Physical Requirements
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Group Size
- This trip has a group size of 35-42 travelers with our local Program Director exclusive to Grand Circle
Pacing
- 12 days, with 10 nights aboard our privately owned river ship, and one single-night hotel stay
Physical Requirements
- Walk 2-3 miles unassisted and participate in 2-3 hours of physical activities each day, including stairs, hills, and cobblestones
- Three days of this itinerary may require 3-4 miles of walking and 2.5-6 hours of optional physical activity
- Walking tours will feature stops along the way for learning and discovery, and some will not have options to sit down during the tour
- 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
- 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
- Unpaved roads, hilly terrain, and uneven walking surfaces, including slippery cobblestones, stairs, and sand
- Travel by 120-passenger river ship, and 49-seat coach
- Changes in water-level depths may require adjustments to your itinerary
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 50-80°F during cruising season
- July-August are the warmest months
- March and November weather can be unpredictable and change quickly