MS Allure: Aschaffenburg - Bamberg

Your individual arrival and embarkation are planned from 4 pm in Aschaffenburg, where you will spend the night today. This city lies at the foot of the Spessart and, with its 70,000 inhabitants, offers a tranquil atmosphere. Aschaffenburg boasts a number of magnificent buildings along the River Main. Particularly noteworthy is Johannisburg Castle, an imposing Renaissance building made of red coloured sandstone, which is one of the most important and beautiful in Germany.

King Ludwig I praised the town's pleasant climate and described it as the "Bavarian Nice". Aschaffenburg is home to numerous wine bars, cosy cafés and traditional inns that invite you to linger.

Until shortly before Bürgstadt/Miltenberg, you have the option of cycling on either the right or left side of the Main. The floodplain forest between Nilkheim and Niedernheim offers a pleasant cycling route in summer. From Kleinwallstadt to Erlenbach, you will be accompanied by the "Planet Cycle Path", which provides information about astronomical objects. On your way along the Main, you will find numerous benches and rest areas that are ideal for relaxing or even swimming.

Today your ship is anchored in Freudenberg, only about 10 kilometres from Miltenberg. On a foothill of the Franconian Odenwald, Freudenburg Castle rises high above the Main and the town of Freudenberg, offering an impressive sight

While you enjoy a leisurely breakfast, the MS ALLURE will take you to Wertheim. In this town, which has retained its charm as a small Franconian town, you begin today's cycle tour through the characteristic Main landscape. The route to Lohr has numerous sights to offer, including the impressive old town of Lohr with its historic buildings and traditional Franconian half-timbered style.

Early in the morning, you continue your journey by boat, pass Gemünden and reach Karlstadt, where you change to your bikes. Explore the over 800-year-old buildings in the old town centre surrounded by walls, towers and gates. You then cycle leisurely to Würzburg, where you will meet up with the MS ALLURE again in the afternoon. Take the opportunity to visit the Würzburg Residence, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, or enjoy the marvellous view from the Marienberg Fortress.

Your cycle tour takes you along the Main cycle path from Würzburg through the fertile landscape of the Ochsenfurther Gau to Ochsenfurt. Here you can admire the Lanzentürmchen tower, which is well worth seeing. The route continues via the historic town of Marktbreit, which impresses with its magnificent town houses, until you reach Kitzingen. In this town, wine culture takes centre stage and invites you to enjoy a delightful exploration.

Today's cycle tour takes you via the wine village of Dettelbach, where you have the option of leaving the ship and shortening the cycle tour. From there, you cycle on to Schwarzach am Main and then continue your route, first to Volkach. Here we recommend a visit to the pilgrimage church of St Maria im Weingarten. You then continue your journey to Fahr, where you will be greeted by a welcome sign in the shape of a Bocksbeutel. Continue along the Volkacher Mainschleife, where the valley narrows and the vineyards become more numerous, until you finally reach Schweinfurt.

In the morning, you continue your journey by boat and reach Haßfurt. From there, you cycle on via Zeil am Main, which is located right at the interface between wine and beer Franconia, until you finally reach Bamberg. This city was built on seven hills and is often called the "Franconian Rome" because of this characteristic. You have the opportunity to experience the fascination of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Particularly worth seeing is the "Little Venice" fishermen's quarter, a row of 17th-century houses, and a visit to Bamberg should definitely include a cold beer. There are still eleven independent breweries in the city that keep the beer tradition alive.

Disembarkation after breakfast by 9 am and individual journey home.

The planned route is always subject to possible changes due to nautical, meteorological or organisational reasons. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water, bad weather or construction work, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety. This is not a legally valid reason for cancelling the trip free of charge. The same applies in the event of officially ordered lock or bridge repairs or in the event of engine or propulsion damage to the ship through no fault of the captain.

As your ship usually sails to the next harbour on the same day, your time frame for your own activities and sightseeing is limited. On some bridges, the clearance height is so low that the sun deck is closed for your safety.