Physical Requirements
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Group Size
- This adventure has a maximum group size of 25 travelers with a local Trip Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T.
Pacing
- 18 days, with 14 nights aboard the M/V Clio, one single-night hotel stay in Barcelona, and one two-night hotel stay in Athens
Physical Requirements
- Walk 2-3 miles unassisted and participate in 4-6 hours of physical activities each day
- Agility and balance are required for possible rough seas
- Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters
- Travelers using walkers, crutches or other mobility aids will not be able to board the Clio
- 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
- You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals
Terrain & Transportation
- Uneven surfaces, including unpaved paths, steep hills, stairs, and cobblestone
- Visits to most of the ancient archaeological sites on this trip will require around 3 miles of walking over steep slopes, and loose, uneven terrain. These walks will be approximately 3 hours in duration
- Agility required to board small boats for tour of Mothya Island
- Two days of the itinerary involve long motorcoach rides: There will be two 2-hour rides to and from the Barbagia, and for the transfer between Athens and our ship dock in Patras
- Gangway incline can be steep when docked at a pier
- Travel by 89-passenger small ship and 25-passenger coach
- 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 59-80°F during cruising season