Physical Requirements
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Moderately Easy
Group Size
- This trip has a group size of 38-45 travelers with our local Program Director exclusive to Grand Circle
Pacing
- 9 days, with 7 nights aboard the M/S Bizet
Physical requirements
- 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
- You must be able to walk 1-3 miles unassisted and participate in 2-3 hours of physical activities each day, including stairs
- We reserve the right for our Program Directors to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home if their limitations are impacting the group's experience
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 41-51°F during cruising season
- Rain, ice, snow, and wind are possible during the holiday season
Terrain
- Travel over uneven walking surfaces, including steep and unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and cobblestones, which can be slippery in wet or colder conditions
Transportation
- Travel by 45-passenger coach and 120-passenger river ship
River Cruising
- Throughout the Holiday River Cruise season, weather conditions and tides affect European river depths; water levels may require adjustments to your itinerary
Cuisine
- Meals will be a mix of local specialties and familiar American standards
- Meals onboard feature a variety of entrée options, including vegetarian