If you’ve ever wrapped up a river cruise and thought, “I wish I had just one more day to explore,” this episode is for you. And if you’ve never taken a river cruise before, you’re already ahead of the game — because you’re about to learn what even seasoned cruisers sometimes miss. In European River Cruise Extensions: Top City Stays & Hidden Gems Beyond the Rivers, I’m sharing the best cities to pair with your cruise plus a few off-the-radar treasures — from Amsterdam’s canals to Germany’s Romantic Road. You’ll even hear a personal story from when my family lived in Würzburg and spent weekends road-tripping and “Volksmarching” through Bavaria (yes — it involves brats, beer steins, and oom-pah bands). By the end, you’ll know exactly where to stay before or after your sailing to turn a great cruise into a full European adventure.

If you’ve ever wished for just one more day before or after your river cruise — or you’re planning your very first sailing and want to travel smarter — this episode is for you.

In Episode 11, Sonia shared how to turn your river cruise into a full European vacation. Now she dives into the where with European River Cruise Extensions: Top City Stays & Hidden Gems Beyond the Rivers.

Discover which cities pair best with the Rhine, Danube, Seine, and Douro Rivers — plus unexpected gems like Germany’s Romantic Road, Lake Balaton, and the Swiss Alps. Sonia even shares a personal story from when she and her family lived in Würzburg and spent weekends road-tripping and Volksmarching through Bavaria — bratwurst, beer steins, and all!

You’ll learn when to choose a cruise-line extension for a seamless experience, when to plan your own for more freedom, and how to make your next river cruise feel like a complete European adventure.

Perfect for travelers interested in:

• European river cruise extensions
• Cities to visit with a river cruise
• Pre- and post-cruise stays in Europe
• Hidden gems and countryside detours

• Why adding extra days makes your trip more meaningful
• The difference between cruise-line extensions and custom stays
• Top city pairings and off-the-beaten-path alternatives
• Personal insights from Sonia’s time living in Germany

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If you haven’t yet listened to the Rhine Christmas Markets episode, queue it up next — and stay tuned, because coming soon is Christmas Markets on the Danube.

Until then, keep dreaming, keep exploring, and keep unveiling Europe one river at a time.