My husband and I have just returned from the Classical Spain tour. Three different bases and so many places visited it would have been difficult to sort it ourselves. Wonderful tour guide in Evelyn and a nice group of people to enjoy the experience with. Good split in free time to allow us to also explore on our own. Now to plan our next adventure with Riviera.

This was our 2nd Riviera Cruise and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We did the Seine 7 day cruise to Rouen, Bayeux & the D-Day landings. Staff were excellent, food was spot on and the excursions were very interesting and well organised. It helped that weather was very good for time of year and the drinks package was thrown in. Our cabin was on the lower deck and was slightly smaller than our last cruise on the Oscar Wilde (we were on the Jane Austin). I would definitely recommend this cruise if you like your history, however the D-Day/Bayeux excursion is a very long day (8.30-18.30), so be prepared.

This review is for the italian Lake Como trip Aug 1-8 Wow what a trip. Riviera from start to finish were excellent the booking and help line answering questions were very good and clear. The travel booklet you get is laid out that it is simple to read and follow with step by step info from booking in to flights to meeting the guides. Our guide Matt Purse was just the best guide and real credit to Riviera with his knowledge and straight forward approach to running the trips. Matt kept us informed and told us all the sort of info you want to know without going over the top....This chap should teach other reps ..thank you so much. The coaches they use are all clean and well equipped with usb chargers and have aircon. The places chosen to visit were well researched even down to where coaches park or drop you off. The Bernina Express was the highlight for our family and matts photo tip was welcomed. The only down point was the hotel,a little dated and evening meal in main restuarant was a bit of a let down. I think we were lucky with our room on level 7 and with balcony as the walls are very thin and noise travels. We would book again with riviera

Riviera are amazing attention to detail fantastic, staff and crew can't do enough for you. Food excellent drinks package great, cannot fault, definitely cruise with them again

Just back from a wonderful Walk and Discover tour based at Lake Maggiore. All the excursions were lovely. The mountains were kissed with snow and the weather was good for end Sept/beginning of October. The accommodation was excellent and the restaurants around Baveno were very good indeed.

I have been on three trips with Riviera Travel so far, with two more booked during 2024. Highly recommended. Excellent tour guides. Great program of visits. Great hotels used.

Presently in Croatia staying at Arauana Hotel, supposedly a 4 star property, but wouldn't give it any star rating. Rooms are small and dirty. Wallpaper blistering. Meals served in a shed like lean-to. Food like warm, greasy and always self service. Second holiday with Riviera this year and neither at standard advertised. Have travelled with them previously and everything was fine, but standards have really dropped. Have booked a holiday with them next year and now dreading it. Certainly don't provide the standard advertised. We have never stayed in such a hovel and have visited youngsters in back packers accommodation which was far better than this supposedly 4 star accommodation. There are no indoor bars or lounges only a shed as a so called restaurant. Absolutely disgusting. Won't be boking with them again

We have just returned from a Riviera Signature tour of Sicily. The itinerary, hotels, excursions and the sights were excellent. Out tour manager was friendly, knowledgeable and invested in ensuring that we had a great experience. We fully recommend using the Signature option from Riviera.

We visited Jordan at a time that could have been very difficult, bearing in mind the uneasantness kicking off on 1st March 2026. Fortunately, we were back in the UK by then. The trips to Wadi Rum, Petra, Madoba and Jarash were brilliant showing the role of Jordan through the ages. That all being said I recall Mohammad's repeated comments about Jordan being a stable and friendly country. That was certainly our experience. With the risk of collateral damage we wish that this situation is settled quickly and that Jordan can settle back to stability and friendliness to it's visitors. As to organisation, Mohammad, knowledge of his country, and Achmed's consumate skills in driving through it. Made the whole trip come to life. As for Diane, her contribution provided a calming influence on all the activities and her acquired local knowledge, gained over several trips, added to the confidence of the whole trip

What a great experience we have had with Riviera. Accommodation was spacious, comfortable and well thought out. The ship's staff were wonderful. The food we had was delicious and as much as you could eat really. Coffee and water stations available all day and night aswell as coffee and tea in the room. Clear information was given every day about the various trips. Bring comfortable shoes as some of the walking tours can be quite tiring. Overall I highly recommend Riviera for a river cruise on the Rhine.

