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Bike & Boat: Frankfurt to Bamberg

Bavarian joie de vivre along the Mains

travel code
MAI 21
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price
From 1.199€
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Price calculator last updated: January 20.05.2026,

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Franconia is a region of excellent wines, some say, while others praise its Franconian beers. On this journey through Franconia's wine and beer region, you'll have many opportunities to sample fine wines, a tasty beer or two, and numerous culinary delights. But Franconia is, of course, not just the ideal region for a culinary journey. You can also look forward to traditional towns, magnificent old towns, and a little Venice. Your eyes deserve to be pampered, too.

fuel surcharge

A fuel surcharge of up to 8% of the package price may be levied on this bike and boat tour. The final amount will be determined and communicated 20–30 days before departure. Payment: This arrangement is made directly upon boarding the ship. It is governed by §651f of the German Civil Code (BGB) and serves to adjust for current fuel costs of our service partners.

Individual arrival and embarkation at 16:00 p.m. in Frankfurt/MainYour tour guide and crew will welcome you on board, and at 17:00 PM it's time to cast off! Enjoy your first dinner cruise on the way to Aschaffenburg. Situated at the foot of the Spessart mountains, this tranquil university town is located on the Main (approx. 70.000 inhabitants) has numerous magnificent buildings to offer. Johannisburg Castle, made of red sandstone, is one of the most important and beautiful Renaissance buildings in Germany. Ludwig I called the city of Aschaffenburg the "Bavarian Nice" because of its pleasant climate. Numerous wine bars, cafes and rustic inns can be found here.

Until shortly before Bürgstadt/Miltenberg you can either take the right or left Mainside. The floodplain forest between Nilkheim and Niedernheim is pleasant to cycle through in summer. The “Planet Cycle Route” accompanies you from Kleinwallstadt to Erlenbach. Here you can find information about the celestial bodies. Everywhere along the MainThere are benches and rest areas that invite you to relax or even go for a swim. Your ship is now in Freudenberg, about 10 km from Miltenberg. High above the Main and the town of Freudenberg, the Freudenburg castle stands at the foothills of the Franconian Odenwald.

While you enjoy a leisurely breakfast, your ship will take you to Wertheim. In Wertheim, which has retained the character of an old Franconian town, you will start your cycling tour through the typical Mainlandscape. There is a lot to see on the route to Lohr with its lovely old town with historical buildings and Franconian half-timbering.

Early in the morning, you'll travel by boat past Gemünden to Karlstadt, where you'll hop on your bike. The romantic old town and the idyllic village atmosphere – Karlstadt offers both. Discover buildings over 800 years old in the old town, surrounded by walls, towers, and gates. Cycle leisurely to Würzburg, where you'll rejoin your boat in the afternoon. Visit the Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, or enjoy the beautiful view from Marienburg Fortress.

Your bike tour takes you along the MainCycle path from Würzburg through the fertile Ochsenfurt district to Ochsenfurt with its remarkable lance tower and via the historic town of Marktbreit with its magnificent town houses to Kitzingen. Alternatively, your ship docks in Marktbreit (this shortens the cycle tour by approximately 10 km).

About Schwarzach am Main Cycle first to Volkach (here you have the option of disembarking from the ship and shortening the tour). Here, a visit to the pilgrimage church of St. Maria im Weingarten is worthwhile. Continue to Fahr, where a welcome sign in the shape of a Bocksbeutel (a traditional German beer), via the Volkacher Mainloop – here the valley becomes narrower and the vineyards more numerous – to Schweinfurt.

In the morning you will travel by boat to Haßfurt. Afterwards you will cycle via Zeil am Main, located exactly at the junction between wine and beer Franconia, to Bamberg. The city was built on seven hills like Rome and is therefore often called the "Franconian Rome". Experience the fascination of a world cultural heritage site. Also worth seeing is the fishing district "Little Venice", a row of houses from the 17th century. A cold beer is also a must in Bamberg. There are still eleven independent breweries in the city!

Disembarkation after breakfast until 09:00 am and individual journey home.

  • 7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category

  • Program according to itinerary 

  • All passenger and port fees

  • Cabin cleaning, linen and towel change as needed

  • welcome drink

  • Full board: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours or lunch snack, 6x coffee and tea in the afternoon, 7x 3-course dinner

  • Daily bike tour briefing

  • digital travel documents

  • navigation app

  • GPS data for the bike tours

  • onboard tour guide

Services not included:

Arrival and departure, parking fees, transfers, bicycle rental, entrance and sightseeing fees as well as excursions, city maps, ferry fees, travel insurance, tips, drinks and personal expenses.

