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Of all the disabled hotels in Venice, this hotel has the most convenient location for disabled travelers. It is located next to the main San Marco vaparetto stop, and the San Marco Basilica and the Doge’s Palace can be reached from this hotel without having to go up or down steps.  Another wheelchair accessible hotel in […]
This 3 star Wheelchair Accessible Hotel in Venice is located in the same neighborhood as the train station and can be reached without traveling over any of the Venice bridges.  Electric wheelchair users and mobility scooter users in particular may appreciate the location. It’s cheaper than other accessible hotels in Venice, so if budget is your primary […]
This Venice wheelchair accessible hotel is the only one of our recommended hotels not located on the Grand Canal or in St. Mark’s Neighborhood.  While that means it takes an extra 20 minutes to get to the popular sightseeing areas in Venice, it also means that this area has no large crowds of tourists.  It is also […]
Istanbul Wheelchair Accessible Travel Tips – Istanbul has noticeably more accessibility challenges than many popular tourist destinations in Europe. From cobblestones to hills to steep ramps, wheelchair travelers to Istanbul are likely to encounter challenges on their trip. The 9 Accessible Travel Tips for Istanbul Turkey below will help minimize the challenging experiences while in Istanbul. 1. Double […]
Disabled access in Istanbul is the result of the long history of the city, the topography, and the current building codes. People have been living in this location for over 2500 years, and many streets and buildings date back several centuries long before there were building codes for disabled access in Istanbul. Accessible tram runs though center […]
Vatican wheelchair access at St. Peter’s Basilica is possible by a combination of wheelchair ramps and elevators. There is a wheelchair ramp near the metal detectors, an elevator near the gift shop, and a wheelchair ramp in the portico leading up into the church. The excavations (scavi) are underneath the main altar and are not […]
Sistine Chapel Disabled Access at the Vatican – Visiting Vatican City in a wheelchair consists of two parts: 1) visiting the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel and 2) visiting the St. Peter’s Basilica. The two parts are not connected by step-free access so wheelchair visitors will need to take a 0.6 mile (1.0 […]
Handicapped access to the Roman Forum has improved in the past few years with the installation of an elevator at the entrance. Previously, you had to take a steep ramp down a couple of stories from the street level to the Roman Forum ruins. Now handicapped access is easily provided by asking a staff member […]
Rome Colosseum disabled access is provided by a step-free main entrance, a flat smooth interior, and an elevator to the upper level. Some parts of the interior have steps, and there are cobblestones with 3 star smoothness outside the entrance. Disabled access at Rome’s Colosseum is better than at the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine […]
Venice Doge’s Palace Wheelchair Access – The Doge’s Palace is our favorite tourist attraction in Venice. The art is magnificent and the audioguide does an excellent job of explaining the history of Venice as it unfolded here.  Disabled visitors to Venice should make it a priority during their stay. Wheelchair access at Venice Doge’s Palace […]
Accessible travel in Italy can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be. While Italy presents numerous accessibility challenges, there is almost always something you can do to make it work. Before your trip, educate yourself about the accessibility challenges you will encounter, and you’ll have a much easier trip with your focus on enjoying […]
Disabled access in Italy presents numerous challenges for visitors including cobblestones, ancient ruins, hills, and a few accessible public transportation options. Nevertheless, visiting Italy with a disability is absolutely doable provided you do the right planning before your trip. Italy disabled access varies from city to city, and different challenges exist in different cities. Some […]
Wheelchair Accessible Travel in Venice – Venice is one of the most unique cities in the world, and also one of the most challenging for disabled tourists to figure out how to get around. These 11 Venice wheelchair accessible travel tips should make it a little easier for you. 1.    Don’t buy the vaparetto pass – Most […]
I recently received this question about visiting Venice with multiple sclerosis and a mobility scooter. Â I thought my response would be helpful to share Her Question: My husband has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of MS. My hope is that this diagnosis will not bring an end to our travels. Â We had planned […]
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Versailles Palace is one of the top wheelchair accessible tourist attractions in Paris. A visit takes a full day counting time to travel there. Wheelchair access at Versailles is provided by ramps into the 3 buildings and an elevator in the main palace building. The gardens are step-free and accessible to wheelchairs. Wheelchair accessible travel […]
With its ancient Roman ruins, spectacular renaissance art, and fabulous Italian dining, Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. There are several challenges that disabled travelers will encounter in Rome including uneven ground in the Roman ruins, cobblestones on the streets, and few accessible transportation options. Although Rome disable access is […]
The Europe Disabled Travel Agents at Sage traveling provide custom accessible holidays for disabled and senior travelers to Europe. Handicapped visitors to Europe can encounter challenges on their vacation, but nearly all of them can be avoided or overcome if you have the proper information. The Europe disabled travel agents at Sage Traveling provide our clients […]
The topography, building codes, and long history of Istanbul have all contributed to Istanbul disabled access. Many buildings throughout the city that house tourist attractions and hotels date back decades and even centuries. While the hills in Istanbul provided easy defense to Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations over the centuries, the hills can make getting […]
Europe can be challenging for travelers with disabilities but not if you know what you’re doing. To figure out the tricks for disabled travel in Europe, you can either travel there numerous times or you can receive these 101 Essential Disabled Travel Tips for free! These disabled travel tips go far beyond the normal disabled […]