Boat & Bike along Rhine and Neckar

Day 1 Arrival in Frankfurt, boat trip
Embarkation at 4 p.m. During dinner, the ship will take you to Nierstein, the largest wine-growing community in Rheinhessen.

Day 2 Nierstein - Mannheim, approx. 60 km/37 mi
The Rhine Cycle Path takes you via the imperial city of Worms to Mannheim, where the Neckar flows into the Rhine. The imposing Baroque palace, the bustling ‘Planken’ shopping mile and the impressive water tower characterise the cityscape of the ‘city of squares’.

Day 3 Boat trip, Heidelberg-Eberbach, approx. 34 km/21 mi
Castles and ruins sit on the hills, and you cycle to Eberbach on flat paths. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Staufer town as you stroll through the winding alleys and across the small squares.

Day 4 Boat trip, Bad Wimpfen-Heilbronn, 25 km/16 mi
Enjoy the boat trip along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Neckar, the end of which is heralded by the medieval silhouette of Bad Wimpfen. You’ll then cycle at a leisurely pace to Heilbronn, the centre of Württemberg’s wine-growing region.

Day 5 Boat trip, Bad Wimpfen-Hirschhorn, 65 km/40 mi
Today you’ll experience the most beautiful stretch of the Neckar by bike. Whilst vineyards dominate at the start, the Odenwald becomes increasingly higher and more wooded. In the evening, the boat will take you to Heidelberg.

Day 6 Heidelberg-Mannheim, boat trip, 30–35 km/19-21 mi
Start with a tour of the old university town and its famous castle ruins. Cycle along the Neckar to Ladenburg, one of Germany’s oldest towns, before reaching the Rhine in Mannheim. Overnight stay in Nierstein.

Day 7 Boat trip, Mainz-Frankfurt, approx. 40 km/25 km
The final cycle tour starts in Mainz and follows the Main through idyllic floodplain landscapes and green parks. Frankfurt announces its arrival with an impressive skyline.

Day 8 Departure
After breakfast your tour "Boat & Bike along Rhine and Neckar" concludes. Disembarkation at around 9 am.

Here are the details on MS Casanova.

Included in "Boat & Bike along Rhine and Neckar":

• 7 nights aboard in your chosen category
• 7x breakfast
• 6x packed lunches
• 7x dinner, excl. beverages
• complimentary coffee/tea
• welcome drink
• bed linen and towels supplied
• english speaking on-board tour guide
• bike tours are introduced and discussed daily
• digital travel documents in english
• passenger-, harbour- and lock dutie
• optional rental bike

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, 12 sqm/129 sq ft with ensuite WC and shower
• 2 outside cabins deluxe, 16 sqm/172 sq ft with ensuite WC and shower
• main deck cabins with panoramic window which can't be opened
• upper deck cabins with french balcony
• level access beds
• eco cabins: during sailing and manoeuvres the engine sounds can be more audible here

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 7-speed gearboxes and coaster brakes or freewheel, equipped with a bike bag and a bike lock. We also offer e-bikes if desired.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2027:

• Arrival on sundays
  16.05. + 23.05. + 11.07. + 18.07.
  22.08. + 29.08. + 03.10. + 10.10.
• Minimum number of participants 75. This tour can be cancelled by the provider up to 3 weeks prior to its commencement. If this is the case, we will strive to supply our customers with an equivalent offer.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

• 1199 € 2-bed cabin main deck, ECO
• 1399 € 2-bed cabin main deck
• 1499 € 2-bed cabin main deck, deluxe
• 1499 € 2-bed cabin upper deck, ECO
• 1599 € 2-bed cabin upper deck
   
• 1959 € 2-bed cabin for single use, main deck
• 2239 € 2-bed cabin for single use, upper deck
   
• 100 € rental bike
• 220 € e-bike
•   60 € private bike/e-bike
   
• booking code "Boat & Bike along Rhine and Neckar":
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• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellation

The booking process

Arrival to "Boat & Bike along Rhine and Neckar":

• Parking
  - Alt-Sachsenhausen parking garage, approx. 155 € / week, approx. 8 minutes on foot to the landing stage
  - Dom am Römer underground parking garage, approx. 185 € / week, approx. 12 minutes on foot to the landing stage

• Arrival by train:
  Frankfurt (Main) central station
  Take the U5 or U4 to Willy Brandt-Platz, cost: 2.35 €, 
  Alternatively, take tram no. 16, no. 14, or no. 11 to Willy Brandt-Platz, cost: 2.35 €, approx. 4 minutes on foot to the landing stage

• Arrival by plane:
  Airport Frankfurt, there are several scheduled providers, see e.g. here.
  Alternatively, get a taxi from the airport to the quay.

Personal bikes:
Depending on capacity you can take your own bike on request. Please note, however, that your bike will be loaded twice a day with many others on and off the ship and damage can not be ruled out. A liability for this can not be assumed. We advise you to book one of the good rental bikes.

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, high or low water levels, technical issues or regulatory requirements can be undertaken at any time.