Basel, Switzerland

Location

Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commercial hub for Swiss arts and culture since the Renaissance. In 1967 the people of Basel voted to acquire two paintings by Picasso, who was so moved by the Basel people that he donated 3 paintings and a study to the city's Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts). Visit the Augusta Raurica, one of the largest Roman archaeology parks in Switzerland, and enjoy a river crossings over the River Rhine by non-motorised ferries. During the summer months, time is spent outdoors, either swimming in the River Rhine, dining al fresco, enjoying open air concerts, cinema, street parties and festivals. Basel is home to over 20 restaurants that have won GaultMillau or Michelin awards, and boasts Switzerland's largest collection of theatre shows, including modern contemporary dance, touring and puppetry theatre.

Basel, Switzerland Itineraries

7 Nights

Enchanting Rhine

Departure Date
26 Dec 24
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship AmaSiena
Region Rhine
Departure Port Basel
Destination Port Amsterdam
Itinerary
Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Ludwigshafen, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Lahnstein, Cologne, Amsterdam and Amsterdam

From £3,299pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
26 Dec 24
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Gersemi
Region Rhine
Departure Port Basel
Destination Port Amsterdam
Itinerary
Basel, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Mainz, Cologne, Nijmegen, Amsterdam and Amsterdam

From £2,645pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
26 Dec 24
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Hervor
Region Rhine
Departure Port Amsterdam
Destination Port Basel
Itinerary
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel and Basel

From £2,695pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Enchanting Rhine

Departure Date
28 Dec 24
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship AmaCerto
Region Rhine
Departure Port Basel
Destination Port Amsterdam
Itinerary
Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Ludwigshafen, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Lahnstein, Cologne, Amsterdam and Amsterdam

From £4,727pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
04 Jan 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Hervor
Region Rhine
Departure Port Basel
Destination Port Amsterdam
Itinerary
Basel, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Mainz, Cologne, Nijmegen, Amsterdam and Amsterdam

From £2,645pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
04 Jan 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Gersemi
Region Rhine
Departure Port Amsterdam
Destination Port Basel
Itinerary
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel and Basel

From £2,595pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
13 Jan 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Hervor
Region Rhine
Departure Port Amsterdam
Destination Port Basel
Itinerary
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel and Basel

From £2,595pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
13 Jan 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Gersemi
Region Rhine
Departure Port Basel
Destination Port Amsterdam
Itinerary
Basel, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Mainz, Cologne, Nijmegen, Amsterdam and Amsterdam

From £2,645pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
22 Jan 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Hervor
Region Rhine
Departure Port Basel
Destination Port Amsterdam
Itinerary
Basel, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Mainz, Cologne, Nijmegen, Amsterdam and Amsterdam

From £2,645pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
22 Jan 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Gersemi
Region Rhine
Departure Port Amsterdam
Destination Port Basel
Itinerary
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel and Basel

From £2,645pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
31 Jan 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Gersemi
Region Rhine
Departure Port Basel
Destination Port Amsterdam
Itinerary
Basel, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Mainz, Cologne, Nijmegen, Amsterdam and Amsterdam

From £3,595pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

9 Nights

Treasures of the Rhine

Departure Date
31 Jan 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Hervor
Region Rhine
Departure Port Amsterdam
Destination Port Basel
Itinerary
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel and Basel

From £2,795pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises