Festive Escapes With Riviera Travel
Discover Riviera Travel’s top festive itineraries & how to match them to your clients.
Winter is a wonderful season full of opportunities for travel agents. With Riviera Travel, agents can sell their clients the ultimate winter getaway - whether a European Christmas market, a cultural winter escape to snow-covered cities, or a sunny retreat to recharge.
Why A Winter Adventure?
Here are all the irresistible reasons why a winter getaway is the perfect choice, and how to convince your customers to say yes.
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Unforgettable Winter Escapes
Riviera Travel offers a variety of river cruises and escorted tours for the winter season, with a focus on festive experiences and winter sun destinations, available for couples, groups and solo travellers.
Festive European River Cruises
A great way to celebrate the winter season, with special dinners, yuletide market visits and festive activities included.
The Danube’s Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise
- 6 days from £1449 pp based on 2 people sharing
- 5 nights, 7 included experiences & flights
- Departing Budapest, Hungary
- Free €100 onboard credit on select departures
Cruise Highlights
Guided tours of Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava
Beautiful winter scenery along the Danube River
The Yuletide Markets in Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest
Live music recitals by a classical quartet onboard
New Year On The Rhine River Cruise
- 6 days from £1814 pp based on 2 people sharing
- 5 nights, 7 included experiences, Eurostar & transfers
- Departing Cologne, Germany
- Free €100 onboard credit on select departures
Cruise Highlights
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Guided tours of Frankfurt, Kaiserslautern & Cologne
Visit Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine & Moselle
New Year’s gala dinner, midnight drinks & live music recital
European Escorted Tours
Promising cooler temperatures, a European tour in winter offers a magical, unforgettable experience for your customers.
Malta Uncovered
- 8 days from £1199 pp
- 7 nights, 10 included experiences
- Checked luggage included
Tour Highlights
Guided tours of Valletta & the Malta Experience
Enjoying Gozo Island’s unspoilt natural beauty
Wandering Mdina, the former capital city
Guided tours of Rabat & St. Paul’s Catacombs
Exploring ancient temples pre-dating the pyramids
Paris Tour
- 4 days from £549 pp
- 3 nights, 4 included experiences
- Eurostar, transfers & checked luggage included
Tour Highlights
A sightseeing tour of beautiful Paris
Experiencing Paris 'By Night'
Exploring Versailles, its art and gardens
Visiting Montmartre, the artists' quarter
Wandering Sacré-Coeur for stunning city views
Winter Sun Long-Haul Adventures
Ideal for your customers who want to escape the cold while exploring some of the world's most beautiful destinations.
Imperial Cities of Morocco
- 8 days from £1299 pp
- 7 nights, 10 included experiences
- Flights & transfers included
Tour Highlights
A guided tour of Marrakesh & its landmarks
Experiencing the colonial charm of Casablanca & dinner
Walking tours of Rabat & Fez’s medina
Exploring the Roman site of Volubilis & the treasures of Meknes
A traditional Moroccan meal in a riad palace
South Africa
- 16 days from £3179 pp
- 13 nights, 15 included experiences
- Return flights & transfers included
Tour Highlights
Isandlwana & Rorke's Drift Zulu War battlefields
Touring and wine tasting at a 300-year-old wine estate
Visiting Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum & Whale Watching in Hermanus
A full-day safari in Kruger National Park
Exploring Cape of Good Hope, Kirstenbosch Gardens, & Blyde River Canyon
What’s Included?
Riviera Travel river cruises offer your customers an “unbeatable value” experience, with full-board dining, guided tours and excursions, luxury ship accommodation, a drinks package, expert local guides, and more included.
Direct flights & transfers
Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
Evening entertainment & excursions
Onboard spa & wellness facilities
Onboard lounge, bar & restaurant
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
Free Wi-Fi & 20kg+ checked luggage
Direct flights with no regional supplements & transfers included
Hand-picked hotels in the best locations
Excursions & visits with Expert Local Guides
New smaller group sizes for 2025 & 2026
Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
Expert Tour Manager, checked luggage & additional taxes
Free time to explore
Who Would Love A Winter Getaway?
Explore the types of customers who’d love a Riviera Travel winter escape, and how to craft the ideal trip to suit their needs.
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Agent Tips: How To Sell A Riviera Travel Winter Getaway
How to successfully sell a Riviera Travel winter getaway - expert advice to seal the deal and boost your bookings!
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Emphasise Winter’s Charm
Fewer crowds, festive Christmas markets, mulled wine and snow-covered cities. -
Promote Value for Money
Winter tours are more affordable, offering luxury at lower prices and great value. -
Focus On Ease
Whether escorted tours or river cruises, customers enjoy an all-inclusive experience & hassle-free travel. -
Tailor To Clients’ Interests
Suggest trips based on clients’ preferences - romantic river cruises, cultural tours, or sunny winter escapes. -
Exceptional Service
Underscore Riviera Travel’s top-notch service, expert guides, and personalised experiences. -
Highlight Special Offers
Mention value-added perks like onboard credits, drinks packages, entertainment, excursions and free Wi-Fi.
The Riviera Travel Advantage
Outstanding service, meticulously crafted itineraries, and an award-winning reputation - all amazing reasons to book with Riviera Travel.
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How To Book A Riviera Travel Festive Getaway
Begin by learning how to sell Riviera Travel to your customers on Riviera Explorer. Complete the modules, get to know Riviera’s ships & holidays, rise through the ranks and start selling with confidence!
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