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Riviera Travel Christmas Markets

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Riviera Travel Christmas Markets

Call 0800 707 6229 for Extra Savings


Celebrate Christmas and the New Year with Riviera Travel as you explore either the Danube or the Rhine. Visit some of Europe’s best Christmas Markets, from Cologne to Vienna.  Along the way, you’ll take part in guided tours of the cities, led by local guides.

They’re the perfect mix of Riviera’s classic river cruises, with that added festive sparkle and joy or New Year cheer to experience the most wonderful time of the year!
On the Christmas Cruises, you’ll spend Christmas Day in either Strasbourg or Melk and enjoy a Gala Christmas dinner onboard. On the New Years Cruises, you can ring in the New Year onboard with midnight celebrations and a special gala dinner before spending New Years Day in Cologne or Vienna.

 

Why Riviera Travel?

– Bringing to life the very best hand-crafted holidays since 1984
– Truly authentic travel experiences guided by our knowledgeable and local tour managers
– Five-star ships, four star yachts and hand-picked hotels throughout our holidays
– The flexibility to enhance your holiday and make it your own
– Guaranteed value for money and our price promise*
– Which? Recommended Provider for both river cruises and tours for nine years
– Riviera Travel take you off the tourist trail and under the skin of a destination

 

What’s Included with Riviera Travel River Cruises?

Spacious cabins

Spacious cabins and suites with en-suite bathrooms, river views and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

Daily excursions 

Fascinating daily excursions led by knowledgeable local guides plus the services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and concierge.

All meals included 

All meals included from early risers’ breakfasts to midnight snacks and everything in-between.

Return flights 

Return flights from a choice of regional airports, or travel by Eurostar, plus overseas return transfers to the ship.

Free Drinks Package on European River Cruises

On all European River Cruises, you can enjoy one of two drinks packages, depending on your departure date

For 2025 Cruises
On 2025 departures, you’ll have a Superior Drinks Package included.

Over lunch in our restaurants enjoy unlimited drinks from a choice of:

  • Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic
  • Draught beer, including non-alcoholic
  • A selection of soft drinks and juices

Then from 6 pm until midnight in our bar and restaurants, enjoy all of the above, plus unlimited drinks from a choice of:

  • Our cocktail and mocktail of the day
  • House spirits and mixers (including gin, vodka, rum and whisky)
  • A recommended regional wine during dinner
  • Martini & Sherry pre-dinner
  • Port & Brandy after dinner


For 2026 Cruises

On 2026 departures, you’ll have an All-Inclusive Drinks package included.

Available from 10am to midnight each day:

  • Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic
  • A choice of draught beer, including non-alcoholic
  • A selection of soft drinks and juices
  • Our cocktail and mocktail of the day
  • House spirits and mixers including vodka, gin, rum, whisky, martini, sherry, brandy, port and Baileys (excluding liqueurs)
  • Daily recommended wines
  • Tea and coffee from the bar

 

Why book your Riviera Festive Cruises with Travel Club Elite?

Here at Travel Club Elite, we offer the Riviera Travel River Cruises you know and love, with our expertise and exclusive extra savings thrown in on top! Our 40+ years of ABTA membership and superior service mean you can book your holiday with confidence, taking the stress out of organising your Riviera Travel holiday. Talk to one of our Riviera Travel River Cruise specialists today for a great Riviera Travel discount. With Travel Club Elite, you can save money and earn extra benefits on your holidays when you come back to us to book your Riviera Travel holidays.

With our 5* Trust Pilot score, superior service, and friendly staff, it’s not hard to see why customers keep coming back to us year after year. Whether you are interested in a river cruise, ocean or yacht cruise or an escorted tour, our expert team can recommend the best Riviera Travel holiday for you

Huge Savings on Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel Special Offers

The Big Riviera Giveaway | Deal of the Week | Free deck upgrade on select departures | Save up to £700pp on selected 2025 river cruises | No single supplement on selected river cruises | Free €100 per cabin onboard...

Festive Cruises

Riviera Travel Christmas on the Danube

Celebrate Christmas and experience all the pleasures of this joyous time of the year amidst the grand imperial cities of the magnificent Danube.

Riviera Travel Christmas on the Rhine

Glide past sleepy villages, explore idyllic riverside towns adorned with glittering lights and experience the unique ambience of the magical Yuletide markets.

Riviera Travel Enchanting Rhine & Yuletide Markets River Cruise

Discover the enchanting ambience of Germany’s traditional Christmas markets, complete with a plethora of one-of-a-kind, inventive gift choices, as well as the gorgeous Rhineland in its wintry splendour.

Riviera Travel Magical Paris & Festive Seine

Experience the enchantment of Christmas on this festive French river cruise—explore historic country estates adorned in holiday splendor, marvel at the grandeur of Paris, and wander through its charming Christmas markets.

Riviera Travel New Year on the Danube

Welcome in the New Year on this splendid cruise along the mighty Danube.

Riviera Travel New Year on the Rhine

Immerse yourself in the majesty of one of Europe’s most romantic rivers and celebrate the New Year in style on this unforgettable Rhine cruise.

Riviera Travel The Danube’s Imperial Cities & Yuletide Markets River Cruise

Enjoy a guided tour of Budapest, Hungary’s intriguing capital and imperial city of two halves spanning the river Danube, as well as a breathtaking cruise through the Danube Bend in all its wintry glory.

Riviera Travel The Danube’s Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets for solo travellers

Experience the Imperial Cities and festive Yuletide Markets on this festive river cruise along the magical Danube.

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