
CRUISE & RAIL
A whole new way to travel the world








A whole new way to travel the world
aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express & the Maharajas’ Express
We invite you to join us on a Cruise & Rail journey. At once thrillingly innovative yet thoroughly nostalgic, this masterful combination of river cruising and luxury overnight train travel is an experience you can’t find anywhere else.
Uniworld is passionate about delivering the highest quality for every detail that goes into our trips. From ship to train, you can expect exceptional service, elegant design, delicious cuisine, and memorable moments in each of the many destinations you’ll visit.
Overnight rail travel is turning into a top bucket list item for all types of travelers, and our Cruise & Rail program takes the perfect iteration of this for the luxury adventure seeker, then turns it into something completely unique.
When your method of transportation is also your boutique hotel, plus your five-star restaurant and bar, you end up with more time to get the most out of each place you visit. And that’s not even to mention the unique amenities of river cruising—think constantly changing views from every room and prime docking locations in town.
Luxury overnight rail takes the river cruising experience to the places our ships can’t reach, such as the snowcapped peaks of the Swiss Alps or India’s fabulous Golden Triangle. From ship to train, you’ll bask in incredible views, myriad cultures, and all-inclusive amenities the entire way.
We believe in taking our time to craft the very best all-inclusive travel experiences, which is why we were very selective in our search for rail partners. We’re thrilled to have found Golden Eagle Luxury Trains and the Maharajas’ Express, each of which brings the Uniworld standard of luxury to the private train experience. These lines are absolutely top-notch, with stylish design, excellent service, delicious cuisine, and daily local excursions. And of course, they’re all-inclusive.
Settle into your well-appointed and comfortable cabin as you begin your voyage of a lifetime. Your cabin attendant or butler will be on hand to look after all your needs. Each sleeper carriage is spacious and offers convenience and comfort so you can sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery.
Both of our luxury rail partners promise first-class service for an exciting and stress-free journey. You’ll also enjoy the services of a dedicated Tour Manager just for Uniworld guests and expert guides on excursions.
Golden Eagle’s chefs craft delicious European menus that reflect the destinations you’ll visit, paired with an excellent menu of wines, beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Meanwhile, the Maharajas’ Express offers a flavorful menu of Indian and international dishes in their ornately designed restaurant cars, accompanied by a wide selection of wines.
Relax in the bar lounge cars to mingle with your fellow guests, sip on an included cocktail, and watch the world glide by outside the window. Every day, your train will stop in new destinations for unique and immersive local experiences.
SUPERIOR DELUXE CABIN
• Cabins per car: 4
• Cabin length (inc. bathroom): 14.75 ft
• Cabin width: 6.2 ft
• Cabin area (inc. bathroom): 93 ft2
• Bed size: 6.2 ft x 5 ft
• King-size bed (UK standard)
• Additional daytime seating with table
• Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
• Two large picture windows, one is openable
• Adjustable lighting
• Double wardrobe
• Personal safe
• Wi-Fi & two USB ports
• Private en-suite bathroom with cubicle shower and WC
• 5 x 2-bed cabins per carriage
• Cabin size (inc. bathroom): 13 ft x 6.4 ft
• Cabin area (inc. bathroom): 83 ft2
• Bed size (each): 6.1 ft x 2.6 ft
• Private en-suite bathroom with cubicle shower & WC: 16 ft2
• Remote-controlled air-conditioning
• Two armchairs and a free-standing chair for daytime seating
• Large picture window—opens partially, perfect for photograph opportunities
• Full-length wardrobe and power sockets
• Personal safe
• Wi-Fi
The Golden Eagle Danube Express and the Maharajas’ Express are your luxurious hotel-on-wheels. A cabin attendant or butler is on hand to look after your needs. The well-appointed cabins offer modern amenities, en-suite facilities, a range of toiletries, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi,* and more. These luxurious cabins are designed to help you rest up in comfort in order to arrive ready to explore at your destination the very next day.
