Riviera Travel has added ten three-day European city break extensions to its 2023 river cruise itineraries.
The extensions comprise a stay in a centrally-located hotel, hand-picked by Riviera’s team of destination experts, with guests then free to explore the city at their own pace.
The company says it can offer independent advice on the best places to visit and has partnered with the online travel platform holibob so guests can book recommended tours and experiences.
All city breaks include return flights with a choice of UK regional airports, transfers from the ship to the hotel and hotel to the airport, and daily breakfast.
The move comes as an increasing number of guests have requested to stay on independently after their river cruise to the Danube, Douro, Rhine, Rhône, Moselle and Seine.
The ten city stay extensions, spanning six countries, are in:
· Amsterdam
· Basel
· Cologne
· Frankfurt
· Lyon
· Marseille
· Munich
· Paris
· Porto
· Vienna
Riviera also currently offers five fully escorted tour extensions on its 2022 and 2023 European river cruise itineraries.
Katja Hildebrandt, Head of Product River & Ocean Cruise at Riviera Travel, said: “It’s clear that an increasing number of our guests are looking to enjoy their river cruise and then spend additional time away.
“By offering city stay extensions, guests have the option to visit these destinations and explore the local landmarks and attractions at their own pace.
“Our city stays allow guests to explore even more, safe in the knowledge we will take care of all accommodation and travel arrangements.
“For those guests who would prefer to continue their holiday with a programme escorted by an expert tour manager, we will continue to offer that choice across both this year and 2023.
“Meanwhile our new Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue itinerary has a stunning schedule we’re confident guests will love.
It will provide the very best tours and visits to a wonderful part of France, and offer the perfect combination of discovery and relaxation.”
Guests save £150pp when they book a 2023 city stay or tour extension before July 31, 2022.
For more information, visit rivieratravel.co.uk.
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