River cruise regional departures mailing

Take the easy route...

Holidays should be relaxing from start to finish and we know that our guests want to fly conveniently from local regional airports. That’s why our team of experts are continually researching the best routes to get you to your destination as easily as possible.

We want your experience with us to be exceptional, and when you book with Riviera, you’ll have a choice of airport that’s most convenient to you.

So let us do the hard work to make your journey as smooth as it can be… all you need to do is pack up and fly away!

You'll find the departure dates and prices flying from your local airport or Eurostar at the back of this brochure.

Next year Riviera turns 40!

River cruising. Luxury. Delicious food. Fabulous Cruise Directors. Attentive crew. Beautiful destinations.

River cruising really does have it all. Fill your phone with photos of tiles in Porto, see if the Water Lily Pond inspires you like Claude Monet or taste test (one or two) glasses of Riesling in the wine regions of Moselle.

So you can celebrate our 40th year with us, here’s what 2024 river cruising could bring you:

• Cheers to you! Enjoy a free Superior drinks package on all of our European river cruises

• See the incredible Douro valley on our new 8-day 2024 itinerary - Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamancaon board a brand-new ship

• Discover the Seine, Rhine and Moselle rivers with our 3 new 11-day river cruises for 2024:

• Paris, Normandy & Historic Treasures of the Seine

• Cologne, the Rhine Gorge & Medieval Germany

• The Moselle, Luxembourg & the Majestic Rhine

• Don’t want your river cruise holiday to end? Extend your river cruise with our new 3-night Tour Extensions for 2024, in Amsterdam, Porto or Vienna

We can’t wait to celebrate our 40th anniversary and 2024 with you. See you soon!

Luxury with a view...

Our river cruise ships are luxury. Suites and cabins are spacious (amongst the largest on any river cruise ship) and will make you feel like a VIP. Over 80% of cabins feature a French or full balcony and extra special touches ensure your floating hotel feels more like a boutique hotel.

Indulgent comforts, because average just won’t do

Step beyond the wooden door into a beautifully designed room, complete with comfortable hotel-style bed (which can be configured as double or twin) and cotton linen. You’ll find an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, fluffy towels, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

All cabins come with a complimentary set of maps with a handy city guide, to ensure you get the very most out of every visit.

Inclusive drinks package on all European river cruises

At the end of a busy day exploring, nothing beats sinking into a comfy chair in the lounge and reflecting on all you have seen over a chilled glass of your favourite tipple. The convenience of our inclusive drinks package means you’ve got one less thing to worry about. During a leisurely lunch soak up the views over a glass of local wine or discuss the highlights of the day with your fellow travellers over evening drinks in the bar.

Say cheers, santé, salude, saúde and prost with our drinks package

We designed our drinks package to allow you to focus on the important things – like enjoying yourself.

Savour the views along the riverbank and toast your holiday with like-minded explorers after another fascinating adventure ashore. Over a leisurely meal on board, complement your delicious food with a glass (or three) of cool, crisp wine or a refreshing beer.

Our Superior drinks package includes:

Over lunch in our restaurants

• Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic

• Draught beer, including non-alcoholic

• A selection of soft drinks and juices

From 6pm until midnight in our restaurants and bar, all of the above, plus

• Our cocktail and mocktail of the day

Value of our Superior drinks package (pp) according to cruise length:

4 nights ............................. £230

5 nights .............................. £285

7 nights ..............................£400

10 nights.............................£570

14 nights £800

All cabins are equipped with adjustable air conditioning or heating, a small desk, flatscreen TV with satellite channels, hairdryer, telephone and complimentary Wi-Fi. You’ll also find a wardrobe with ample storage space and a safe for your valuables. To make you feel at home, there are facilities for making coffee and tea, and our thoughtful planning means we can offer you well-loved British brands too.

Suite treats! Your choice of suites & cabins

You can choose from a range of spacious, well-appointed and elegantly decorated standard or superior suites and cabins, all with a river view window.

For the ultimate in luxury, picture yourself lounging in a deluxe suite with floor-toceiling doors that open up to a French balcony or lead to a superb private balcony where you can sit watching the ever-changing landscape idling by.

For an unrivalled level of luxury, our largest suite measuring a generous 25 square metres (269 square feet) provides a blissful haven to relax in style and comfort. Sounds appealing?

Our drinks package is perfect for travellers looking to enjoy a luxurious river cruise hassle-free.

