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Cruise & Rail: Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans (2025) - Venice to Istanbul

Experience a one-of-a-kind journey by cruise and train as you travel between northern Italy and the diverse nations of the Balkan Peninsula, discovering a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures along the way.

Summary:

Begin your journey on the S.S. La Venezia in romantic Venice, enjoying unforgettable experiences throughout the Veneto region. Then set off on a private train journey to Istanbul—the perfect addition to a river cruise. Along the way, visit Alpine lake tow...

Duration
17 Days
Countries
4
Next Departure
04-May-2025
Starting at
± EUR 19,867.00
Price per day
± EUR 1,276.00

  • Overview
  • Dates and Details
  • Ship Route
  • Map, Destinations
  • Uniworld
Operator
Uniworld
Ship
S.S. La Venezia
Tour
Cruise & Rail: Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans (2025) - Venice to Istanbul
Sub-Title
Experience a one-of-a-kind journey by cruise and train as you travel between northern Italy and the diverse nations of the Balkan Peninsula, discovering a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures along the way.
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour

Summary

Begin your journey on the S.S. La Venezia in romantic Venice, enjoying unforgettable experiences throughout the Veneto region. Then set off on a private train journey to Istanbul—the perfect addition to a river cruise. Along the way, visit Alpine lake towns, historic cities across Eastern Europe, and more.

Map: Cruise & Rail: Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans (2025) - Venice to Istanbul (Uniworld)

Short Itinerary / Route

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

Countries (4): Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Turkiye

Ports of call (8): Belgrade, Chioggia, Istanbul, Mostar, Padua, Sarajevo, Trieste, Venice

Details

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.

Ship Information

Ship Name
S.S. La Venezia
Ship Type
River Cruise Premium (Luxury)

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Cruise...

Venice

Arrow Going To

Istanbul

River CruisesThis is an Organised River Cruise: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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