Riviera Travel, founded in 1984 and based in Burton-on-Trent, is one of the UK's leading operators of escorted tours and river cruises, recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider. With itineraries spanning more than 140 destinations across 50 countries, they serve over 118,000 travellers each year who want a trip that is genuinely more than a holiday.
Riviera Travel's escorted tour programme covers Europe and long-haul destinations worldwide, from the Canadian Rockies and Japan to the ancient sites of Egypt and Jordan. Every tour is fully guided and fully arranged, removing the complexity of independent travel while delivering rich cultural experiences. Transparent pricing means no hidden extras, so you know exactly what your holiday costs before you commit.
River cruising is at the heart of what Riviera Travel does. Their itineraries take guests along some of Europe's most celebrated waterways, including the Rhine, Danube, and Douro, as well as further-afield rivers in Asia and beyond. Ships are intimate in scale, allowing guests to dock in the centres of historic cities and explore on foot, with expert guides on hand throughout.
Riviera Travel has built a trusted reputation over four decades by keeping the experience simple and stress-free. All logistics, accommodation, and excursions are arranged in advance, while a dedicated tour manager travels with every group. Solo travellers are well catered for, with a dedicated programme designed to make it easy to travel alone without paying single-supplement penalties on selected departures.
Riviera Travel offers escorted tours, European and worldwide river cruises, city breaks, solo travel programmes, and long-haul tours. Destinations span more than 140 locations across 50 countries, covering Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond.
Yes. Riviera Travel runs a dedicated solo travel programme each year, offering selected departures with no single supplement. The group format of escorted tours also makes them a popular and sociable choice for those travelling alone.
Most tours include return flights or travel, hotel accommodation, guided excursions, and the services of a full-time tour manager. Pricing is transparent with no hidden extras, so the headline price reflects what you actually pay.
Riviera Travel was founded in 1984 and is based in Burton-on-Trent, England. The company has grown over four decades into one of the UK's most recognised escorted touring and river cruise operators, with more than 118,000 customers travelling with them each year.
Yes. Riviera Travel is recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider for escorted tours, reflecting strong customer satisfaction scores across the measures that matter most to independent travellers, including value for money, customer service, and quality of itinerary.
Riviera Travel's tours and cruises are designed with discerning, independent-minded adults in mind. The fully guided, all-arranged format suits those who prefer a hassle-free experience. Specific accessibility details for individual departures should be confirmed directly with the operator at the time of booking.
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