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Save up to £150pp On European Tours

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?

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
  • 7 included experiences
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
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

Escorted Tour

Sicily Tour

  • Italy, Sicily
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast and dinner, plus 1 light lunch
  • 7 included experiences
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Railway between Flam and Myrdal in Norway

Escorted Tour

Norway Tour

  • Norway
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
  • 9 included experiences
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Gondola on Canal Grande with Rialto Bridge at sunset in Venice, Italy
The bridge Ponte Pietra In Verona, Italy
  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • 5 included experiences
  • Tours of Venice & Verona
  • Visit to Lake Garda
  • Tour of the Dolomites
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.

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
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!

Trusted by you

Feefo rating Excellent, 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

Which? December 2023 Cultural Tours

Which? Recommended Provider for 13 years

Trustpilot logo, 4.5 out of five stars rating.

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

Book with confidence

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Your money is safe and secure

Your money is fully protected by ABTA and ATOL, giving you complete peace of mind when you book with Riviera. Because wherever the world takes you, knowing you’re protected makes all the difference.

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24/7 access to UK based team

Our UK-based team are on hand from the moment you book to the day you return home. If plans ever need adjusting while you’re away, you can reach us at any time via our 24/7 emergency number – real people, ready to help.

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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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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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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee. If, by day two of your holiday, things aren’t feeling quite right, we’ll bring you home with a full refund. It’s our Happiness Guarantee.