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Live one of the below 10 unique Basel cultural experiences for 2024 or 2025. Visit villages and experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like cruises, village visits, river cruises, biking, and wine tasting and cost from $2,300 for experiences of 8 days. Tell us about your ideal Basel cultural trip and our Basel experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Stop in beautiful Basel, Switzerland
$4,099
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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette
  • Explore Strasbourg's cobbled street
  • Wander Speyer’s Old Town
  • Visit medieval Marksburg Castle
  • Explore Cologne's historic center
Starts / Ends:
Basel / Amsterdam
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Explore the enchanting beauty of the Rhine, with Germany on one side and France on the other. Discover Alsace’s rich culinary and winemaking heritage, marvel at historic castles like Rheinstein, and visit charming …
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Cruise the rivers of Germany
$6,790
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Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
  • Visit a Black Forest village
  • Visit Heidelberg Castle
  • Take a walk to Heidelberg
  • Ride a cable car in Koblenz
Starts / Ends:
Zurich / Amsterdam
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, River Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
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Board the ship in Basel, Switzerland. First to explore in the list is the Black Forest, known for its cuckoo clocks and the live oompah bands. Here, visit a Black Forest village or hike passing under an idyllic canopy of evergreens. In Strasbourg, be amazed by the ornate beauty of Maison Kammerzell …
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Old city of Koblenz by night
$6,790
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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
  • Enjoy a Black Forest tour
  • Explore the past on a walking tour
  • Witness the beauty of Strasbourg
  • Discover the City of Literature
Starts / Ends:
Zurich / Amsterdam
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
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Capture every moment and memory that you have on this 8-day sailing adventure with Emerald Dawn. Visit historic places that transport you to the good old days of the past. Learn why these cities are so special when discovering the old architecture and structures preserved for the present day. Tour …
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River through Koblenz Germany
$2,300
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From Basel to Amsterdam: The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Symphonie
  • Visit the spectacular Rhine Falls
  • Enjoy a free morning in Breisach
  • Admire the wine-growing region
  • Explore the Gutenberg Museum
Starts / Ends:
Basel / Amsterdam
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
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From Basel to Amsterdam, embark on an authentic and historically rich cruise on the MS Symphonie. Admire the Rhine Falls before exploring historic landmarks in locations like Haarlem or Colmar and its Unterlinden museum. You can stroll to the Arnhem Open Air Museum, which tells a story from a …
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Romantic evening light over Basel
$6,790
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Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
  • Tour to a Black Forest village
  • Visit Heidelberg Castle
  • Take a walk to Heidelberg
  • Ride a cable car in Koblenz
Starts / Ends:
Basel / Amsterdam
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, River Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Expect an amazing journey on this 8-day voyage with Emerald Dawn. Visit fascinating architecture with amazing ornate designs that are rich with history. Appreciate the natural beauty of the Rhine River and every town the ship passes through. Tour the Black Forest, where interactions are easy with …
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Explore Basel
$4,699
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Castles along the Rhine

8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Victoria
  • Tour the capital of Alsatian wines
  • Enjoy a visit the Romanesque cathed
  • Visit the Marksburg Castle
  • Walk through Strasbourg
Starts / Ends:
Amsterdam / Basel
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
This 8-day voyage aboard the River Empress is an ideal holiday for castle lovers. Sail along the Rhine river and marvel at castles that were once mighty fortresses and get an insider’s look at one of the only castles on the Rhine that has never been destroyed, Marksburg Castle. Visit historic …
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Basel at Christmas, Switzerland
$2,799
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Christmas on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Cruises
  • Discover Basel
  • Explore Breisach
  • Experience Strasbourg, France
  • Explore Rüdesheim, Germany
Starts / Ends:
Amsterdam / Basel
Activities:
Christmas Market Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits, River Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
On this 8-day Christmas on the Rhine Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard Viking Cruises, engage in the festive ambiance of Christmas while traveling through picturesque villages. Enjoy holiday treats and local specialties while perusing vibrant stalls for handmade ornaments and distinctive gifts. …
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market in Cologne
$3,499
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Festive Time on Romantic Rhine

8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Enjoy lots of Christmas Market
  • Join an excursion to Black Forest
  • Visit La Petite France district
  • Explore Mainz' architecture
Starts / Ends:
Basel / Amsterdam
Activities:
River Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Board your vessel in Basel, Switzerland, then head for Breisach, Germany, the gateway to the Black Forest, an area of unrivalled natural beauty, best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock. Here’s your first chance to explore a Christmas market offering many traditional …
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Cruise the Rhine through Cologne
$3,730
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Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista
  • Join a Black Forest excursion
  • Visit Cologne Cathedral
  • Tour Mechanical Musical Museum
  • Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne
Starts / Ends:
Amsterdam / Basel
Activities:
River Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the Avalon Vista on an 8-day voyage sailing from the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, to Basel, Switzerland. Follow the romantic Rhine through quaint villages in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands to explore Gothic cathedrals, grand palaces, and imposing fortresses. Visit Cologne, …
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market in Cologne
$3,909
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Festive Time on Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Expression
  • Explore festive Christmas markets
  • Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
  • Visit La Petite France district
  • Explore Mainz' architecture
Starts / Ends:
Basel / Amsterdam
Activities:
River Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day winter wonderland journey along the Rhine River aboard Avalon Expression. Begin in Basel, Switzerland, and explore festive Christmas markets in France, Germany, and Holland. Discover the Black Forest's natural beauty in Breisach, marvel at Strasbourg's gothic cathedral …
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