*Subject to network availability, primarily in India.
JUNIOR SUITE
• Cabin Area: 150 ft 2
• Double Bed Dimensions: 80 in x 60 in
• Twin Bed Dimensions: 80 in x 33 in
• Writing table with two chairs
CABIN & SUITE AMENITIES
• Luggage Hold underneath the bed
• Live television
• Wi-Fi internet (subject to availability)
• Direct dial international telephone facility
• LCD screen and a DVD player
• Wardrobe
• Personal safe
• Air-conditioning
• Dedicated butler service
DELUXE CABIN
• Cabin Area: 112 ft 2
• Double Bed Dimensions: 80 in x 60 in
• Twin Bed Dimensions: 80 in x 33 in
• Folding writing table
• Complimentary tea, coffee, mineral water and light snacks available at all times
• Towels and linens changed daily or as per request
• Shower cubicle with running hot & cold water
• Basin
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Hairdryer
• Range of toiletries
20 Days • Ljubljana to Istanbul • S.S. La Venezia & Golden Eagle Danube Express
Begin with a stay in Ljubljana, Slovenia—an underrated gem full of charm. Visit Lake Bled and the Postojna Cave before joining our one-of-a-kind cruise of the Venetian Lagoon. Then set off on a private train journey to Istanbul, visiting Alpine lake towns, historic cities across Eastern Europe, and more.
Explore Doge’s Palace in total piece with exclusive early access.
Explore Serbia’s capital, visit Tito’s “House of Flowers” mausoleum, and climb the ancient Kalemegdan Fortress where Communist-era architecture meets Orthodox heritage.
Sample exquisite olive oils in Bar, Montenegro and witness centuries-old cultivation techniques.
Includes at least one MTM Experience
DAY 1
LJUBLJANA
Arrive
DAY 2
LJUBLJANA
Stroll through the car-free heart of Slovenia’s capital
DAY 3
LJUBLJANA (LAKE BLED)
Witness Bled Castle and its blue lake
DAY 4
LJUBLJANA (POSTOJNA), VENICE
Stop at the Postojna Cave en route to Venice to embark the ship
DAY 5
VENICE
Nights Out private after-hours visit of St. Mark’s Basilica
DAY 6
VENICE (PADUA), MAZZORBO (BURANO)
Visit Padua or Vicenza, then take an evening stroll through colorful Burano
DAY 7
MAZZORBO (BURANO), CHIOGGIA
Discover the unique charms of Torcello
DAY 8
CHIOGGIA
Bragozzo ride to tastings at Tenuta Ca’ Zen
DAY 9
CHIOGGIA, VENICE
Relax with a lagoon sailing into Venice
DAY 10
VENICE
Enjoy a full day in Venice
DAY 11
VENICE, TRIESTE
Disembark the ship and embark the train
LJUBLJANA
POSTOJNA
DAY 12
POSTOJNA, LJUBLJANA
Walking tour of Ljubljana’s Old Town
DAY 13
SARAJEVO, MOSTAR
Visit to the Tunnel Museum
DAY 14
BELGRADE
Enjoy a full-day city tour
DAY 15
BAR, PODGORICA
Tour Bar before heading to Podgorica
DAY 16
SKOPJE
Take a tour of the little-visited Skopje
DAY 17
SOFIA, PLOVDIV
Admire the ancient church of St. George
DAY 18
ISTANBUL
Disembark the train and transfer to the hotel in Istanbul
DAY 19
ISTANBUL
City tour including the Grand Bazaar
DAY 20
ISTANBUL
Return home
SNAPSHOT
7 Nights Cruising
7 Nights by Train
4 Nights Touring
32 Included Excursions
5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
51 Meals (including 1 Welcome Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner)
DEPARTURES
April 30, 2026
August 20, 2026
September 24, 2026
CRUISE & RAIL: VENICE, ISTANBUL & THE BALKANS
17 Days, Venice to Istanbul
Explore this journey alternatively without Slovenia Visit Uniworld.com/CR-Venice-Balkans to learn more.
