Required Physical Fitness

All of our tours involve a large amount of walking. A moderate level of physical fitness will be required in order to participate in the tour and enjoy everything that the itinerary has to offer. Specifically, you should be able to do the following.

Keep up with the group at all times;
Walk unassisted for up to three to four hours with only short breaks;
Walk up and down slopes;
Negotiate steps and slopes on archaeological sites, which are often uneven and unstable;
Get on and off coaches/public transport unassisted; and
Move around airports with luggage unassisted (porterage is not included).

If you are concerned about your ability to meet the requirements of the trip we urge you to contact us for further information and to consult your medical practitioner for an honest assessment. The tour leaders may instruct you to take time out of the tour program if they consider that you will slow the group down or are at risk of injury or illness.

Testimonials
What our teachers are saying

"Great stuff yet again. Excellent customer care from the company from the outset. The tour itself was so effortless for me - everything served to us on a silver platter, from site entry to metro tickets. Convenient, extremely informative, very reasonably priced."

"I have been expressing my delight in the tour to anyone who will stop and listen to me. It was a wonderful experience, and without doubt one of the very best groups I have had the joy of travelling with."

"I can’t recommend these professional development tours enough to other teachers. My teaching and passion for my subject are so enriched and enlivened by experiences such as the fab Greece tour – many, many thanks again!"

"Thank you for a wonderful experience! This tour is definitely one of the best trips I've ever had! I learned so much and had a fabulous time."

"This was a wonderful professional development experience which exceeded my expectations. All of the guides were knowledgeable, interesting and, in their own way, dynamic. I am so glad that I did it and would recommend it to anyone."

“This was the best professional development I have encountered.”

“I felt privileged to be in the company of such personable, passionate, well educated and lovely individuals. Down to earth, easy to interact with, honest, committed to their disciplines and open in sharing their knowledge and experience.”

“What a pleasure and a privilege having this access and insight – thank you so much. This wonderful experience has enriched and enlightened as well as delighted and will stay with me forever, in terms of both personal and professional development."

“Many thanks for providing the most comprehensive, detailed and current program of lectures. Their generosity with their expertise was greatly appreciated.”

“A wonderful tour in every aspect – with the attention to customer needs and providing a brilliant educational and cultural experience that I have come to know as the hallmark of Academy Travel.”

“Academy provided us with access to some amazing individuals and should be congratulated for the work this must have taken.”

“Very professional and helpful staff. A great way to see such wonderful, relevant places with like-minded professionals.”