Your trip
Franconia is a region of excellent wines, say some, while others praise the Franconian beers. On this journey through wine and beer Franconia, you will have plenty of opportunities to sample fine wines, the odd tasty beer and many culinary delights.
But Franconia is of course not just the ideal region for a culinary journey. You can also look forward to towns steeped in tradition, magnificent old towns and a little Venice. Your eyes are also in for a treat.
And the best thing about this wonderful river cruise by bike: the Main cycle path! You are on your way along an excellently constructed cycle path with lots of interesting information and plenty of lovely rest and bathing spots. Vacation on two wheels. Welcome on board!
Your ship: The MS CASANOVA
What better name could there be for this elegantly beautiful barge than that of the great Venetian seducer, adventurer, free spirit and charmer Giacomo Casanova. While he lived and traveled throughout Europe at the end of the 18th century, today you have the opportunity to experience the beautiful Main-Franconia region in his spirit.
The Panorama Salon with its cozy bar invites you to linger. Enjoy the view of the passing landscape and a little flirtation with your fellow passengers over a glass of wine or a cocktail.
In the stylishly furnished restaurant, the kitchen crew will spoil you with varied menus several times a day.
The spacious sun deck with sun loungers and partially covered seating areas is the center of life on board.
Please note that the stairs to the sun deck are quite steep. Please bear in mind that your river boat is on the one hand your “vacation hotel” but on the other hand also a piece of work equipment that moves with engine power and has to be operated constantly, even at night (sometimes with lock and bridge passages). We recommend that guests who are particularly sensitive to noise bring earplugs. The lock passages are associated with disruptions and unfortunately cannot be changed.
Cabins
Your ship has a total of 48 outside cabins on two decks. They are each approx. 12 m² in size and equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, a safe (deposit required), a minibar, on-board telephone and individually adjustable air conditioning. In the cheaper aft cabins, there may be noticeable engine and generator noise. However, we also recommend that all other guests take earplugs with them on their journey.
Cabins with single beds have two separate beds, one of which can be used as a sofa during the day. The cabins with a double bed are equipped with a large bed (1.60 × 2 m) with two single mattresses.
Cabin and bathroom on the upper deck
Cabin and bathroom on the main deck
Deck plan
The main deck offers you 22 x 2-bed cabins with large, non-opening panoramic windows. The 2-berth Deluxe cabins offer a little more space.
In the 26 x 2-bed cabins on the upper deck , you can enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows that you can open.
Technical data of the vessel
Length: 103 m | Width: 9.7 m | Draft: 1.55 m | Year built: 2001
Passengers: 96 | 48 double cabins ~ 12 m² each
Flag: CH | Languages on board: at least DE and EN
Cycling tour requirements
> The bike tours you ride individually and unguided. The gates are pre-discussed on a daily basis.
> They cover between 35 and 50 km a day. The total cycle tour length is around 260 km.
> They mostly ride on paved bike paths and embankment roads or quiet country roads without any significant inclines. The tour is best suited for pleasure cyclists and beginners.
> The terrain is mostly flat, has hardly any inclines and is suitable for pleasure cyclists, beginners and children.
Please note: The minimum number of participants is 75 people up to 21 days before arrival. Participation in the excursion program can only be booked directly on board. You will receive a brief description with your travel documents. Depending on the composition of the participants, the excursions may be offered bilingually in German and English.
The trip is suitable for people with reduced mobility not suitable. Please contact us for detailed information if needed.
Rental bicycles
> 7-speed unisex touring bikes or 8-speed e-bikes from the Velo de Ville brand.
E-Bikes sind nur begrenzt verfügbar.
> All bikes have a handbrake, freewheel or coaster brake. Please indicate your preference when booking.
> All bikes are equipped with panniers and handlebar bags and include rental bike insurance.
Please indicate your height when booking.
Own bikes
> Due to limited space, it is only possible to bring your own bikes on request and to a limited extent.
> You take them with you at your own risk. We cannot be held liable for any damage/loss etc. to your own bike during the entire bike trip or for transport damage. Neither on board nor on land.
For your own safety, we recommend that you always wear a bicycle helmet on all bicycle tours. Helmets are compulsory in Austria for children under the age of 12.
Travel documents and navigation
We have dispensed with printed travel documents in favor of a digital route book. The GUIBO app is your constant companion during your trip. Just a glance at your smartphone and you are safe and carefree on the road, with all the important information at hand.
Travel information, ship information, contact details and also your cycle tours can be found digitally in the route book, also offline, i.e. available at any time. The app is available free of charge and works on all standard smartphones. You will receive the access data for downloading your booked trip by e-mail before the start of your trip.
Short overview arrival & departure times
| Day | Location | To | From |
| Day 1 | Frankfurt/Main, Embarkation 16:00 | 17:00 | |
| 2nd day | Aschaffenburg | 01:00 | 09:00 |
| 2nd day | Freudenberg | 16:00 | |
| Day 3 | Freudenberg | 06:00 | |
| 3rd day | Wertheim | 10:30 | 12:00 |
| 3rd day | Lohr | 17:00 | |
| 4th day | Lohr | 06:00 | |
| Day 4 | Karlstadt | 10:30 | 11:00 |
| 4th day | Würzburg | 16:00 | |
| 5th day | Würzburg | 09:00 | |
| 5th day | Kitzingen / Marktbreit | 14:00 | |
| 6th day | Kitzingen / Marktbreit | 09:00 | |
| 6th day | Volkach | 10:30 | 11:00 |
| Day 6 | Schweinfurt | 17:00 | |
| 7th day | Schweinfurt | 06:30 | |
| 7th day | Hassfurt | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 7th day | Bamberg | 16:00 | |
| Day 8 | Bamberg, disembarkation until 09:00 a.m. | ||
Timetables and programs are subject to change without notice. If, for example, due to low water, high water or bad weather, a route cannot be taken, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety. This is not a free reason for withdrawal. The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by the authorities and not announced in advance.
Arrival
Railroad
We recommend that you arrive by train. Get on vacation at your home and enjoy the journey to the Rhineland.
Both Frankfurt and Bamberg can be reached by long-distance and regional trains operated by Deutsche Bahn. For more information on schedules, visit www.bahn.de.
For a stress-free start to your journey, we recommend that you give yourself plenty of time. Embarkation is possible from around 16:00.
Return journey
The best way to return from Bamberg to Frankfurt is by train. It takes about 2 hours by train between the cities. Find and book connections and tickets e.g. at www.bahn.de.
More dates ?!
We also offer the tour in the opposite direction from Bamberg to Frankfurt. Take a look at trip 303b.
From Bamberg, the MS CASANOVA takes you further up the Main to the beautiful Danube city of Regensburg on tour 304a and back to Bamberg on tour 304b.
Fancy the Rhine ?!
With pleasure! Why not take a look at:
> Tours 300a and 300b take you along the Rhine between Cologne and Mainz.
> Tour 301a or 301b will take you along the Rhine between Koblenz and Mainz.
> Voyages 305a and 305b take you from Koblenz on the Moselle and Saar rivers to the Roman city of Trier and the border triangle of Germany – France – Luxembourg.
> The MS Casanova is also cruising for you on the Main, Rhine and Neckar rivers between Frankfurt and Stuttgart on voyages 290a and 290b.
Things to see on the way ...
- Wine culture, Franconian beer culture
- Beautiful towns along the river such as Wertheim, Miltenberg, Würzburg, Bamberg
- The warmth of Franconia and its river between forest, culture and wine
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