Boat & Bike on Main river

You’ll find possibly the prettiest section of the Main cycle path between Bamberg and Aschaffenburg. Boasting UNESCO world heritage sites, local micro-breweries, steep vineyards producing famous wines and hearty food, this region caters to all tastes. Furthermore, the cycle paths here are well built and maintained and mostly flat - so riding your bike here is very pleasurable, and can be wholeheartedly recommended to both novice and expert cyclists.
The tour commences in Bamberg. Here you can find further information on the MS Allure.

Day 1 Arrival in Bamberg
Embarkation at 4 pm - after which you should definitely go explore this UNESCO world heritage and beer-crazy city. 

Day 6 Lohr - Wertheim - Freudenburg, approx. 30 km/19 mi
In Wertheim you’ve reached the region of Baden, where Castle Freudenburg towers over your destination.

Day 7 Freudenburg - Aschaffenburg, approx. 50 km/31 mi
Miltenberg is the romantic highlight of your day. You’ll spot the impressive Johannisburg castle in Aschaffenburg from far afield.

Day 8 Departure
After breakfast, your boat & bike tour along the Main river concludes.

Here are the details on MS Allure.

Included in your package "Boat & bike on Main river":

• 7 nights aboard
• full board (7 x breakfast, 6 packed lunches, 7 x dinner)
• afternoon coffee and cake served daily
• bed linen and towels supplied
• all harbour- and lock duties
• welcome drink and chat where we will provide you with all the relevant information
• on-board tour operators
• bike tours are introduced and discussed daily
• detailed travel documents in english
• optional rental bike

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, 8 sqm/5 sq ft with ensuite WC and shower
• all cabins have portholes which can be opened
• all cabins feature beds with level access

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 7-speed gearboxes with freewheel, equipped with a bike bag and a bike lock. We also offer e-bikes if desired.

Travel time 2021:

• Arrival on saturdays
  
  22.05. + 05.06. + 17.07. + 31.07.
• Minimum number of participants: 15. 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.

•   999 EUR 2-bed cabin
• 1399 EUR twin cabin, single occupancy

•   75 EUR rental bike
• 165 EUR e-bike

• booking code "Boat & bike on Main river":
  RS-MBA-7S
• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellation

The booking process

Arrival:

• Parking
  Car park Georgendamm 2a (very close to the city center and to the MS Allure), approx. EUR 10,- per day. Alternatively P+R on the outskirts of the city with low-cost parking spots and tickets (e.g. P+R Breitenau or P+R Heinrichsdamm).

• Arrival by train:
  Bamberg train station, appox. 2,5 km to the hythe, price per taxi approx. EUR 13

• Arrival by plane:
  Airport Frankfurt, by train to Bamberg, duration approx. 2:45, 1 x changes, cost: approx. EUR 30-40

Return transfer:

• Under your own steam by train, duration approx. 3 h, 1-2 changes, cost: approx. EUR 40

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, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.