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A European city break is the perfect excuse to pack your bags and check another charming destination off your bucket list.

A European city break is the perfect way to encounter some of the continent's most popular destinations, like the quirky German capital Berlin, or Bordeaux, the wine capital of France. And with Riviera Travel, all the planning is done for you, including handpicking hotels, organising overseas transfers and planning insightful guided tours and free time to explore. Imagine walking through Saint-Emillion's picture-perfect countryside and coming across a chateau with rows upon rows of grapevines. Or, if you are more of a romantic, taking your loved one (and a camera!) to Paris to capture memories in front of the Eiffel Tower. 

Wandering around a foreign city is fascinating, especially with experts to provide you with insightful knowledge. But don’t worry, you’ll get plenty of free time too, so take the time to learn about city culture when it suits you. Each city break is filled with carefully selected visits to give you the very best of every destination, like Parma, where you can try some of Italy’s finest cuisine (Cappelletti and the infamous gelato are coming to mind right now). You could even treat yourself to beer from one of Bruges’ oldest pubs and then top off your day by relaxing on a canal boat as you meander between Belgium’s medieval architecture. 

Not to mention that you’ll have the industry’s best Tour Managers escorting you on your visit. We can’t think of a better way to explore the heart of Europe. The only question is, where will you go first? 

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Direct flights from 14 UK airports with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • New smaller group sizes for 2025 & 2026
  • Expert Riviera Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
  • Checked luggage
  • Free Wi-Fi in most hotels
  • All additional hotel taxes

Find your perfect city break

Krakow City with ancient architecture buildings in Poland
Black and white image of Auschwitz concentration camp gate, Poland

Escorted Tour

Krakow

  • Poland
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 2 included experiences
The Rozenhoedkaai canal and Belfort tower at twilight in Bruges

Escorted Tour

Bruges Tour

  • Belgium
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 3 included expereinces
View of Wawel Cathedral and surrounding buildings in Krakow, Poland
Black and white image of Auschwitz concentration camp gate, Poland

Escorted Tour

Krakow for solo travellers

New

  • Poland
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast, welcome dinner and drink
  • 2 included experiences
Spiegelrei in Bruges in the early morning, Belgium
Tyne Cot World War One Cemetery and Memorial in Belgium

Escorted Tour

Bruges for solo travellers

  • Belgium
  • 3* hotel
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast plus a welcome drink & dinner
  • 3 included experiences

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