An extraordinary way to discover Europe’s most fabled rivers, medieval villages and quaint small towns; award-winning luxury European river cruise line, Riviera Travel River Cruises, has launched an exclusive savings offer of up to $2,500 per cabin on 14-night itineraries and $500 per cabin on 7-night itineraries in 2023 – only available to the cruise line’s Australian guests.
Riviera Cruises Exclusive Offer
- 7 night cruises – AU$250 discount per person*
- 14 night cruises – AU$1,250 discount per person*
Whether gliding along the enchanting Rhône or the charming Douro, guests will uncover some of Europe’s most picturesque destinations, as a fairy tale come to life, with sleepy villages, imposing castles and fascinating architecture coated in rich history.
Some itineraries with amazing savings include:
Gems Of Eastern Europe – Budapest To The Black Sea (14 nights on board MS William Wordsworth)
On this incredible river cruise through the Balkans, start by exploring the stunning sights of Kalocsa and Belgrade, with its magnificent Kalemegdan Fortress. Then it’s off to Pleven passing through the Iron Gates Gorge and the Djerdap locks before visiting Bucharest. Finally, on the final leg of this stunning river cruise, we discover the imperial city of two halves – Budapest.
- Roundtrip from Budapest
- Departure Date: 28 April 2023
- Emerald Deck from $4,929*pp twin share (Was $6,179*)
- Inclusions
o Sixteen visits and tours including:
- Guided tours in Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest, Novi Sad, Kalocsa, Osijek, Vukovar and Pleven
- A scenic drive into the Puszta with an equestrian show
- A cruise into the Danube Delta
- Guided visits to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, the churches of Ivanovo, the rock formations at Belogradchik, and the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir
- A visit to the ancient city of Constanta
o All meals on board including a welcome dinner and the Captain’s Dinner
o Complimentary on-board tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
o Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and concierge
More 2023 dates are available
Cruise the Heart of Europe (14 nights on board MS Geoffrey Chaucer)
This fourteen-night river cruise takes guests on an amazing journey along the Rhine River from Cologne in the heart of the Rhine valley to Vienna and finally Budapest on the banks of the Danube.
- From Cologne to Budapest
- Departure Date: 5 July 2023
- Emerald Deck from $6,919* pp twin share (Was $8,169)
- Inclusions:
o Fifteen visits and tours including
- Guided tours in Budapest, Vienna, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Bratislava, Koblenz, Boppard, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Miltenberg, Wertheim, Regensburg, Passau and Würzburg
- A visit to the Benedictine monastery, Melk Abbey
o All meals on board including a welcome dinner and the Captain’s Dinner
o Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
o Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
o Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and concierge
More 2023 dates are available
Available in the reverse direction
Best of Holland & Flanders River Cruise (7 nights on board MS George Eliot)
Wander the picture-perfect streets of medieval towns, gaze in awe at magnificent Gothic architecture, and discover contemporary urban landscapes and the iconic windmills of a bygone age. This superb river cruise embraces the rich and diverse culture and heritage of these northern European neighbours, all linked by history and their fascinating waterways.
- From Amsterdam to Cologne
- Departure Date: 1 May 2023
- Emerald Deck from $4,679 pp twin share (was $4,929)
- Inclusions:
o Eight visits and tours including
- A trip to the Floriade Expo
- Guided tours of Cologne, Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent and Rotterdam
- Visits to Kinderdijk, Airborne Museum or Het Loo Palace gardens
o All meals on board including a welcome dinner and the Captain’s Dinner and a packed lunch during the full-day trip to Bruges
o Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
o Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
o Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and concierge
More 2023 dates are available
Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence River Cruise (7 nights on board MS William Shakespeare)
Start in France’s gastronomic capital and explore the beautiful Saone and Rhône rivers, the preferred route of traders and invaders alike since the dawn of recorded history. Everywhere there are reminders of the Romans and the greatest empire of the ancient world, waiting to be discovered on this wonderful cruise.
- From Lyon to Avignon
- Departure Date: 6 April 2023
- Romeo Deck from $3,369* pp twin share (Was $3,619)
- Inclusions:
o Seven visits and tours, including
- Visit to Lyon, Arles, Avignon and Vienne
- A wine tasting in Beaune
- Excursions to the Ardèche Gorges, Popes’ Palace and the Pont du Gard
o All meals on board including a welcome dinner and the Captain’s Dinner
o Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
o Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
o Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and concierge
More 2023 dates are available
Available in the reverse direction
Providing exceptional value and great savings on board, this is the perfect opportunity for Australian travellers to indulge in a luxury 5-star product with exquisite onboard experiences and true value-for-money fares that are significantly lower when compared with similar itineraries offered by other cruise lines.
Complimenting this are exquisite onboard experiences that guests can enjoy at a relaxed pace and delicious cuisine catering to all taste buds. For solo travellers, Riviera is world-renowned for offering dedicated solo cabins with no single supplement.
One of the most important aspects of the Riviera Travel business is to ensure that guests are happy in every sense, from booking all the way through to travelling on their award-winning river cruises.
Whatever the circumstances, Riviera will take care of the details and promise it won’t affect your client’s enjoyment of their holiday – if Riviera can’t ensure an amazing experience, then they won’t go ahead. And your clients are always protected by the Happiness Guarantee; if your clients aren’t happy by day two of their holiday, Riviera will support your clients to make the flight change arrangements, pay the fare increase and change fees and give a full refund.
Riviera Travel’s fleet of 10 luxury ships is also one of the youngest in Europe, with almost all ships four years or less – offering a relaxing way to indulge in some of the most beautiful European rivers. Featuring a range of onboard facilities, including a restaurant, bistro and wellness centre, Riviera Travel’s five-star ships support an intimate atmosphere of between 126 and 176 guests.
Looking to learn more about Riviera Travel’s ships, itineraries and onboard experience? Jump onto our training portal to complete our brief training modules. Plus, once complete you will earn five CLIA points.