Just had a wonderful South Africa holiday with Riviera Travel. From start to finish, we were looked after brilliantly. Such a varied itinerary, from a Kruger National Park Safari to visiting the Langa Township on the outskirts of Cape Town. Hard to pick highlights but the Zulu Battlefields (Rorke's Drift) was a favourite. Escorted tours need great leaders and in Sylvia, we had the best, I can't speak highly enough of her. Our local guides were lovely people with great knowledge. I'd give this tour 10/10

The Riviera Signature Tour Classical Spain was most enjoyable overall. Well organised and guided by an excellent tour manager. Hotels were acceptable as only in each for one to three nights and they were in good locations.

Our first time with friends on a river cruise. Cannot fault Riviera at all. The Geoffrey Chaucer although not one of the newer boats looked pristine. Our room on the upper deck was roomy, bathroom a good size. We spent a lot of time on the sun deck as the weather was good so not at all necessary to have a balcony\french window unless you travel out of the summer months. The entire crew were very friendly and professional. Food and drinks very good quality and plenty of it ! We had the superior drinks package which was brilliant. Wine was of good quality which we drank with our meals everyday. If you haven’t travelled with Riviera before then you should give them a try…we will certainly be joining them again.

South Africa

Excellent tour of SA with many interesting and fascinating sights. The one and only slight disappointment was some aspects of the visit to Robben Island. The ex-convict was poor with his story and we were kept in one room and he was only interested in how much we were tipping him. Also the buses used were clapped out and many parts missing. Otherwise I can’t start to say how wonderful SA was and all the people and tour guides.

Just returned from my first Riviera tour ,Valencia and the orange grove coast for solo travellers an̈d despite challenges due to two public holidays and things closing, it was managed excellently by the tour manager. Would not hesitate to use Riviera again. Pleased to find a replacement after very bad service from Titan in the past.

What a fantastic holiday to Canada on the Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise. If you are thinking of booking this do it right now. From start to finish everything was great. The hotels, the transport and the cruise. The rep was absolutely fabulous. If you have ‘B’ as your rep you will make a friend. She is so full of knowledge. We went on this trip with strangers and left it as friends.

Went on a small ship cruise round the shores of Croatia. Nice boat, good crew and I put on weight with the catering! This is my 3rd trip, so they must be doing something right!

Thankyou Riviera and all the staff on the William Wordsworth Danube River cruise. My husband and i have just travelled on the Danube to celebrate my husbands 60th and we had such a lovely experience. We were younger than most of the travellers but we met so many lovely people so this wasnt a problem. The staff were so lovely and professional. The service we experienced was so high. The boat was beautiful, the food amazing and the excursions were informative and well managed. I would definately recommend riviera as a company. In fact we are now considering their Japan holiday.

We have just returned from the most wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Sri Lanka is such a fascinating place to visit; the people, the sights, the food, the wildlife are extraordinary. Riviera have created a super itinerary which includes notable sights including visits to an Elephant Sanctuary and Yala National Park, whilst staying at top notch hotels. The Maldives leg - 7 days on a boat visiting numerous deserted islands and sandbanks, night time fishing expeditions, snorkelling, barbecue on the beach etc.....it was simply out of this world. i cannot praise Riviera too highly. Thank you.

Just returned from a week cruising on the Blue Danube on the Emily Bronte, what a beautiful cruiser, so comfortable and immaculate.what an absolutely amazing trip, memories will last a lifetime. Cannot fault a thing, trips, food, crew all fabulous. Very highly recommended. Loved it. Booking The Rhine for my next one

This holiday to Puglia region of Italy was really well organised. There were plenty of interesting places to visit, plus spare time for further exploration. Local guides made the visits so informative. Even had time to relax on the beach !!

Fantastic small boat cruise from Split to Porec and then by catamaran to Venice. Well done Riviera for another wonderful holiday. Would recommend this company and all their small boat cruises (just completed our 3rd!).

Just returned from an amazing adventure - Grand Tour of India and Nepal - 8 wonderful hotels - all comfortable and wonderful food. Superb excursions, talks and visits. The Tour Guide - Matt Purse looked after us all and made sure our holiday was the best it could be! Nothing was too much trouble! I came back with the very best of memories!

