Riviera Travel’s European River Cruise Holiday Deals
Let us inspire you with these incredible, luxury European river cruise itineraries encompassing the Rhine and the Rhône. We’ve teamed up with one of our favourite specialist cruise travel partners to bring you our favourite holiday offers and inspiration from their latest European river cruise SALE. Every one of the tours featured is run by an expert Cruise Director & Concierge as you journey aboard a 5-star small ship on a full-board basis, with prices inclusive of return flights and transfers, port charges, checked luggage and airport taxes. All cruises are ABTA & ATOL protected for your peace of mind. Prices correct as of 2nd January 2025.
4-Day Rhine Gorge & Cologne River Cruise
Sail through the Rhine Gorge, one of the most scenic stretches of river in the world, and visit two historic yet distinctly different German ports: Rüdesheim and Cologne.
** FREE drinks package **
From £949pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- 3 nights on board a five-star ship with impeccable on-board service
- Sail along the mighty Rhine River and marvel at views of the magnificent Rhine Gorge
- Explore the charming town of Rüdesheim on a guided tour through streets lined with traditional timber framed houses and gabled roofs
- Discover historic Cologne on a guided tour with a local expert
- 3 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board, on-board dining, plus Chef’s Dinner
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free onboard wi-fi
- 3 included experiences
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Choice of return international flights or return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Burgundy, The River Rhône & Provence River Cruise
From the lush slopes of the scenic winelands to the sun-baked hills of Provence and the wild beauty of the Ardèche Gorges to the medieval splendour of Avignon, enjoy a fascinating cruise to one of the most picturesque corners of France.
** FREE drinks package **
From £1,699pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- Sample delicious local wines with a wine-tasting in Burgundy’s wine capital, Beaune
- Visit the Palace of the Popes in the 14th-century City of Avignon, adorned with priceless frescoes, Gobelin tapestries and graceful sculptures
- Explore the magnificent Ardèche Gorges, one of France’s most outstanding natural landscapes
- Take a guided tour around the highlights of Lyon, including renaissance buildings, imposing churches and Europe’s largest pedestrian square, Place Bellecour, featuring a statue of Louis XIV
- Marvel at the amazing Pont du Gard aqueduct and the Roman amphitheatre in Arles
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board, on-board dining
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free onboard wi-fi
- 11 included experiences
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Choice of return international flights or return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day The Blue Danube River Cruise
Soak up all that Europe’s most cultured river has to offer, with its wealth of grand baroque architecture, medieval cities, picture perfect towns and sights.
** FREE drinks package **
From £1,799pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- Discover the extraordinary Esztergom Basilica and Slovakian capital, Bratislava with its 17th century castle and pretty old town on tours
- Explore Dürnstein, famous for its ice blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, then visit stunning Melk Abbey
- Visit the charming baroque town of Linz, or the main sights of Salzburg such as the Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace and the gardens of the Mirabell Palace
- See Vienna’s cultural sights, including St Stephen’s Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its iconic Parliament Building and ancient Castle Hill
- Enjoy our live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board, on-board dining
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free onboard wi-fi
- 9 included experiences
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return flights
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Rhine Cruise To Switzerland
On this eight day journey through the Rhine valley, visit historic Koblenz, fascinating Rudesheim, Strasbourg, the Black Forest and Basel.
** FREE drinks package **
From £1,799pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- Marvel at the sights along the Rhine River, including passage through the Rhine Gorge and the river bend outside of Boppard
- Visit six historic towns and cities, including Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Breisach and Lucerne
- Drive through the folkloric scenery of Black Forest on a visit to the old town of Freiburg
- See stunning mountain vistas on a railway journey up the Bernese Oberland Mountain range
- Enjoy a live violin soloist and a folk music performance on board the luxury ship
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board, on-board dining (except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion)
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free onboard wi-fi
- 10 included experiences
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Choice of return international flights or return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Douro, Porto & Salamanca River Cruise
This river cruise captures the scenic beauty of the Douro Valley – ideal for wine aficionados, history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.
** FREE drinks package **
From £1,899pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- Cruise aboard a five-star ship
- Enjoy a guided tour of Porto and a visit to a famous port producer with plenty of opportunities to taste their fortified wine
- Follow in the footsteps of St. Francis with a visit to Castelo Rodrigo in the highland ranges near the Spanish border
- Visit two historic Quintas to learn all about the stages of wine production, from planting to tasting and labelling, enjoying dinner with a selection of their wines at Quinta da Pacheca
- See historic Salamanca, one of Spain’s most beautiful cities, and enjoy a Flamenco show over a typical tapas lunch
- Discover Lamego with its Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies church, and the gardens of iconic Mateus Palace
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship
- Full Board, on-board dining
- FREE drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free onboard wi-fi
- 10 included experiences
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return flights
- ABTA & ATOL protected
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