Cruise & Rail: Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans
From $29,069 per person
17 days
Ship: S.S. La Venezia - From 2027
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
17 days, 16 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - May. 2, 2027, Sun. - Venice (Embark)
- Day 2 - May. 3, 2027, Mon. - Venice
- Day 3 - May. 4, 2027, Tue. - Venice (Padua), Mazzorbo (Burano)
- Day 4 - May. 5, 2027, Wed. - Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia
- Day 5 - May. 6, 2027, Thu. - Chioggia
- Day 6 - May. 7, 2027, Fri. - Chioggia, Venice
- Day 7 - May. 8, 2027, Sat. - Venice
- Day 8 - May. 9, 2027, Sun. - Venice (Disembark), Transfer to Train (Embark), Trieste, Postojna
- Day 9 - May. 10, 2027, Mon. - Pula, Rijeka
- Day 10 - May. 11, 2027, Tue. - Sarajevo
- Day 11 - May. 12, 2027, Wed. - Mostar
- Day 12 - May. 13, 2027, Thu. - Belgrade
- Day 13 - May. 14, 2027, Fri. - Belgrade
- Day 14 - May. 15, 2027, Sat. - Sofia, Plovdiv
- Day 15 - May. 16, 2027, Sun. - Istanbul (Disembark)
- Day 16 - May. 17, 2027, Mon. - Istanbul
- Day 17 - May. 18, 2027, Tue. - Istanbul
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A UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises voyage can be booked direct or by Small Ship Travel. What changes is what comes with it: advice that compares across cruise lines before you commit, an advocate who knows you and your booking if plans change, and, for Loyalty Program members, 2% to 5% credit per booking on top of any rewards from the cruise line. Getting the fit right the first time is the real saving.
| Book Direct | Book by Small Ship Travel | |
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| Loyalty credit | The line's own program | 2–5% credit earned per booking for members, in addition to any rewards you receive from the cruise line* |
| Advice | UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises's ships, known well | We compare across Viking, AmaWaterways, Silversea, and the rest, then put you on the right one |
| Cabin selection | Brochure categories | Which cabins to target on this ship, and which look equivalent on paper but run smaller in practice |
| If plans change | The line's call center | An advocate who knows you, your booking, and people at the line |
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The S.S. La Venezia - From 2027.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the S.S. La Venezia - From 2027, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
The S.S. La Venezia celebrates the artistry and romance of Northern Italy, capturing the essence of Venetian elegance in every exquisite detail. Completely reimagined in 2020, this former River Countess now embodies the glamour of early 20th-century Venice, where opulence and artistry meet. Guests are surrounded by shimmering Murano glass, gilded accents, and intricate etched patterns that evoke the city’s timeless allure.
Every space aboard has been designed to reflect refined Italian craftsmanship and contemporary comfort. Rich textures, graceful lines, and luminous color palettes create an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and modern. As you glide through Italy’s most captivating waterways, the S.S. La Venezia invites you to indulge in a journey steeped in culture, beauty, and effortless sophistication.
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