Bike and boat: from Mainto Strasbourg with the MS Switzerland

A short stage with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery: Cycle directly along the Rhine on well-maintained cycle paths on the Rhine Cycle Route to Nierstein. With almost 1.000 hectares of vineyards, Nierstein is the largest wine-growing municipality on the Rhine. Be sure to visit the historic town center with its medieval market square and stately homes. In the afternoon, take a boat trip from Nierstein to Worms. Those who would like to cycle further can continue directly from Mainto cycle to Worms.

Your cycling stage begins in the imperial city of Worms. Enjoy a leisurely ride past expansive fields and meadows. The beautiful cycle path across Friesenheimer Island offers a striking contrast to the BASF plant on the opposite bank of the Rhine. A few kilometers further on, you reach the NeckarThe river flows into the Rhine near Mannheim, where your ship will be waiting for you. Use the afternoon for a stroll through Mannheim's grid-patterned city, all the way to the Baroque palace. 

Follow the course of the beautiful river by bike today. Neckarall the way to Heidelberg. The Roman town of Ladenburg, with its historic old town, is worth a short stop. The ruins of Heidelberg Castle, visible from afar, tower above the old town. Stroll across the famous Heidelberg sandstone bridge or through the winding alleys and charming squares of the old town. The return journey takes you along the Neckarufers once again into the bustling city life of Mannheim.

Today's route takes you along the numerous branches of the Old Rhine to the cathedral city of Speyer. Enjoy this short cycling stage through unspoiled areas designated as nature reserves and natural floodplains. Speyer Cathedral has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. 

Cycle through the Palatinate countryside along the old Rhine channels, through seemingly untouched nature. Look forward to the old fortress town of Germersheim with its many charming alleyways, nooks, and squares. Enjoy the boat trip to Gambsheim and reflect on the day's experiences with a glass of wine on deck or in the lounge.

On the final cycling stage, you'll enjoy a leisurely ride directly along the river through the gentle Rhine plain to Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, with its many canals. Visit Strasbourg Cathedral, the city's landmark, or the picturesque tanners' quarter with its historic half-timbered houses, and savor a taste of French joie de vivre as your journey comes to a close. 

Disembarkation after breakfast at 09:00 AM. Individual return journey.