Famous sights including the Pyramids of Giza, the Korean Demilitarized Zone and the Taj Mahal are among the highlights for groups.
Riviera Travel has added three new tours as part of its 2026 worldwide escorted touring programme. Groups will be able to visit Egypt, South Korea, India and Nepal with the operator’s latest additions.
Other departure dates have been added to existing itineraries, visiting Morocco, Jordan, Japan, South Africa and southern India.
Will Sarson, product director at Riviera, said: “These new 2026 worldwide tours have been hand-crafted to provide guests with an array of options taking in some of the globe’s most fascinating destinations and experiences. We’re always listening to feedback and we’re confident these itineraries will appeal to both repeat and new-to-Riviera guests.”
New tours for 2026
Departing February to November 2026, the 13-day Classic Egypt tour will take guests to Cairo and Luxor, spending seven nights on board the Steigenberger Regency for a river cruise on the Nile. The trip includes tours and visits to the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, temples of Karnak and Luxor and ‘Double Temple’ of Kom Ombo.
There are also opportunities for sightseeing in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile and the city of Aswan. Complete your visit on a traditional Egyptian sailing boat known as a felucca.
If East Asia is more to your group’s liking, the Highlights of South Korea escorted tour will take your group to explore South Korea’s unique history, natural beauty and rich culture, including bustling cities and ancient temples. With departures between from April to October 2026, this trip will take guests on a 13-day trip across this fascinating country.
The tour features visits to Seoul and the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Dosan Seowan, Hahoe Village, Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple and Gyeongju. Other highlights of the trip are a visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the chance to explore South Korea’s second largest city, Busan, plus a 190mph journey on the KTX high-speed train.
Signature experiences include the chance to learn how to cook a South Korean dish, bulgogi and a night tour of Gyeongju.
The 15-day India and Nepal escorted tour allows groups to experience the contrast of bustling India and the more serene Nepal. The itinerary begins in the bustling cities of Delhi and Agra, visiting iconic sights including the Taj Mahal and Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
The tour then moves to the more calm surroundings of Nepal, where you can take in the natural beauty of the Himalayas and enjoy Nepal’s varied wildlife on a safari in Chitwan National Park. The trip will include a visit to the tranquil city of Pokhara with views of the Annapurna range and an exhilarating flight over Mount Everest.
Groups travelling with Riveria Travel can choose to receive 10% off the group’s booking costs back or one free place when booking any European or worldwide tour, ocean or yacht cruise, or any river cruise for six nights or less.
To make a group booking enquiry call the dedicated groups team on 01283 742322 or email groups@rivieratravel.co.uk.
For more information about Riviera Travel and what it offers visit www.rivieratravel.co.uk.
