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Holidays for Music Lovers

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

  • Direct flights & transfers
  • 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
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • All additional taxes

View our holidays for music lovers

  • 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
  • Guided tour of Musikverein Concert Hall
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
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
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

Escorted Tour

Paris Tour

  • France
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 4 included experiences
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*
  • 10 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Old town cityscape skyline at dusk in Lisbon, Portugal
Rabelo boats on the Douro River and Porto skyline illuminated at night in Portugal
Green grass hills and valley with the Douro River near the village of Pinhao, Portugal
  • Portugal
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • 14 included experiences
  • Small group tour only, avg. 22 people
  • Daily breakfast plus 2 dinners at local restaurants
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Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria
A distant view of Melk abbey on a rocky outcrop above the Danube river, Austria
Salzburg skyline with river Salzach in springtime, Austria
Wiener Ringstrasse with Burgtheater and tram at sunrise, Vienna, Austria

River Cruise

The Blue Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 9 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • Our most popular River Cruise
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Save up to £450pp on autumn sailings | Limited Availability
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
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 8 visits & tours
Save up to £450pp on autumn sailings | Limited Availability
Save up to £450pp on autumn sailings | Limited Availability
An aerial shot of the Porto Cathedrals next to the Douro River, Portugal
View over Lamego from staircase leading to the church of our lady in Portugal
Old fashioned Porto wine cellar with wooden barrels in Porto, Portugal
  • Portugal, Spain
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Full board, inc 1 lunch & 1 dinner at local Quintas
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 9 included experiences
Save up to £450pp on autumn sailings | Limited Availability
Save up to £450pp on autumn sailings | Limited Availability

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