5 best Basel to Nuremberg tour packages
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The trip launches from Basel, Switzerland, featuring its illuminated city center and Swiss holiday treats before visiting iconic Christmas markets along the Rhine and Main Rivers. The finale in historic Nuremberg includes its famous Christkindlesmarkt, medieval architecture, and Kaiserburg Castle.
Duration 10 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$7,419+$270 upfront costs
Your river cruise sets off from Basel, Switzerland with evening embarkation before reaching Breisach. The route includes stops in key German cities like Frankfurt, Würzburg, and Bamberg before arriving in historic Nuremberg. Optional pre/post stay extensions available in both cities.
Duration 9 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$4,799+$264 upfront costs
Duration 9 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$4,399+$264 upfront costs
The voyage starts in Basel, Switzerland at 5 PM, winding through Germany's picturesque river towns. The route takes you through Breisach, Strasbourg, and Frankfurt, ending in Nuremberg with a convenient morning departure after 8 nights of scenic cruising.
Duration 9 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$6,584+$240 upfront costs
Setting sail from Basel, Switzerland at 5 PM, this cruise visits 12 picturesque cities including Breisach, Frankfurt, and Bamberg. The 9-day river adventure concludes in Nuremberg, Germany, offering convenient morning disembarkation and airport transfers after 10 AM.
Duration 9 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$4,399+$240 upfront costs