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Immerse yourself in new cultures as you journey from Budapest to Bucharest, discovering the best of Eastern Europe along the way. After your cruise, ascend into the Swiss Alps on a private train journey—offering ever-changing views, luxurious comfort, and the chance to explore multiple destinations without unpacking more than once.
Hike through the spectacular Belogradchik Red Rock Valley.
Enjoy an exclusive evening performance by the Vienna Supreme Orchestra.
Traverse the breathtaking Semmering Pass, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Includes at least one MTM Experience
DAY 1
BUCHAREST
Arrive
DAY 2
BUCHAREST
Full day on your own in Romania’s capital
DAY 3
BUCHAREST, GIURGIU
Bucharest Communist tour, then transfer to the ship in Giurgiu and embark
DAY 4
RUSE
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi visit with Bulgarian lunch
DAY 5
VIDIN
Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
DAY 6
DONJI MILANOVAC, GOLUBAC
Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
DAY 7
BELGRADE
Nights Out Kalemegdan Fortress concert
DAY 8
VUKOVAR (ILOK, ALJMAŠ, OSIJEK)
Vucedol Culture Museum and local lunch
DAY 9
BUDAPEST
Budapest panoramic highlights with synagogue visit
DAY 10
Disembark the ship, embark the train, and enjoy a private Vienna concert
DAY 11
LAKE ACHEN, INNSBRUCK
Travel across central Austria and into the Alps over Semmering Pass, then visit Lake Achen and Innsbruck
DAY 12
VORARLBERG, ZURICH
Enjoy a traditional Swiss fondue tasting in Zurich
DAY 13
LAKE COMO
St. Gotthard Pass and a stop for lunch on Lake Como
DAY 14
VERONA, TRIESTE
Visit Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet town of Verona
DAY 15
LAKE BLED, LJUBLJANA
Visit Presern Square, Three Bridges, and Dragon Bridge
DAY 16
POSTOJNA, VENICE
Tour Postojna Cave, then disembark the train in Venice
DAY 17
VENICE
Return home
Days • Passau to Venice •
Begin your journey to the heart of Eastern Europe to discover the lands that inspired history’s most renowned musicians. Walk in their footsteps along the shores of the Danube, through breathtaking natural landscapes, charming riverside towns, and dazzling cities. Then begin your train journey in Budapest and ascend into the idyllic wonderland of the Alps via luxury train.
Discover the spice as pure as gold at a saffron workshop in Dürnstein.
Experience the serene beauty of Lake Como with a boat cruise, followed by a visit to the charming lakeside town of Bellagio.
Discover Slovenia’s jewel, Lake Bled, with its iconic island church and castle.
Includes at least one MTM Experience.
DAY 1
PASSAU
Embark the ship
DAY 2
PASSAU
Hike along the Ilz River for some breathtaking views
DAY 3
LINZ (SALZBURG)
Full-day Salzburg with The Sound of Music
DAY 4
DÜRNSTEIN, MELK
MTM Experience Dürnstein Wine Estate with tasting
DAY 5
VIENNA
Enjoy a crowd-free viewing of the Vienna Art History Museum’s legendary art
DAY 6
BRATISLAVA, VIENNA
Follow a local guide through the small but precious city of Bratislava
DAY 7
BUDAPEST
Walking tour with stops for local treats
DAY 8
BUDAPEST, VIENNA
Disembark ship, embark the train, and enjoy a private Vienna concert
DAY 9
Travel through Semmering Pass, then visit Lake Achen and Innsbruck
DAY 10
VORARLBERG, ZURICH
Enjoy a traditional Swiss fondue tasting in Zurich
DAY 11
LAKE COMO
St. Gotthard Pass and a stop for lunch on Lake Como
DAY 12
VERONA, TRIESTE
Visit Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet town of Verona
DAY 13
LAKE BLED, LJUBLJANA
Visit Presern Square, Three Bridges, and Dragon Bridge
DAY 14
POSTOJNA, VENICE
Tour Postojna Cave, then disembark the train in Venice
DAY 15
VENICE
Return home
DEPARTURE
May 31, 2026
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16 Days • Budapest to Venice • S.S. La Venezia & Golden Eagle Danube Express
Begin your journey in the stunning city of Budapest and ascend into the idyllic wonderland of the Alps via luxury train. Enjoy lunch on Lake Como, sample fondue in Zurich, and head into the Postojna Cave on a private visit. Then treat yourself to the ultimate Venetian vacation, perfected by one unique quality: your stay onboard our floating boutique hotel.
