Cruise itinerary
10-Night Europe Cruise from Basel
10 nights · Europe · 12 ports of call
10-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II, departing Basel and calling at Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Boppard and Frankfurt and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Danube · Main · Rhine
- Departs
- Basel
- Returns
- Munich
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Where this voyage takes you
- History & Culture
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Basel
A Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, and a common starting point for Rhine cruises. Its old town climbs from the river to a red sandstone cathedral and a medieval market square ringed by guild houses.
- Basel Münster
- Old town
- Rhine starting point
- Day2
Breisach
A small town on the Rhine at the edge of Germany's Kaiserstuhl wine country, just across the river from France's Alsace. It is crowned by the St. Stephan minster on its hilltop and serves as the river gateway to Freiburg and the southern Black Forest.
- St. Stephan minster
- Kaiserstuhl vineyards
- Black Forest gateway
- Day3
Strasbourg
The capital of France's Alsace, set on the Rhine close to the German border. Its Grande Île old town centres on a soaring pink-sandstone cathedral and the canal-laced lanes of Petite France, while the modern European Parliament sits across the city.
- Strasbourg Cathedral
- Petite France
- European Parliament
- Day4
Rüdesheim
A small wine town on the Rhine, set where the river enters its dramatic gorge. River ships call here for the half-timbered lanes of the Drosselgasse, the vineyards of the Rheingau and the cable car up to the Niederwald monument above.
- Drosselgasse
- Rheingau vineyards
- Niederwald monument
Rhine Gorge, Germany
A scenic stretch of the Rhine in western Germany, where the river cuts a steep gorge between vine-clad slopes. Castle after castle crowns the heights above the water, including the legendary Lorelei rock on a sharp bend.
- Clifftop castles
- Lorelei rock
- Riverside vineyards
Boppard
- Day5
Frankfurt
Germany's financial capital on the river Main, a skyline of glass towers that locals nickname Mainhattan. River cruises along the Main and Rhine often begin here, with the reconstructed half-timbered Römer square and a cluster of riverside museums close to the old centre.
- Römer square
- Museumsufer
- Main riverfront
- Day6
Wertheim
A timber-framed town in Baden-Württemberg where the Tauber River joins the Main, a frequent river-cruise stop. Wertheim is known for its half-timbered old town, the ruined hilltop castle above the rivers, and its long glassmaking heritage.
- Hilltop castle
- Half-timbered old town
- Glass museum
- Day7
Würzburg
A Bavarian city on the river Main, at the start of Germany's Romantic Road. The hillside Marienberg fortress overlooks the old town and the vineyards along the river, while the baroque Residenz palace anchors the centre with its grand frescoed staircase.
- Marienberg Fortress
- Würzburg Residenz
- Old Main Bridge
- Day8
Bamberg
A Bavarian town built across seven hills above the river Regnitz, its medieval and baroque core preserved as a whole. A painted town hall stands on an island mid-river, and the town is known for its smoked Rauchbier and many small breweries.
- Old Town Hall
- Bamberg Cathedral
- Smoked beer
- Day9
Nuremberg
A Bavarian city on the Pegnitz with a walled medieval core and an imperial castle above it. River ships call here along the Main–Danube corridor, within reach of the old town's half-timbered houses and the famous grilled Nürnberger sausages.
- Imperial Castle
- Old town walls
- Nürnberger sausages
Munich
The Bavarian capital in southern Germany, reached overland from river or sea ports. Known for the Marienplatz and its glockenspiel, royal residences, the vast English Garden and the beer halls around the old town.
- Marienplatz
- English Garden
- Hofbräuhaus
- Day10
Munich
The Bavarian capital in southern Germany, reached overland from river or sea ports. Known for the Marienplatz and its glockenspiel, royal residences, the vast English Garden and the beer halls around the old town.
- Marienplatz
- English Garden
- Hofbräuhaus
- Day11
Munich
The Bavarian capital in southern Germany, reached overland from river or sea ports. Known for the Marienplatz and its glockenspiel, royal residences, the vast English Garden and the beer halls around the old town.
- Marienplatz
- English Garden
- Hofbräuhaus
Upcoming departures
- 12 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Europe Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Europe cruise calls at Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Boppard, Frankfurt, Wertheim, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg and Munich.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Basel and ends in Munich.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Avalon Tranquility II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.