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 "Boat & bike on Main river" 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 Wertheim - Freudenberg, 30 km/19 mi + boat trip
In Wertheim you’ve reached the region of Baden, where Castle Freudenburg towers over your destination.

Day 7 Freudenberg - 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 tour "Boat & bike on 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)
• complimentary coffee/tea
• bed linen and towels supplied
• welcome drink and chat where we will provide you with all the relevant information
• english speaking on-board tour guide
• bike tours are introduced and discussed daily
• detailed travel documents in english
• passenger-, harbour- and lock dutie
• optional rental bike

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, 8 sqm/86 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.
• 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 2024:

• Arrival on saturdays
  25.05. + 08.06. + 22.06.
  06.07. + 20.07. + 03.08. + 17.08.
• Minimum number of participants: 18. 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 EUR 2-bed cabin
• 1559 EUR single cabin, queen size bed

•   90 EUR rental bike
• 195 EUR e-bike
•   30 EUR private bike/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 to "Boat & bike on Main river":

• Parking
  Car park Georgendamm 2a (very close to the city center and to the MS Allure), approx. EUR 15,- 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

Personal bikes:
On request you can take your own bike, depending on capacity. 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, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.