| Hi European travelers! If you take a Mediterranean cruise, there's a good chance that your ship will stop in Naples, Sorrento, or Salerno. You have lots of accessible tour options in this region. Do you want to see the vibrant buildings and city life of Naples? Does the romance of the coast appeal to you? Or do you want to focus more on the ruins and artifacts from the historical Mt. Vesuvius eruption? With so many options to choose from, I've listed my top 3 recommendations to help you out. The Ruins at Pompeii A must-see if you want to enjoy a fantastic piece of history. In 79 A.D. Mount Vesuvius's famous eruption buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii under a thick sheet of ash, killing two thousand people. This devastation left the city abandoned till a group of explorers uncovered the site in 1748. Astonishingly, underneath the layers of ash and debris they found a city relatively intact. Accessibility at Pompeii can be extremely challenging, but wheelchair accessible routes do exist!  | Disabled visitors should be sure to avoid
the stairs at Pompeii |
Island of Capri The stunning Island of Capri is one of the most popular Naples cruise excursions for good reason. This vacation destination in southern Italy has been attracting tourists for a long time...Roman emperors vacationed here 2000 years ago! This small Mediterranean island spans approximately 2 miles wide and 4 miles long and consists of mostly mountains which can present challenges for disabled visitors. The full-day Capri Island Tour for the Disabled uses accessible transportation to show you several sights including the Bay of Naples, the Marina Grande, and the town of Capri.  | | Some parts of Capri are flat, but some (like those in the background) are extremely steep! |
City of Naples Another great option is to see and hear about the history behind Naples' many spectacular monuments, piazzas, palaces and forts. Naples is the capital of Campania and the third-largest city in Italy, after Rome and Milan. Top attractions in this thriving city include the National Archaeological Museum, the Duomo, the Spaccanapoli district, shopping, and castles. Some of the attractions can be visited by walking/rolling between them, while others need to be visited using accessible Naples transportation. Escorted Accessible Cruise in 2014 Sage Traveling will be offering a group accessible Mediterranean cruise next year that I will personally escort. It's going to be an amazing way for disabled travelers to see Europe: - All the ports will be places that I have already visited and inspected accessibility....you'll know that everything will be 100% accessible.
- We will use our top tour guides...local experts who have gotten rave reviews from previous clients.
- We will have numerous disabled travelers sharing the cost of the accessible vans...it will be much cheaper than if you went by yourself.
- I will be on the cruise to make sure everything goes smoothly and help fix any problems that you may have.
Email me at john@sagetraveling.com if you are interested in this accessible group cruise. I will be reserving the group space soon, and I want to make sure I have enough space for everyone who wants to go! Travel Wisely, John Sage, Founder and President of Sage Traveling
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