Visit the vast Piazza Unita d’Italia, the main town square in Trieste.
Dine on delicious, locally sourced cuisine every night as you sail through Northern Italy on the S.S. La Venezia and glide through the Alps on the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Includes at least one MTM Experience
DAY 1
BUDAPEST
Arrive
DAY 2
BUDAPEST, VIENNA
Embark the train and enjoy a private concert
DAY 3
LAKE ACHEN, INNSBRUCK
Travel through Semmering Pass, then visit Lake Achen
DAY 4
VORARLBERG, ZURICH
Enjoy a traditional Swiss fondue tasting in Zurich
DAY 5
LAKE COMO
St. Gotthard Pass and visit the lakeside town of Bellagio
DAY 6
VERONA, TRIESTE
Visit Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet town of Verona
DAY 7
LAKE BLED, LJUBLJANA
Visit Preseren Square, Three Bridges, and Dragon Bridge
DAY 8
POSTOJNA, VENICE
Private tour of the Postojna Cave, disembark the luxury train in Venice
DAY 9
VENICE
Embark the ship
DAY 10
VENICE (SAN BASILIO)
Nights Out private after-hours visit of St. Mark’s Basilica
DAY 11
VENICE (PADUA), MAZZORBO (BURANO)
Padua walking tour and later an evening stroll through Burano
DAY 12
MAZZORBO (BURANO), CHIOGGIA
Discover the mosaic tucked away in the nearly abandoned island of Torcello
DAY 13
CHIOGGIA
Let’s Go Biking Chioggia
DAY 14
CHIOGGIA, VENICE (SAN BASILIO)
Relax with a lagoon sailing into Venice
DAY 15
VENICE (SAN BASILIO)
Enjoy a full day in Venice with a choice of excursions
DAY 16
VENICE
Disembark the ship
DEPARTURES
May 2, 2026
June 6, 2026
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Meals (including 1 Welcome Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner)
Athens & Santorini (6-Day, post-cruise/tour)
Athens (4-Day, post-cruise/tour) Visit
15 Days • Istanbul to Paris • S.S. Joie de Vivre & Golden Eagle Danube Express
Wind your way by private train through seven countries on the way to Paris from the inimitable city of Istanbul, then indulge in the luxuries of French living on a Seine River cruise. We’ve composed an exceptional journey by luxury river cruise and private train to highlight these legendary cities and a plethora of lesser-known marvels in between.
Enjoy a private performance by the renowned Vanya Moneva choir, whose stirring voices touched hearts at the Tokyo Olympic Games opening ceremony, inside the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Venture into the depths of Postojna Caves aboard an underground train.
