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Make the most of having Europe on your doorstep and save up to £150pp on our European holidays for 2025.

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At Riviera Travel, we do the hard work to deliver adventures effortlessly and our magnificent European escorted tours collection spans the breadth of this diverse continent.

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.

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Direct flights from 14 UK airports with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • New smaller group sizes for 2025 & 2026
  • Free time to explore at your own pace
  • Hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team
  • Checked luggage

Where can we take you?

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

Escorted Tour

Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga

  • Estonia, Finland, Latvia
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 3 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
Santa Maria Church catholic church on an island in the centre of Lake Bled, Slovenia
Cityscape of the Slovenian capital Ljubljana.
A picturesque view of Ptuj town in Slovenia

Escorted Tour

Slovenia and Lake Bled

  • Slovenia
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 8 included experiences
  • Guided tour of Ljubljana
  • Visit Bled Island
  • Guided tour of the Lipica Classical Riding School 
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

Escorted Tour

Classic Greece

  • Greece
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
  • 8 included experiences
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

Escorted Tour

Classical Italy: Florence, Siena, Assisi and Rome

  • 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
Railway between Flam and Myrdal in Norway

Escorted Tour

Norway Tour

  • Norway
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
  • 9 included experiences
View of St. Wolfgang waterfront
Salzburg skyline with river Salzach in springtime, Austria

Escorted Tour

Lakes and Mountains of Austria

  • Austria
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 4 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
  • Tour of Salzburg
  • Tour of Hellbrunn Palace
  • See the Austria Lake District
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

Escorted Tour

Lake Maggiore, Orta and the Matterhorn

  • Italy, Switzerland
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Half Board (except 1 hotel)
  • 7 included experiences
Gondola on Canal Grande with Rialto Bridge at sunset in Venice, Italy
The bridge Ponte Pietra In Verona, Italy

Escorted Tour

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

More ways to explore

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.

Explore city breaks

Walking Holidays

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

Explore our Walk & Discover collection
Landscape image of Lake Como and Greenway track in Italy

Italian Lakes Holidays

Known for their unbelievable natural beauty, laid back atmosphere and picturesque waterfront villages, the Italian lakes have long been a source of inspiration.

Explore the Italian Lakes

Award winning holidays

Explore Europe your way with our award winning tours, crowned 'Best escorted & specialist tour operator ' and 'Best for Solo Traveller' at the Wave Awards 2024, and Which? recommended provider for cultural tours 2024. We are rated excellent across Trustpilot and Feefo with over 54,000 reviews. So be sure you are in excellent hands!

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We’re a rated Excellent based on over 54,000 reviews

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We’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot, based on over 4,500 reviews

Book with confidence

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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 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%

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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.