Basic price in € per person

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2-bed cabin Eco main deck upper deck
18.04.2026 - 29.08.2026 1.199,00 € 1.499,00 €
2 bed cabin standard main deck upper deck
18.04.2026 - 29.08.2026 1.399,00 € 1.599,00 €
2-Bed Deluxe Cabin main deck
18.04.2026 - 29.08.2026 1.499,00 €
2-bed cabin for single use main deck upper deck
18.04.2026 - 29.08.2026 1.959,00 € 2.239,00 €

Rental bikes

    7-speed unisex rental bike (freewheel or coaster brake, including pannier bag and rental bike insurance)
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 99,00 €
    Electric rental bike (limited number, including luggage bag and rental bike insurance)
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 219,00 €

Additional Services

    Bring your own bike / e-bike (limited possibility, Tandems and tricycles not possible)
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 49,00 €

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Reisecode
MAI 21

Bike & Boat: Frankfurt to Bamberg

Duration
8 days
Overnight stays
7 nights
Overnight stays
about 233 - 263 km

Saturdays: April 18.04, May 16.05, June 27.06, July 11.07, and August 22.08.26,

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Basic price in € per person * 2026 main deck upper deck
2-bed cabin Eco From €1199 From €1499
2 bed cabin standard From €1399 From €1599
2-Bed Deluxe Cabin From €1499 -
2-bed cabin for single use From €1959 From €2239

Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Train: to Frankfurt / from Bamberg

Information on parking will follow

General tip for traveling by car

You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view

The MS Casanova welcomes you into a magnificent ambiance reminiscent of the Rococo style. Playful details and reproductions of paintings by renowned artists create a sophisticated appearance. The castle-like Panorama Salon, with its playful style, invites you to relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail. In the elegant restaurant, we cater to your culinary needs. The spacious, partially covered sun deck, equipped with loungers and seating, entices sun worshippers to enjoy the passing scenery. Please note that the steps to the sun deck are very steep.

Cabins: 48 outside cabins on two decks, approx. 12 m2 Large, equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe (deposit required), minibar, onboard telephone, and individually controlled air conditioning. Engine and generator noise can be heard in the Eco cabins. In the cabins with single beds, the beds are separated, one of which can be converted into a sofa during the day. The cabins with double beds have a large bed (1,60 x 2 m) with two separate mattresses.

main deck All 22 cabins on the main deck feature panoramic windows that cannot be opened. The Deluxe 2-bed cabins on the main deck are slightly more spacious than the other 2-bed cabins.

upper deck All 26 cabins on the upper deck are equipped with a French balcony (floor-to-ceiling windows that can be opened).

 

Minimum number of participants 75 people up to 21 days before arrival

The tour can also be booked in reverse order (tour code MAY 20)

Taking your own bikes with you: Due to limited space on the sun deck, bringing your own bike is only possible upon request and only to a limited extent. We accept no liability for loss, theft, or damage – this also applies to transport damage from the ship to shore and back.

Excursion program: aCan only be booked directly on board. A brief description will be provided with your travel documents. Depending on the group size, the excursions may be offered bilingually (German-English).

Timetable and program changes are generally reserved. If, for example, a route cannot be navigated due to low or high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a free reason for cancellation). The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by the authorities and not announced in advance.

Other notes: Please remember that your riverboat is, on the one hand, your "vacation hotel," but on the other hand, it is also a working tool that moves using motor power and must be operated constantly, even at night (sometimes when passing through locks and bridges). We recommend that guests who are particularly sensitive to noise bring earplugs. Lock passages are subject to disruption and unfortunately cannot be changed.

Digital travel documents and maps In the interests of sustainability and climate protection, do without printed travel documents and opt for our digital route book. The GUIBO app is your constant companion. One look at your smartphone is enough and you are safe and carefree on the road, with all the important information at your fingertips. Travel information, ship information, contact details and also your bike tours can be found digitally in the route book, even offline, so they are available at any time. The app is available free of charge and works on all commercially available smartphones. You will automatically receive the access data to download your booked trip by email before the start of your trip.

General information

Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.

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