Riviera holidays are always well organised and run. We have just enjoyed a luxury sailing cruise in the Dalmation islands of Croatia. The ship, MS Mendula, was superb. It was beautifully presented, clean and comfortable. The small crew were very attentive, and helpful throughout, and the locations they took us to were amazing. The Tour Manager, Jill, was excellent. Certainly lived up to the standards we expect from Riviera

First River Cruise and the first time with Riviera but it won't be the last. The holiday exceeded our expectations. From the reps we spoke to when booking, to the staff and crew on board, they were all very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was well organised and made for a very enjoyable holiday. The boat was very clean, plenty of space in the cabin and on deck and the food was some of the best I have ever tasted. Plenty to see along the Rhine, with castles, towns passing by at a nice sedate pace and watching the other craft using the Rhine. Highly recommend.

Fabulous tour with Riviera in South Africa. With many other trips taken with them, this was by far the best. The itinerary included so much but be advised it does involve a few early starts and long coach journeys, but so worth it, as the Tour tries to offer the different flavours of South Africa from Safari Park to Cape Town. The many hotels reflect the areas being visited. The Tour Guide had great knowledge and experience together with the many guides at the various excursions, all of which were wonderful. The professionalism of this tour allowed me to feel comfortable in a new country. I would love to go again.

Wow.....wow....wow! We have just returned from a 3 night stay in Krakow, Poland. This was a 'bucket list' trip for my Dad and I......and we were blown away by how fab it all was! Everything ran so smoothly.....we were so sad to leave. We are definitely going to return The trip to Auschwitz was so moving and the city tour was so interesting. We loved visiting Wawel Castle. We stayed at the Novotel Centrum hotel which was amazing in every way. The room, food and service was outstanding! Our tour guide, Joanna, was extraordinary. She took care of us, was so informative and so professional. This lady is amazing.....really outstanding. She couldn't do enough for us and was so warm and friendly. This was a very special holiday.....the first one my Dad and I had done together. Riviera.....thank you so much for helping us to make wonderful memories together ❤️ We will definitely be booking with you again!

Recently back from a tour of South Africa. What an amazing trip. Our Tour guide Karen Holladay was exceptional and so was Michael the local tour guide. Kruger was absolutely mind blowing, seeing all the animals. We also did the 2 optional extra safaris, which were well worth it. Stayed in some lovely hotels. The Pearl Valley Golf hotel was exceptionally wonderful. Enjoyed our internal flight with Cem Air down to George. So many lovely memories. Winelands area was gorgeous as was Stellenbosch and Knysna. Some nice little shops in these areas to buy a few souvenirs. Boulders Beach was an experience seeing the penguins after having a great lunch overlooking the gorgeous beach. Hermanus was a scenic place but sadly we didnt see any whales. Robyn Island was definitely worth visiting when staying in Cape Town. We booked the optional trip through Karen/Riviera. We had a tour and talk from an ex political prisoner which was incredibly moving. The visit to the Langa Township and going to the gospel church service was an amazing experience. Makes you appreciate everything in your life. Table Top Mountain was superb with the revolving floor of the cable car allowing for taking some great photos . The views from up the top were so good. Made the lengthy queue to enter well worth it. The Waterfront at Cape Town had some nice restaurants to try out. The only part of the tour we didn't really appreciate was the Battlefields & Yorke Drift. Wasn't really our thing. Didn't realise the security out in South Africa was going to be so tight. Glad we went on an organized tour as we felt very safe at all times. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience this beautiful country.

We had a wonderful time in a beautiful area. The tour was so well organised and supported by charming and knowledgable Riviera guides. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Really excellent and will definitely book again.

My wife and I have just returned from a 5 day river cruise around Amsterdam taking in the windmills and tulip fields alongside many other adventures. We arrived in Amsterdam via KLM from Manchester airport to lovely warm weather which was a surprise. Moored a short journey outside of Amsterdam in Huizen the cruiser, Emily Bronte, was stunning. Treated to afternoon tea our bags were delivered to our luxury cabin on the diamond deck. Absolutely stunning room and welcome champagne (bottle not glass) was a nice touch. Sailing was a joy so smooth and quiet with plenty of on board activities to entertain us. Food and drink were plentiful and fabulous. The chefs truly did prepare some fabulous meals. Full range of drinks included for lunch and then from 6-midnight. The crew and staff were amazing, nothing was any trouble and everything done with a genuine smile and occasional laughter. They really did make our experience the best. Excursions to museums, windmills and tulip fields were entertaining and informative. Last day or so provided plenty of time to explore Amsterdam Flights home again went smoothly Everyone on board was friendly and talkative and though impossible to get to know everyone we made a few good friends which again provided for the fabulous experience Truly recommend Riviera and look forward to sailing again with them

Amazed at the cleanliness. No litter, streets always clean. No smoking in public areas, no ciggy buts, no dogs, no dogs mess, no chewing gum. All zebra crossings controlled by traffic lights. Kyoto railway station complex an engineering and architectural marvel. A wide choice of restaurants, always busy many with queues.

