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
1 of 2

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 Conflans-Ste-Honorine, Blaye, 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 Conflans-Ste-Honorine on day 13 and Blaye on day 18. 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.