1. Best Wheelchair Accessible Cruise Vacations in Venice
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2. www.sagetraveling.com These top 5 accessible Venice cruise
vacations visit a variety of exciting destinations you wont want to
miss, including France, Spain and Greece! Starting your cruise in
Venice is a great way to spend a little extra time relaxing
alongside one of its many charming canals and bridges and
discovering the rich history and stunning architecture this unique
city has to offer. Accessible shore excursions are offered in
nearly all of the cruise ports so there will be plenty of
opportunity to sightsee and explore! 3. www.sagetraveling.com 9
Venice + 12 night Grand Mediterranean Cruise In my opinion, this
accessible Venice cruise vacation is the best cruise for first-
time cruisers in the Mediterranean since it visits so many
different countries. On top of that, accessible shore excursions
are possible in every port! The 12 night Princess Grand
Mediterranean cruise visits the following ports: Venice This Venice
accessible cruise vacation starts with an overnight stay in Venice.
If you choose to arrive a day early, you will have the option to
create a memory you will have forever by staying in an accessible
hotel overlooking the Grand Canal! You will have the opportunity to
visit popular attractions like the Doges Palace and St. Marks
Basilica, as well as lesser-known attractions like glass blowing in
Murano and lace making in Burano. Wheelchair accessible boat rides
in Venice are also available 4. www.sagetraveling.com Dubrovnik The
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian Coast
(shown in the photo above on the right) is ranked as one of the Top
10 medieval walled cities in the world. Numerous churches and
palaces in Dubrovnik bear witness to the 15th and 16th centuries
when it flourished as a rival to Venice. Athens The Parthenon on
the Acropolis is the must-see attraction here, but theres so much
more that many visitors miss. In the ancient Roman Agora, youll be
able walk/roll among Roman columns and temples without having to
fight masses of tourists (the main photo on the Sage Traveling
Facebook page was actually taken there). In the National
Archaeological Museum, you can see some of the most important
historical artifacts from antiquity like spearheads and arrowheads
from the Spartan battle against the Persian King Xerxes I (you may
have seen it in the movie 300). Be sure to stop by the Temple of
Olympian Zeus for a great photo opportunity you can send to your
friends! 5. www.sagetraveling.com Kusadasi (Ephesus) Kusadasi (or
the nearby port of Izmir) is a popular Turkish port because of its
easy access to the magnificent Roman ruins at Ephesus. Wheelchair
access is limited as shown in this Ephesus accessibility video.
Mykonos Harbor-front seafood restaurants, narrow winding pedestrian
streets through the town of Mykonos, and the famous Paradise Beach
are just a few of the options youll have in one of the most popular
of the 1400 Greek Islands. Naples A variety of options greet you in
Naples. One of the simplest options is to stay in Naples,
experience one of most vibrant Italian cities, learn all about the
former Kingdom of Naples, and see the world-class Pompeii artifacts
housed in the National Archaeological Museum. My recommendation for
first time visitors is to get out of the citya visit to Pompeii and
Herculaneum can be combined with a visit to Sorrento or the Amalfi
Coast. The spectacular views on the island of Capri can be reached
by ferry and easily combined with a visit to Sorrento or a city
tour of Naples. After a full day in Naples port, youll be itching
to come back! 6. www.sagetraveling.com Civitavecchia Trying to
experience Rome in a day is a lot like trying to experience Europe
in a week, but with private transportation you can still visit some
of the highlights. Youll want to visit 1)ancient Rome sights like
the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon, 2) Vatican sights
like the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum, and Michelangelos Pieta,
and 3) Centro Storico sights like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish
Steps, Victor Emanuel Monument, and Piazza Navona. If youve already
been to Rome, you can visit world-class attractions like Trajans
Market, the Borghese Gallery, the Capitoline Museums, and the Baths
of Diocletian. Livorno (Florence/Pisa) Most cruise passengers in
Livorno head straight to Florence to see famous attractions like
Michelangelos David, the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo Cathedral, the
tombs at Santa Croce church, and the Uffizi Gallery. If you choose
to book a private tour, your driver can take the small back roads
instead of the highway so you can experience spectacular views of
the Tuscan countryside. You can also stop for a quick visit to the
Leaning Tower of Pisa and wine tasting at a Tuscan winery. 7.
