21-night European Masterpiece: The Rhine, Seine & Rhone Revealed With 2 Nights In French Riviera Cruise/Land Package From Basel, Switzerland

Avalon Waterways

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon.
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Sailing Aug 11 - Aug 25, 2026

Your 23-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Poetry II depart from Basel, Switzerland with 24 stops in ports-of-call including Rudesheim, Breisach, and Arles. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 2 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 Rouen on day 12 and Beaune on day 15. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

Avalon Poetry II

Avalon Poetry II, built in 2014, 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 Poetry II or 17 of Avalon Waterways’s other ships.