Eastern Europe to the Black Sea

Physical Requirements

What to expect:

Moderately Easy

Group Size

This trip has a group size of 38-45 travelers (with approximately 3-4 groups onboard) each with a local Program Director exclusive to Grand Circle

Pacing

13 days, with 10 nights aboard our privately owned 162-passenger M/S River Aria or M/S River Adagio, and a two-night hotel stay
Return flights often require departing in early morning
Air travel time will be 11-20 hours and will have at least one connection

Physical Requirements

Included features on your trip may consist of 3-4 hours of physical activity each day. Travelers should be able to walk 1-3 miles unassisted within a time frame of 1-2 hours, and walk on uneven surfaces, including steep and unpaved paths, hills, riverbanks, 25-50 stairs without handrails, and cobblestones, which can be slick in wet or colder conditions
Optional activities and walks may be offered in addition to the ones mentioned in our day-to-day itinerary
Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters
Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion who can assist them throughout the trip
We reserve the right for Program Directors to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations or behavior impact the group’s experience

Terrain & Transportation

Uneven walking surfaces, including steep paths, hills, riverbanks, 25-50 stairs without handrails, and cobblestones, which can be slippery in wet or colder conditions
Travel by 162-passenger river ship, and 49-seat coach
Changes in water-level depths may require adjustments to your itinerary
Docking in Budapest, Hungary may be up to 30 minutes outside of the city center, with transportation to and from the ship by motorcoach

Climate