www.sagetraveling.com Toulon Once again in this port, youll have
several options. You can visit ancient Roman ruins in Arles or see
Avignons Palais des Papes (home to popes from 1309 to 1377). If
youve already experienced enough history on your trip, you can
spend the day at a wheelchair accessible beach, at a winery, and at
the picturesque fishing village of Cassis. Barcelona Your Venice
accessible cruise vacation ends in Barcelona providing you with a
few days to sightsee and unwind in one of my favorite European
cities! Sightseeing opportunities include the enormous Sagrada
Familia Basilica, the historic Barcelona Cathedral, the famous
Picasso Museum, the Plaza de Espanya and much more. Dont forget to
taste tapas in La Boqueria market and walk/roll down the famous Las
Ramblas Boulevard! Accessible beach options are just a short
distance away and offer wheelchair ramps. The 12-Night Grand
Mediterranean Cruise sails on the Regal Princess cruise ship, which
is one of the newest ships on the seas! 8. www.sagetraveling.com 40
Venice + 7 night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Royal Caribbeans
Splendour of the Seas has a 7 night voyage through the Eastern
Mediterranean that starts and finishes in Venice. Accessible shore
excursions are available in every port on the itinerary: Venice,
Dubrovnik, Kusadasi, Santorini, and Katakolon. Santorini is also
visited on this cruise and is routinely voted as the most scenic
Greek island. The white buildings perched on the cliffs on
Santorinis extinct volcano are some of the most picturesque views
that youll see anywhere! Venice, Dubrovnik and Kusadasi attractions
are described in Accessible Vacation #39 above. Katakolon is the
gateway to some of the most impressive Greek ruins in existencethe
site of Ancient Olympia. 2800 years ago the first Olympic games
were held here, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,
the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, was housed here. You can still view
the 45,000 person stadium, the ruins of the Temple of Hera, the
Philippeion ruins, Mount Kronos, and more. 9. www.sagetraveling.com
41 Venice + 7 night Greek Isles Cruise This 7 night accessible
Norwegian Cruise is your best option for easily visiting the
beautiful Greek Islands. The Norwegian Jade will comfortably
transport you between Venice, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, Katakolon,
and then back to Venice. All of the ports on this accessible Venice
cruise vacation are described in the two cruises mentioned above
except the Greek Island of Corfu. While on the second largest of
the Ionian Greek Islands, youll have options to see the whitewashed
buildings of the Old Town, the 120+ year old Achilleion Palace
built by Empress Elizabeth of Austria, and the Terrrace of the
Muses. Alternatively, you can view older sites like the remains of
Venetian fortresses from the 17th century and drive to the top of
Mount Pantokrator and the Bay of St. George(shown in the photo
above on the right). 10. www.sagetraveling.com 42 Venice + 11 night
Adriatic Highlights Cruise Celebrity offers several 11, 12, and 13
day accessible cruise options from Venice. My top recommendation
for disabled travelers is the 11-Night Adriatic Cruise on the
Celebrity Silhouette since nearly all of the ports have accessible
van excursions available. During this accessible cruise vacation
from Venice, youll visit Dubrovnik, Civitavecchia, Naples, Catania,
Valletta, Kotor, and Split, and then finish with 2 days in Venice.
Venice, Dubrovnik, Civitavecchia, and Naples highlights are
described inAccessible Vacation #39 above. 11.
www.sagetraveling.com Kotor (Montenegro) The UNESCO World Heritage
site of Kotor, Montenegro (shown in the photo on the right) offers
one of the best preserved medieval old towns on the Adriatic Sea.
In Montenegro, you can view the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, the old
city walls, and the surrounding mountains rising right out of the
sea. Catania (Sicily) The town of Catania is located below the most
active volcano in Europe, Mt. Etna. In addition to visiting Mt.
Etna, you will have numerous options such as the magnificent Roman
Theatre at Via dei Crociferi, the Bellini Gardens, and Catanias
Duomo Cathedral. You can also book accessible transportation to
visit sites in nearby cities like Messinas Fountain of Orion, the
Roman Odeon at Taormina, and Syracuses 13th century Castello
Maniace fortifications. 12. www.sagetraveling.com Valletta (Malta)
Civilization on the Island of Malta goes back to 5200 BC. Many of
the buildings you will see in Valletta, the capital of Malta, were
built in the 16th century when the Knights of Malta began ruling
the country. The Armory, the National Museum of Archaeology, and
the Upper Barrakka Gardens are a few of the sites you can visit
while onshore. Split (Croatia) This port reveals yet another UNESCO
World Heritage site. The Palace of Diocletian dates from 305 AD and
has been used as a filming location for the HBO series Game of
Thrones. The Archeological Museum and the Riva Harbor are also
worth visiting. 13. www.sagetraveling.com 43 Venice to Istanbul
Cruise One of my favorite itineraries for a short Mediterranean
cruise is this 7-Night Cruise on the Celebrity Equinox. It starts
in Venice and finishes in Istanbul which makes it easy to spend an
extended stay on both ends of your cruise. The cruise itinerary
includes Venice, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Katakolon, Santorini, Kusadasi,
and Istanbul (2 Days). All ports of call are described in the
Accessible Vacations listed above. 14. Call Us: 1-888-645-7920 We
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