Recently done the Blue Danube solo cruise on William Wordsworth. Ship was immaculate and very luxurious. Food and service was faultless. My only disappointment was that I felt the excursions were a little rushed at times and I would have liked some more free time to explore places on my own, but apart from that it was a great week away.

We would go again in a heartbeat

Oh my goodness, what a relief it was to actually get away! Full marks to all at Riviera for keeping us up to date before our trip and for the help so cheerfully and patiently given with the extra admin that Covid brought our way. We felt totally safe with the measures taken on board, thank you very much for this. Without exception, Staff were fantastic and our every need was attended to. The additional Covid testing ran smoothly, organised by our Riviera Reps. The guided tours were most interesting: the guides very knowledgeable and more importantly, interesting to listen to. We loved this trip and would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you again Riviera, you were FAB!

Lake Maggiore tour was spectacular! Made even better by having Matt Purse as our guide. We stayed at Regina Palace and only comment I'd make is that we riviera peeps were fed together at 7.30 pm. The service was slow and we didn't often get out until 9.30 or 10 most evenings leaving no time to wander into Stresa for a digestif or coffee. Not a fault of Riviera and we will ensure we ask the appropriate questions next time we book. The tour itself was fabulous, SO much packed in! One minor quibble is that the day we did Cannobio and then Locarno (to take Centovalli train, which was brilliant)was that we would have preferred to have spent much longer in Cannobio which was delightful rather than 3 hours in Locarno which was not as delightful and we found ourselves kicking our heels somewhat in a very large place when Cannobio was much picturesque (in my opinion). But, it may be a logistical issue with the coaches, I don't know but certainly this needs looking at. Overall fab trip made even better with our guide Matt. I really hope we meet him again, he's a real treasure to the company.

Just completed a trip on the Douro Splendour with Riviera travel. The holiday consisted of 7 nights travelling to Salamanca and back on the river Douro. We were not sure what to expect as this was our first ever cruise but we were not disappointed. Upon arrival our cabin was spotlessly clean as was the whole ship. The staff were wonderful and very helpful and the food and drink were first class. The trips were very interesting and very well organised. We will definitely book again.

Just returned from a wonderful holiday in Madeira. The scenery was magnificent and the tour very comprehensive. The local guide was very interesting as she gave a great deal of in depth information about all of the places we visited and the history of the island. Weather was great too. The sunrise and sunset from our hotel balcony were beautiful.

Had a brilliant time in Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga. Just the right amount of time touring/free time, excellent tour guide - Katerina De Marco, and beautiful weather. Will definitely book with Riviera again. 😺👍

Highly recommended company. Second time to book and certainly not the last. Amazing staff, all went the extra mile and beyond to please. Food, service, cabins,staff and excursions excellent. Something to suit all. You won't be disappointed if you book with Riviera Travel . Thank you all. Looking forward to our next venture with you.

Delayed writing this review as I wanted to see if my frustrations dampened but they have not and it gives me no pleasure to write the following. Have travelled with Riviera previously without issue, and in fact loved everything. However on the latest riviera cruise from Budapest the vegetarian food offering was way below par and indeed it was clear there were times they cross contaminated between veggie and meat/fish. Staff on the cruise seemed unable to improve the issues and indeed on occasion the attempt to say they were giving this full attention resulted in even worse food. On return my complaint was dealt with quickly and we were refunded what in effect would be the cost of the food element of the cruise without delay. There was no recognition however that the marketing references to fine dining were in fact misleading. The individual who dealt with the complaint mentioned more than once that she had tried the vegetarian food on another ship Riviera use (it's the same two week rotating menu all season across the fleet) and found it to be good; pleased to hear, that doesn't help me does it! And totally ignored the fact that on a cruise you can't exactly jump ashore to supplement your food if it is poor, which meant there were occasions I went to bed hungry as it was truly that bad or lacking in quantity and food is such an integral part of the trip when you are basically held captive. I even bought my own extras when ashore for the chef to add to my meals like smoked tofu which they had the audacity to present to me at the special chefs dinner as cheese they had sourced! Very poor complaint handling that lacked real empathy, did not address all the points I raised and we all know escalating to the ombudsman is pointless as they are a toothless shark. Pictures shown are a main course for dinner - Pad Thai that was actually rice sticks with carrot and pine nuts, two tiny samosas & lettuce while the non veggies had shrimp skewers that were apparently delicious and roasted vegetable pie that was two mm of chopped veg with an inch of mash in top! The cruise itself was lovely but completely marred by the food and Riviera have now lost my business.

