Tour details

Individual arrival in Stuttgart/Bad Cannstatt and embarkation at 4:00 p.m. Our tour guide and the ship's crew will welcome you on board with a glass of sparkling wine.

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.

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 start to your journey!

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.

The most scenic stretch of the river awaits you in the morning: between Heilbronn and Bad Cannstatt, the Neckar winds its way through vineyards, orchards, and picturesque valleys. Enjoy the relaxing journey on board through one of the most beautiful cultural landscapes in southern Germany – past steep vineyards such as the Hessigheimer Felsengärten, romantic riverside villages, and historic towns such as Ludwigsburg and Marbach.

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

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

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 afternoon, continue to Bad Wimpfen. During a short stop, you will have the opportunity to take a city tour (optional). Immerse yourself in the historic old town with its numerous half-timbered houses. Then continue to Eberbach, where your ship will moor for the night.

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

Medieval town of Eberbach with half-timbered houses along the Neckar River, featuring a Gothic church and castle on the hillside.

You will leave Eberbach in the morning and arrive in Heidelberg, the beautiful UNESCO city of literature and diversity, around noon. It enchants visitors with its picturesque old town, world-famous castle, and Germany's oldest university. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Neckar Valley, Heidelberg offers a unique blend of history, culture, and lively flair—a place to marvel and linger.

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.

You will leave Heidelberg in the morning. Enjoy the passing landscape along the banks of the Neckar River while you have breakfast. Your destination for today is Mainz. Discover a perfect blend of history and modernity on a guided tour (optional). Mainz Cathedral, St. Stephen's Church with its famous blue 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.

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

Morning boat trip across the Rhine and Main rivers to Frankfurt. Few other cities combine contrasts in such a fascinating way as Frankfurt am Main: between the glass skyline and historic old town, international financial center and cozy apple wine taverns, an urban mosaic with lots of character unfolds. Stroll through the lovingly reconstructed heart of the city around the Römerberg, discover world-famous museums on the Museumsufer, or enjoy the view from the Main Tower over the rooftops of the city. Frankfurt also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine – from Hessian home cooking to international haute cuisine. A successful end to your river cruise.

Mainz Cathedral with red sandstone towers and green copper roofs against blue sky, framed by green tree branches.

Frankfurt am Main skyline with modern skyscrapers reflected in the Main River, viewed through purple lilac blossoms in the foreground.

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

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.

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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 and dates

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

Services not included

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

Infos

Embarktion from 4:00 p.m.

Disembarkation by 9:00 a.m.

Mindestteilnehmerzahl 80 Personen bis 21 Tage vor Anreise

Excursion programme We will be happy to send you an order form with our range of shore excursions before you set off on your journey. 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.

Timetable and programme changes are subject to change. 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 river boat is not only your ‘holiday hotel’ but also a working vessel that is powered by engines and must be operated continuously, even at night (in some cases to pass 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 identity 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 nationality or multiple nationalities, or if you have to comply with special legal requirements, please check the relevant visa and entry requirements with your local consulate.

This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

We recommend that you take out international health insurance with repatriation, accident, luggage 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 organiser apply: SE-Tours GmbH, Am Grollhamm 12a, 27574 Bremerhaven, Germany.