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Last Minute Holidays

Feeling spontaneous? It’s never too late to book your next holiday. With a selection of last-minute getaways to choose from, there are plenty of reasons to pack your bags.

From sun-drenched shores to Medieval cities, hills carpeted with lush vineyards to dense jungles and wild savannahs, our late escapes always a fascinating mix of countries to explore. Simply pick a destination and start packing - we'll do the rest!

So, what will it be? A river cruise down the waterways of Europe on a five-star vessel, an ocean cruise across the Adriatic or perhaps an adventure into the unknown on one of our tours. Wherever you fancy going, we’ve got the perfect late escape for you.

Explore our last minute getaways

Last Minute River Cruises

Prices from just £2,449pp for 8 days in April

Don't miss out on an amazing experience! Book one of our last-minute river cruises and discover Europe's stunning waterways or far-flung destinations in just a few weeks.

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Last Minute European Tours

Prices from just £1,499pp for 8 days in May

Choose one of our incredible late escapes and, within a few months, you could be exploring somewhere new on a Riviera tour.

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Last Minute Worldwide Tours

Prices from just £3,399pp for 11 days in June

With a wide range of destinations available on our worldwide tours - our worldwide late escapes mean you don't have to wait to discover the world.

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Last Minute Solo Holidays

Prices from just £2,699 for 8 days in May

From solo tours to solo river cruises and yacht cruises, however you like to travel, we've got you covered. And with our selection of late escapes, you don't have to wait long for your next adventure!

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Last Minute Ocean & Yacht Holidays

Lower prices from just £2,399pp for 8 days in July

In just a few short weeks, you could be waking up to ocean views on an island-hopping ocean or yacht cruise. Book now for 2026 with new lower prices for May departures.

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Unbeatable value

which always includes

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Accommodation on board luxury ships or hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director or Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Checked luggage
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • All additional taxes

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Book with confidence

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Your money is safe and secure

Your money is fully protected by ABTA and ATOL, giving you complete peace of mind when you book with Riviera. Because wherever the world takes you, knowing you’re protected makes all the difference.

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24/7 access to UK based team

Our UK-based team are on hand from the moment you book to the day you return home. If plans ever need adjusting while you’re away, you can reach us at any time via our 24/7 emergency number – real people, ready to help.

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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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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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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee. If, by day two of your holiday, things aren’t feeling quite right, we’ll bring you home with a full refund. It’s our Happiness Guarantee.