7-night Christmas on the Rhine Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

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A stunning view of Ehrenfels Castle, a medieval ruin with a tower, perched on a steep, tree-covered hillside in Rüdesheim, Germany, against a bright blue, cloudy sky.
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Viking Gersemi

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Viking Gersemi sailing in Budapest.

Departing

Visiting

Basel, Switzerland

10 Ports of Call

Sailing Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 16, 2027

from $3,299 per person* taxes and fees included

Your 7-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Viking Gersemi depart from Basel, Switzerland with 10 stops in ports-of-call including Mannheim, Strasbourg, and Waal & Merwede Rivers. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 4 upcoming sailings in 2026 and 2027.

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 Rhine River Cruising on day 5 and Cologne on day 6. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

Viking Gersemi

Viking Gersemi, built in 2020, carries 190 passengers with a crew of 53.

Cruise Line

Viking River Cruises

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