• House spirits and mixers (gin, vodka, rum and whisky)

• A recommended regional wine during dinner

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

See our website for details

Take in some of the most breathtaking views of Rüdesheim, Strasbourg and Lucerne, gliding through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, picturesque pines of the Black Forest and the majestic Swiss alpine peaks.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Cologne

Fly to Düsseldorf or Cologne or take the Eurostar to Brussels and transfer to your cruise ship.

DAY 2 – Koblenz

Morning sailing. Included afternoon guided tour of Koblenz.

DAY 3 – Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim

Morning cruise through the Rhine Gorge. Included afternoon guided tour of Rüdesheim.

DAY 4 – Speyer

Morning sailing. Afternoon guided tour of Speyer. Overnight sailing.

DAY 5 – Strasbourg

Morning sailing. Afternoon guided tour of Strasbourg with free time to explore. Overnight sailing.

8 DAY RIVER CRUISE

2024

2025

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board (except one lunch), including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

DAY 6 – Breisach & Black Forest

Absorb the breathtaking vistas of the Vosges and Black Forest as we arrive in historic Breisach. Later drive through this stunning region to the lakeside town of Titisee.

DAY 7 – Lucerne & Bernese Oberland

Full day visit to Lucerne and Bernese Oberland.

DAY 8 – Return home

• 6 guided tours: atmospheric Koblenz, magical Rüdesheim, historic Speyer, charming Strasbourg, the magnificent Bernese Oberland with mountain railway, the stunning Black Forest and Titisee

• 2 visits: ancient Breisach and Lucerne

• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge

SUPERIOR DRINKS

PACKAGE INCLUDED

Rhine & Moselle

On some dates cruise operates in reverse order. See website for details Breisach

Experience the contrast between the bustling Rhine and the serene Moselle, lined with castle ruins, steep vineyards and sleepy half-timbered villages.

Sail some of Europe’s most romantic waterways to the cobbled streets of Bernkastel, ancient Koblenz and, of course, the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Cologne

Fly to Düsseldorf or Cologne or take the Eurostar to Brussels and transfer to your cruise ship. Overnight sailing.

DAY 2 – Cochem

Morning sailing. Included afternoon guided tour of Cochem with free time to explore.

DAY 3 – Trier

Morning sailing. Afternoon drive to Trier for a walking tour. Return to ship, now moored at Bernkastel.

DAY 4 – Bernkastel

Morning guided tour of Bernkastel. Afternoon and overnight sailing.

DAY 5 – Koblenz & Boppard

Included morning walking tour of Koblenz. Afternoon sailing to Boppard for an included tour.

DAY 6 – Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim

Morning cruise through the Rhine Gorge. Included afternoon guided tour of Rüdesheim.

DAY 7 – Cologne

Morning sailing to Cologne. Included afternoon guided tour of Cologne with free time to explore.

DAY 8 – Return home

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board, including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 7 guided tours including captivating Cochem, fascinating Trier, timeless Bernkastel, charming Koblenz, beautiful Boppard, magical Rüdesheim and magnificent Cologne

• Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge

SUPERIOR DRINKS

PACKAGE INCLUDED

Bernkastel

Find this cruise at rivieratravel.co.uk/mrcm 01283 901079

Lucerne

Bernese Oberland

Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg

Meander between picture-postcard towns and cities along the Rhine. From delightful Boppard, through the impressive Rhine Gorge to Germany’s wine capital, Mainz, and onward to sophisticated Heidelberg and medieval Strasbourg.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Cologne

Fly to Düsseldorf or Cologne or take the Eurostar to Brussels and transfer to your cruise ship. Overnight sailing.

DAY 2 – Koblenz & Boppard

Morning guided tour of Koblenz.

Afternoon sailing to Boppard for a tour.

DAY 3 – Rhine Gorge & Mainz

Cruise through the Rhine Gorge.

Afternoon guided tour of Mainz.

Overnight sailing.

DAY 4 – Heidelberg

Guided tour of Heidelberg with a free afternoon to explore. Evening and overnight sailing.

8 DAY RIVER CRUISE

2024

DAY 5 – Strasbourg & Colmar

Guided tour of Strasbourg. Drive to visit Colmar. Overnight sailing.

DAY 6 – Rüdesheim

Morning sailing. Guided tour of Rüdesheim in the afternoon.

DAY 7 – Cologne

Morning sailing to Cologne. Afternoon guided tour of Cologne with free time to explore.

