Top Basel Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Swiss Alps and Rhine Castles - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

Starts / Ends

Basel / Amsterdam

Activities

Wine Tasting, Hiking, Biking, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

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Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise on the MS Amaserena, visiting festive cities like Basel, Strasbourg, and Cologne. Enjoy Christmas markets, cultural highlights, and beautiful winter scenery, concluding your journey in historic Amsterdam.

• Explore Basel’s medieval charm
• Discover Lucerne’s landmarks
• Stroll Strasbourg’s streets
• Taste Rudesheim’s coffee

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from $3,999

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Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel - Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette

Starts / Ends

Basel / Cologne

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the holiday season on an 8-day Rhine Holiday Market river cruise from Basel to Cologne aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover Strasbourg, known as the "Capital of Christmas,". Sail through the romantic Rhine Valley, past historic castles and quaint villages. Each stop brings traditions, delightful excursions, and unforgettable memories.

• Visit Basel’s Christmas Market
• Tour to Doktorenhof vinegar estate
• Savor mulled wine at Cologne
• Walk through the Cologne Old Town

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from $6,829

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to Switzerland’s lakes, explore Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets, sip glühwein, and soak in the holiday magic.

• Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
• Browse Cologne´s Christmas market
• Visit the historic Rüdesheim
• Explore the streets of Lucerne

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from $6,519

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activity Level

Variable

Sail aboard the MS Amaserena on a 13-day cruise through Europe, featuring Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Gorge castles, France’s Alsace charm, and Italy’s glamorous Lake Como. Explore five countries and iconic landmarks.

• Discover Amsterdam’s charming canal
• Explore Cologne’s historic treasure
• Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
• Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, where picturesque vineyards and historic castles await. Discover charming towns like Strasbourg and Colmar, from Rudesheimer coffee to German beer, while enjoying local flavors.

• Cruise Amsterdam’s scenic canals
• Discover Cologne’s Gothic beauty
• Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant charm
• Sail the Rhine Gorge’s epic views

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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Enjoy a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaprima. As you sail the Rhine River, visit classic Christmas markets, bike along Rüdesheim, boat down canals, and visit historic castles that highlight this region of central Europe, including stops in Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach.

• Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
• Bike along Rüdesheim
• Visit Strasbourg’s Christmas Market
• Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the Rhine on an 8-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.

• Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
• Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
• Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals
• Sail the Rhine and visit Rudesheim

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from $2,463

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Christmastime in Alsace and Germany

Northbound - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

Starts / Ends

Basel / Frankfurt

Activity Level

Variable

Relish this enchanting season on a Christmastime river cruise holiday that begins in picturesque Switzerland and ends in Frankfurt aboard the gorgeous Avalon Envision.

• Experience the Black Forest
• Explore cozy Christmas markets
• Visit historic Heidelberg Castle
• Tour the Strasbourg Cathedral

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from $6,729

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to the Swiss Alps, explore vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic cities along this enchanting river.

• Explore Heidelberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Strasbourg’s storybook lanes
• Discover Colmar’s colorful beauty
• Hike in the mystical Black Forest

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from $5,899

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto

Starts / Ends

Zurich / Amsterdam

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on a 12-day Rhine cruise aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover vibrant cities, storied towns, and timeless traditions amid stunning castles and scenic riverbanks.

• Explore Zurich's vibrant history
• Wander Strasbourg's streets
• Visit Breisach's countryside
• Cruise Rhine's stunning castles

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.

• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
• Experience Dusseldorf’s culture
• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Enjoy Dutch specialties

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, passing vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic castles. Explore Strasbourg, Colmar, and the Black Forest, then savor local flavors from Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps.

• Cruise Amsterdam’s charming canals
• Stroll Dusseldorf’s vibrant streets
• Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge
• Taste wine in Rudesheim’s vineyards

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard MS Amacerto, exploring Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets. From Cologne's Gothic cathedral to Strasbourg's festive charm and Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar, embrace the season's magic along the Rhine River.

• Explore Amsterdam’s scenic canals
• Discover Cologne’s Old Town
• Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
• Savor Dusseldorf’s crisp Altbier

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from $2,619

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Christmastime in Alsace and Germany

5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama

Starts / Ends

Frankfurt / Basel

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime Rhine River cruise vacation starting in Frankfurt, cruising through the heart of Germany, and ending in Basel aboard the Avalon Panorama. Visit Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, and Heidelberg.

• Experience the Black Forest
• Explore Christmas market in Europe
• Visit Fascinating Heidelberg Castle
• Tour Strasbourg Cathedral

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activities

Christmas Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, savoring Europe's festive Christmas Markets. Enjoy Gluhwein in Cologne, marvel at Strasbourg's historic market, and witness Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar revealing art daily at 6 PM.

• Cruise scenic canals in Amsterdam
• Discover Cologne’s festive markets
• Explore castles in the Rhine Gorge
• Stroll Heidelberg’s Market

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from $5,899

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.

• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Experience Dusseldorf, a city rich
• Enjoy Dutch specialties
• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, enjoy a 14-day exploration of the Rhine Valley, starting with two days in Amsterdam followed by 7 nights aboard the MS Amaviola, and concluding with four nights in Switzerland between Lucerne and Zurich. Sample the local brews of beer and coffee with chances to hike and bike as well!

• Join a guided bike tour
• Visit Speyer
• Enjoy Parc de l’Orangerie
• Explore the Black Forest

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Zurich

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration, Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.

• Enjoy Zurich's Christmas markets
• Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
• Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
• Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals

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