Explore Culture in Basel

Near the borders of France and Germany, Basel sits on the Rhine River in Switzerland. This cultural city contains the highest concentration of museums in the country. The city also hosts the annual art market each June, and if you’re drawn to nature, the city center’s Zoo Basel and zoological gardens are a main draw for families and couples.

Basel also boasts interesting architecture, such as the stunning Munster Cathedral, created from red sandstone and a multi-colored tile roof. Don’t miss the Spalentor city gates, a hold out from when the city was walled.

If you’re mesmerized by ancient ruins, the Augusta Raurica Roman ruins are just a day trip away from Basel. Take the Rheinfähre ferry tour to see the city from a different point of view.

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Avalon Waterways - Avalon Imagery II
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10 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise Tour

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 10 nights

Ship: Avalon Imagery II (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Basel, Switzerland (embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Rdesheim, Germanyrhine Gorge, Frankfurt Excursion To Seligenstadt, Main River Village, Wrzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg (disembarkation)munich, Munich, Munich (View Itinerary)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, River Cruises, Romantic, Senior

Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Waterways - Avalon Panorama
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15 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise Tour

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 15 nights

Ship: Avalon Panorama (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Arrive In Zrich, Switzerland, Zrichbiel/bienneneuchtelgeneva, Geneva, Genevavian Les Bains, Francegruyres, Switzerlandbrocgruyre Area, Gruyre Areagstaadinterlakengrindelwald, Grindelwald Excursion To The Jungfrau, Grindelwaldbernelucerne, Lucerne, Lucernebasel, Switzerland (embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg A, Mainz Excursion To Heidelberg, Rdesheimrhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam*, Holland, Amsterdam* (disembarkation) (View Itinerary)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, River Cruises, Romantic, Senior

Avalon Waterways

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$7,668

as little as $511.00/night

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Avalon Waterways - Avalon View
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16 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise Tour

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 16 nights

Ship: Avalon View (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne, Lucerneswiss Alpsbasel (embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France, Mainz, Rdesheimrhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam*, Holland, Amsterdam* (disembarkation)paris, France (embarkation), Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec Excursion To Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris (disembarkation) (View Itinerary)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, River Cruises, Romantic, Senior

Avalon Waterways

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$7,997

as little as $500.00/night

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Avalon Waterways - Avalon Tranquility II
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15 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 15 nights

Ship: Avalon Tranquility II (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Basel, Switzerland (embarkation), Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Rüdesheim, Germany–rhine Gorge, Frankfurt. Excursion To Seligenstadt, Main River Village, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg. Excursion To Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk–wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (disembarkation) (View Itinerary)

Best For: Luxury, River Cruises, Gourmet, Honeymoon, Romantic, Senior

Avalon Waterways

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14 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 14 nights

Ship: S.S. Victoria (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Basel, Basel (lucerne), Strasbourg (baden-baden), Speyer, Boppard, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Boppard, Bernkastel, Trier, Cochem, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Roermond, Maastricht, Antwerp, Brussels (View Itinerary)

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