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Cruise & Rail: Slovenia, Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans (2026) (Ljubljana to Istanbul, 2026)

20 days
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From Ljubljana to Istanbul
4.6 (96 reviews)
  • Urban area with modern buildings and roundabout
  • Ornate historic cathedral with domes
  • Panoramic view of a city with hills and fortress
  • Skyline with historic mosques viewed from the sea
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  • Small river with houses and a mosque
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Ljubljana

    Ljubljana
    Landmarks
    Ljubljana Jožee Pučnik Airport
  3. Day 2

    Ljubljana

    Ljubljana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ljubljana Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Ljubljana City Center
  4. Day 3

    Ljubljana - Lake Bled

    Ljubljana - Lake Bled
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lake Bled with Bee Farm Visit
    Landmarks
    Lake Bled
    Bled Castle
    Church of the Assumption of Mary (Lake Bled Island)
  5. Day 4

    Ljubljana - Karst - Venice

    Ljubljana - Karst - Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Karst Prosciutto Tasting
    Landmarks
    Karst Region
  6. Day 5

    Venice

    Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • A Walk in Venice with Doge's Palace Visit
    • Nights Out: Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica
    Landmarks
    Doge's Palace
    St. Mark's Basilica
  7. Day 6

    Venice - Padua/Vicenza - Mazzorbo - Burano

    Venice - Padua/Vicenza - Mazzorbo - Burano
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Evening Stroll in Burano

    Optional Activities

    • Vicenza with Teatro Olimpico
    • Padua Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Vicenza
    Teatro Olimpico
    Padua
    Burano
    Mazzorbo
  8. Day 7

    Mazzorbo - Torcello - Burano - Murano

    Mazzorbo - Torcello - Burano - Murano
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Torcello: Hidden Treasure of the Lagoon
    • Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration
    Landmarks
    Torcello Basilica
    Mazzorbo
    Burano
    Murano
  9. Day 8

    Chioggia

    Chioggia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Chioggia Market Visit
    • Let's Go: Biking Chioggia
    • Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca' Zen
    • A Noble Country Villa and Its Wines
    • Palazzo Goldoni
    Landmarks
    Chioggia
    Palazzo Goldoni
  10. Day 9

    Po Delta - Venice

    Po Delta - Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Po Delta Sailing
    • Castello del Catajo Visit
    Landmarks
    Po Delta
    Castello del Catajo
  11. Day 10

    Venice

    Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Do as the Locals Do: Venice Walking Tour
    • Venice Walk with Gondola Artisans Visit
    • Ca' Macana Mask Atelier
    • Rowing Venice
    Landmarks
    Rialto Bridge
    Canal Grande
  12. Day 11

    Venice - Trieste - Postojna

    Venice - Trieste - Postojna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Trieste
    • Postojna Caves tour with cave train
    Landmarks
    Venice Santa Lucia Station
    Trieste
    Postojna Caves
  13. Day 12

    Pula - Kumpariçka Estate - Rijeka

    Pula - Kumpariçka Estate - Rijeka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at Kumpariçka Estate with Istrian flavors tasting), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Pula with Roman Arena and gladiator performance
    • Kumpariçka Estate visit with lunch and Istrian tastings
    • Guided walk through Rijeka city center with Korzo promenade
    Landmarks
    Pula
    Roman Arena of Pula
    Rijeka
    Korzo
  14. Day 13

    Sarajevo

    Sarajevo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sarajevo with Balkan War history

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ascent to Mount Trebević with panoramic views
    • Tunnel of Hope visit
    Landmarks
    Sarajevo
    Mount Trebević
    Tunnel of Hope
  15. Day 14

    Mostar - Počitelj

    Mostar - Počitelj
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant overlooking Stari Most bridge), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Mostar old town
    • Visit to traditional Turkish House
    • Visit to local mosque
    • Lunch overlooking Stari Most bridge
    • Visit to Počitelj
    Landmarks
    Mostar
    Stari Most (Mostar Bridge)
    Neretva River
    Počitelj
  16. Day 15

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Town and Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Serbian wine tasting with regional snacks
    • Visit to Church of Saint Sava
    Landmarks
    Belgrade
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Church of Saint Sava
    Sava River
    Danube River
  17. Day 16

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tito's museum complex and former residence
    • Traditional Serbian offering of bread and salt welcome
    • Serbian folk-dance performance
    Landmarks
    Tito's residence and museum complex
  18. Day 17

    Sofia - Plovdiv

    Sofia - Plovdiv
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the train), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning tour of Sofia including Roman walls, Church of St. George, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Turkish Bashi Mosque
    • Visit to Plovdiv Old Town with medieval walls and Ottoman baths
    Landmarks
    Sofia
    Mt. Vitosha
    Church of St. George
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    Turkish Bashi Mosque
    Plovdiv
    Plovdiv Old Town
  19. Day 18

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Turkish lunch), Dinner (Dinner after cistern visit)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Spice Market
    • Traditional Turkish lunch
    • Scenic Bosphorus cruise
    • Visit to ancient Istanbul cistern
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Spice Market
    Bosphorus
    Istanbul
  20. Day 19

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hagia Sophia
    • Farewell Dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Topkapi Palace with courtyards, harem, and treasury
    • Guided Grand Bazaar tour with rooftop walk
    Landmarks
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
    Hagia Sophia
  21. Day 20

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Landmarks
    Istanbul Airport

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Response rate
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Ship

  • S.S. La Venezia
    S.S. La Venezia
    The River Countess will undergo a complete design renovation and debut as S.S. La Venezia on March 27, 2020 bringing guests complete luxury… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    130
    Crew
    42
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Width
    11.4 m / 37,5 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    110/220 volts
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
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Reviews from other tours by Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

  • Tina5.0•July 2023
    My cruise was fantastic. Great food and outstanding service
  • Charles5.0•September 2022
    We really enjoyed the ease of booking, the itinerary and all the great customer service associated with this trip
  • Gerry5.0•September 2026
    The Porto to Porto trip/experience was excellent. The crew, excursions and everything was more than we expected....
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