Riviera Travel explains why its award-winning tours, ocean, yacht and river cruises plus journeys by rail are ideal for memorable group holidays. 

A group of friends look out over the sea during a holiday

Riviera’s portfolio covers tours to Europe and exciting long-haul destinations as well as ocean, yacht and river cruises and memorable rail journeys.

There’s something rather special about travelling together. Whether you’re an organised club, a society with shared passions, or simply a group of friends who believe experiences are best when shared, a Riviera Travel holiday turns collective curiosity into something extraordinary.

With over 40 years’ experience crafting escorted tours and cruises, we understand the subtle art of group travel. It’s about balance, seamless organisation with space to breathe, structure with flexibility, sociable moments alongside time to explore independently.

Award-winning tours and river cruises across Europe and beyond

Our portfolio spans award-winning European and worldwide tours, five-star river cruises, elegant rail journeys and ocean and yacht voyages, offering destinations and styles to suit every interest within your group.

What sets Riviera apart is not simply what we offer, but how we offer it. As members of ABTA, ATOL, IATA and AGTO, your group’s plans and payments are fully protected. Most excursions are included, making budgeting refreshingly straightforward, and there’s no minimum number required to travel.

For those who wish to tailor the experience further, selected itineraries feature pre-bookable personalised experiences, allowing each member to shape their holiday in their own way.

A group at Monet's Garden in Giverny, France

Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France is one of Riviera’s many itineraries, taking in the highlights of the Loire Valley region. 

We aren’t just a travel company; we are a well-travelled collective. Our itineraries are created by experts who know each destination intimately and design journeys that feel considered rather than crowded. Days unfold at an unhurried pace, blending iconic landmarks with lesser-known corners, guided insight with independent discovery.

On our Signature tours, smaller group sizes allow for deeper immersion and more meaningful encounters, ideal for groups who value authenticity over tick-lists.

Exceptional value with transparent pricing

Value, too, is part of the Riviera philosophy. Our holidays include expertly crafted itineraries, insightful excursions, hand-picked accommodation, direct regional flights at no extra cost, transfers and the steady presence of an experienced Riviera Tour Manager throughout. There are no inflated prices, no artificial discounts, and no hidden extras, simply transparent pricing and consistently exceptional experiences.

Above all, service is in our DNA. After four decades in travel, we’ve encountered every scenario imaginable. Should plans change unexpectedly, our team is already working behind the scenes to ensure your group’s journey continues smoothly. It’s travel without worry, thoughtfully managed, meticulously delivered.

Special group river cruise offer: one in eight travels free

For groups considering a river cruise, there’s an added incentive: our One in Eight Groups Offer means one free place for every eight guests booked on European river cruises of seven nights or more.

A rather compelling reason to gather the group together. Because when the right people travel together, something memorable happens. And with Riviera Travel, it happens effortlessly.

For more information about what Riviera Travel can offer groups, click here.