Physical Requirements
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Group Size
- Travel in two small groups, each no more than 25 travelers aboard our privately owned 50-passenger ship with a local Trip Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T.
Pacing
- Zagreb to Athens: 16 days, with 11 nights aboard M/V Athena or M/V Arethusa, one three-night hotel stay, and one single-night hotel stay
- Athens to Zagreb: 16 days, with 10 nights aboard M/V Athena or M/V Arethusa, one three-night hotel stay, and one two-night hotel stay
Physical Requirements
- Walk 3 miles unassisted and participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
- Day 5 (or Day 14 on the reverse itinerary) includes several sets of stairs (up to 300 stairs, uphill and downhill)
- Good agility, balance, and strength are required for possible rough seas
- 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 Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience
Terrain & Transportation
- Uneven walking surfaces, including ruins and archaeological sites, unpaved paths, hills, and stairs
- Gangway incline can be steep when docked at a pier
- Travel by 50-passenger small ship, 45-seat coach, and funicular
- The Athena and Arethusa does not have elevators onboard
- You must be cleared by a country’s local port authorities before disembarking
- Weather conditions and tides may require adjustments to your itinerary
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 52-95°F during cruising season; June-August are warmest months