CroisiEurope · MS Symphonie

Magical Christmas extravaganzas in Switzerland and Alsace along the Rhine

Basel Breisach Strasbourg

From

£1,259 pp

Flights from London Gatwick, hold luggage, cruise and transfers

Save £49 pp against booking direct

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Ships: MS Symphonie & MS Gérard Schmitter
Length: 3 nights
Sailings: 1 date
Dining: All Inclusive
Flights from: London Gatwick

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What's included

Not included

Travel insurance
Shore excursions
Personal expenses

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Per person

Best price Thu 17 Dec returns Sun 20 Dec 2026 3 nights MS SymphonieBasel to Strasbourg £1,259 per person Choose this date ›

Your route

5 calls over 4 days

Where the ship ties up, and for how long.

Ports on the river the ship sails. Coastlines, borders and rivers from Natural Earth.

Day	Port	Country	Arrive	Depart
Day 1	Basel	Switzerland	Embark	—
Day 2	Basel	Switzerland	14:00	14:00
Day 2	Breisach	Germany	22:00	—
Day 3	Breisach	Germany	23:00	23:00
Day 4	Strasbourg	France	09:00	Disembark

On board

Your ships

This route is sailed by more than one ship depending on the date.

MS Symphonie

The symphony, the most important musical composition, is in perfect harmony with this superb Premium ship to which it gave its name. The MS Symphonie offers cruise itineraries on the Rhine and the Danube, romantic rivers par excellence. 106 guests · 55 cabins · 3 decks · built 1997 · refurbished 2017

MS Gérard Schmitter

Named after the founder of CroisiEurope, the MS Gérard Schmitter sails on the Rhine and the Danube, to meet the many wonders offered by these two romantic rivers. 174 guests · 87 cabins · 4 decks · built 2012

About this cruise

Rhine

You'll begin your vacation by learning about the longtime holiday traditions found around Basel, Switzerland. We'll visit the Lckerli Huushome of traditional spice cookiesand the largest Christmas market in the country. You'll then discover Alsace dressed up to the nines for the holidays! You'll visit the medieval village of Riquewihr, the magic of Little Venice in Colmar, and Strasbourg's Christmas market and its giant tree. Enticing smells and delicious flavors mix perfectly with the friendly atmosphere found under the festive lights.