Cruise & Rail: Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans (2026) on S.S. La Venezia

Cruise & Rail: Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans (2026)
Embark on a private train journey to Istanbul, during which you’ll sleep on the luxury Golden Eagle Danube Express with ever-changing views at your window-the perfect addition to a river cruise. Along the way, visit Alpine lake towns, historic cities across Eastern Europe, and more. For the cruise portion of your journey, board the S.S. La Venezia in romantic Venice and treat yourself to a private evening lighting ceremony at St. Mark’s Basilica. Depart the enchanting "City of Water" to explore the waterfront shops, colorful facades, and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torcello. Farther south, discover Chioggia-a charming southern port loved by fishermen, artists, and anyone looking for unique gifts or souvenirs.
Embark on a private train journey to Istanbul, during which you’ll sleep on the luxury Golden Eagle Danube Express with ever-changing views at your window-the perfect addition to a river cruise. Along the way, visit Alpine lake towns, historic cities across Eastern Europe, and more. For the cruise portion of your journey, board the S.S. La Venezia in romantic Venice and treat yourself to a private evening lighting ceremony at St. Mark’s Basilica. Depart the enchanting "City of Water" to explore the waterfront shops, colorful facades, and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torcello. Farther south, discover Chioggia-a charming southern port loved by fishermen, artists, and anyone looking for unique gifts or souvenirs.
Interests
- Rail Tours
About S.S. La Venezia
About Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Leading the Way since 1976
We were the first American company to set sail in Europe, and we’ve been revolutionizing the landscape of river cruising ever since. With more experience than practically any other line on the rivers, we spent our time developing deep local connections, destination expertise, and the most incredible crew in the industry. Over the years we’ve grown to offer unparalleled itineraries on the rivers of Europe, Egypt, India, Southeast A
Aug 23, 2026 through
Sep 01, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
6:59 AM
16 Nights
from
$25,498.00
(USD)
Per Person
Cat: Classic
Inside
Outside
Balcony
Suite
8870406
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May 03, 2026 through
May 12, 2026
May 1, 2026
6:59 AM
16 Nights
from
$25,798.00
(USD)
Per Person
Cat: Classic
Inside
Outside
Balcony
Suite
8870405
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Sep 27, 2026 through
Oct 06, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
6:59 AM
16 Nights
from
$25,798.00
(USD)
Per Person
Cat: Classic
Inside
Outside
Balcony
Suite
8870407
|

Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Venice (Embark) | ||
2 | Venice | ||
3 | Venice, Mazzorbo (Burano) | ||
4 | Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia | ||
5 | Chioggia | ||
6 | Chioggia, Venice | ||
7 | Venice | ||
8 | Venice (Disembark), Transfer to Train (Embark), Tr | ||
9 | Postojna, Ljubljana | ||
10 | Sarajevo, Mostar | ||
11 | Belgrade | ||
12 | Bar, Podgorica | ||
13 | Skopje | ||
14 | Sofia, Plovdiv | ||
15 | Istanbul (Disembark) | ||
16 | Istanbul | ||
17 | Istanbul |