Had an excellent cruise off the coast of Croatia on the MV Corona . The ship was wonderful, cabins clean and surprisingly spacious and the lunches on board were excellent. The itinerary was perfect to see Dubrovnik , Split and the islands off the coast with a particular highlight being the daily sea swim stops in secluded bays off the islands. Would highly recommend

Although most people seem to book and pay for their holidays online, because we live close by we prefer to make a personal visit. In my opinion if they are offering this as an option they should be better equipped to accommodate visits in person. We have not been on our river cruise yet, so can't comment on that yet.

Wonderful Douro River Cruise. Fantastic food and accommodation on the Douro Splendour. Great itinerary of excursions with tour guides. Thoroughly recommend Riviera. Staff really look after you and ensure you have a fabulous holiday. .

Malta Uncovered for solo travellers

This holiday actually surpassed my expectations. From the moment I was greeted by the Riviera rep at the airport until we left Valletta for home we were so well looked after. The hotel was excellent even though we all found it a bit strange crossing UNDER the road via a tunnel to reach our rooms! Nearly every day was jam packed with cultural excursions and we all appreciated dodging the long entry queues as we visited so many historical places. The local guides were all very good but Ingrid (from Estonia) was exceptional. Giusseppe was our tour manager and even on our free day he was there to give advise if needed. This was my first solo holiday but it will definitely not be my last.

I have travelled with Riviera on several occasions to worldwide destinations and their standard of service was high on all tours. I particularly like that the Tour Manager flies out with us on most tours to ensure things go very smoothly. My latest trip was a tour of Japan which was most enjoyable. I would have no hesitation in recommending Riviera

Recently returned from the really excellent Valencia and the Orange Grove Coast Solo trip. The tour manager, Tony, was wonderful, the group all got on well and the excursions were fascinating and varied. I had a fantastic time

We love Riviera. We always feel we have been looked after well. The staff are well trained and hard workers, especially in the dining room. The evening menu is always inventive with a choice to suit everyone. The daily optional tours are often humorous and interesting and you get to see things that it’s likely you would miss on your own.

Just returned from Best of Japan tour. Excellent in every respect. Organisation was faultless and the Tour Manager, Daniel, was brilliant, always there with extra bits of information and good sense of humour. Look forward to my 13th trip!

The tour of classical Spain was fabulous! Every hotel was really comfortable and had a pool. Every destination was wonderful with some organised visits / tours and free time. Travelling between destinations was a pleasure because of the dramatic scenery. We were really well guided and looked after by the tour manager. Highlights were everything about Seville, Ronda, Granada and Mijas and the great, reasonably priced food! We loved it!

Recently went on a tour of the Deep South USA plus Texas. Before we set off on the trip we were informed that our trip On the Amtrak train would not be going ahead and we were given a £50 refund each. We were disappointed especially as there was no consultation beforehand and to only receive £50 each in compensation was poor. This was one of the reasons we had chosen Riviera Travel and may have considered another company had we been given the choice. Despite this we had a fabulous holiday, although we thought the tour guide was poor. There was no music played whilst we were traveling on the coach and when asked if more could be played we received a flat ‘no’. If we had relied on the tour guide all the time we wouldn’t have gone anywhere. However we ignored his comments that Nashville was ‘mad’ and went downtown and had the best night. All in all we had a wonderful holiday but it could have been better from Riviera Travel point of view. This is a very expensive tour and we thought the standard of hotels were very poor in some places. Probably would try a different tour company next time.

In the past I've done an excellent tour of Rajasthan with Riviera, which prompted me to book a cruise on the Danube recently. It was excellent. Plenty of interesting places to visit with excellent and entertaining guides, an extremely comfortable ship and excellent food. Very good value for the high standard.

Second escorted tour with this company. Did 5 days in Iceland tour. Everything went smoothly, excellent tour guide, Per. Extremely knowledgeable and interesting guy. Very friendly too. Highly recommend. Just let down by the room given at the hotel, but I guess the travel company doesn't have control over this.

