Main River Discovery Forchheim - Frankfurt 2026

Take the bus to Bavaria's second-largest city: Nuremberg. Once you arrive in the old town, a guided city tour with a local tour guide will begin. Discover the old town, which has retained its character despite severe destruction during World War II. Stroll past the medieval city fortifications—one of the most important defensive structures in Europe—as well as St. Lorenz and St. Sebaldus churches. The “little town at the King's Gate” offers traditional craftsmanship and Franconian hospitality against a charming backdrop. Afterwards, you can enjoy some free time before the bus takes you back to the ship.

Would you like to explore Nuremberg's old town on your own? Then let's go! We will take you to the center by bus and pick you up again there.

You will reach the romantic Franconian metropolis in just a few minutes by bus from the berth, which is located a little distance outside of the city. During an extensive tour, you will experience just how unique Bamberg is. You can still feel the charm of the past in this historic town with its cathedral, churches and monasteries, bridges, narrow streets and squares, with half-timbered houses and baroque façades. The tour takes about two hours and after some free time, the bus will take you back to the ship.

After a short drive from our berth, you will reach the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bamberg, known for its unique old town with historic sights such as the cathedral. Explore the city at your own pace on this excursion, whether it's a stroll through ‘Little Venice’ or a tasting of the famous smoked beer, you can organise your stay entirely according to your own wishes.

Experience the Christmas charm of Schweinfurt and immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Franconia. Stroll through Schweinfurt towards the Christmas market, passing historic buildings such as the town hall, which is considered one of the most important secular Renaissance buildings in southern Germany. Once you arrive at the Christmas market, a selection of typical Franconian specialities awaits you: a Franconian bratwurst, a local snack and a regional glass of wine. Enjoy Schweinfurt's festive atmosphere and listen to exciting stories from your local tour guide.

Join us on an excursion through the picturesque Franconian wine landscape, where culture and history meet. You will travel through Schweinfurt's industrial history to Werneck Castle, which is known as the little sister of the Würzburg Residence. The journey continues through idyllic wine-growing areas and wine-growing villages such as Volkach, Nordheim and Sommerach. At the famous Mainschleife, one of Franconia's most spectacular landscapes, you can make a photo stop and enjoy the view over the wide vineyards and the gently curving river.

Experience Würzburg in a special and comfortable way - with a personalised Velogondel that takes you through the most beautiful and exciting corners of the city! Sit back and relax while your personal driver takes you to the highlights of Würzburg, past the Main Bridge and the Marienberg Fortress.

You would like to discover Würzburg individually and not walk through the city with a group? Perhaps you have other interests, would like to visit the Residenz or the Marienberg Fortress? Your private tour guide will show you the most beautiful corners of the city according to your wishes.

Would you like to explore Würzburg individually and get from A to B in comfort? Then book your private minivan for up to 4 people. An expert tour guide can be booked at the same time if desired. Whether alone, as a couple or with new-found friends, explore the corners of Würzburg that you would like to see.

Explore Würzburg individually as a couple and get from A to B without stress? Your driver will take you comfortably to museums, shopping or to the city's landmark, the Marienberg Fortress. An expert tour guide can be booked at the same time if desired.

Come with us on a relaxing rickshaw tour through the historic residential city of Würzburg and let yourself be surprised by the charm of the small metropolis in Lower Franconia. You will pass the sights of the old town such as the Marienkapelle, the Würzburg Cathedral and the Main Bridge in comfort. Learn interesting facts about the history and life in Würzburg and enjoy the magic of Main Franconia on the streets.

On this excursion you will first discover the old town during a city walk. Afterwards a bus will take you up to the Marienberg Fortress, the widely visible and prominent landmark of Würzburg. Originally, the fortress served as a Celtic refuge castle which was built around 704. Later, the first church of Würzburg was built here and in the early 13th century the first fortified castle was added, which was rebuilt several times during the Renaissance and Baroque time.

Embark on an extraordinary excursion into the world of wine, accompanied by renowned winemaker and wine connoisseur Wolfgang Kuhn. After a welcome secco, you will walk to the twin arches, along the Main Promenade to the Schwertfegertor. During the tour, you will hear exciting stories from the beginnings of vine cultivation in the Fertile Crescent to the latest trends in Franconian viticulture. Of course, tastings are also a must: Sample selected wines that reflect the diversity and quality of regional winemaking.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of whisky with an exclusive experience at the renowned St. Kilian distillery. Discover the art of whisky production with all your senses and gain exciting insights into the production processes. While you learn about the passion and precision of the production process, a tasting session is a must. Convince yourself of the flavour and quality of the whiskey and try a whiskey at cask strength straight from the barrel.

Join us on a journey back in time through medieval Miltenberg. On this tour, you will be accompanied by a historically dressed tour guide who will take you straight back to past centuries with stories and anecdotes. Get to know new perspectives as you pass half-timbered buildings and romantic streets. Learn more about the life of the citizens in the Middle Ages and the importance of Miltenberg as a trading town on the River Main. Look forward to an extraordinary guided tour of the town!

Frankfurt am Main is known as a financial and banking metropolis. The Frankfurt skyline is graced by skyscrapers, but Frankfurt has much more to offer. Explore the old town with your English-speaking tour guide, past the Römer and the Paulskirche. Or stroll along the Museum Riverbank and discover Frankfurt's museums. You determine the programme and we implement it for you!

Let the skyline of Frankfurt with its skyscrapers pass by and experience the financial and banking metropolis. Enjoy a fantastic view over Frankfurt from the approx. 200 metre high Main Tower or discover the old town. We will take you to the highlights of the city in a relaxed atmosphere and according to your wishes!

Known as a financial and banking metropolis, with a beautiful old town and the old opera house, Frankfurt has more to offer than skyscrapers. Explore the centre of Frankfurt at the Römer and the Paulskirche or drive to Alt-Sachsenhausen, where apple wine and historic half-timbered houses await you. Get to know the city in cosy togetherness!

Let the Frankfurt skyline pass by without much effort and marvel at the mighty bank skyscrapers and the quaint old town. Enjoy a relaxed rickshaw ride past Frankfurt's sights and learn interesting facts about the old opera house, St. Paul's Church and life in Frankfurt am Main.

With its modern skyline, handsome old town and traditional apple wine, Frankfurt doesn’t fit into any one category. And that’s a good thing, since this city’s contrasts are what makes it so interesting. This combined bus and walking tour will take you along modern boulevards, past imposing skyscrapers, into the quaint Sachsenhausen neighbourhood with its apple wine taverns, and to the historic Römerberg market square. The square is named after the Römer building complex, which has served as Frankfurt’s city hall since the 15th century. Other impressive sights include the baroque Hauptwache building, the splendid Alte Oper concert hall and the round, neoclassical Saint Paul’s Church, which forms part of the backdrop to Frankfurt’s largest Christmas market every year.