Uniworld Announces New “Cruise & Tour” Itineraries for 2027

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced a new collection of “Cruise & Tour” itineraries for 2027 in partnership with sister-brand Luxury Gold that seamlessly blend Uniworld’s luxury river cruising with Luxury Gold’s premium, small-group land travel. Thoughtfully designed to showcase Europe’s most iconic destinations, these experiences pair multi-night journeys on land with all-inclusive river cruises.

“At Uniworld, our focus is always on creating travel experiences that feel intentional and immersive,” Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld, said in a statement. “By pairing our boutique river cruises with some of Luxury Gold’s most popular land itineraries, we’re offering our guests a more expansive way to explore Europe—one that feels seamless and never asks them to compromise on service, comfort or ease.”

Debuting in 2027, each “Cruise & Tour” itinerary is crafted to maximize destination immersion, offering the ease of a single booking and a consistent luxury standard throughout. Before and/or after each cruise, guests enjoy elevated hotel stays paired with a 24/7 Travel Concierge, expertly guided sightseeing, dining and exclusive experiences ashore.

New 2027 Cruise & Tour Itineraries:

Cruise & Tour: Revel in Switzerland & the Danube

This 17-day journey from Geneva to Budapest combines a luxurious land tour of Switzerland with an all-inclusive Danube River cruise. Highlights include a panoramic ride aboard the Glacier Express, a private after-hours visit to Lucerne’s Rosengart Collection, alpine hikes with a Swiss mountain guide, and Michelin-starred dining before sailing through Central Europe’s storybook cities and cultural capitals.

Cruise & Tour: Indulge in France & Britain

Spanning 17 days from Edinburgh to Paris, this itinerary blends a land journey through Scotland and England with a Seine River cruise through Normandy. Guests enjoy exclusive experiences such as a private high tea at Castle Howard, the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London, visits to iconic castles and Roman cities, and a river cruise featuring Giverny, Rouen, the Normandy beaches and a behind-the-scenes tour of Versailles.

S.S. São Gabriel
(Uniworld Boutique River Cruises)

Cruise & Tour: Experience the Best of Italy

This indulgent 19-day round-trip journey from Venice combines a Venetian lagoon cruise with an immersive small-group land tour across Italy’s most iconic regions. From private cruises along Capri’s coastline and truffle hunting in Tuscany to Michelangelo’s David in Florence, Pompeii’s ancient ruins and after-hours access to the Doge’s Palace, the itinerary showcases Italy’s art, cuisine and history.

Cruise & Tour: Discover Portugal & Spain

This 20-day exploration of Iberia from Madrid to Porto blends a culturally rich land tour with a scenic Douro River cruise. Highlights include Michelin-starred dining, hands-on cooking classes, a private flamenco experience in Seville, visits to the Alhambra and Portugal’s royal palaces, and wine tastings in the terraced vineyards of the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley.

Cruise & Tour: Delight in Switzerland & the Rhine

This 19-day journey from Geneva to Amsterdam pairs Switzerland’s alpine grandeur with a Rhine River cruise through France, Germany and the Netherlands. Guests experience the Glacier Express and a private after-hours museum visit in Lucerne before cruising past medieval castles, vineyard-lined hills, and historic cities such as Strasbourg, Cologne and Amsterdam.

To learn more about Uniworld or to book a “Cruise & Tour” itinerary, visit www.uniworld.com.

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