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I hadn’t been prepared for the many, simply majestic, vistas at every turn, as we gently navigated the beautiful Douro river. Sunrises, sunsets, rolling hills, vineyards, iconic bridges and dramatic locks, I didn’t think it could get any better. However, early one morning, opening the curtains of my cabin, to this stunning view, simply took my breath away.

Jean Livingstone

Douro, Porto & Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers

8-day river cruise from £3,349pp

Porto
Sail Portugal’s Douro Valley and Spain’s Salamanca, discovering timeless villages, vineyards, and vibrant Iberian culture.
Douro, Porto & Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers
The Douro

The Sacred Valley in Peru was a highlight of our South American Tour, walking the Inca streets of Ollantaytambo gave us a feel for what living in an Inca town must have been like.

Wendy Hall

Grand Tour of South America

Grand Tour of South America

16-day tour from £6,169pp

Explore Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and Rio’s vibrant culture on an unforgettable three-country adventure.

Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu’ means ‘Old Peak’ in Quechua. The name refers to the mountain where the citadel stands.
Machu Picchu

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Valley of the Temples at Agrigento was the first stop on our tour of Sicily. And what a bellissimo introduction to this fascinating island. There were so many photographs to take, but this was my favourite.

Sicily Tour

8-day tour from £1,699pp

Uncover Sicily’s volcanic wonders, ancient ruins and vibrant culture on a thrilling Mediterranean journey.

Agrigento
Sicily Tour
Mount Etna

The Grand tour of Kenya. So much more than the Big Five. Just when you think you’ve seen it all there’s something else to take your breath away. Stunning landscapes and an abundance of spectacular birdlife, which was an unexpected treat.

Grand Tour of Kenya

12-day tour from £4,859pp Track the Big Five, meet Maasai tribes, and savour wild sunsets on Kenya’s ultimate safari adventure.

Imperial Cities of Morocco

8-day tour from £1,559pp

Explore Morocco’s imperial cities, vibrant souks and ancient palaces on a truly remarkable journey.

Jardin Majorelle
Photograph taken by Jim Ewing
Imperial Cities of Morocco

The weather on our solo New Zealand trip was spectacular. Walking back to our hotel after dinner with new friends, the calm waters of Lake Wakatipu reflected the evening light and people relaxed along the shore waiting for the sunset. A perfect glimpse of Queenstown’s natural beauty and laid-back spirit.

Jennifer Luke

New Zealand – Land of the Long White Cloud 21-day tour from £5,939pp Chase geysers, glaciers and golden coves – New Zealand’s epic landscapes await on this exhilarating adventure.

Queenstown

New Zealand – Land of the Long White Cloud

Maritime Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island 11-day tour from £2,924pp Roam wild coastlines, stroll through vibrant villages and spot elusive whales – Maritime Canada’s natural wonders await.

What a great day out to Hopewell Rocks and The Bay of Fundy. Fantastic holiday with beautiful friends. So well-organised. Magic memories and so many stunning photo opportunities.

Lois Beaver

Maritime Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

Cape Breton National Park is home to the famous Cabot Trail, a scenic 298 km roadway that winds through rugged mountains and along dramatic coastal cliffs, offering some of the most incredible views in Canada.

Hopewell Rocks
Peggy’s Cove

It is unsurprising that our tour of South America had many wonderful highlights given that it included no less than two ‘wonders of the modern world’. An outstanding memory, however, will always be our first sight of Copacabana beach. A combination of frenetic beach sport activity and rolling Atlantic waves framed against the stunning backdrop scenery and a rich golden sunset, made this our ‘standout place’ of the tour which we were able to share, for a short time, with the people of Rio.

John Henderson

Grand Tour of South America

16-day tour from £5,039pp

Explore ancient citadels, thundering waterfalls and samba-filled streets – each day reveals South America’s most thrilling wonders.

Rio de Janeiro
Grand Tour of South America

Wonderful to see the enthusiastic crew on Star Clipper welcome us from the bow sprit. Great cruise under sail from Istanbul to Athens.

Louise Hall

An Aegean Odyssey

An Aegean Odyssey

11-day tall ship cruise from £3,014pp Cruise Greece and Turkey’s Aegean coast, where sapphire seas meet ancient cities on this extraordinary voyage.

Bryce Canyon National Park’s spectacular amphitheatre, seen from Inspiration Point, one of many awe-inspiring viewpoints in the park. The hoodoos in the canyon were formed over millions of years by the deposition of rocks, uplift of the land, weathering and erosion to produce this wonderful effect. It is one of the numerous scenic highlights of the Iconic National Parks of America tour.

Iconic National Parks of America

14-day tour from £4,229pp

Wander America’s wildest landscapes –Yellowstone, Bryce, Grand Canyon – where red rocks, wildlife and epic stories await.

Bryce Canyon

This was one of the high(!) spots of a wonderful trip. We cruised up the Rhône, drove through the vineyards of Burgundy and then on to Switzerland. Another memorable Riviera holiday.

Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva & Golden Pass Extension

11-day river cruise from £2,938pp Sail through Burgundy’s vineyards, Rhône’s gorges and Alpine Switzerland – where every day brings a new discovery.

Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass Extension
Glacier 3000

The Ardèche Gorges are often called the ‘European Grand Canyon’ – a 30 km canyon with limestone cliffs plunging up to

We did the Rhine to Switzerland cruise it was fabulous so glad we did the extended 3 days in Switzerland. The scenery was outstanding and Zermatt was stunning. We took the train up the mountain with fantastic a viewpoint and had the best apple strudel. Would definitely recommend this cruise.

Patricia Yarnold

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland with Glacier Express Tour Extension

11-day river cruise and tour from £3,998pp

Glide past the pretty towns along the Rhine River and enjoy breathtaking Alpine scenery on the iconic Glacier Express railway.

Zermatt
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland with Glacier Express Tour Extension

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Look out for your chance to feature in our 2027 calendar

Would you like to see your photo featured in next year’s calendar, and win Riviera vouchers to spend on your future travels?

If you’ve got an inspiring photo taken on a Riviera Travel holiday in the past, or you’ve got an upcoming tour or cruise booked in 2026, enter our Photo Competition for your chance to win.

Visit rivieratravel.co.uk/photo for more information and all the details on how to enter the 2027 competition.

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