Uniworld Pairs with Luxury Gold for 2027 Land Experiences
by Marsha Mowers
The S.S. La Venezia.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has debuted a collection of ‘Cruise & Tour’ itineraries for 2027 in partnership with sister-brand Luxury Gold’s small-group land travel.
The collection makes it easy via a single booking that pairs hotel stays before/after each cruise, with a 24/7 Travel concierge and elevated dining and shore experiences.
“At Uniworld, our focus is always on creating travel experiences that feel intentional and immersive,” said Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld. “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.”
The new 2027 Cruise & Tour Itineraries are:
- 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 regal 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.
- 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 perfectly showcases Italy’s art, cuisine and history.
- Cruise & Tour: Discover Portugal & Spain
- Travel from Madrid to Porto on this 20-day exploration of Iberia, blending 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.
