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After visiting 80+ European cities in my wheelchair, I can tell you that there are many accessibility challenges but they can all be overcome! By utilizing our intimate knowledge of European port accessibility, the accessible travel consultants at Sage Traveling make your trip easier than you ever thought was possible!
Disabled access in Amsterdam is better than other bridged cities like Venice, but still presents accessibility challenges like the sometimes inaccessible trams. Cobblestones and stairs to enter restaurants or reach bathrooms will also present challenges for disabled visitors.
Hi Donna, We have now returned from an absolutely amazing trip – largely due to the excellent arrangements made by Sage Traveling! All the drivers and guides arrived timeously and were always most polite, friendly and helpful. This took away from us all the stress of planning accessible transport and accessible routes into scenic sites.  I […]
The half-day Highlights of Ephesus Accessible Guided Tour uses a wheelchair accessible van to bring you from the Kusadasi or Izmir cruise port to the Ephesus ruins.
Disabled visitors to Barcelona have several fully accessible Barcelona tours to choose from. Half-day wheelchair accessible walking tours are available to experience the old history of Barcelona…from its founding as a Roman city through medieval times. A half-day accessible driving tour allows you to see the modern side of Barcelona including the world famous Gaudi […]
You have truly been amazing, my mother & I thank you from the bottom of out hearts she would have never been able to see Italy without your help and it’s something she has wanted to do her whole life so thank you thank you thank you !!! Thank you, -Gina New Jersey, USARented scooters in […]
Dear Danielle, You were so right about the hotel in Bruges! It’s just lovely! We love it and Bruges. Thanks for all your wonderful planning and for making it all possible. Hope all is well with you. Thanks, Patricia Manual wheelchair user Washington DC ++++++++++++++++ Hi Leah and Danielle, Just wanted to say a huge […]
The full-day Accessible Ephesus Cruise Excursion from Kusadasi or Izmir visits the same sites as the half-day tour, but it also adds the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John.
Travelers who have previously visited Athens, and those who have seen enough ruins and museums, will love this Greek Cuisine Accessible Athens Guided Tour. Your tour guide will escort you through a variety of authentic Greek life experiences including food markets, taverns, and restaurants. The entire tour route is step-free.
Accessible Art Museums in Europe – For both able-bodied and disabled travelers alike, art museums are some of the top attractions that Europe has to offer. Art from medieval times and the Renaissance were born here, and art movements like baroque, impressionism and post-impressionism all flourished in Europe. From Michelangelo, to Monet, to Van Gogh, […]
Accessible Venice tours are available for disabled travelers who want to visit all the major sites including St. Mark’s Piazza, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Ca Rezzonico Museum and the Grand Canal.
Although Holland America has some old ships sailing in the Mediterranean, there are still some great cruise options for disabled cruisers. The key is to choose the correct itinerary on the correct ship. This article will tell you what you need to know!
Experienced travelers know that there’s a difference between being in Venice and truly experiencing Venice. This Venice disabled cruise excursion allows you to truly experience Venice.
There are some important considerations to take into account when choosing an accessible travel agent. This is because many travel agents will claim to specialize in accessible travel but they actually don’t. In reality, they are normal travel agents that find an “accessible” hotel and charge you a big fee.
The Top 14 Accessible Princess Cruises in the Mediterranean contain a mix of sailings on the new Regal Princess ship and the older, smaller Ocean Princess ship.
Although Norwegian is not as accessible as other cruise lines, we were still able to pick the Top 11 Accessible Cruises by Norwegian in the Mediterranean. When evaluating accessibility on Norwegian Cruise Line using the top criteria for selecting an accessible cruise, NCL’s main problem is that it has few accessible shore excursion options in […]
Paris Disabled Access – Many disabled travelers think Paris is not wheelchair friendly, but that isn’t totally true. Nearly all of Paris’ accessibility challenges can be overcome if you know how to get around the various barriers. Do your homework beforehand (with our help), and your wheelchair accessible travel to Paris will be a great trip!
While it still has its challenges, Barcelona disabled access is better than most cities in Europe. Consequently, I gave it a 5 Star Sage Accessibility Rating which is my highest rating. With the right amount of planning, any disabled or senior traveler can enjoy the magnificent sights in Barcelona. This page will give you an idea of […]
If you have been wanting to travel to Florence, but were afraid because you’d like to avoid poor accessibility hotels… our disabled travel experts have taken the guesswork out of planning your next vacation.
These accessible Paris tours provide disabled and senior visitors with memories they will cherish long after the vacation is done. Boat cruises on the Seine River, wheelchair accessible Paris driving tours, and accessible historic Paris walking tours mean that there’s something for everyone.Â