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Signature touches & four-star stays

Your golden ticket to Europe’s best-kept secrets. Our Signature tours are all about the little extras: special experiences, four-star hotels, & smaller group sizes.

Endless adventures, infinite curiosity 

From sun-drenched piazzas in Italy to the wilds of Scandinavia, explore 57 tours across 35+ destinations with Riviera Travel – designed for the incurably curious.

Tailored travel, your way

Start your adventure from your local airport, upgrade your hotel if you fancy, and let our Travel Concierge help you add a little something extra.

European Tours with Riviera 

Whether you’re a history buff or fervent foodie, Europe has something to offer. You can be sipping pale pink rosé in a vineyard in Provence one second, discovering the natural beauty of the Italian Lakes on a walking holiday the next, then hopping over to Greece to learn about ancient history, or Germany for a city break to delve into more recent history. 

Why book with Riviera? - Because we’re experts at crafting journeys you’ll talk about for years - and everything’s included. From Signature tours with smaller groups to handpicked hotels, insightful excursions, and guides who know all the best stories, you get more for your money and more to remember. Book before 16th February to get 10% off every 2026 European tour. 

Where can we take you?

Our European Favourites

New to touring? We’ve hand-picked our top European destinations just for you. Offering incredible value for money with everything you love included.

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Signature Small Group Tours in Europe

Discover our European Signature tours, enhanced to offer a deeper more personal experience. Explore hidden gems and enjoy unforgettable moments.

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Aerial view from Asinelli tower in Bologna, Italy

City Breaks

On a city break with Riviera Travel, every detail is planned for you, from your return Eurostar or flights to the accommodation, transfers and daily itinerary.

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Tours to the Mediterranean

Explore the wonders of the Mediterranean on our 2026 escorted tours. From the Amalfi Coast to the treasures of Turkey, enjoy 4-star hotels, expert guides, and hand-picked excursions. Save 10% on all 2026 holidays when you book today.

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Tours to France

From the Eiffel Tower to the lavender fields of Provence, France offers the discerning traveller magical moments, delicious food and a rich history to explore.

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Unbeatable value

which always includes

  • Direct flights from 14 UK airports with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Free time to explore at your own pace
  • Checked luggage
  • All additional taxes
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team
  • Maximum 36 guests on all Classic tours
  • Average group size of 22 guests on all Signature tours

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Group of European greater flamingos walking in shallow water of a swamp

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Highlights of Provence

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  • France
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 local restaurant dinners
  • 12 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Krakow City with ancient architecture buildings in Poland
Black and white image of Auschwitz concentration camp gate, Poland

Escorted Tour

Krakow

  • Poland
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 2 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Isola Bella island and Lake Maggiore with statue and garden in Italy
View of the Great Matterhorn mountain in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland

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Lake Maggiore, Orta and the Matterhorn

  • Italy, Switzerland
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Half Board (except 1 hotel)
  • 7 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Old town cityscape skyline at dusk in Lisbon, Portugal
Santa Marta lighthouse and Municipal museum of Cascais, Portugal
Aerial skyline shot of the colourful buildings in Porto Old Town in sunset light, Portugal.

Escorted Tour

Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley

  • Portugal
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast plus 3 dinners*
  • 10 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Colourful buildings along the cliffside of Cinque Terre over the Mediterranean sea
A low ground shot of the leaning tower of Pisa and the Campo dei Miracoli building, Italy
View of Porto Venere harbour, Italy
Aerial view of the Portofino Village on the Ligurian Coast of Italy

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Lucca, Portofino & the Cinque Terre

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 3 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
The Almudena cathedral during sunset in Madrid, Spain
View of Toledo town from the Tagus river in Toledo, Spain
King Philip III statue at Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain

Escorted Tour

Madrid, Salamanca and Toledo

  • Spain
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast
  • 5 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
The River Seine and the Eiffel Tower during sunrise in Paris, France
Pont Alexandre III bridge with ornate Art Nouveau lamps over the river Seine in Paris, France

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Paris Tour

  • France
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 4 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Amalfi Coast from Villa Rufolo gardens in Ravello, Campania, Italy
Positano on Amalfi coast with blurred flowers on foreground in Campania, Italy
Ruins of Pompeii and a distant view of  Mount Vesuvius volcano in Italy

Escorted Tour

Pompeii, Capri and the Bay of Naples

  • Italy
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • 6 included experiences
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
Beautiful beach coast of Sardinia in Italy

Escorted Tour

Sardinia: Alghero, Costa Smeralda and Corsica

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 4 dinners
  • 8 included experiences
  • Guided tour of Alghero
  • Sardinian dinner at a agriturismo
  • Tour of Costa Smeralda's coastal villages
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One
10% off all 2026 holidays. Every. Single. One

Discover more on the Riviera Travel Blog

Early morning shot of a Tuscany wineyard

The Ultimate European Bucket List

Inspiration and ideas for the ultimate Europe bucket list – where to go, what to see and amazing experiences.

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Julian Alps and Lake Bled with St. Marys Church on small island in Slovenia, Europe

The Best Italian Lakes to Visit

Set among breath-taking scenery and fringed with charming towns, Italian lakes are some of the most beautiful areas of Italy.

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Salamanca Cathedral reflected on Tormes River during sunset in Salamanca, Spain

10 Famous European Cathedrals

Discover some of Europe’s most famous cathedrals and basilicas in cities such as Barcelona, Cologne and Seville.

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24/7 access to UK based team

We’re on hand before and during your holiday. If anything were to go awry during your travels, you can call our emergency number at any point.

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Price promise

Book early, confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the event we do reduce the price after you've booked, we'll automatically send you a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%

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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee; if you’re not happy by day two of your holiday, we’ll bring you home with a full refund.

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Quality promise

You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price.

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Your money is safe and secure

No matter what, your money is safe and secure and fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.