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

Discover a travel experience like no other as you combine luxury river cruise, train, and hotel stays across the nations of the Adriatic Sea and the Balkan Peninsula.

Summary:

Begin with a stay in Ljubljana, Slovenia, an underrated beauty just waiting to be discovered by the masses. Take in the quiet charisma of the city, the stunning nature of Lake Bled, and the awe-inspiring Postojna Caves before joining our one-of-a-kind cru...

Duration
20 Days
Countries
5
Next Departure
30-Apr-2026
Starting at
± EUR 23,419.00
Price per day
± EUR 1,171.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Uniworld
Tour
Cruise & Rail: Slovenia, Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans (2026) - Ljubljana to Istanbul
Sub-Title
Discover a travel experience like no other as you combine luxury river cruise, train, and hotel stays across the nations of the Adriatic Sea and the Balkan Peninsula.
Travel Style
Cruise
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour

Summary

Begin with a stay in Ljubljana, Slovenia, an underrated beauty just waiting to be discovered by the masses. Take in the quiet charisma of the city, the stunning nature of Lake Bled, and the awe-inspiring Postojna Caves before joining our one-of-a-kind cruise of the Venetian Lagoon.

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

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Ljubljana
Day 2
Ljubljana
Day 3
Ljubljana
Day 4
Ljubljana
Day 5
Venice
Day 6
Venice, Mazzorbo
Day 7
Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia
Day 8
Chioggia
Day 9
Chioggia, Venice
Day 10
Venice
Day 11
Venice
Day 12
Postojna, Ljubljana
Day 13
Sarajevo, Mostar
Day 14
Belgrade
Day 15
Bar, Podgorica
Day 16
Skopje
Day 17
Sofia, Plovdiv
Day 18
Istanbul
Day 19
Istanbul
Day 20
Istanbul

 

Countries (5): Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkiye

Travel Cities (10): Belgrade, Bled, Chioggia, Istanbul, Ljubljana, Mostar, Padua, Sarajevo, Trieste, Venice

Details

Begin with a stay in Ljubljana, Slovenia, an underrated beauty just waiting to be discovered by the masses. Take in the quiet charisma of the city, the stunning nature of Lake Bled, and the awe-inspiring Postojna Caves before joining our one-of-a-kind cruise of the Venetian Lagoon. In Italy, your Floating Boutique Hotel (TM) will whisk you away to colorful Burano, romantic Venice, and charming Chioggia. Then set off 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.

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Ljubljana

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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