7-night Christmas On The Rhine Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

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A scenic view of the Mannheim Water Tower and the Art Nouveau-style fountain in Friedrichsplatz, a beautiful public park and popular landmark in Mannheim, Germany.
Viking Eldir sailing one of Europe's rivers.
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Viking Eldir sailing one of Europe's rivers.

Departing

Visiting

Basel, Switzerland


10 Ports of Call

Sailing Nov 25 - Dec 9, 2026

Your 7-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Viking Eldir depart from Basel, Switzerland with 10 stops in ports-of-call including Amsterdam, Koblenz, and Rhine River Cruising. 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 Breisach on day 2 and Strasbourg on day 3. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

Viking Eldir

Viking Eldir, built in 2025, carries 190 passengers with a crew of 53.

Viking River We can help you maximize deals on Europe cruises aboard Viking Eldir or 90 of Viking River’s other ships.