Tour details

Individual arrival in Bamberg and embarkation from 4:00 p.m. onwards. Bamberg is a city full of character and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The “Island District” resembles a little Venice, the “Hill District” is often called the Franconian Rome, and the “Gardeners’ District” is truly one of a kind.

Historic half-timbered houses with red tile roofs line the riverbank in Klein Venedig, Bamberg. Green trees frame the colorful buildings.

Bamberg's famous Old Town Hall built on a bridge over the river, featuring half-timbered architecture and baroque tower under blue sky.

In the morning, you arrive in Haßfurt with its charming historic old town. Nestled between two nature parks, the city is home to remarkable sacred buildings such as the late Gothic Knights' Chapel and the parish church, featuring sculptures by Tilman Riemenschneider. From here, you hop on your bike and ride to the former imperial city of Schweinfurt.

Elevated view of Bamberg's historic city center with red-tiled roofs, church spires, and traditional German architecture from a hillside park.

Historic Schweinfurt town hall with ornate Renaissance facade illuminated at night, featuring a clock tower and decorative stonework on the market square.

Today’s destination is either Kitzingen or Marktbreit, depending on the final mooring confirmation. The historic wine trading town of Kitzingen is home to the German Carnival Museum, offering insights into a significant aspect of Franconian tradition. The town’s landmark is the Falterturm, known for its distinctive crooked roof. In Kitzingen, a long history of brewing meets winemaking. Several local inns serve hearty Franconian specialties such as Sauerbraten with dumplings or “blue” carp. Alternatively, you can choose to stay on board until Volkach, which shortens the bike tour by approximately 25 kilometers.

Historic buildings of Kitzingen reflected in calm water, featuring colorful facades and two prominent church towers under a clear blue sky.

Panoramic view of Kitzingen's historic waterfront with colorful buildings, prominent church tower, stone bridge, and calm river reflecting the sky.

Today, Würzburg awaits you with many sights to explore. One of the highlights is the Würzburg Residence, considered one of Germany’s most important palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. Other well-known landmarks include St. Kilian’s Cathedral and Marienberg Fortress. Würzburg is also a center of Franconian wine culture and, as a vibrant university town, full of life even in the evenings.

Marienberg Fortress sits atop a hill overlooking the Main River in Würzburg. A stone bridge spans the river with colorful flower beds in foreground.

Formal baroque garden at Festung Marienberg with geometric flower beds, fountains, and statues. Stone fortress walls and towers frame the scene.

In the late morning, you arrive in Karlstadt. Towers, gates, and old walls surround the historic center with its half-timbered houses and narrow alleyways. Today’s destination is the town of Lohr am Main. Its old town, shaped by typical Franconian timber-frame architecture, marks the gateway to the Spessart hills. Buildings such as the Electoral Mainz Castle add to the town’s fairy-tale charm.

Modern arched bridge spanning the Main River near Lohr with green hills in background. Calm water reflects the bridge and blue sky with clouds.

Stone bridge over calm river in Würzburg with Marienberg Fortress on hilltop and historic buildings reflected in water under cloudy sky.

Your ship takes you to the residence city of Wertheim, with its impressive Castle as its landmark. This historic town, featuring a charming market square and what is said to be the narrowest house in Franconia, marks the starting point of today’s bike stage to Freudenberg. Perched high above the Main River and the town, Freudenburg Castle sits at the edge of the Franconian Odenwald.

Evening view of Wertheim with medieval castle ruins on hilltop, historic town buildings, and river reflecting lights from boats and buildings.

Three cyclists on a paved path beside the Main River with green meadows, trees, and forested hills in the background.

The highlight of today’s bike tour is Miltenberg, home to the Mildenburg Castle, built in 1200. From Erlenbach to Kleinwallstadt, you follow the “Planet Cycle Path,” offering interesting facts about the planets along the way. The riverside forest between Niedernheim and Nilkheim provides a pleasantly shaded route during summer. All along the Main River, you’ll find benches and picnic spots that invite you to take a break—or even go for a swim.

Your destination is the charming university town of Aschaffenburg, known for its impressive Renaissance palace, Johannisburg Castle, built from red sandstone. The town also offers plenty of wine taverns, cafés, and traditional inns to enjoy. In the evening, a farewell dinner awaits you on board as your ship sails back to Frankfurt/Main.

Johannesburg Castle in Aschaffenburg with red sandstone towers reflected in the Main River, surrounded by green trees under blue sky.

