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

20 days
From Ljubljana to Istanbul
4.7
86 traveler reviews
Cruise & Rail: Slovenia, Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans (2026) (Ljubljana to Istanbul, 2026) - Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
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  • Explorer
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  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
Age range 16 to 100
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Highlights

  • Explore Ljubljana's charming city center
  • Visit the iconic Lake Bled and its island
  • Discover the underground wonders of Postojna Caves
  • Experience Venice with a Doge's Palace tour
  • Enjoy a private visit to St. Mark's Basilica

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Ljubljana
  2. Day 2 Ljubljana
  3. Day 3 Ljubljana (Lake Bled)
  4. Day 4 Ljubljana (Postojna), Transfer to Venice (Embark)
  5. Day 5 Venice
  6. Day 6 Venice, Mazzorbo (Burano)
  7. Day 7 Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia
  8. Day 8 Chioggia
  9. Day 9 Chioggia, Venice
  10. Day 10 Venice
  11. Day 11 Venice (Disembark), Transfer to Train (Embark), Trieste
  12. Day 12 Postojna, Ljubljana
  13. Day 13 Sarajevo, Mostar
  14. Day 14 Belgrade
  15. Day 15 Bar, Podgorica
  16. Day 16 Skopje
  17. Day 17 Sofia, Plovdiv
  18. Day 18 Istanbul (Disembark)
  19. Day 19 Istanbul
  20. Day 20 Istanbul
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
4.7
(86 reviews)

Number of tours

142

Age Range

16 to 100 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

90%

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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
    Engines
    Draft

Customer Reviews

  • Tina
    · July 14th, 2023
    My cruise was fantastic. Great food and outstanding service
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  • Charles
    · September 14th, 2022
    We really enjoyed the ease of booking, the itinerary and all the great customer service associated with this trip
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  • Marta
    · October 30th, 2024
    Excellent food and services.
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Dates & Availability

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

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 308700

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L.

    Type C
    Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
    Type E
    Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
    Type F
    Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
    Type L
    Italy
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia and Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey and Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 125 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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