Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 5 locations in 15 days with one 1-night stay
Physical Requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 3-5 miles unassisted and participate in 6 hours of physical activities each day, including extended periods of standing at times.
- Activities include a 2.5-mile walk and 3-hour bus ride on Day 8; a 3-hour walking tour (that may require walking down approximately 350 steps, and numerous uphill and downhill sections along the way) on Day 10 in Ragusa; and approximately 2.5 miles of hiking at an altitude of 6,000 feet on Day 14
- Agility and balance are required for walking on uneven surfaces, such as uphill paths and cobblestone streets
- 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
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 60-95°F
- Sicily has a typical Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and warm, rainy winters
- Sicily can sometimes reach temperatures of 100°F with high humidity in the summer
- July, August, and September departures may also experience Sciroccos, hot winds from the Sahara that occasionally elevate temperatures to up to 110°F; Sicily's long hot summers often extend into October.
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel on some rugged paths and many cobblestoned streets on foot, as well as over bumpy, narrow rural roads by bus
- Ability to climb steep stairs and walk up and downhill is required in several locations
- Travel by 20-53–passenger motor coach, 16-40–passenger boat, Fiat 500 car, 4-wheel-drive vehicle, and local bus
- Motor coach may change during the journey, and is not guaranteed to be the same vehicle the entire duration of the trip.
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 12-18 hours and will most likely have 1-2 connections of between 2-3 hours
- International flights to Sicily depart around midnight
Accommodations & Facilities
- Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer basic amenities
- Some hotels do not have an elevator
- All accommodations feature private baths