View of Frankfurt am Main skyline from white boat on Main River, showing modern skyscrapers and historic buildings under blue sky with clouds.

After breakfast checkout until 9:00 am– have a safe journey home.

Frankfurt am Main skyline with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings along the Main River under blue sky with white clouds.

Frankfurt am Main skyline with Gothic cathedral spire, iron bridge over Main River, and yellow flowering tree in foreground under blue sky.

Tour character

Almost all routes can be classified as “easy".

easy

Map showing cycling route through German cities including Frankfurt/Main, Bamberg, Würzburg, Schweinfurt, and other towns along the Main river.

Your boat

Rental Bikes

Red SE-Tours rental bike with blue panniers parked on grass near waterfront with city skyline and cloudy blue sky in background.

Bike Rental

Hub gear, available with freewheel or coaster brake

7-gear-Unisex-trekking bikes (brand: Velo de Ville - special SE-Tours edition)
With hand brake and freewheel or coaster brakes only (subject to availability, please indicate as a non-binding customer request by the booking)
Pannier bag and rental bike insurance included

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

E-Bike

Hub gear, available with freewheel or coaster brake

8-gear-E-Bikes (brand: Velo de Ville - special SE-Tours edition)
With hand brake and freewheel or coaster brakes only (subject to availability, please indicate as a non-binding customer request by the booking)
Pannier bag and rental bike insurance included

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Services

Services included

Seven nights in outside cabins with private facilities in the booked cabin category
Program according to routing
All charges for harbours, bridges and locks
Room cleaning every day, changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary
Welcome-Drink
Full board consisting of 7x breakfast, 6x lunch snack on board (non-cyclists) or lunch package for cycle tours,
6x coffee or tea in the afternoon, 7x 3-course-dinner
Daily meeting for the cycle tours
Digital travel documents via GUIBO-App incl. GPS tracks for bike tours
Tour guide on board

Not included

Journey to Regensburg and from Bamberg, shuttles, bike rentals, entrance fees and excursions, city maps, ferry fees, travel insurances, parking fees, tips, drinks on board

Information

Embarkation from 4:00 pm

Disembarkation until 09:00 am

Minimum number of participants 75 guests (must have been reached within 21 days prior to departure).

To bring your own bike On request only – due to lack of space on sun deck. E-bikes exclusively with removable battery pack. We exclude any liability for loss, theft and damage - this also applies to damage caused by transportation from shore to ship or vice versa.

Travel safe and secure with SE-Tours We recommend to wear a bike helmet. Onboard Selling: UVEX I-VO € 45.- per helmet, limited number.

Excursions We offer a small excursion program, that can be booked directly on board at the cruise director only. You will get a brief description together with your travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be carried out in 2 languages (German/ English).

Luggage We recommend: rainwear, bicycle helmet, sunhat and sneakers.

Schedule and program changes Basically, we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal). Same applies to previously unknown administrative orders of lock or bridge repairs.

Notes Please be aware that a cruise ship is not only your hotel but also a machine, working with engine power also during the night. Especially crossing locks and bridges - and the preparation work - may cause noise. If you are sensitive please bring your own ear plugs.

Digital Travel documents and roadmaps: In the interest of sustainability and climate protection, please choose our digital route book instead of printed travel documents. The GUIBO app is your constant companion during your SE-Tours original trip. A glance at your smartphone is enough to keep you safe and worry-free, with all the important information at hand. Travel information, ship and contact details and your bike tours are available digitally in the route book, available offline and thus accessible at any time. The app is available for free and works on all standard smartphones. You will automatically receive the access data to download your booked trip via email before your journey begins.

Travel documents EU-citizens (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise. We kindly ask non-EU citizens, EU-nationals with multiple citizenship or anybody who has to respect special legal entry requirements for the country to visit, to inform about visa and entry documents at the competent embassy.

This trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

We recommend that you take out a travel health insurance with repatriation coverage as well as baggage, accident and travel cancellation insurances.

You may cancel the booking at any time. For cancellation fees, please refer to the booking conditions of SE-Tours. The tour operator’s terms and conditions apply: SE-Tours GmbH, Am Grollhamm 12a, 27574 Bremerhaven.

Parking

Underground parking “Zentrum Nord,” approx. €15/day, or Park & Ride on the outskirts of the city with low parking fees, affordable tickets, and quick bus connections to the city center (e.g., P&R Heinrichsdamm).