DAY 8 – Return home

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board, including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 8 guided tours including charming Koblenz, beautiful Boppard, historic Mainz, romantic Heidelberg, elegant Strasbourg, medieval Colmar, magical Rüdesheim and fascinating Cologne

• Cruise through the magnificent Rhine Gorge

SUPERIOR DRINKS

PACKAGE INCLUDED

The Moselle, Luxembourg & the Majestic Rhine

Discover spectacular cities boasting a hoard of UNESCO cathedrals and ancient castles, and savour gentle vine-clad landscapes awash with timberframed towns soaked in medieval charm.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Cologne

Fly or take the Eurostar and transfer to your cruise ship. Overnight we’ll sail to Andernach.

DAY 2 - Andernach & Koblenz

Free morning to amble around Andernach’s picturesque streets. Included afternoon guided tour of Koblenz.

DAY 3 - Bernkastel

DAY 6 - Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim

Cruise through the world-famous Rhine

Gorge. Included afternoon guided tour of Rüdesheim on board the Winzerexpress. Overnight sailing.

DAY 7 - Worms & Speyer

Included morning guided tour of Worms.

During lunch we sail to Mannheim.

Included afternoon visit to historic Speyer with free time.

DAY 8 - Heidelberg or Schwetzingen

& Rhine Gorge

Boppard Heidelberg

Morning cruising to Bernkastel, with free time to explore. Afternoon visit to a local cellar to learn more about the ancient process of wine production, followed by a tasting.

DAY 4 - Trier & Luxembourg

Included morning excursion to Luxembourg for a guided tour. Included afternoon guided tour of Trier.

DAY 5 - Cochem

Included morning guided tour of Heidelberg or visit to Schwetzingen

Palace. Afternoon cruising to Braubach.

DAY 9 - Niederlahnstein

& Marksburg Castle

Included morning guided tour of Marksburg Castle. Afternoon and evening cruising to Bonn.

DAY 10 - Bonn & Cologne

Morning sailing. Included afternoon guided tour of Cochem with free time. Cochem

Free morning to explore Bonn.

Find this cruise at rivieratravel.co.uk/mrcz 01283 901079

CRUISE

Your cruise includes

• 10 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board, including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 9 guided tours of Koblenz, Luxembourg, Trier, Cochem, Rüdesheim, Worms, either Heidelberg or Schwetzingen Palace Gardens, Marksburg Castle and Cologne

• 3 visits to Andernach, Speyer and Bonn

• Sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge

• Wine tasting in Bernkastel

SUPERIOR DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED

Afternoon cruising. Included afternoon guided tour of Cologne. We’ll return to the ship for our final dinner.

DAY 11 - Return home

Strasbourg

8 DAY RIVER CRUISE

2024

JAN

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

Medieval Germany

Explore medieval Germany and some of Bavaria’s most enchanting towns and cities. Leisurely glide to the likes of Mainz, Miltenberg and Ochsenfurt to wonder at the carefully preserved medieval settlements, with their winding, cobbled streets and half-timbered houses.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Mainz

Fly to Frankfurt and transfer to your ship.

DAY 2 – Mainz

Morning guided tour of Mainz.

Afternoon and overnight sailing towards Miltenberg.

DAY 3 – Miltenberg & Wertheim

Included morning guided tour of Miltenberg. Included afternoon guided tour of Wertheim. Evening and overnight sailing.

DAY 4 – Würzburg

Afternoon guided tour of Würzburg.

DAY 5 – Rothenburg & Ochsenfurt

Drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg. Afternoon guided tour of Ochsenfurt. Evening and overnight sailing.

DAY 6 – Bamberg

Morning sailing. Afternoon guided tour of Bamberg. Overnight sailing to join the Main-Danube Canal.

DAY 7 – Nuremberg

Morning sailing. Included guided tour of Nuremberg.

DAY 8 – Return home

On some dates cruise operates in reverse order. See website for details

• All meals on board (except one lunch), including welcome cocktails and the Captain’s Dinner

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 7 guided tours: magnificent Mainz, delightful Miltenberg, intriguing Wertheim, wonderful Würzburg, picturesque Ochsenfurt, pretty Bamberg and historic Nuremberg

• Drive along the Romantic Road to visit charming Rothenburg

Cologne, the Rhine Gorge & Medieval Germany

Experience the majesty of the mighty Rhine Gorge and delve into the hidden gems of the Middle Rhine. Wander through the ancient towns of medieval Germany and discover the beautiful Romantic Road.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival in Cologne

Fly to Cologne or take the Eurostar to Brussels and transfer to your cruise ship.

DAY 2 - Cologne

Included morning guided tour of Cologne.