Dine on locally sourced cuisine every night as you sail through Northern France on the S.S. Joie de Vivre and glide through the Alps on the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Includes at least one MTM Experience
DAY 1
ISTANBUL
Arrive
DAY 2
ISTANBUL
Embark the train
DAY 3
SOFIA
Descend into the Crypt of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
DAY 4
BELGRADE
Sample an array of Rakija, Serbia’s beloved elixir, at Belgrade’s oldest brewery
DAY 5
POSTOJNA, VIENNA
Visit the Postojna Cave before arriving in Vienna for an evening private concert from the Vienna Supreme Orchestra
DAY 6
VIENNA
Explore the splendors of Vienna in the morning
DAY 7
CHAMPAGNE, PARIS
Take an exclusive vineyard tour before disembarking the train for a hotel stay in Paris
DAY 8
PARIS
Transfer to ship and embark
DAY 9
LA ROCHE-GUYON, VERNON, GIVERNY
Let’s Go Hike on the Crests Trail
DAY 10
ROUEN
Nights Out private concert at Rouen Cathedral
DAY 11
Let’s Go golf on the cliffs of the seaside village of Étretat
DAY 12
ROUEN (NORMANDY BEACHES)
Honor the heroes of D-Day at Normandy, with a choice to venture to either the American, British and Commonwealth, or Canadian beaches
DAY 13
MANTES-LA-JOLIE (VERSAILLES)
Explore the secret apartments of Versailles
DAY 14
PARIS
Paris city tour
DAY 15
PARIS
Disembark the ship
Paris, France
Postojna, Slovenia
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SNAPSHOT 7 Nights Cruising 5 Nights by Train 2 Nights Touring
22 Included Excursions
3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
39 Meals (including 1 Welcome Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner)
DEPARTURES
May 17, 2026
September 6, 2026
October 11, 2026
CRUISE & RAIL: PARIS TO ISTANBUL
14 Days, Paris to Istanbul
Begin in Paris with our Seine River cruise before continuing by rail to Istanbul. Visit Uniworld.com/CR-Paris-Istanbul to learn more.
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime voyage through India, beginning with an immersive river cruise through the rural villages that line the Ganges River, where rare and authentic experiences await you every day. After, you’ll be swept away aboard India’s most luxurious overnight train for a spectacular rail journey through the country’s star cities.
Drive through Ranthambore National Park, a wildlife reserve known for its large population of Bengal tigers.
Dine in the desert outside Bikaner for a BBQ meal amongst the sand dunes.
Experience onboard yoga classes in different styles and meditation sessions led by a yoga guru, included as part of our Wellness Program
Includes at least one MTM Experience.
DAY 1
KOLKATA, KALNA
Embark the ship
DAY 2
KALNA, MATIARI
MTM Experience India’s “Temple City”
DAY 3
MATIARI, MURSHIDABAD
MTM Experience Matiari Master Craftsmen
DAY 4
BARANAGAR, MURSHIDABAD
Buggy ride to Katra Mosque
DAY 5
KHUSBAGH, MAYAPUR
Scenic cruising the Ganges River
DAY 6
MAYAPUR, CHANDANNAGAR, KOLKATA
Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
DAY 7
KOLKATA
MTM Experience Mother Teresa’s home and tomb
DAY 8
KOLKATA, MUMBAI
Disembark the ship, flight to Mumbai
DAY 9
MUMBAI
Embark the train
DAY 10
UDAIPUR
City Palace and Lake Pichola boat ride
DAY 11
JODHPUR
Walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market
DAY 12
BIKANER
Partake in an exclusive barbeque evening on the Sand Dunes
DAY 13
JAIPUR
Explore the Amber Fort
DAY 14
RANTHAMBORE, FATEHPUR SIKRI
Safari at Ranthambore National Park and Fatehpur Sikri visit
DAY 15
AGRA, NEW DELHI
Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise, disembark the train, and transfer to the hotel
DAY 16
NEW DELHI
Return home
SNAPSHOT
7 Nights Cruising
6 Nights by Train
2 Nights Touring
20 Included Excursions
Ganges River
Bay of Bengal
3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
44 Meals (including 1 Welcome Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner)
Jan, Oct 2026 (Kolkata to Mumbai)* Feb, Mar, Dec 2026 (Kolkata to New Delhi)
*Rail portion operates from New Delhi to Mumbai on these dates. Details are available on website below.
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