Tour details

Individual arrival and embarkation at 4:00 p.m. in Frankfurt/Main. Your tour guide and the crew will welcome you on board, and at 5:00 p.m. it's time to cast off! Enjoy your first dinner cruise on the way to Aschaffenburg. Located at the foot of the Spessart hills, this tranquil university town on the Main River (approx. 70,000 inhabitants) has numerous magnificent buildings to offer. Johannisburg Castle, built of red sandstone, is one of the most important and beautiful Renaissance buildings in Germany.

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

Blue and white MS Casanova river cruise ship moored at a dock with mooring bollard in foreground and green vegetation along the riverbank.

Spend the morning in Mainz. Discover a perfect blend of history and modernity on an optional walking tour. Mainz Cathedral, St. Stephen's Church with its Chagall windows, and numerous cozy wine bars along the old town's narrow streets are just a few of the highlights of this charming city on the Rhine. In the afternoon, enjoy the passing landscape as your ship takes you across the Rhine to the Neckar. The destination is Heidelberg, the beautiful UNESCO city of literature and diversity.

Historic Mainz Cathedral with distinctive red sandstone towers and Romanesque architecture, surrounded by green trees and traditional buildings.

Heidelberg enchants visitors with its picturesque old town, world-famous castle, and Germany's oldest university. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Neckar Valley, the city offers a unique blend of history, culture, and lively flair. Heidelberg is a place to marvel at and linger in. It's not until early evening that it's time to cast off again! And you'll still have some time in the afternoon to explore on your own.

Panoramic view of Heidelberg with the Neckar River, historic Old Bridge, medieval castle ruins on hillside, and traditional buildings.

Ornate baroque statue in foreground with Heidelberg Castle's red sandstone facade rising majestically above traditional German rooftops.

From your overnight stop in Eberbach, follow the gently winding course of the Neckar River. Your destination is romantic Bad Wimpfen with its impressive Staufer Palace, medieval townscape, and healthy climate. During a city tour (optional), immerse yourself in the historic old town with its numerous half-timbered houses. Afterwards, enjoy a little free time to stroll around. Continue to Heilbronn during dinner.

Aerial view of Bad Wimpfen showing twin church towers, red-tiled roofs, and the Neckar River winding through green countryside.

Heilbronn, the charming city on the Neckar River, combines the Swabian way of life with modern urban flair. Surrounded by vineyards and crisscrossed by the river, the city invites visitors to linger and explore. Historic buildings such as the town hall with its astronomical clock, idyllic riverside promenades, and lively squares characterize the cityscape. Whether strolling through the old town, enjoying a glass of regional wine, or visiting the experimenta science center, Heilbronn is diverse, enjoyable, and surprisingly modern. In the late afternoon, take a boat trip to Lauffen.

Pink baroque castle with blue shutters surrounded by water and green trees in Heilbronn, with stone bridge and dramatic cloudy sky.

Cobblestone marketplace in Heilbronn with historic town hall featuring ornate clock tower, surrounded by traditional German buildings and green trees.

Embark on an exciting journey into the past or uncover the secret of the famous “Katzenbeißer” in the charming wine town of Lauffen am Neckar. In the afternoon, the most scenic stretch of the river awaits you: between Lauffen and Bad Cannstatt, the Neckar winds its way through vineyards, orchards, and picturesque valleys. Enjoy the relaxing trip on board through one of the most beautiful cultural landscapes in southern Germany – past steep vineyards, romantic riverside villages, and historic towns such as Marbach and Ludwigsburg.

Vineyard rows in the Rheingau region with Rhine River winding through forested hills. Green grapevines in foreground, river valley below.

Your ship will remain in Bad Cannstatt. The entire day will be devoted to the lively capital of Baden-Württemberg: Stuttgart impressively combines culture, history, and modern urbanity. Whether it's Schlossplatz, the State Gallery, the Automobile Museum, or the cozy Stäffele stairways—Stuttgart surprises with its diversity and Swabian charm. A perfect end to your trip!

Schiller Square in Stuttgart featuring a Gothic church with twin towers, historic yellow half-timbered building, and bronze statue on cobblestone plaza.

Bronze fountain sculpture at Schlossplatz Stuttgart with classical figures and water jets, neoclassical palace with columns in background.

Disembarkation after breakfast from 9:00 a.m. and individual return journey.

MS Casanova, a white and blue river cruise ship, moored along a riverbank with a historic town and forested hills in the background.

Stuttgart State Opera building with neoclassical facade, tall columns, and green dome. People gather on steps by reflecting pool under blue sky.

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Map showing cycling route from Frankfurt/Main to Stuttgart via Mainz, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Eberbach, Bad Wimpfen, Heilbronn and Lauffen.

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Prices per person in EUR

Services & information

Services

Included services

River cruise with MS CASANOVA according to itinerary
7 nights in the booked cabin category in outside cabins
Luggage transfer from the ship's landing stage to the cabin and back
All passenger and port fees
All-inclusive catering on board: 7 x breakfast, 6 x 4-course lunch, 6 x afternoon coffee/tea with pastries, 6 x 4-course dinner, 1 x 5-course gala dinner. Beverage package: house wine, draft beer, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks, juices, coffee/tea, and mineral water from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
1 welcome glass of sparkling wine
Onboard musicians
SE Tours onboard tour guide

Not included services

Arrival and departure, parking fees, drinks outside the included beverage package, personal expenses, tips, insurance, excursions.

Infos

Boarding from 4:00 p.m.

Disembarkation by 9:00 a.m.

Minimum number of participants: 80 people up to 21 days before arrival

Exkursion program We will be happy to send you an order form with our range of shore excursions before you set off on your trip. The excursions are offered in German. Please note that the excursion package can only be booked in advance. Additional bookings for individual excursions can only be made on board, subject to availability.

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

Other information Please bear in mind that your riverboat is not only your “vacation hotel” but also a working vessel that is powered by engines and must be operated continuously, even at night (in some cases passing through locks and under bridges). We recommend that guests who are particularly sensitive to noise bring earplugs with them. Disruptions are always to be expected when passing through locks. Please note: the sun deck may be closed at times due to low bridges and for your own safety.

Travel documents EU citizens (who do not have any special circumstances, e.g., dual citizenship, primary residence abroad, or temporary travel documents) require a valid ID card or passport for this trip, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you have a different citizenship or multiple citizenships, or if you have to comply with special legal requirements, please check the respective visa and entry requirements with your local consulate.

This trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.

We recommend taking out international health insurance with repatriation, accident, baggage, and travel cancellation insurance.

You can cancel your trip at any time after booking. Please refer to the travel conditions for cancellation fees. The travel conditions of the organizer apply: SE-Tours GmbH, Am Grollhamm 12a, 27574 Bremerhaven, Germany.