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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
- 11 days, with 10 nights aboard our privately owned 140-passenger M/S River Harmony or 162-passenger M/S River Aria
Physical Requirements
- Participate in 3-4 hours of physical activities each day (additional optional activities may be offered)
- Walk 1-3 miles unassisted within a time frame of 1-2 hours, including stairs and cobblestones
- Agility and balance for boarding small canal boats, often involving steep, slippery stairs
- 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 impact the group’s experience
Terrain & Transportation
- Uneven walking surfaces, including unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and cobblestones
- Travel by 140- to 162-passenger river ship, 47-seat coach, and canal boat
- Changes in water-level depths may require adjustments to your itinerary, including the Amsterdam canal cruise
- Docking for the following locations may be up to 1 hour outside of the city center, with transportation to and from the ship by motorcoach: Brussels, Belgium; Ghent, Belgium; Antwerp, Belgium; Kinderdijk, the Netherlands; Keukenhof, the Netherlands; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Climate
- Spring daytime temperatures range from 48-70°F
- March weather can be unpredictable and change quickly
- Brisk breezes should be anticipated in Holland