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Uniworld presents a 16-night immersive Danube River Cruise and rail getaway that showcases both the highlights of Venice Lagoon and the spectacular Balkans.
Guests are presented with a range of opportunities to explore different tourist attractions, as well as lesser-known historically rich sites.
Enjoy 7 nights aboard the unique S.S. La Venezia – a luxurious Uniworld River Cruise vessel designed to provide a safe haven for guests to recline as they traverse the Venice Lagoon.
Cruise Line: Uniworld 
Ship: S.S La Venezia 
Duration: 16 Nights 
Departure: October 
Duration: 18 Nights
Departure: May - Nov 
Enjoy an immersive itinerary that effectively splits your time between sailing the scenic Venice Lagoon and riding the historic railway to Istanbul. Guests can expect a range of tours, activities, tastings as well as a wealth of free-time to be used for shopping and exploring solo.
Arrive at Venice Marco Polo International airport to transfer to your ship and begin your adventure.
Arrive early into Venice for a walk around Doge’s palace estate. Later, you’ll have the opportunity for a private, after-hours experience at Saint Mark’s Basilica.
Spend today exploring Vicenza and visiting the Teatro Olimpico or travel to Padua for a walking tour.
Come evening, join your guide for an evening stroll in Burano.
Spend the day exploring Torcello and attending an informative Murano glass-blowing demonstration.
Choose to spend your time in Chioggia biking along beaches, visiting the market, riding a bragozzo on the way to a tasting at Ca’Zen or visiting Dominio di Bagnoli to learn about their wines.
Choose to embark on either a Po Delta Sailing excursion or a visit to Castello del Catajo – one of Europe’s most majestic castles.
*Optional Masterpiece Collection excursion: ‘Jewish Ghetto’ (£99)
Spend your day exploring Venice on a walking tour inspired by the locals, visiting the Gondola Artisans in Dorsoduro, attending a demonstration by a Ca’Macana mask atelier or trying your hand at Venice’s unique style of rowing.
Disembark from your ship and transfer to the Golden Eagle Danube Express at Venice Santa Lucia Station.
Your first stop is Trieste – where you’ll enjoy a tour of the ancient port.
This morning, ride an underground train to the Postojna Cave. Later, visit the capital of Slovenia on a discovery walking tour of the Old Town.
By morning, explore Sarajevo’s poignant history in terms of the Balkan War. After lunch, travel to Mostar and visit the Turkish House, mosque and the many bazaar streets.
Later, board a bus to Dubrovnik – where you’ll spend the night at the Royal Palm Hotel (or similar).
Tour this great city’s many attractions – ranging from the Polce Gate to the Franciscan Monastery and much more. This afternoon, we’ll drive by bus to meet the train in Capljina for dinner.
Spend a full day exploring Belgrade on an eventful city tour including the Kalemegdan Fortress.
Spend some free time exploring Skopje.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of Sofia. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy lunch on the train before we arrive in Plovdiv. Spend the afternoon on a visit to the splendid Old Town.
This morning, check into the Pera Palace Hotel – your home for the next two nights. Over the course of the day visit a selection of must-see historic sites.
Today, pay a visit to both the Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your departure.
Embark on a number of eventful cruising getaways
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Our Masterpiece Collection consists of paid excursions on offer to guests. They’ll be marked with an *asterisk on your itinerary.
Yes, this itinerary offers guests the opportunity to see up-close a range of UNESCO-designated sites.
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Departing on the 14th of August sailing in a Lower Deck Cabin.
AVG PER PERSON* £4,173
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