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Latest on the Middle East disruption

Travel Updates

5th March 2026

Latest update - Middle East disruption

Following the ongoing situation in the Middle East, we want to reassure our guests that your safety and wellbeing are – and always will be – our top priority. We’re closely monitoring developments and continue to follow the latest guidance from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). At the same time, we’re working closely with our airline and operational partners to make sure travel arrangements are carefully managed and we’re responding promptly to any updates. As always, we’re here for you. We’re on hand with 24/7 operational support, and all of our tours are accompanied by Riviera representatives in destination – so there’s always someone on hand to help. If your holiday is affected, we’ll contact you directly to talk through your travel arrangements and next steps. If you are due to travel and haven’t heard from us, there’s no need to take action at this time – we’ll be in touch as soon as possible if there’s anything you need to know.

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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

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Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise

  • Portugal, Spain
  • 5* ships
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  • 8 visits & tours
  • 7 nights on board a boutique ship
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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

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The Blue Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
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  • 9 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Our most popular River Cruise
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Temple of Augustus and Livia in Vienne, France

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History and Art of the Rhône River Cruise

  • France
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  • Rail included
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  • 12 included experiences
  • Return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
  • Visit historic Avignon
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  • A walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles
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Pretty bridge across a waterways of Strasbourg, capital city of the Alsace region, France
Feldberg Mountain, Germany, with views of distant Hills and Forests under a blue cloudy sky
Famous Chapel Bridge in the historic city center of Lucerne, the city's symbol and one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions and views on a sunny day in summer, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Church, houses and vineyards with the Rhein river in Assmanshausen, Germany

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Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

  • France, Germany, Switzerland
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  • Rail included
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Ornate glass house and topiary in Parc de la Tete d'Or, Lyon, Grance
Panoramic view of lavender filed in Valensole, Provence, France

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Gardens and Natural Beauty of the Rhône River Cruise

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