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Pair the natural beauty of Slovenia with the romantic charm of Venice for a one-of-a-kind journey.
Begin your journey in Ljubljana, the picturesque capital of Slovenia, and explore the countryside on your way to board the S.S. Venezia for a blissful sailing of the Venetian Lagoon.
This ultimate Venetian vacation is perfected by one unique quality: your stay onboard our floating boutique hotel. Not only will you benefit from an enviable location in Venice, you’ll also find that your hotel transports you to hidden gem towns nearby. Explore the waterfront shops, colorful facades, and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello, and Chioggia. Savor the spectacular wine and cuisines of this region every step of the way.
The details:
- 10 nights
- 9 included excursions hosted by English-speaking trained Egyptologists
- 23rd September 2027
- From £3,258 pp (30% discount applied. Book before 28th February 2026 to benefit).
Price correct at time of publication (12/01/2026). Subject to change.
Ljubljana, Slovenia -- Lake Bled, Slovenia -- Venice, Italy -- Mazzorbo, Italy -- Chioggia, Italy
Itineraries
Day 1
Ljubljana
Arrive at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the InterContinental Ljubljana.
Day 2
Ljubljana
In the pedestrian city center of Ljubljana, a little capital city with outsized charm, you’ll find a postcard in the making everywhere your eyes turn. Pastel buildings, attractive architecture—and no cars or throngs of tourists getting in the way of it all.
Ljubljana Walking Tour
Day 3
Ljubljana (Lake Bled)
A popular day trip destination from Ljubljana, Lake Bled offers a beautiful natural landscape with unique character. Surrounded by forest-covered mountains—upon which the imposing Bled Castle is perched—the expansive, strikingly blue lake feels preserved from the outside world. Sitting in the center of the lake is its iconic island, barely large enough for the little church whose tower pokes out from amongst its greenery.
Included excursion:
Lake Bled with Bee Farm Visit
Day 4
Ljubljana (Postojna), Transfer to Venice (Embark)
En route to Venice today, stop for a visit at the Postojna Caves, a breathtaking subterranean world of stalactites and stalagmites.
This evening you’ll arrive in Venice and embark. Unpack, relax, and enjoy your first evening on the Venetian Lagoon. A compulsory safety drill and briefing, along with the welcome briefing, will be organized shortly before dinner, but this will be a quick and easy part of your journey.
Included experiences:
Postojna Cave
Day 5
Venice
With your early morning arrival at Doge’s Palace, you’ll be able to marvel at the estate in total peace. Wander through a Venetian neighborhood and experience daily life in an authentic Venetian residential quarter. Later in the evening, cap the day off with a private once-in-a-lifetime experience at an after-hours lighting ceremony inside St. Mark’s Basilica without the crowds.
A Walk in Venice with Doge’s Palace Visit
Nights Out: Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica
Day 6
Venice (Padua), Mazzorbo (Burano)
Start your morning in one of two of the Veneto region’s UNESCO World Heritage cities, Vicenza or Padua. In the afternoon, you'll reboard the ship for scenic sailing across the lagoon as we head towards Mazzorbo and Burano. In the evening, you may wish to take your free time to stroll into town to appreciate this charming island when most of the tourists have left for the evening. Burano’s brightly painted fishermen’s cottages are an artist’s dream —hot pink, chartreuse, orange, lemon yellow, and more.
A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Included excursions:
Evening Stroll in Burano
Vicenza with Teatro Olimpico
Padua Walking Tour
Day 7
Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia
Spend the day exploring the northern lagoon of Venice and its captivating islands. Start with a visit to Torcello's famous basilica with an art historian, then stroll through the agricultural island of Mazzorbo and the rainbow-hued island of Burano during your free time after lunch. Alternatively, you can take the afternoon to see the renowned glassblowing artisans of Murano at work.
Included excursions:
Torcello: Hidden Treasure of the Lagoon
Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration
Day 8
Chioggia
Chioggia Market Visit
Let's Go: Biking Chioggia
Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca’ Zen
A Noble Country Villa and Its Wines
Palazzo Goldoni
Day 9
Chioggia, Venice
This morning, join a sailing excursion where you’ll explore the Po Delta where the Po River and the Adriatic Sea meet. Later, during lunch, we sail back to Venice.
Choose one of these carefully curated excursions which happen at the same time:
Po Delta Sailing
Castello del Catajo Visit
Day 10
Venice
As your water taxi glides past narrow side canals and the Canal Grande, you’ll arrive in style at the Rialto Bridge. The iconic stone arch bridge sits at the narrowest point of the Canal Grande and holds numerous shops and restaurants.
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Choose one of these carefully curated excursions which happen at the same time:
Do as the Locals Do: Venice Walking Tour
Venice Walk with Gondola Artisans Visit
Ca' Macana Mask Atelier
Rowing Venice
Day 11
Disembark Venice
Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home.
- Dining
- Meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
- Welcome & Farewell Receptions
- Complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee will be served during lunch and dinner onboard
- Excursions
- 8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking trained Egyptologists
- Accommodations
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the gorgeous S.S. Sphinx or the elegant River Tosca
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites
- 4 nights in Cairo at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or at the Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Experiences
- 1 country: Egypt
- 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Egyptologist
- Cultural enrichment
- Flights included between Cairo and Luxor
- Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager or Egyptologist, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions
- Flights & Transfers (can be arranged)
- 23rd September 2027
- From £3,258 pp (30% discount applied. Book before 28th February 2026 to benefit).
Price correct at time of publication (13.01.2026). Subject to change.
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