Escorted Tours & Guided Tour Holidays

If you are seeking seamless exploration and adventure, Riviera Travel’s escorted tours are made for curious wanderers.

With hand-picked hotels and expert local guides who know the ins and outs of a destination, you couldn’t be in safer hands. We’ve got an array of escorted tours to take you across the globe, from Australia to Austria and everywhere in between. Not a fan of flying? Our rail-only European tours are perfect for the “I’d rather keep my feet on the ground” kind of person, or those who are conscious of their carbon footprint.

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10% off Worldwide Tours in 2027

Our 2027 worldwide tours are now on sale with every itinerary crafted for the incurably curious. Book now and save 10% with our early booking offer.

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Save up to £750pp on select 2026 worldwide tours

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New Small Group Signature Tours for 2026

Discover our new enhanced Signature tours for 2026, with destinations like Provence and Pompeii. Explore hidden gems and enjoy unforgettable moments.

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Our European Favourites

New to touring? We’ve hand-picked our top European tours just for you. Extraordinary destinations at unbeatable value.

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Where Our Escorted Tours Can Take You

Whether you're looking to indulge all of the senses on a foodie trip to Italy, delve into the past with a visit to the ancient temples of Japan, say g'day to koalas in Australia or wake with the sunrise on an African safari, explore holiday tours that have something to suit everyone.

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Bamboo Forest. Asian woman wearing japanese traditional kimono at Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan.

Tours to Japan

Discover the best of Japan's stunning temples and shrines, fast-paced cities, incredible cuisine and outstanding natural beauty.

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

Tours to India

Bringing together a unique blend of sights, sounds and spirituality, India has a distinctive flavour that flows through every experience you encounter.

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Tours to South Korea

Explore historic palaces, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities in a small group tour led by expert guides.

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Morning view of Amalfi cityscape on coast line of the Mediterranean sea, Italy

Tours to Italy

Whether you're exploring the Italian lakes or drifting along the Grand Canal, sightseeing holidays in Italy always involve unforgettable experiences.

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The bordering walls of the Plaza de Espana in Seville, Spain

Tours to Spain

Whether you chose to visit the vibrant cities, or the sun-kissed countryside, your escorted holiday in Spain will be as varied and rich as the country itself.

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Tours to France

France is the world’s number one tourist destination. It’s the perfect mix of culture, beauty, and history, with many attractions and destinations to explore.

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Tours to Portugal

Famed for its food, football, and favourite tipple, Portugal is a country of great variety and beauty.

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Lion cubs laying together waiting patiently for their mother

Tours to South Africa

An incredibly varied climate home to some of the planet’s most amazing wildlife awaits you in South Africa – referred to by its inhabitants as “a world in one country”.

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Statue of queen Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt.

Egypt River Cruises

Uncover one of the planet's oldest civilisations, see the Great Pyramids of Giza, ancient temples and lesser-known gems on a river cruise along the Nile.

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The Hassan II Mosque surrounded by the sea in Casablanca, Morocco

Tours to Morocco

Sightseeing holidays to Morocco include a range of iconic sights, none more spectacular than the Atlas Mountains – North Africa’s most imposing mountain range.

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Tours to Canada

Canada possesses one of the most diverse natural landscapes in the world. Sprawling with wilderness wilderness and imposing mountainous backdrops, it is a wonderful place to explore on an escorted tour holiday.

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Close-up of the Statue of Liberty against a blue sky in New York

Tours to the USA

The United States of America is awe-inspiring on a whole other scale. Each state will entice you with its own unique personality.

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Tours to South America

From the majestic and ancient Machu Picchu in Peru to the thriving culinary scene in Buenos Aires in Argentina, holidays to South America offer a diverse range of natural wonders.

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Discover Tours to Australasia

Bright blue water infront of the New Zealand National Park, Mt Cook

Tours to New Zealand

Your escorted tour to New Zealand - the “land of the long white cloud” - will take you through an ever-changing array of wonderful, breathtaking landscapes.

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Kangaroo warning sign in the outback, Australia

Tours to Australia

Discover our tour holidays to Australia to experience beautiful beaches, bustling cities, endless sunshine and a laid-back lifestyle.

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Book with confidence

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.

Book early confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the very rare 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%

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.

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

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

Types of Escorted Tour

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Grand Tours

Spend longer exploring the world. Be inspired by the golden age of travel on an epic grand tour across Europe or worldwide. Explore the world with Riviera.

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Signature Small Group Tours

Enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group tour of 25 or fewer guests, and enjoy enhanced experiences added to your tour.

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Image of a woman looking up in the ruins of an ancient temple in the rainforest

Solo Holidays

Solo holiday tours are ideal if you prefer travelling alone or like your own space with the option to mingle with likeminded people.

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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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A herd of African elephants charging in Ethosa National Park Namibia

Wildlife and Safari Tours

Calling all animal lovers! You can spot incredible wildlife - from elephants to giant tortoises - in their natural habitat on these epic adventures.

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Walking Holidays

Our Walk & Discover holidays are a blend of the classic Riviera Travel tours, thoughtfully balanced with inspiring walks accompanied by specialist guides.

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Beautiful Lake Louise with Victoria Glacier in the background and a glistening emerald lake. Several canoes can be seen at a distance on the lake.

An early morning jogger on the Stanley Park Seawall in autumn. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Canada
3* / 4* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
4 meals: 2 breakfasts & 2 lunches
5 included experiences

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Cambodia, Vietnam
4* / 5* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
13 breakfasts & 6 lunches
18 included experiences

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Three Bisons grazing on the plains at Grand Teton National Park with mountains behind, Wyoming.

USA
3* / 4* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
10 breakfasts
14 included experiences, including 9 visits to national/state parks & 3 visits to Indian reservations

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1 country visited
3* / 4* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
21 included experiences
Daily breakfast, one lunch and two dinners

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2 countries visited
4* / 5* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
Daily breakfast, 3 lunches & 6 dinners
19 included experiences

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China
4* hotels
Flights included
15 included experiences
Small group tour only, avg. 22 people
Daily breakfast, 7 lunches & 2 dinners (inc. Signature dinner)

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Blue waters and mountains at Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand

Art Deco Scene with Classic Car, Napier, New Zealand

Wellington in New Zealand, during summer.

Beautiful daybreak at Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand

Auckland cityscape with sky tower, New Zealand

New Zealand
3* / 4* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
20 meals: 17 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner
20 included experiences

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Victoria Falls at dawn in Zimbabwe, Africa

A family of elephants drinking from the Chobe River, Botswana

V&A Waterfront, a harbour with multiple docked boats, South Africa

Aerial view over Cape of Good Hope in South Africa

Landscape in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, at sunset.

Botswana, South Africa, Zambia
4* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
8 included experiences
Small group tour only, avg. 22 people
18 meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners

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A pair of green turtles swimming on the Great Barrier Reef

Ferry boat under Story Bridge with skyline of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Kuranda Railway train travelling along the largest bend in the track

Sunny afternoon in Darling Harbour in Sydney

Australia
3* / 4* / 5* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & sunset drinks
23 included experiences

Golden pavilion Buddhist temple Kinkakuji in Kyoto, Japan

Top view of Kamakura Hasedera Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan

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

Japan
4* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
7 breakfasts
7 included experiences

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Brazil, Argentina, Peru
4* / 5* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
Daily breakfast, 4 lunches & 1 dinner
12 included experiences

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Taj mahal on a bright day in Agra, India

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

Adult tiger relaxing in river in between rocks

India
4* / 5* hotels
London Heathrow Airport
16 meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 5 dinners
8 included experiences

2027 early booking offer save 10%

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