Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has partnered with sister brand Luxury Gold to introduce a new category of extended European vacations that blend boutique river cruising with curated land tours. The new Cruise & Tour collection, launching in 2027, reflects a growing demand among high-end travelers for longer, more seamless journeys that combine multiple regions and travel styles without sacrificing comfort or service.
The initial lineup includes five itineraries ranging from 17 to 20 days, with prices starting at $12,899 per person. Each journey pairs a Uniworld river cruise with a Luxury Gold land program, allowing guests to move effortlessly between waterways and inland destinations under a single booking. The itineraries are designed to feel cohesive rather than segmented, with hotel stays, guided sightseeing, and exclusive cultural access woven into a unified experience supported by round-the-clock concierge service.
One of the flagship journeys is a 17-day Switzerland and Danube itinerary that travels from Geneva to Budapest, combining alpine rail travel and cultural highlights with a Danube River cruise aboard the Maria Theresa. Guests ride the panoramic Glacier Express, enjoy private museum access in Lucerne, and explore resort towns such as St. Moritz before transitioning to the river portion of the trip.
Another itinerary links Britain and France on a 17-day journey from Edinburgh to Paris, featuring a Seine cruise aboard the Joie de Vivre. The land segment spans Scotland and England, with visits to historic castles, the Lake District, and Stonehenge, before continuing into Normandy and Paris for culinary experiences, historic sites, and behind-the-scenes access at Versailles.
Italy is explored in depth on a 19-day roundtrip itinerary from Venice that pairs a Venetian lagoon cruise on La Venezia with an extensive land journey through Rome, Florence, Capri, and Pompeii. Other offerings include a Switzerland and Rhine program that extends into France, Germany, and the Netherlands, and a 20-day Portugal and Spain itinerary combining Madrid, Andalusia, and a Douro River cruise ending in Porto.
By merging river cruising with small-group land travel, Uniworld and Luxury Gold are positioning these journeys as a new benchmark for travelers seeking depth, continuity, and a more expansive way to experience Europe in a single, thoughtfully designed trip.