Cruise itinerary
4-Night Europe Cruise from Basel
4 nights · Europe · 5 ports of call
4-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Vista, departing Basel and calling at Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer and Frankfurt.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Avalon Vista
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Rhine
- Departs
- Basel
- Returns
- Frankfurt
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Where this voyage takes you
- Christmas Markets
- 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
Speyer
A cathedral city on the upper Rhine in southwestern Germany, one of the oldest in the country. Its great Romanesque imperial cathedral is a UNESCO site, with a medieval Jewish heritage, a technical museum of vintage aircraft and the river quays nearby.
- Speyer Cathedral
- Technik Museum
- Jewish heritage site
- 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
Upcoming departures
- 30 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
4-Night Europe Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 4-night Europe cruise calls at Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer and Frankfurt.
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 Frankfurt.
How long is this cruise?
4 nights aboard Avalon Vista.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.