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Delight in musical performances from the world's greatest composers or the most colourful and authentic traditional dance and song from around the globe. Prick up your ears, here are our top musical picks to enjoy on your next trip!

As you travel with Riviera, we'll explore the world's musical landscapes, discovering not just new sounds, but also the rich tapestries of the cultures from which they emerge.

From jazz dancing through the air of a vibrant street to the fiery chords giving life to the drama and romance of Spain's flamenco, music transcends borders and languages and offers a unique connection to the very soul of each destination. As you explore new landscapes, the universal language of music becomes a bridge to better understanding and experiencing the very heart of different cultures; every region has its distinctive sound, each note and rhythm telling its own fascinating story of heritage, tradition, and passion.

There are few cities in the world where the elegance and grandeur of classical music are more evident than in Vienna. The Austrian capital is synonymous with the works of Johann Strauss and Mozart. You'll find Vienna's musical scene is not just a nod to history but very much a living tradition, with performances that still draw and captivate audiences from around the world.

Our top picks include all this and more, so take a look...

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Accommodation on board luxury ships or hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Checked luggage
  • All additional taxes

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Primate's Palace Hall of Mirrors with piano

River Cruise

The Music of the Blue Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board
  • 11 included experiences
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
  • Enjoy magnificent performances on board
  • Guided tours of historic towns and cities of famous composers
  • Behind the scenes tour with renowned Vienna Boys Chior

River Cruise

Art and Music of the Blue Danube River Cruise

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  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 12 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Enjoy on board musical performances
  • Guided tours of the most historic towns and cities
  • Behind the scenes tour with the renowned Vienna Boys Choir
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
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.

Escorted Tour

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
Old town cityscape skyline at dusk in Lisbon, Portugal
Santa Marta lighthouse and Municipal museum of Cascais, Portugal
Aerial skyline shot of the colourful buildings in Porto Old Town in sunset light, Portugal.

Escorted Tour

Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley

  • Portugal
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast plus 3 dinners*
  • 11 included experiences
Rabelo boats on the Douro River and Porto skyline illuminated at night in Portugal
Old town cityscape skyline at dusk in Lisbon, Portugal
Green grass hills and valley with the Douro River near the village of Pinhao, Portugal

Escorted Tour

Grand Tour of Portugal: Lisbon, Porto & The Douro Valley

  • Portugal
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • 14 included experiences
  • Small group tour only, avg. 22 people
  • Daily breakfast plus 6 dinners*
Porto cityscape on the Douro River with traditional Rabelo boats in Portugal
River Douro region at sunrise
View of bridge across river in Spain with Salamanca cathedral in the background
Medieval clock tower amidst a street of Castelo Rodrigo's historical village, Portugal

River Cruise

Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise

  • Portugal, Spain
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining
  • 8 visits & tours
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship

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