Riviera Travel is launching five new premium itineraries for 2026 as part of its European Signature category.
Available to book from April 9 2025, this includes tours in France, Montenegro and Albania, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
As well as introducing new routes, it has also refreshed a selection of existing tours within this category.
Amongst the new routes are Grand Tours of Montenegro & A Taste of Albania, Provence & The French Riviera, Spain’s Hidden Gems Girona, Zaragoza & Valencia, Southern Spain & Portugal’s Coast, and Italy from Venice as well as The Italian Lakes: Garda, Iseo & Maggiore, and A Taste of Puglia and Basilicata.
Will Sarson, Product Director at Riviera Travel, said, "Our new and upgraded Signature itineraries set out to elevate premium touring; offering greater varietyand deeper cultural connections.”
The new itineraries and refreshed existing tours for 2026 offer the following premium elements as standard:
Small group size with an average of 22 guests
Enhanced excursions; more unique and memorable experiences
Minimum 4-star hotel rating
Carefully selected tour managers, who are experts in their destinations
Welcome drinks reception on the first or second evening
Enhanced experiences guests can expect on Signature European Tours include:
Grand Tour of Madeira the Pearl of the Atlantic: Afternoon tea at Reid's Palace, a historic hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with freshly baked scones, sandwiches, and cakes, served with a choice of Reid's signature blend tea or coffee.
Grand Tour of Northern Cyprus and a taste of Paphos: Winery visit and guided tour of the winemaking process, followed by a fine-dining experience at the vineyard’s boutique restaurant.
Puglia & Basilicata: Lecce, Alberobello & Matera: A visit to a local masseria - a traditional family farmhouse - that includes a tour of the underground olive mills and a homemade, rustic lunch.
New European Signature tours for 2026:
Grand Tour of Montenegro and a Taste of Albania - from £2609 pp
Highlights include a guided tour of Tirana, scenic cable car rides up Datju Mountain, a visit to Krujë Castle and the Ethnographic Museum, and a guided tour of Berat.
Grand Tour of Provence & the French Riviera & Monaco from £3419 pp
Visiting Southern France and Monaco, including a guided walking tour of Aix-en-Provence, a visit to an organic winery with lunch and wine included, a boat trip through the Camargue, Avignon, a guided walking tour of Arles, and a scenic drive into the Luberon Mountains.
Grand Tour of Spain's Hidden Gems: Girona, Zaragoza & Valencia - Signature Grand Tour from £2749 pp
The lesser known charms of Spain at the ancient city of Girona on a guided evening tapas and wine tour, visit to the Benedictine monastery in Montserrat, Barcelona with a local guide and a visit to the mountainous town of Teruel.