DAY 3 - Andernach & Boppard

Included morning tour of Andernach. Afternoon sailing to Boppard where our ship remains moored so you can explore at your leisure.

DAY 4 - Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim

Morning cruise through the Rhine Gorge.

Included afternoon walking tour of Rüdesheim.

DAY 5 - Mainz

Included guided walking tour of Mainz.

DAY 6 – Miltenberg & Wertheim

Included morning tour of Miltenberg.

Included afternoon tour of Wertheim.

DAY 7 – Würzburg

Morning cruising. Included afternoon guided tour of Würzburg.

DAY 8 – Rothenburg & Ochsenfurt

Morning drive along the Romantic Road.

Included morning visit to Rothenburg.

Included afternoon guided tour of Ochsenfurt.

DAY 9 – Bamberg

Included afternoon guided tour of Bamberg. This evening, following dinner hosted by the Captain, there will be a performance of traditional Bavarian music.

DAY 10 - Nuremberg

Included afternoon guided tour of Nuremberg with free time for you to explore.

DAY 11 – Return home

Your cruise includes

• 10 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board, including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 10 guided tours including Cologne, Andernach, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Miltenberg, intriguing Wertheim, Würzburg, Ochsenfurt, Bamberg and Nuremberg

• Visit to Boppard, hidden gem of the Rhine

• Drive along the Romantic Road to visit charming Rothenburg

• Sail through the magnificent Rhine Gorge

• On-board Bavarian music night SUPERIOR DRINKS

The Blue Danube Vienna, Budapest & Salzburg

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY

See our website for details

The glories of Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg are revealed on this splendid cruise along Europe’s most cultured river. Explore fascinating medieval cities, admire superb baroque architecture and immerse yourself in the majestic surroundings that inspired the music of Strauss and Mozart.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Budapest

Fly to Budapest and transfer to your cruise ship. Overnight sailing.

DAY 2 – Esztergom

Included morning visit to Esztergom Basilica. Afternoon and evening sailing towards Slovakia.

DAY 3 – Bratislava

Included morning guided tour of Bratislava with free time to explore. Afternoon and overnight sailing towards Austria.

DAY 4 – Dürnstein & Melk Abbey

Included morning guided tour of Dürnstein. Included afternoon guided tour of Melk Abbey. Evening and overnight sailing towards Linz.

8 DAY RIVER CRUISE

DAY 5 – Salzburg or Linz

Morning guided tour of Linz or a full day tour to Salzburg. Evening and overnight sailing.

DAY 6 – Vienna

Included morning guided tour of Vienna with free time to explore. Classical music recital on board this evening. Overnight sailing.

DAY 7 – Budapest

Morning sailing. Included afternoon guided tour of Budapest with free time to explore. Enjoy a Hungarian folklore show on board this evening.

DAY 8 – Return home

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board (except one lunch if choosing the Salzburg excursion), including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 7 guided tours: the neoclassical Esztergom Basilica, charming Bratislava, historic Dürnstein, remarkable Melk Abbey, baroque Linz or magnificent Salzburg, elegant Vienna and captivating Budapest

• Live classical quartet recital on board

• Hungarian folklore show on board

SUPERIOR DRINKS

PACKAGE INCLUDED

Cruise the Heart of Europe

Experience the grandeur of Vienna and Budapest, the impressive Rhine Gorge and the unique atmosphere of picturesque medieval towns and villages along the way.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Cologne

Fly or take the Eurostar and transfer to your ship. Evening and overnight sailing.

DAY 2 – Koblenz & Boppard

Included walking tour of Koblenz. Afternoon sailing to Boppard and included tour.

DAY 3 – Rüdesheim

Cruise through the Rhine Gorge. Included afternoon guided tour of Rüdesheim.

DAY 4 – Mainz

Included morning guided tour of Mainz.

DAY 5 – Miltenberg & Wertheim

Included morning guided tour of Miltenberg. Afternoon sailing. Included guided tour of Wertheim.

DAY 6 – Würzburg

Included walking tour of Würzburg.

DAY 7 – Bamberg

Included afternoon tour of Bamberg.

Evening and overnight sailing.

15 DAY RIVER CRUISE

DAY 8 – Nuremberg

Included morning tour of Nuremberg.

DAY 9 – Regensburg

Morning sailing towards Kelheim to join the Danube River. Afternoon guided tour in Regensburg. Overnight sailing.

DAY 10 – Passau

Morning tour of Passau and cathedral visit. Afternoon and overnight sailing.