We fully endorse Tracy's review of the Blue Danube river cruise. We had a faultless holiday and are already planning our next one! All the crew seemed genuinely happy to be there and were always smiling and friendly. The meals were extraordinary, our cabin was clean, roomy and had such a comfortable bed with quality bedlinen. The excursions were led by local, knowledgeable tour guides. Seriously, a superb experience, thank you all!

Riviera South Africa tour - awesome

Riviera have amazing holidays and tours to choose from. The one we chose was South Africa and wow! It turned out to be our best trip ever - incredible memories we will never forget. We’ve been all over the world which was because of all our experiences, this one was awesome. The organisation of the holiday, the guide and the travel was e cells that. The choice of hotels, meals, restaurants, trips was absolutely fantastic - very good quality and character - nothing bland or boring! The Riviera guide was permanently with us along with a South Africa guide and they were both extremely friendly, professional, informative and you could ask any questions you want! I would massively recommend this holiday/trip and when you’ve experienced it, you realise how reasonable the price is. We reflect on this trip a lot and thank you Riviera for giving us such a wonderful experience.

Took a cruise from Venice to Split on the MS Stella Maris. Excellent in every way. All personnel from Tour Manager to Room Service were top class. On board food was better than first class and the various stopping points well chosen and local tours and guides could really not be faulted. The stops gave sufficient time to explore and sample the local sights , restaurants and bars. Riviera organised a very good holiday which ran smoothly and was excellently well run. This is an first rate company and they manage things very well. We have used them previously and will use them again.

Another excellent holiday delivered by Riviera and their team, this time in Lake Garda and stretching between our base in Riva del Garda to the Dolomites, Venice and Verona. To try and do this itinerary ourselves, let along navigate and negotiate unknown geographical areas to find suitable parking whilst all the time trying to take in the scenery and surroundings is just too stressful... having a team of experienced and knowledgeable guides escort you from one outstanding location to another also means you don't have to spend your time neck-deep in Google trying to learn about a place before you get there to get the most value from your arrival. From the itinerary to the accommodatiion, and luxurious transfers to tours, every choice was anticipated and suggested. Why do a tour any other way when it can be as relaxing as this? Thank you Riviera once again.

The cruise down the Rhine covering Strasbourg and Heidelberg was excellent and the itinerary was well executed with very good tour guides on each of the excursions. The highlight for us was the day we spent in Colmar and Strasbourg alongside the stunning drive through the Alsace region. The MS Geoffrey Chaucer is a first class boat with superb service from all the crew on the boat and excellent food and entertainment throughout. But for anyone who may have issues in walking long distances please be aware that the guided tours require a lot of walking and often there is quite a long distance to walk from the boat to the excursion coaches or the towns. Having said that, we will definitely be booking more tours and river cruises with Riviera and highly recommend their services.

Just been to Jordan on a Riviera tour. It was excellent. Our trip included Wadi Rum, Petra and the dead Sea. A good itinerary with an excellent local guide and tour manager. The locals made us welcome and were pleased to see tourists returning to this beautiful country.

Just returned from an amazing visit to the Italian lakes by train. Riviera Travel and their tour manager have been outstanding throughout. Stayed at the Astoria in Stresa. Great accommodation with side view of lake Maggiore. Amazing food with dedicated Gluten free options for Coeliac sufferers.

Rhine Christmas markets cruise

Just completed a 5 day trip on the Rhine. Our first river cruise and a tester for future cruises. The boat was well appointed and the cabin and public areas were spotlessly clean. The staff were attentive and contributed to the very relaxed atmosphere on the boat. The quality of the food surpassed that which we have experiened on sea cruises in recent years. I have written little because it was a faultless experience. We have booked a further cruise (in France) on the basis of our experience.

Imperial cities of Morroco- it was a large group and some long days but well worth it . The tour had varied landscapes, cities and architecture. I particularly loved Fes because it felt authentic and we had time to explore the city on our own ( 2 single females) day and night. I also loved the cookery course in Marrakech, Roman ruins of Volubilis and the Mosque in Rabat was stunning. Hotels were of a nice standard although personally I would have preferred to dine out more instead of hotel buffets. Hotels mostly in great location, although Casablanca was unfortunately in busy business area. Highly recommend the tour if you want to sample a number of places in a short time.

