Uniworld’s cruise and rail program explores Europe and Asia in seamless sophistication

Experience luxury that floats and glides with itineraries that explore the very best of the Northern Hemisphere

As anyone who has travelled through Europe and Asia knows, you quite often need a holiday after your holiday. The flight time from our corner of the world to theirs means we often feel compelled to squeeze as many locations as possible into our itineraries, throwing relaxation and respite out the window in exchange for some extra stamps on our passports.

While a trip of stopovers and pit stops may appeal to the more intrepid among us, many would prefer to take their trips at a slower pace, still seeing all the world has to offer but without the endless transiting and all that comes with it. River Cruise Line Uniworld understands this, and have recently introduced a program to include on-land options. As the first American river company to set sail in Europe, Uniworld has been revolutionising the river cruising market since 1976. With more experience than practically any other line on the rivers, they’ve developed deep local connections and destination expertise, offering boutique, thoughtful travel experiences up and down the rivers of Europe, Egypt, India, Southeast Asia, and the Peruvian Amazon.

Their fleet of ships are akin to luxury floating hotels, with warm and personalised service, sumptuous design palettes, locally-inspired dining, and ultra-comfortable furnishings as standard. Uniworld have brought internationally-recognised luxury and finesse to the world’s seas and riverways, with destination-specific interior décor including exquisite antiques, custom fabrics, and original works of art. Sail down the Seine in the emerald-toned bar on the S.S. Bon Voyage, with interiors inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s personal abode; relax amidst locally sourced Egyptian cottons, marble, and hand-carved blonde wood as the S.S. Sphinx explores the Egyptian Nile; or find serenity in Mumbai with the beautiful hand-painted murals and intricately carved teak furnishings of the Ganges Voyager II; every ship is an ode to its surroundings, creating an immersive and transportative experience wholly unique to the Uniworld fleet.

Luxury rail partners unlock a whole new way to travel

Now, Uniworld brings their exclusive experience to the places ships can’t reach; from the snow capped peaks of the Swiss Alps to India’s famous Golden Triangle. While they’ll remain the unrivalled queen of the waters, Uniworld have partnered with the iconic Golden Eagle Danube Express and the Maharajas’ Express, two of the world’s most luxurious trains, to offer immersive itineraries that cross from rivers, to cities, mountains, and rugged terrain.

Both the Golden Eagle Danube Express and the Maharajas’ Express echo Uniworld’s commitment to the experiential, with each train offering stylish design, excellent service, delicious cuisine, and daily local excursions. Just as Uniworld’s guests can enjoy impeccable service that truly comes from the heart, exclusive excursions, their rail partners also ensure guests have a curated and thoughtful window into their destinations, providing both a dedicated tour manager and expert guides for their daily excursions.

These new partnerships extend through both Europe and Asia, covering some of the world’s most iconic and undiscovered locations and sights for the voyage of a lifetime. The sumptuous, unique suites of the Uniworld ships are switched out for spacious, elegantly appointed sleeper cabins and beautiful dining cars that showcase the cuisines of the world. On both lines, a Uniworld appointed Cruise Manager, and dedicated cabin attendants or butlers will be on hand to look after the needs of the guests and make every day one to remember, bringing guaranteed consistency with the onboard ship experience.

Bucket list itineraries

With all the stress and complications of travelling, like tracking hotel bookings, restaurant reservations and sightseeing, all taken care of by Uniworld, guests are free to explore Europe and Asia at your leisure, thinking just of the places they’ll go, not of the journey to get there. Their itineraries include a mix of the well-trodden and the far-flung, each curated through Uniworld’s specialised lens.

Travel to villages lining the Ganges River and discover the ancient practice of yoga, explore the diverse nations of the Balkan Peninsula, stop in Champagne, France, for a vineyard tour and tasting, visit the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire, Topkapi Palace, listen to live saxophone music echo through the stone halls of the Postojna caves, float through hidden Venetian towns, or lunch on the shores of Lake Como; whichever itinerary you choose, you can be guaranteed of luxury, magic, and unforgettable experiences.

Select from the set cruise itineraries, mix-and-match the river cruise and rail dates of your choice, or even book a rail-only trip to curate a journey that suits you. Whichever option you pick, every cruise and train journey is all-inclusive, so all you have to do is get on board, relax, and enjoy the trip of a lifetime.

The best way to travel

Combining all the best of river cruising, land and train travel, Uniworld’s Cruise and Rail itineraries represent the most innovative and exciting new way to see the world transporting you around the globe in all-inclusive luxury. Float or glide through Europe and Asia within your moving five-star hotel, dining on world-class meals and relaxing in your elegant suite, before disembarking daily to a new city, village, or country, where exclusive curated experiences await.

With Uniworld’s new combined rail and river itineraries, you can forget needing a holiday after your holiday. With all the hard work and planning done for you, you can surrender yourself to the bliss of the Uniworld experience.

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