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This full day cruise excursion from Toulon visits Aix-en-Provence and Cassis and includes round-trip wheelchair accessible transfers. If your accessible cruise stops in the port of Toulon, this 8-hour accessible shore excursion is a great way to see the surrounding countryside, visit the city of Aix, and stop in the small fishing village of Cassis […]
If your accessible cruise vacation stops in Marseilles or Toulon, choose from 7 accessible guided tours that visit Aix, Cassis, Avignon, Arles, and more! Round-trip wheelchair accessible transfers from the cruise terminal are available and each accessible tour includes a step-free route. Marseilles is situated in the South of France on the Mediterranean, which makes […]
Visit the Great Pyramids, see the mysterious Sphinx, shop in a traditional Egyptian bazaar—anything is possible on an accessible tour or cruise excursion in Egypt! Accessible cruise excursions and tours in Egypt can be started from either Port Said or Alexandria, depending on which port you are sailing into. Round-trip transfers from the cruise terminal […]
Amsterdam wheelchair accessible travel has obstacles like cobblestones and steep bridges, but is entirely possible. Follow these tips and you’ll have an easier time during your trip. Of course if you’d like assistance planning your trip and a reliable expert to call in case of an emergency, our Amsterdam accessible travel consultants are available to […]
Travel insurance covers you for the many unexpected events that can occur before or during your trip. It covers both disabled travelers and able-bodied travelers.
While some people have a long list of must-visit destinations, many disabled and senior travelers that I’ve heard from aren’t aware of the many European accessible vacation options that are out there. I have spent a lot of time traveling in Europe in my wheelchair, and I put together this list of 50 Awesome Accessible […]
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Disabled visitors to London have numerous options for accessible London tours including accessible walking/rolling tours, accessible driving tours, accessible boat tours, and accessible train tours to nearby cities. All tours include step-free tour routes, and many include transportation by private vehicles with wheelchair ramps.
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.
Athens was under Christian Byzantine rule for over a thousand years, and this Athens handicapped accessible tour visits the sights that many visitors overlook.
This 5 hour Athens accessible cruise excursion has some of the least amount of walking of all of our accessible tours in Athens.
The Athens City and Acropolis Accessible Group Walking Tour visits the main sights in Athens and is particularly affordable for only one or two disabled visitors.
Dublin Disabled Access-Dublin welcomes visitors with historical sites, enticing pubs, and some of the friendliest people anywhere.It makes for a popular destination by itself or as a starting point for a trip around Ireland to places such as Galway, Cork, and Belfast.
Top 10 Europe Handicapped Travel Tips are based on experiences from traveling with wheelchair to over 80 cities in Europe and planning countless trips for other disabled travelers.
Berlin disabled access is quite good, similar to other European cities that were heavily bombed in World War II. There are much fewer cobblestone streets or 100 year old buildings used for hotels and museums than you will find in Paris or Rome. Additionally, public transportation such as busses and subways provide good Berlin disabled […]