Tour details

Take the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed stroll through the city – perhaps visit the cathedral, walk along the Regnitz River, or try your first Franconian beer in one of the traditional taverns. Welcome to Bamberg!

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.

Your first cycling stage starts in Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a true gem of Franconia, full of medieval charm, narrow lanes and its famous old town. You’ll cycle through the meadow landscapes of the Regnitz Valley, stop in Forchheim – a small and welcoming Franconian town – and finally reach Erlangen.

River view in Bamberg with colorful flowers in foreground and historic half-timbered houses lining both sides of the waterway under cloudy sky.

Stone church tower with green copper dome and clock in Erlangen, surrounded by historic buildings with red tile roofs under blue sky.

Today’s tour takes you through flat landscapes and sandy pine forests, past river meadows shaded by tall oaks entwined with wild hops. Passing Fürth – a detour into the town is well worth it – you follow the Regnitz-Cycle-Path past the historic “Kettensteg” and “Henkersteg” bridges to the end of today’s stage: Nuremberg. A fascinating mix of medieval charm, impressive architecture, and vibrant urban culture awaits you.

Ornate baroque Paulibrunnen fountain in Erlangen with decorative sculptures and bronze figures against blue sky with historic buildings.

Panoramic view of Nuremberg's historic old town with red-tiled roofs, medieval towers, and the prominent Nuremberg Castle on the hill.

The historic Main-Danube Canal, built under King Ludwig I and also known as the Ludwig Canal, will be your constant companion today. It is one of the oldest canals in the world, offering beautiful panoramas and featuring 101 locks. Towards the end of your ride, you enter the Rothsee Nature Park and reach Hilpoltstein, right at the gateway to the Franconian Lake District.

Medieval stone tower and half-timbered buildings along the Pegnitz River in Nuremberg, with a stone bridge and weeping willow trees.

This stage takes you through one of Bavaria’s most scenic landscapes – the Altmühl Valley. You start in Hilpoltstein and follow the well-marked Altmühl-Valley-Cycle-Path, riding alongside the gently winding Main-Danube Canal. Lush meadows, rugged cliffs, and historic locks line your route - a relaxed journey through nature and history. Beilngries, a charming old town with medieval flair is the perfect ending to a wonderful day of cycling.

Panoramic view of Beilngries valley with patchwork fields, forested hills, winding river, and scattered buildings under cloudy sky.

White baroque church with yellow decorative trim and black onion dome bell tower in Beilngries, featuring arched windows and entrance.

The most beautiful stretch of the Altmühl Valley lies ahead! Along the way, numerous information panels provide insights into the region’s history and the unique geology of the valley. There are plenty of opportunities to take a coffee break or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.

Today’s destination is the charming town of Riedenburg, known as the “Pearl of the Altmühl Valley.” Surrounded by castle ruins and forested hills, it’s the perfect place to linger – a real insider tip for lovers of nature and culture alike.

Schloss Hirschberg castle complex in Beilngries with white buildings, red roofs and medieval tower, surrounded by dense green forest under cloudy sky.

Scenic view of Riedenburg with river flowing through town, historic buildings, bridge, and castle on forested hilltop under cloudy sky.

Today’s route once again leads you through peaceful landscapes and past small villages. A highlight of the day is Kelheim, where the Altmühl meets the Danube. High above the town stands the impressive Hall of Liberation – a striking monument built under King Ludwig I. After a short climb, you’ll be rewarded with wide views over the river landscape. Then you follow the Danube to magnificent Regensburg – one of Germany’s oldest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look forward to a destination rich in history, impressive architecture, and authentic Bavarian character.

Burg Prunn castle perched on a limestone cliff above a calm river in Riedenburg, surrounded by autumn forest with golden foliage.

Historic Regensburg skyline with Gothic cathedral towers, colorful medieval buildings, stone bridge over Danube River reflecting the cityscape.

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

Scenic view of the Danube River in Regensburg with boats moored along the waterfront, historic buildings lining both banks, and golden sunset light.

Tour charakter

You cycle along towpaths by the canals or on quiet country roads, farm tracks, and forest paths. A few longer climbs are part of the route, so a basic level of fitness is recommended.

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Explore area on Google Maps

Map showing MS CASANOVA cruise route from Regensburg to Bamberg via Danube-Main Canal, passing through Kelheim, Riedenburg, Beilngries, Hilpoltstein, Nürnberg and Erlangen.

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 Bamberg and from Regensburg, 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. In case of flood or low tide, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge parts of passages by buses. In extreme situations, the shipping company reserves the right to cancel the journey on short notice. No legal right shall be constituted of both situations. The same applies for officially ordered - previously not announced - repair work on locks or bridges.

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

Parking in Bamberg (subject to change, as of Jan.2025)

Underground parking “Zentrum Nord” approx. €15 per day. Alternatively: Park & Ride options on the outskirts of the city, with low parking fees, inexpensive tickets, and fast bus connections to the centre (e.g., P&R Heinrichsdamm)