DAY 11 – Melk & Vienna

Included tour of Melk Abbey. Afternoon and evening sailing towards Vienna. Tonight, enjoy a classical recital on board.

DAY 12 – Vienna

Included morning tour of Vienna with free time. Evening sailing.

DAY 13 – Bratislava

Included morning tour of Bratislava with free time. Afternoon and evening sailing.

Your cruise includes

• 14 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board, including the Chef’s signature dinner, the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports, or outbound Eurostar and return flight from Budapest

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR EXPERIENCES

• 15 guide d tours including Koblenz, Boppard, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Miltenberg, Wertheim, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk Abbey, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest

• On-board classical quartet recital

• Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, along the Main-Danube canal and through the Wachau Valley

SUPERIOR DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED

DAY 14 – Budapest

Included morning tour of Budapest.

DAY 15 – Return home

On some dates cruise operates in reverse order. See website for details

Budapest

Budapest to the Black Sea Gems of Eastern Europe

Discover the gems of Eastern Europe, with historic Belgrade, beautiful Bucharest and imperial Budapest.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Budapest

Fly to Budapest and transfer to your cruise ship. Overnight sailing.

DAY 2 – Kalocsa

Morning sailing to Kalocsa. Join a guided tour of Kalocsa or visit a paprika house with a scenic drive into the Puszta and equestrian performance.

DAY 3 – Belgrade

Included guided tour of Belgrade and afternoon free time.

DAY 4 – Iron Gates Gorge

Cruise the Iron Gates Gorge and Djerdap locks.

DAY 5 – Pleven

Morning visit to Pleven with a guided tour or free time to explore Nikopol.

DAY 6 – Bucharest

Included guided tour of Bucharest.

DAY 7 – Danube Delta

Experience the vast nature reserve of the Danube Delta.

15 DAY RIVER CRUISE

DAY 8 – Constanța

Morning visit to Constanța with guided tour and free time. Afternoon cruising.

DAY 9 – Rousse – Ivanovo & Veliko Tarnovo/Arbanassi

Drive to visit Veliko Tarnovo. Included afternoon visit to Arbanassi.

DAY 10 – Belogradchik

Morning sailing to Vidin. Aternoon drive to visit Belogradchik Rocks.

DAY 11 – Iron Gate & Lepenski Vir

Afternoon cruising to Donji Milanovac. Drive to Lepenski Vir with guided tour.

DAY 12 – Novi Sad

Included afternoon guided tour of Novi Sad.

DAY 13 – Osijek & Vukovar

Included morning guided tour of Vukovar. Drive to visit Osijek.

DAY 14 – Budapest

Morning sailing. Included afternoon guided tour of Budapest with free time.

Your cruise includes

• 14 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite,

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board (except one lunch), including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR EXPERIENCES

• 10 guided tours: Kalocsa, Belgrade, Pleven, Bucharest, Constanța, Novi Sad, Vukovar, Osijek and Budapest

• Scenic drive into the Pustza with an equestrian show

• Spectacular cruising through the magnificent Iron Gates Gorge and the heart of the Danube Delta

• 4 guided visits: beautiful Veliko Tarnovo and enchanting Arbanassi, the Churches of Ivanovo, Belogradchik Rocks and Mesolithic Lepenski Vir

8 DAY RIVER CRUISE

SUPERIOR DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED

DAY 15 – Return home

The Seine, Paris & Normandy

Catch the remarkable sights that line the majestic Seine and reflect on historical events that shaped the world today, with visits to iconic Paris, the incredibly preserved Bayeux Tapestry and Gold Beach, along the poignant Normandy coastline.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Paris

Fly or take the Eurostar to Paris and transfer to your cruise ship. Overnight sailing.

DAY 2 – Les Andelys

Morning sailing. Shuttle to Chateau Gaillard with entrance fee included. Evening sailing.

DAY 3 – Rouen

Included morning guided tour of Rouen. Free time this evening in Caudebec.

DAY 4 – Bayeux & Arromanches

Included full day tour to Bayeux and Arromanches, with a visit to the British Normandy Memorial.

DAY 5 – Honfleur

Included morning guided tour of Honfleur. Afternoon and evening cruising to Vernon.

DAY 6 – Giverny & Vernon

Included morning visit to Monet’s Garden. Evening and overnight sailing.

DAY 7 – Paris

Included morning guided tour of Paris with free time to explore.

