Basel Trips with Village Visits

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.

Join a 15-day river cruise on the MS Amastella, exploring the flavors and sights of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Enjoy local delicacies, historic castles, and guided insights into the rich culture along the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge.

Experience a 10-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, starting with two nights in Amsterdam, then explore historic cities like Cologne, Koblenz, and Strasbourg, and visit Freiburg near the Black Forest. Enjoy the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage throughout your journey.

Embark on an 8-day Christmas on the Rhine Cruise with Viking Cruises from Amsterdam to Basel. Experience festive charm in picturesque villages, savor holiday treats at vibrant stalls and revel in the Rhine Valley's joyful atmosphere, including Cologne's sparkling lights.

From the cultural powerhouse of Amsterdam to the storybook village of Rüdesheim, the Romantic Rhine mesmerizes in its spectacular beauty. Come see the dramatic Rhine Gorge and explore Cologne’s famed cathedral during this 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Vista.

Experience an 11-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, exploring Holland and the Rhine. Enjoy highlights like Amsterdam’s canals, Cologne’s history, Heidelberg’s charm, and Strasbourg's unique architecture amid stunning landscapes.

Basel, Switzerland, is the starting point for your magnificent nine-day Germany river trip on Avalon Tranquility II. After that, go on a guided tour of Bamberg before continuing to Nuremberg, where your trip comes to a close.

Experience a 15-day journey from Geneva to Amsterdam aboard Avalon Vista. Travel by train through Zermatt, Interlaken, and Lucerne before boarding your ship in Basel. Cruise along the Rhine, exploring the Black Forest, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, Cologne, and Amsterdam. Experience mountain views, historic towns, and canal-lined streets.

Cruise 8 days aboard S.S. Victoria from Amsterdam to Basel. Discover Cologne’s Old Town, Koblenz and Boppard, Rudesheim vineyards, Strasbourg’s historic streets, and Alsatian wine villages. Choose curated excursions including castle tours, vineyard walks, local tastings, and scenic bike rides along the Rhine.

Experience an 8-day Basel to Amsterdam Rhine River cruise aboard S.S. Victoria. Explore Strasbourg’s historic streets, visit Alsatian villages near Breisach, and discover Rhine Valley towns including Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne. Cruise through vineyard landscapes, medieval castles, and cultural landmarks along the scenic Upper Middle Rhine.

Cruise 8 days aboard S.S Elisabeth from Amsterdam to Basel. Discover Cologne’s Old Town, Koblenz and Boppard, Rudesheim vineyards, Strasbourg’s historic streets, and Alsatian wine villages. Choose curated excursions including castle tours, vineyard walks, local tastings, and scenic bike rides along the Rhine.

Travel from Zurich to Amsterdam on a 16-day journey combining Swiss guided tours with a river cruise aboard Avalon Vista. Explore Switzerland with visits to Geneva, Lucerne, & Grindelwald before embarking in Basel. Sail through the Black Forest, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, & the scenic Rhine Gorge, then explore Cologne before concluding in Amsterdam.