Explore Europe’s best extended itineraries — 14 to 80+ day river, land & ocean journeys. Learn about AmaWaterways, Scenic, Emerald & Riviera options and how to plan your own Grand Journey.

Ready to go beyond the classic 7-night Europe trip? In this episode, Sonia explores Europe’s most immersive extended itineraries — from 14-, 15-, and 22-day river cruises to multi-week Grand Journeys that blend river cruising, curated land extensions, and even ocean or yacht sailing.

Sonia shares real insights from her own experiences, including multiple back-to-back river cruises and why she loved Emerald’s Splendours of Europe so much that she’s sailing it again soon — this time with her family.

Discover standout extended journeys from:

• AmaWaterways – 14-night sailings + French back-to-back-to-back combinations

• Avalon Waterways – 15–22 day Rhine–Main–Danube itineraries

• Emerald Cruises – the 15-day Splendours of Europe

• Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours – limited-edition multi-river journeys + Switzerland + Baltic

• Riviera Travel – Grand Tours & intimate 36–38 guest Adriatic yachts

You’ll learn why slow travel is trending, how to pace a multi-week itinerary, what to pack, and how to plan an extended journey that feels effortless and connected — not rushed.

✨ PLUS: Stay for the outro, where Sonia shares a sneak peek of next week’s episode:

Generations on the River — Creating Legacies Through European River Cruises.

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