DAY 8 – Return home

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board (except one lunch), including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 4 guided tours of Paris, Honfleur, Rouen, the Bayeux Tapestry and the D-Day Normandy Beaches

• 4 visits: Les Andelys, charming Caudebec-en-Caux, Claude Monet’s house and garden and quaint Vernon

SUPERIOR DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED

Paris, Normandy & Historic Treasures of the Seine

Meander through the captivating landscape of the Seine, explore iconic Paris and experience the beauty of Monet’s garden, discover elegant châteaux and see Normandy’s historic beaches.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival in Paris

Embark your five-star ship moored on the River Seine in the heart of the city.

DAY 2 - Paris & Conflanse

Morning included sightseeing tour of Paris, the ‘city of lights’.

DAY 3 – Conflanse & Auvers-sur-Oise

Morning drive to Les Andelys and see the Château d’Auvers and final resting place of Vincent Van Gogh.

DAY 4 - Rouen

Morning sightseeing tour of Rouen.

DAY 5 - Le Havre & Arromanches

Full day visit to the D-Day Normandy Beaches. Afternoon included visit to the Juno Beach Centre and scenic drive along the Landing Beaches to Arromanchesles-Bains.

DAY 6 - Honfleur or Étretat & Caudebec-en-Caux

11 DAY RIVER CRUISE

Your cruise includes

• 10 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board (except one lunch), including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue

World-class wines and legendary cuisine, the most spectacular river scenery, verdant landscapes draped in vineyards and honey-coloured medieval towns with intriguing, cobbled lanes – discover one of southern France’s most tantalising regions.

Your cruise includes

• 10 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board, including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return scheduled flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar / TGV

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR EXPERIENCES

DAY 7 - Abbey Jumièges & Abbey Saint-Wandrille

Our first visit is to the majestic Abbey Jumièges, before continuing to the working 7th-century Benedictine Abbey Saint-Wandrille.

DAY 8 - Giverny & La Roche Guyon

Morning drive to Giverny to visit Monet’s house and garden. Afternoon cruising. Visit the Château de La Roche Guyon. Evening sailing to Mantes-La-Jolie.

DAY 9 - Château de Malmaison

Morning included visit to Château de Malmaison. Afternoon sailing to Paris and tonight the Captain’s dinner is served.

DAY 10 - Paris & Versailles

Choose an included morning visit to the charming town of Honfleur or discover the striking white chalk cliffs of Étretat. This evening we’ll moor in charming Caudebec-en-Caux.

Morning optional visit to the Palace of

• 7 guided tours including Paris, Auvers-sur-Oise, Rouen, the D-Day Normandy Beaches, Honfleur or the white cliffs of Étretat, Abbey Jumièges & Abbey St Wandrille and the Château de Malmaison

• 2 visits including charming Caudebec-en-Caux and Claude Monet’s house and garden

• Optional visit to the Palace of Versailles

SUPERIOR DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED

Versailles and the outstanding Versailles Gardens. Alternatively, enjoy more free time in Paris.

DAY 11 - Return home

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Lyon

Fly or take the Eurostar to Lyon and transfer to your cruise ship.

DAY 2 – Mâcon

Morning guided tour of Cluny Abbey and visit one of the region’s best winemakers for a tour and tasting.

DAY 3 – Chalon, Beaune & Burgundy

Included morning tour to see the wine villages of Burgundy. Drive to Beaune for included guided tour of Hospices de Beaune. Overnight sailing to Lyon.

DAY 4 – Lyon

Included guided tour of Lyon.

DAY 5 – Ardèche Gorges

Included visit to Ardèche Gorges, afternoon sailing through the lock at Bollène.

DAY 6 – Avignon, Pont du Gard & Uzès

Morning guided tour of Avignon.

Afternoon visit to the Pont du Gard

Roman aqueduct, followed by short orientation tour and free time in Uzes.

DAY 7 – Arles & Les Baux-de-Provence

Morning walking tour of Arles. Included visit to Les-Baux-de-Provence, followed by an authentic olive oil farm tour and tasting.

DAY 8 – Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, Camargue & Ornithological Park

Included tour of the Camargue with a visit to the Ornithological Park of Pont de Gau. Visit Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer with a short orientation tour.

DAY 9 – Orange & Chateauneufdu-Pape

Included tour of the Roman city of Orange. Visit the stunning region of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation with a wine tasting.

• 7 guided tours including Cluny Abbey, Beaune, Lyon, Avignon, Uzès, Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

• 3 visits including the Camargue & the Ornithological Park of Pont de Gau, the Pont du Gard and the Ardèche Gorges

• 2 wine tastings in Mâcon and Chateauneuf-du-Pape and 1 Olive Oil farm visit at Les Baux-de-Provence Find this cruise

DAY 10 – Lyon

Morning cruising to Lyon, with free time.

