fringed with charming towns, Italian lakes are some of the most beautiful areas of Italy.

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Salamanca Cathedral reflected on Tormes River during sunset in Salamanca, Spain

10 Famous European Cathedrals

Discover some of Europe’s most famous cathedrals and basilicas in cities such as Barcelona, Cologne and Seville.

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