WHY IT RATES: This accolade highlights two travel companies that are among the best in the world - and provides a major lead for travelers and agents looking for luxury in both a cruise line and tour operator. - Michael Isenbek, TravelPulse Senior Editor
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the world's most luxurious all-inclusive cruise line, partnered with the world's premier active tour operator, Butterfield & Robinson, in 2016 to bring their shared philosophy of providing exceptional travel experiences to their guests.
Both partners, leaders in their respective travel space, ranked first and second in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2016 readers' survey.
Uniworld, ranked the Top River Cruise Line and Butterfield & Robinson, ranked second for the World's Best Tour Operators, have curated an active itinerary for guests on Uniworld's 8-day Burgundy & Provence departures in 2017. Travelers who book this itinerary enjoy the best of river cruising and exclusive biking excursions led by the experts from Butterfield & Robinson. Guests will cycle along the Rhone, travel through the historic riverside cities of Avignon, Arles and Lyon, with an occasional foray into the vineyard-covered hills beyond.
Guests can join Uniworld and Butterfield & Robinson on select sailings between June and September 2017, onboard the regal S.S. Catherine.
"As the world's leading luxury boutique cruise line, Uniworld adheres to a surpassed level of luxury and quality of service that we similarly look for in our partners," said Guy Young, President of Uniworld.
"We are delighted to learn that the readers of Travel + Leisure recognize Uniworld and Butterfield & Robinson's commitment to providing a memorable and inimitable guest experience. This shared sentiment reinforces the inspiration behind this groundbreaking partnership."
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