My 3rd Riviera trip within a year and I wasn't disappointed 😁 This time it was https://www.rivieratravel.co.uk/escorted-tours/southern-india-coastal-route-solo-travellers This trip, although not cheap, it really offers exceptional value for money as you see a lot of Tamil Nadu and Kerela, stay in fantastic hotels, excellent breakfasts every day as well as some lunches and dinners also included. George Bareham, our "Tour Manager" was brilliant, very professional, but also friendly and diligent. Satheeshan, our local guide was helpful and picked me up antibiotics when I got ill, he was a nice chap, if (for my taste) went on a bit and used 20 words when 1 would suffice. Mr Sweeny, our coach driver was fantastic,really professional and an exceptionally good driver. His assistant, Murgon wad a delight, always smiling and attentive. This is a full on trip, early morning starts and quite a packed itinerary, but still leaving time to laze around some brilliant hotel swimming pools. Only a couple of suggestions to improve the holiday. More shopping time in Cochin and change carriers from Etihad who, unfortunately aren't the excellent airline they used to be. But, will I use Riviera Travel again - Yes 😁

Lake Garda tour. Flight from Gatwick airport to Verona with short transfer. Included day trips on the lake and to the Dolomites, Venice and Verona. Accommodation was the excellent Krystal Palace Hotel. All efficiently managed by Kate. Many thanks.

Travelled with Riviera to Uzbekistan. Ten day trip was busy but not exhausting. Tour manager and local guide were excellent; accommodation and food generally very good and the sights were amazing. Of particular interest to me was the opportunity throughout the tour to meet local craft workers - from painters of miniatures to paper-makers, from tilers to potters. The blend throughout the trip of tangible and intangible heritage made it a trip to remember! As the Beatles once said, "All you need is Plov"

Our first escorted tour, We went to Italy and stayed in Perugia, and I have to say it was amazing, we saw so much, all explained by superb local guides and a excellent tour manager, Daniel. Really good quality hotel and great trips out each day, to Assisi, Cortona, Spoletto just to name a few. Very pleased with it and would definitely book another trip in the near future,

Cruise ship William Wordsworth: A cruise ship of excellence, very well appointed, comfortable & indulgent. We departed Budapest and cruised the Blue Danube heading to Vienna. The top deck offers sun loungers, a heated pool, golf and a place to just sit & relax. The cabins have everything you could want for but above all incredible comfortable. The staff are professional, courteous, and attentive and do everything to make your stay a pure pleasure. This is an experience you will remember for many years.

Just got back from a tour of Malta had… Just got back from a tour of Malta and had a great week. Denise, our tour guide, was amazing and looked after 50 of us. Grace, our local guide, was excellent in her knowledge of Malta. We enjoyed visiting the historical sites and other places of interest. Our hotel was very comfortable and near to shops and restaurants in the area. The food was a little disappointing. It was always buffet meals reminiscent of canteen food and a little repetitive. Nevertheless we really enjoyed our 8 day tour

The Rhine and Moselle on Geoffrey Chaucer 4th-12th September. It was our first river cruise and we really enjoyed it. We travelled by Eurostar and it was seamless, with instructions on where to go, very clear. We had an uncomplicated and stress free journey (unlike those who flew!) And we would always now choose to travel by rail to Europe in the future. It was a fabulous ship. The crew and Riviera staff were exceptional, always going above and beyond. It was very clear, that as a team, they really gelled as there was a happy atmosphere on board. The food was amazing. Only criticism is that I am now having to go on a diet! We didn't want it to end!

Trip was well organised. Booking was easy as staff very helpful. Was taken to as many places as possible in the time we had. Local guides were excellent.

My first cruise and I couldn’t have done better than my recent Seine River cruise. Carmen the tour organiser was excellent and always willing to go the extra mile to sort out any problems. The crew were amazing , friendly and helpful, the captain was great when explaining the controls on the bridge. Everything was very clean, food truly delicious and the pianist a delight and I was able to indulge my passion for dancing. My fellow guests were a delight and I made many new friends. Thank you Riviera

An amazing trustworthy company.

By the law of averages, there will occasionally be dramas with holidays when hundreds of people are on a package trip. It’s a fact of life. However a true rating measure of a travel company is how they look after the customer in these circumstances. Riviera Travel are, in my opinion, totally trustworthy and will do whatever they can within their power when there is a problem. In fact, to a degree that is actually above and beyond the call of duty. I would thoroughly recommend them, and look forward to our next Riviera holiday in 2022.

