Venice
***We
take a special glance at Venice situation.Venice is perhaps
the most visited city all over the world. The city is an irresistible
point of attraction for millions of travellers! Along its beaten paths,
adapted for rapid and standardized tourism, it is able to offer alternative
itineraries for different kinds of disabilities. Because of its special
nature, hundreds of channels and bridges, it seems absolutely inaccessible
for wheelchair users. Accessible Italy Dept provides transfers
by accessible boat in Venice and among its islands Murano and
Burano.
***We provide you accessible itineraries* to visit on your
own, and all information related to public accessible means of transport, public
accessible toilets, restaurants…
*accessible itineraries
* Itinerary 1 "Marciana Area"
* Itinerary 2 " Rialto Area"
* Itinerary 3 "Dorsoduro Area"
***We
also provide keys for "servo-stairs": some bridges with
stairs are equipped with rugs that follow the stairs route. In order
to use those rugs, you need a key that we will kindly provide you.***For
very romantic couples, or just for everyone who loves to live this
kind of experience, we arrange a wonderful ride around Venice by our special
gondola!
The gondola will come to pick you up at the place of your stay
and will bring you for a romantic and special tour around Venice.The
"gondoliere" is a very kind man who will assist and help
people with any kind of difficulties to go into and drop off the gondola.
You'll see Venice from a very special scene!
***Accommodation
in comfortable 3-4 star hotels equipped with accessible bathrooms
and without barriers for wheelchair users.You can also decide to rent
private holiday houses in Venice or the closeby seaside resort Lido
di Jesolo
***It's our pleasure to give you as many details as possible regarding
the museums accessibility, and advice you with an itinerary
thatsuits your ability!
Guides will also assist you during your visit!
Excursions to...
Verona
Verona, a city characterised by more than two thousand years of
history, is nowadays an international tourist centre.The sweet loops
of the Adige, that flows through the city, and the low hills surrounding
it at the northern side contribute to creating an harmoniously beautiful
landscape.Verona is easily reachable from Venice and is about 125
km far.The Arena is worth a visit, even if partially by wheelchair
users.
Padova
This city is one of the cultural and economic centres in the north-east
of Italy. Padova (Padua) is a pilgrimage city, millions of pilgrims
come here every year to visit the "Basilica di Sant’Antonio",
where the grave of "Sant’Antonio" is preserved. The other
reason to visit this city is the famous painter Giotto. In Padua you
will find the most complete (and the best preserved) collection of
works by Giotto.Padova is only 40 km far from Venice and is easily
reachable from there. |