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
- 16 days, with one 3-night hotel stay, one 2-night hotel stay (Zagreb) and 10 nights aboard the M/V Artemis
Physical Requirements
- Walk 3-5 miles unassisted and participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day, including stairs
- Good agility, balance, and strength needed for boarding motorboats and 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 the Artemis
- The Artemis does not have an elevator onboard
- 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 walking surfaces, including unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and cobblestones, which can be slick in wet or colder conditions
- Travel by 50-passenger small ship, 30-seat coach, 12-passenger motorboat, and 80- to 120-passenger public ferry
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 32-68°F during cruising season
- Winter weather can be unpredictable and change quickly within a short period of time
- You may encounter high water levels in Venice and sharp winds in the Adriatic
- Bora winds may occur and can reach gale-force speed