Paris to the Swiss Alps

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  • 12 Days
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  • 10 Guided Tours
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  • 4 Countries

Basel, Switzerland

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and begin your journey to your embarkation city. Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom.

Located where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, Basel reflects a fascinating blend of traditions. The city straddles the Rhine at the river’s farthest navigable point, and an alluring cluster of old-town buildings huddles along the riverbank. Around Market Square, guild houses recall Gothic, Renaissance and baroque splendor; the red-sandstone Rathaus, or Town Hall, is the centerpiece. More than 40 museums of art and culture lend modern polish to its history-rich streets. And there is no more refined way to sample it all than over cheese fondue or croissants.