Neckar, Rhine and Main: MS Casanova from Stuttgart

It is worth arriving early in Stuttgart Bad Cannstatt, as the capital of Baden-Württemberg has a lot to offer. Boarding takes place at 3 p.m. At 5 p.m., the MS Casanova departs and, while you enjoy your evening on board, your ship will take you to Lauffen.

You can take it easy on your first day of cycling. Spend the morning strolling through Lauffen, a traditional wine-growing town. Follow the Neckar River on well-maintained cycle paths through lovely river valleys, past sunny vineyards and charming wine-growing villages. Along the way, small wine villages with their rustic wine taverns and inviting restaurants invite you to take a pleasant break.

After breakfast, your bike tour takes you to the traditional Staufer town of Eberbach. Historic buildings, an atmospheric old town and fortified walls give the town a distinctive flair, where history and modernity come together harmoniously. Those who feel up to it can then hike a section of the Neckarsteig trail towards Katzenbuckel (approx. 6 km to the summit, around 650 metres of elevation gain). Alternatively, the idyllic Neckar promenade invites you to take a relaxing stroll.

Today, the route takes you via Hirschhorn and Neckarsteinach through the Odenwald forest to Heidelberg. The imposing castle ruins can be seen from afar, towering high above the old town. Once you arrive in Heidelberg, the famous Old Bridge made of sandstone, narrow streets and idyllic squares invite you to stroll around. A special tip: climb up to the castle and enjoy the magnificent view over the city and the Neckar Valley from the Scheffel Terrace.

On your way along the picturesque Neckar River, you will first come to the Roman town of Ladenburg with its historic old town, which is well worth seeing. It is worth making a detour before you pass through the grid-pattern city of Mannheim, where the Neckar and Rhine rivers converge. Today's stage takes you through a varied landscape where industry and nature alternate. Finally, you will reach Worms, the city of the Nibelungs, where history comes alive at every turn and there are numerous exciting discoveries to be made.

Follow the Rhine Cycle Route along the river to Nierstein. With around 1,000 hectares of vineyards, the town is the largest wine-growing community on the Rhine. A stroll through the historic town centre with its medieval market square and impressive noble houses is definitely worthwhile. You may even have the opportunity to enjoy a little wine tasting - the perfect end to an enjoyable stage. In the early evening, your ship will depart from Nierstein and take you to Mainz during dinner.

At the end of your Three Rivers Tour, you will reach the third river: the Main. From the mouth of the river, follow the Main Cycle Route, which will take you through the Schwanheimer Düne nature reserve to the lively metropolis of Frankfurt. The city combines cosmopolitan expansiveness with warm hospitality and blends tradition and modernity in a fascinating way. Every alleyway and every stretch of riverbank has its own story to tell. Frankfurt is much more than just its famous skyline – it is a place full of culture, diversity and discoveries.

Disembarkation after breakfast by 9 a.m. 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.