My main worry is my walking ability. I am 56 with a mild walking problem. I can do moderate walking with occasional rest stops, but can't do hill climbing, hiking or tackle huge numbers of steps. Can anyone advise me on this ? how do I make sure the trip I choose is manageable ? I would hate to inconvenience others.

Thanks

I hope someone who has been on these tours can answer your question. I have not I have been on 8 jy tours if there is anything else I can help you with.

Most tours I go on are to see and do many things which does involve walking. Have you had a look at the more all inclusive tours I know they still go out on a few trips but then I think you are more hotel based?

Good Luck

Cindy

Hi all, I'm new to this, I'm thinking of jumping in at the deep end and booking this trip, but I'm a bit unsure if it's right for me ! Another thought was one of the short breaks to France, or a river cruise.

My main worry is my walking ability. I am 56 with a mild walking problem. I can do moderate walking with occasional rest stops, but can't do hill climbing, hiking or tackle huge numbers of steps. Can anyone advise me on this ? how do I make sure the trip I choose is manageable ? I would hate to inconvenience others.

Thanks

Hi Jacki. I have a problem with an arthritic spine so my walking is more impaired than it was. I went on the Cilento trip last year(my first with Just You). Lovely spot and the hotel is great. As I remember the ground floor of the hotel has very few steps, just a couple of steps to get into the hotel, and then just a few steps on the ground floor. I can only speak for the second floor but again there were just odd steps up there.

Once out of the hotel down by the harbour you would be fine. The path up to the actual village is on a slope but not difficult to negotiate. There is a local bus to Castellabate (the hill village) more slopes up there but nothing too strenous, and also a bus to Santa Maria which is a small town along the coast, more choice of shops. You can walk back along the beach which is wonderful and take your time doing it.

As for the trips. I believe Just You no longer do the boat trip or the trip to the Monastery and Caves (I wouldnt have recommended that anyway as there are some steep slopes, and steps. Paestum is flat although some of the paths are a little rough. Amalfi and Ravello are not too difficult because you would be on the bus a lot.

I have found that everyone keeps together and waits for the slower walkers and its good that Just You do give an idea on their excursions on the amount of walking to be done.

Cilento is a very choice spot and the hotel is really excellent. Amazing views out to sea, and along the coast, great food and the hotel staff are lovely.

Whatever you decide to do. Enjoy! Hope I have been of some help.

Hi all, I'm new to this, I'm thinking of jumping in at the deep end and booking this trip, but I'm a bit unsure if it's right for me ! Another thought was one of the short breaks to France, or a river cruise.

My main worry is my walking ability. I am 56 with a mild walking problem. I can do moderate walking with occasional rest stops, but can't do hill climbing, hiking or tackle huge numbers of steps. Can anyone advise me on this ? how do I make sure the trip I choose is manageable ? I would hate to inconvenience others.

Thanks

Hi Jacki56uk

I did this tour in June of this year - my first JY trip - It was a fabulous holiday - lovely resort and hotel. Not too much walking at all - and if you don't feel upto some of the trips you can always stay back and enjoy the lovely swimming pool and beach, as I did sometimes.

As everyone says on this blog - go for it, you won't regret it

Many thanks for the reassurance everyone, this was my only worry ! Now I'm going to book something !

Go for it! And let us know which one you have chosen!

Hi all, I'm new to this, I'm thinking of jumping in at the deep end and booking this trip, but I'm a bit unsure if it's right for me ! Another thought was one of the short breaks to France, or a river cruise.

My main worry is my walking ability. I am 56 with a mild walking problem. I can do moderate walking with occasional rest stops, but can't do hill climbing, hiking or tackle huge numbers of steps. Can anyone advise me on this ? how do I make sure the trip I choose is manageable ? I would hate to inconvenience others.

Thanks

Not much walking at all on this holiday. I went to Cilento Coast this year and there were two people on our trip with walking sticks who thoroughly enjoyed it. I myself have limited walking ability but you will find there are plenty of chances to rest. The longest amount of walking was on the trip to Paestum (which wasnt really that much) The ruins are in what could be described as a large flat field, but the guide keeps stopping to describe things at regular intervals and there a low walls which those with sticks rested on if they found it necessary. Dont worry that you will inconvenience others, they are all on holiday and none of our group were particularly athletic in any way.