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 Panorama
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15 NIGHT WESTERN 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, Francebroc Gruyre Area, Switzerlandbrocgruyre Area, Gruyre Areagstaadinterlakengrindelwald, Grindelwald Excursion To The Jungfrau, Grindelwaldbernelucerne, Lucerne, Lucernebasel, Switzerland (embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Mainz, Germany Excursion To Heidelberg, Rdesheimrhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Holland, Amsterdam (disembarkation) (View Itinerary)

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Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Waterways - Avalon Imagery II
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12 NIGHT WESTERN EUROPE Cruise Tour

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 12 nights

Ship: Avalon Imagery II (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne, Lucernemount Pilatusbasel (embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Ludwigshafen, Germany Excursion To Heidelberg, Rdesheimrhine Gorge, Bernkastel, Remich, Cochem, Cologne, Amsterdam, Holland, Amsterdam (disembarkation) (View Itinerary)

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Avalon Waterways

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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, Rdesheim, Germanyrhine Gorge, Frankfurt Excursion To Seligenstadt, Main River Village, Wrzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg Excursion To Munich, Roth Excursion To Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melkwachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (disembarkation) (View Itinerary)

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Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Waterways - Avalon Impression
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15 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 15 nights

Ship: Avalon Impression (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 Excursion To Munich, Roth Excursion To Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melkwachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (disembarkation) (View Itinerary)

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Avalon Waterways

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