21-night Vineyards, Chateaux, & Bordeaux Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Avalon Waterways

Cologne Cathedral and city at night.
Avalon Waterways Artistry 2 river cruise ship exterior
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Sailing Aug 11 - Aug 25, 2026

Your 21-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Artistry II depart from Basel, Switzerland with 15 stops in ports-of-call including Kehl, Breisach, and Cologne. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 3 upcoming sailings in 2026.

Departure Port

Basel, Switzerland

Basel is a cultural gem on the Rhine where Swiss precision, artistic energy, and medieval beauty come together at the crossroads of Europe. Before you depart Basel, Switzerland , we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Mainz on day 4 and Rouen on day 12. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Avalon Artistry II, built in 2013, carries 128 passengers with a crew of 37.

Avalon's Suite Ships feature the largest staterooms in river cruising, with most offering open-air balconies. We can help you maximize deals on Europe cruises aboard Avalon Artistry II or 17 of Avalon Waterways’s other ships.