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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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Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
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  • Full board dining & Chef's dinner
  • 5 included experiences
  • Live performance of Rhenish folk music and dance
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Ornate glass house and topiary in Parc de la Tete d'Or, Lyon, Grance
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Gardens and Natural Beauty of the Rhône River Cruise

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  • Explore the magical Eden Gardens
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Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle River Cruise

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
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  • Multiple wine tasting experiences
  • Visit the Lindt chocolate museum
  • Explore Germany's oldest city
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View of Chain Bridge and Budapest illuminated at twilight in Hungary
The Mraconia Monastery on the Danube river at the iron gates in Romania
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Aerial view of Veliko Tarnovo city and river from Tsarevets hill in Bulgaria
Belogradchik cliff rocks near ancient Kaleto in Bulgaria

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Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise

  • Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
  • 5* ships
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  • 16 visits & tours
  • Full board (except two lunches)
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Small wooden boats on the Lotus Lake with lily pads in Mekong
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A Journey on the Mekong River Cruise

  • Cambodia, Vietnam
  • 4* ship
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  • 14 insightful tours & visits
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