Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has added to its modes of travel transportation with the addition of all-inclusive Cruise & Rail itineraries—an innovative and exciting way to explore. Embark on some of the best private train experiences around the world pre- or post- luxury cruise, with the added experience of Uniworld.

Discover a unique blend of eastern and western cultures on this one-of-a-kind journey by land, cruise, and train between northern Italy and the diverse nations of the Balkan Peninsula. The journey begins in Milan, then moves on to Venice for a private evening at St. Mark’s Basilica. From the “City of Water,” the ship then explores the waterfront shops, colorful facades, and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torcello. Further south, Uniworld guests can discover the southern port loved by fishermen, Chioggia, as well as boutique hopping in Bologna and medieval Padua, once home to Galileo and Copernicus. Lastly, guests will visit the UNESCO sights of Ferrara and Verona, the famed city of Romeo and Juliet.

Complement this Italian cruise with a private train adventure to the transcontinental city of Istanbul, a dazzling metropolis full of bucket-list attractions from the Blue Mosque to the Grand Bazaar. Guests will sleep aboard the luxury Golden Eagle Danube Express. Along the way, visit alpine lake towns, historic cities across Eastern Europe, the Greek seafront, and so much more.