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.
Viking Kara river cruise ship exterior.
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Sailing Dec 6, 2026 - Dec 17, 2028

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

Your 7-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Viking Kara depart from Basel, Switzerland with 10 stops in ports-of-call including Strasbourg, Breisach, and Dordrecht. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 4 upcoming sailings in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

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 Cologne on day 6 and Amsterdam on day 8. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

Viking Kara

Viking Kara, built in 2014, carries 190 passengers with a crew of 53.

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