First time with Riviera and had a fantastic experience. Andalusia is stunning and Seville may be my current favourite city. The tour manager was fantastic, the itinerary was busy but do-able and the organisation was first class. We’re already looking at Italy with Riviera for our next holiday.

Riviera tour was brilliant. Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga are all wonderful places, each in its own special way. We had plenty of free time and organised activities were very good. Hotels good standard and fairly close (walking distance) to centres. Our brilliant guide Alex made the tour extra special.

Croatian Islands Cruise

We have just returned from a very enjoyable cruise along the Croatian coast on the Il Mare. Everything was extremely well organised and it was a very relaxing holiday. We had a week of excellent weather, also being organised for us by Riviera! I would definitely recommend this type of cruise to anybody considering something similar as both the scenery and stops at the numerous islands were very pleasant.

Ours was a special trip - 50th anniversary. We had an excellent experience on Royal Clipper, a tall ship which, despite being built in 2000, is directly inspired by Preußen (Preussen), a very similar real ship from 120 years ago. The voyage was from Rome, round the south of Italy, going down as far as Corfu before running to Venice via stops in Croatia. Sailing was generally no longer than overnight and part of a day, with only one leg involving a full day at sea. Accomodation was first rate, food superb, the sailing experience great and the itinerary well-chosen. Crew were invariably cheerful, polite, helpful and above all friendly. Yes, it's an expensive holiday, but you do get what you pay for - and I'm thinking of saving up the pennies and booking again.

Excellent cruise on Thomas Hardy. First time on a river cruise after many ocean cruises, but it won’t be the last. Riviera are an excellent company to deal with.

This is for the 3 day Swiss extension followed by Rhine cruise from Basel to Cologne between 3rd and 13th September 2023. The flight was fine but for some strange reason the driver of the lorry carrying our cases from Geneva to Zermatt managed to get airside and caused chaos. Fortunately we managed to get past him and meet Riviera's excellent tour guide Maggie who got everything sorted and us on our train in time. Maggie was brilliant throughout the extension and we had an amazing time in Zermatt and on the Glacier Express. The hotel in Chur was a bit dated with low beams in the room but otherwise good. The first full day on the boat was very rushed with a 2.5 hour coach trip to Lucerne (where we only had an hour which was not enough) then another to board the train up to see the mountains of the Bernese Oberland. The train was crowded and uncomfortable (especially in 32° temperatures) and our time at the top again too short but the views were stunning. Another long ride down then a 3 hour trip back to the boat was just too much. The excursions on the other days and our time on the ship were much more relaxed and enjoyable. The ship itself, our cabin, the food and the amazing cruise were everything we had hoped for and more. I don't know if we will do another river cruise but if we do I would certainly be happy to travel with Riviera again especially if Maggie is our guide.

We had a week in Croatia on the Adriatic Sun .The boat was fantastic but be aware the lower cabins are affected by engine noise . Also in busier ports the boats stack alongside each other this means you have to jump between boats there is a step on one boat but often still a big gap . A passenger on our boat tripped . The food was great though as the itinerary was changed due to weather it seemed pointless going off and then coming back so we missed some meals . The places we visited were amazing and I definitely want to revisit some . I wanted to do swimming this wasn’t always possible due to weather. The captains night was great fun despite him not speaking English . I loved being on a smaller boat and the other passengers were great which added to the experience as being a smaller boat you do get to chat . As the boat sails in the day you have time at sea but the coastline was so beautiful it was not an issue. The tour guide from Riveria was really helpful but I think at times she struggled with timings due to the captain not speaking English . I would definitely do another trip like this .

Just on our final morning of our German Christmas market cruise with Riviera Travel. We should have spent today in Cologne before flying home. Sadly, we had to be moored overnight in the beautiful historic town of Wesseling because of an 'administrative error'. I'm lost for words frankly, but looking forward to a refund from the company that aims 'to deliver exceptional vacation experiences for discerning guests to the world's most fascinating destinations'. Trust me, there is nothing fascinating about Wesseling.

I had done three trips with this company and all of the trips have been excellent. Before the trip there is great communication. Trips are well organised too. Accommodation consistently to a high standard. Would highly recommend. And the Blue Light discount also is a bit of an added bonus. Our guide Michele was also a superstar.

How long has the tour company been trading?

For almost 40 years

I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns

Do I require travel insurance?

It is a condition of booking that you carry suitable travel insurance.

What is my luggage allowance?

You will receive details of your luggage allowance with your final travel documents, which are sent approximately 10 days prior to your date of departure.