When we imagine the perfect holiday, it tends to go something like this: A stylish hotel stay that, like magic, disappears and reappears in a new enticing destination every day. Engaging local guides full of insider knowledge. Delicious cuisine sourced from fresh local ingredients.

Friendly staff who are always on hand to refill your glass with fine wine or your cocktail of choice and at the end of the trip, you haven't opened your wallet once, because every wonderful experience was already included in the price of your trip.

It doesn’t get better than that. Sound too good to be true? Not if you're travelling by river cruise or luxury train. Even better, combine both for the ultimate travel experience, one that you can only find with Uniworld. Many of their Cruise & Rail departures have sold out for 2024, but it's not too late to book a once-in-a-lifetime adventure from Italy to Istanbul or through the princely states of India.

Combining all the best of river cruising, land and train travel, Uniworld's 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.

Begin your journey in stunning Milan and embark on your cruise in romantic Venice. These two legendary cities will bookend unforgettable experiences throughout the Veneto region. Then set off on a private train journey to Istanbul—the perfect addition to a river cruise. Along the way, visit Alpine lake towns, historic cities across Eastern Europe and more.

From the awe-inspiring Hindu temple complexes of Kalna to the colourful flower markets of Kolkata, your Ganges river cruise delves deeply into the myriad charms of India's culture. Then board a glamorous train, the Maharajas’ Express, to see Agra's Taj Mahal, the Pink City of Jaipur, Udaipur, New Delhi and Mumbai, home to India’s famous Bollywood film industry.