DAY 11 – Return home

Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence

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Enjoy the scenic wine regions in the south of France. From lush terraced vineyards and sun-baked hills, to dramatic rugged gorges and medieval towns, with their delightful streets and charming architecture.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Lyon

Fly to Lyon, Marseille or Montpellier, or take the Eurostar / TGV to Lyon and transfer to your cruise ship.

DAY 2 – Lyon

Included morning guided tour of Lyon with free time to explore. Afternoon and evening sailing towards Chalon.

DAY 3 – Beaune & Burgundy

A morning visit to Beaune for a wine tasting and free time to explore.

Afternoon and overnight sailing.

DAY 4 – Vienne & Tournon

Included morning guided tour of Vienne. Free time in the evening to explore Tournon.

DAY 5 – Ardèche Gorges

Morning cruising to Le Pouzin. Included afternoon visit to Ardèche Gorges. Overnight sailing to Arles.

DAY 6 – Arles & Pont du Gard

Included morning guided tour of Arles. Included afternoon excursion to Pont du Gard. Evening sailing to Avignon.

DAY 7 – Avignon

Included morning guided tour of Avignon with free time to explore.

DAY 8 – Return home

On some dates cruise operates in reverse order. See website for details

2024

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board, including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 5 guided tours: glorious Lyon, charming Beaune with wine tasting, historic Vienne, splendid Arles and intriguing Avignon

• 3 visits: the magnificent Ardèche Gorges, the remarkable Pont du Gard and beautiful Tournon

SUPERIOR DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED

The Douro, Porto & Salamanca

Explore what is possibly Europe’s most undiscovered river through the stunning Douro Valley, dotted with charming villages, age-old traditions and wonderful wines. Immerse yourself in the local culture with a traditional flamenco performance and dinner at an authentic ‘quinta’.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Porto

Fly to Lisbon or Porto and transfer to your cruise ship.

DAY 2 – Mateus Palace Gardens

Morning cruising to Peso da Régua. Included afternoon guided excursion to Mateus Palace Gardens. Evening dinner at Quinta da Pacheca.

DAY 3 – Castelo Rodrigo

Morning cruising. Included afternoon guided excursion to Castelo Rodrigo, a delightful 12th-century walled village.

DAY 4 – Salamanca

Free time on arrival to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, lunch and flamenco show followed by a guided tour.

8 DAY RIVER CRUISE

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DAY 5 – Régua

Morning cruising. Included afternoon visit to a quinta, to learn all about wine production, plus wine tasting.

DAY 6 – Lamego

Drive to Lamego to visit the Sanctuary of our Lady of Remedies with free time to explore. This evening enjoy the Captain’s Dinner and a folklore show.

DAY 7 – Porto

Morning cruising. Included visit to a local port producer with tasting and afternoon guided tour of Porto with free time to explore.

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board, including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 4 visits: Mateus Palace Gardens, Castelo Rodrigo, Lamego and a typical quinta with wine tasting

• Guided tour, lunch and flamenco show in historic Salamanca

• Dinner at Quinta da Pacheca with a selection of their wines

• Traditional Portuguese folk music show

• Guided tour of charming Porto and visit to a port wine cellar

DAY 8 – Return home SUPERIOR

The Douro

Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca

See for yourself why the Douro Valley has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status as we sail along its picturesque riverbanks. We'll slip past miles of terraced hills with vineyards which rise in the steep terrace from the shoreline and spot quintas on the hillsides in the distance. Explore this enchanting region with an itinerary that encompasses a mixture of authentic local experiences, sightseeing and plenty of opportunity to taste Portuguese port and wine.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival in Porto

Arrive in Porto and board our brand new, beautifully crafted ship.

DAY 2 - Porto

Explore Porto and enjoy dinner this evening in Régua at a local Quinta.

DAY 3 – Castelo Rodrigo

Watch the scenery glide by as you enjoy life on board and visit Castelo Rodrigo.

DAY 4 - Salamanca

Wander through Spain’s intellectual centre, Salamanca, and explore its cathedrals.

DAY 5 - Quinta da Avessada

Learn about Moscatel wine at a local Quinta and explore the riverside town of Pinhão.

DAY 6 - Lamego & Mateus Palace Gardens

Enjoy a tour to Lamego and visit the wellmanicured gardens of Mateus Palace.

DAY 7 - Vila Nova de Gaia & Guimarães

Taste port wine at a local cellar or tour the birthplace of Portugal, Guimarães.

