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Cruise & Rail A whole new way to travel with Uniworld

Combining all the best of river cruising, land and train travel, our Cruise & Rail itineraries represent the most innovative and exciting new way to see the world. As a pre- or post- cruise addition to your time sailing in all-inclusive luxury with Uniworld, you’ll embark on the best private train experience the world has to offer.

In addition to the five set itineraries we offer, our reservations team can also assist you in combining our Swiss Alps and Castles of Transylvania rail journeys with a different European River Cruise.

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The Perfect Pairing

Everchanging views right outside your window, visiting a variety of destinations in one trip without having to pack up every time, comfortable transportation and having everything taken care of for you—all benefits of river cruising, and all reasons to love train travel too.

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OUR LUXURY RAIL PARTNERS

We’re thrilled to have found partners for our Cruise & Rail journeys that bring the Uniworld standard of luxury to the private train experience. Both Golden Eagle Luxury Trains and the Maharajas' Express are top-notch, with stylish design, excellent service and daily local excursions. And of course, it’s all-inclusive.

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Dining

Feast on delicious cuisine served with fine wines while you watch your destinations glide by. And for Uniworld guests only, your Golden Eagle train will reserve an exclusive dining car where some of Bea Tollman’s signature recipes will be served.

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Accommodations

Pair your boutique floating hotel with a luxurious gliding hotel, where your en-suite cabin is an elegant private compartment during the day and transforms into a comfortable bedroom for the evening.

Milan, Venice & The Swiss Alps

Golden Eagle Express

Ship: S.S. La Venezia
Train: Golden Eagle Danube Express

Spend 14 days exploring the most glamorous cities of Europe and its most tucked-away villages. Cruise through romantic northern Italy and board a private train to soar by the snowy peaks and charming lakeside towns of the alps.

2023 Departures:

September: 1

For more information or to book, please contact your Travel Advisor or call Uniworld at (011) 280 8450.

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Venice & The Swiss Alps

Cruise & Rail

Ship: S.S. La Venezia
Train: Golden Eagle Danube Express

Experience the varied wonders of Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Slovenia from every angle with a one-of-a-kind adventure by land, cruise and train.

2023 Departures:

September: 3, 6

For more information or to book, please contact your Travel Advisor or call Uniworld at (011) 280 8450.

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Enchanting Danube & the Castles of Transylvania

Peles Castle

Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Train: Golden Eagle Danube Express

Sail down the fabled Danube River, from Germany to Hungary, before boarding a private train to Romania for a deep dive into the history surrounding the Dracula myth. By the end of the trip, you’ll have visited five beguiling countries in just 12 days.

2023 Departures:

There will be two departures for this itinerary in 2023:
June: 18
October: 8

For more information or to book, please contact your Travel Advisor or call Uniworld at (011) 280 8450.

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Castles Of Transylvania & The Enchanting Danube

Cruise & Rail

Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Train: Golden Eagle Danube Express

Dive into the mystique of the Dracula myth on a private train journey through Romania, then experience the highlights of Eastern and Western Europe on this 13-day adventure.

2023 Departures:

There will be two departures for this itinerary in 2023:
June: 20
October: 10

For more information or to book, please contact your Travel Advisor or call Uniworld at (011) 280 8450.

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The Sacred Ganges & The Maharajas’ Express (New for 2023)

The Sacred Ganges & The Maharajas’ Express

Ship: Ganges Voyager II
Train: The Maharajas’ Express

Embark on a 16-day voyage through India, beginning with an immersive river cruise through the rural villages that line the Ganges River and culminating in a spectacular rail journey through the country's star cities.

2023 Departures:

There will be one departure for this itinerary in 2023:
October: 28


2024 Departures:

There will be two departures for this itinerary in 2024:
March: 23
November: 30

For more information or to book, please contact your Travel Advisor or call Uniworld at (011) 280 8450.

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For more information or to book, please contact your Travel Advisor or call Uniworld at (011) 280 8450.

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