Enchanting Europe: Riviera Travel's Festive Tours & River Cruises
Riviera Travel’s festive programme offers a curated collection of river cruises and escorted tours designed to capture Europe at its most magical.
Celebrate The Season
From snow-dusted riverside villages and glittering Christmas markets to world-class festive entertainment and gourmet dining, Riviera Travel offers a memorable, stress-free way to celebrate Christmas or welcome the New Year in Europe.
Why Festive Holidays?
A wonderful time of year when Europe is at its most atmospheric, with illuminated cities, rich traditions and sparkling winter landscapes
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Top Festive River Cruises
A fantastic way for customers to celebrate Christmas and New Year on Europe’s most beautiful waterways.
Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise
5 days from £1,199 pp (2 people sharing)
5 included experiences
4 nights on board a five-star ship
Festive Experience
Sampling a glass of Glühwein while sailing through the stunning Rhine Gorge, and enjoying a Rhenish folklore show on board.
Seasonal Spotlight
Discovering Germany's traditional Christmas markets, plus the stunning Rhineland in its wintry splendour.
Holiday Highlights
Visiting the Christmas markets of Rüdesheim, Bonn and Cologne
Exploring Rüdesheim, the quintessential Rhine village with crooked houses
Discovering Cologne's Old Town and famous Cathedral Christmas Market with over 160 stalls
Enjoying a guided tour of Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven
Christmas on the Danube
8 days from £2,249 pp (2 people sharing)
10 included experiences
7 nights on board a five-star ship
Festive Experience
Enjoying Glühwein and Stollen, a superb Christmas Gala dinner, a live Christmas classical quartet recital and Hungarian Christmas folklore show on board.
Seasonal Spotlight
Celebrating Christmas and experiencing all the pleasures of this joyous time of the year amidst the grand imperial cities of the magnificent Danube.
Holiday Highlights
Discovering Melk Abbey and visiting the postcard-perfect town of Dürnstein
Exploring Bratislava, its 17th-century castle, and the old town of Salzburg or Linz
A guided tour of Budapest, Castle Hill and views of the iconic Parliament Building
Visiting Vienna, St Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg and Schönbrunn Palace
- Dedicated Solo Traveller Cruise
The Danube's Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise for Solo Travellers
6 days from £1,949 pp (solo occupancy)
3 visits and tours
5 nights on board a five-star ship
Signature Experience
Solo customers will enjoy curated social get-togethers with like-minded fellow travellers, hosted by Tour Managers specialising in solo travel.
Seasonal Spotlight
Exploring Europe's grand imperial cities, magical Christmas markets and carefully curated social experiences in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Holiday Highlights
Exploring Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava on guided tours
Visiting the festive Christmas markets in Vienna and Bratislava
Enjoying Glühwein, Stollen and live classical music onboard
Cruising through beautiful winter scenery along the Danube
Festive European Escorted Tours
Customers prefer to stay on land? Riviera Travel offers a parallel collection of festive escorted tours with packages that feature Europe’s finest cities dressed in their winter best.
Christmas in Kraków
6 days from £1,599 pp (2 people sharing)
Celebrate Christmas in one of Europe’s most enchanting medieval cities, with beautifully decorated squares, festive markets and timeless Polish traditions.
- Perfect for customers who...
- Love traditional Christmas markets and festive atmosphere
- Enjoy history, culture and guided sightseeing
- Want a relaxed Christmas with everything arranged
- Prefer a single hotel throughout their holiday
Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol
6 days from £1,599 pp (2 people sharing)
Spend Christmas surrounded by snow-capped mountains, charming Alpine villages and the timeless traditions of Austria’s Tyrol region.
- Perfect for customers who...
- Dream of a traditional Alpine Christmas
- Love spectacular winter scenery
- Enjoy festive towns and local traditions
- Want a relaxed escorted holiday with expert guidance
Festive Offers
Give your customers even more reasons to book a Riviera Travel festive getaway!
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Why Customers Love Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel takes the stress out of festive travel by including almost in one seamless package:
- UK Departures: Return flights from regional UK airports (or selected Eurostar departures), plus overseas transfers.
- Luxury Accommodation: Hand-picked 4- and 5-star hotels or Riviera's award-winning river cruise ships.
- Dining & Drinks: Full-board dining, festive Gala dinners and selected drinks packages on many river cruises.
- Expert Guidance: Riviera Tour Managers and knowledgeable local guides throughout.
- Solo Travel: Airport or station meet & greet, welcome dinner and dedicated Tour Managers specialising in solo travel.
- Extras: Complimentary Wi-Fi, on-board tea & coffee, and 20kg checked luggage.
A Holiday They'll Never Forget
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