DAY 8 - Return home

2024

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board*, including welcome cocktails and the Captain’s Dinner

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 6 visits and tours, including Mateus Palace Gardens, Castelo Rodrigo, Lamego, Pinhão and Porto.

• 2 visits to local quintas, including a guided tour, meal and wine-tasting

• 1 traditional flamenco performance with lunch in the historic city of Salamanca

• Choice of included excursion to Vila Nova de Gaia or Guimarães

Bruges, Medieval Flanders, Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields

Amsterdam is one of the world’s most unique cities, famous for its stunning art from Rembrandt to Van Gogh and is where this stunning cruise commences. We also discover one of nature’s most spectacular floral displays, the kaleidoscope of colour that is the Dutch Bulbfields.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Amsterdam

Fly to Amsterdam or take the Eurostar to Brussels and then the Thalys train to Amsterdam.

SUPERIOR DRINKS PACKAGE INCLUDED

*Please note lunch is not included if choosing the excursion to Guimarães. Find

DAY 2 – Amsterdam & Hoorn

Included guided tour of Amsterdam in a glass-topped canal cruiser. Afternoon sailing along the Zuiderzee towards Hoorn. Overnight sailing.

DAY 3 – Arnhem

Included visit to the British HQ at Oosterbeek and Commonwealth Cemetery. Evening and overnight sailing towards Antwerp.

DAY 4 – Antwerp

DAY 5 – Ghent & Ypres

Included guided tours of Ghent and Ypres.

DAY 6 – Bruges

Included full day visit to Bruges with guided tour. Evening and overnight sailing.

DAY 7 – Keukenhof & Amsterdam

Included morning guided tour of Antwerp with a free afternoon to explore. Evening and overnight sailing towards Ghent.

8 DAY RIVER CRUISE

Your cruise includes

• 7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board (except one lunch), including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return scheduled flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar/Thalys

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• Classic Amsterdam canal cruise Bruges

• 4 guided tours including medieval Antwerp, gorgeous Ghent, historic Ypres and captivating Bruges

• 3 visits including charming Hoorn, the Airborne Museum and Commonwealth War Cemetery and spectacular Keukenhof

Included morning visit to Keukenhof Gardens. Return to the ship for a free afternoon in Amsterdam.

DAY 8 – Return home

Salamanca

Amsterdam, Kinderdijk & the Dutch Bulbfields

The stunning bulbfields really are an amazing sight. In Keukenhof Park there are a staggering 7 million blooms covering 80 acres in a riot of colour whilst imaginative landscaping shows off mother-nature at her outstanding best with shimmering lakes, water-gardens and flowering shrubs of every hue.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Amsterdam

Fly or take the Eurostar to Amsterdam and transfer to your cruise ship. Overnight sailing to Enkhuizen.

DAY 2 – Enkhuizen

Included entry to Zuiderzee museum. Afternoon and overnight sailing along the Markermeer.

DAY 3 – Rotterdam & Kinderdijk

Included morning guided tour of Rotterdam. Included afternoon guided tour of Kinderdijk windmills. Evening sailing to Amsterdam.

DAY 4 – Keukenhof & Amsterdam

Morning drive through the bulbfields to Keukenhof Gardens. Included afternoon

guided tour of Amsterdam in a canal cruiser. After dinner enjoy a live on board guitar performance of some well known melodies.

DAY 5 – Return home

5 DAY RIVER CRUISE

2024

2025

Your cruise includes

• 4 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite

• Upgrade to an upper deck cabin or suite and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERA PLUS – see website for details

• All meals on board, including the Captain’s dinner, a Superior drinks package and farewell drinks

• Return scheduled flights from a selection of regional airports or Eurostar/Thalys

• Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

YOUR INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 2 guided tours including iconic Kinderdijk and innovative Rotterdam

• 2 visits including spectacular Keukenhof and the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen

• Classic Amsterdam canal cruise

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THE RHÔNE

DATE

Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue - 11 days

10/04/2024 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ SOLD OUT £3,499 £3,849

20/04/2024 ✓ ✓ ✓ £2,799 £3,599 £3,949

14/05/2024; 24/05/2024 ✓ ✓

Burgundy,

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THE DUTCH WATERWAYS

*Please note - If you choose to travel by Eurostar, you could save up to £85PP on the price shown.

Airport key: LGW: London Gatwick, LHR: London Heathrow, LTN: London Luton, STN: London Stansted, E/STAR: Eurostar.

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