A Wheelchair User inevitably faces many barriers when they’re on a tour, but with some preparation and help, it becomes much easier. Egypt Online Tours provide special tour for wheelchair travellers satisfying all their needs during their Tour to Egypt, to get a chance to discover the ancient Egypt..

Cairo is arguably one of the best cities on the planet that has for long served as the capital of Egypt. There are many places, architectures, and events to explore in this bustling capital. Cairo also warmly welcomes people with disability and promises an experience on par with a regular traveller.

Here are the places recommended by us you should take a trip to while you’re in Egypt as a wheelchair user:

The Egyptian Museum

Also known as the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities or Museum of Cairo, this museum perhaps holds the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities and delicate items. There are more than 120,000 items on display which more or less depict the entire ancient Egyptian epoch right from the start.

There are two main floors in the museum and a total of 42 rooms. Upon entering through the security check, you’ll look forward to the atrium and the rear of the building where sarcophagi and boats of giant statues are placed. The museum has excellent accessibility for people on wheelchair and one can explore the two floors of the museum without much help.

The Pyramids Of Giza are the most famous structures present in Egypt. These are one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the Ancient World and an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and are a dream of many to visit at least once in their lifetime. These are constructed as the burial site of Egyptian pharaohs. There are a total of three pyramids, namely, Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Great Sphinx of Giza.

To fulfil the dreams of even the people with disability, the authorities at Giza have developed infrastructure which makes the pyramids accessible to people with wheelchair. You can enter some of the pyramids and even take a camel ride with ease.

Cairo Tower

With a towering height of 187 meters, the Cairo Tower is without a doubt one of the most distinguishable landmarks in Cairo. The tower is a well known modern monument and considered Egypt’s second most famous landmark, next to the Pyramids Of Giza. It is best known for the observation deck which overlooks the capital city and a rotating restaurant which is located on the top of the tower.

As it is located in a concrete pavement close to the downtown area surrounded by trees and garden, it is very much accessible for disabled people and one shouldn’t worry about it.

Nile Cruise

The River Nile, since the dawn of Egyptian civilization, had always held a special place in its history. As much of the Egypt is arid desert, the country heavily relies on the fertile areas along the bank of Nile for farming and agriculture. Because of this fertile land, the Egyptian civilization prospered and became one of the strongest during that period. It almost completely runs through the country. Cruise rides along this majestic river are among the crowd favourite. You can see most of the ancient Egyptian constructs sitting on the boat deck.

Most of these Nile Cruise rides are conducted by private tour companies and accessibility for wheelchairs varies from company to company. But most will offer such services, or at least can arrange or provide an alternative. Nile cruise ride makes an Egyptian Wheelchair Tour complete.

Al-Azhar

Egypt is a place filled with mosques and heritage sites, but Al Azhar is a standout. It was founded way back in 970 AD and functioned both as a university and mosque. The university drew students and scholars from all over the world where one can learn about the Islamic theology and history and true meaning of Islamic preaching.

Today, it is renowned for being a regulating and moderating body for Islamic theology. In your Egyptian Wheelchair Tour, you should pay a visit to this holy place as it has a wheelchair-friendly infrastructure. You’ll be able to see the elegantly decorated minarets and the holiness will be palpable in the air.

Khan El-Khalili Market

The Khan El Khalili Market in Cairo has been established in the 14^th Century and since its formation has been an important center for cultural and economic activities. The market is an excellent place to purchase souvenirs, antiquities, handmade accessories, and local food items. There are many cafes, some of which are the oldest in Cairo operating since 1797.

You’ll have no problems accessing the market on a wheelchair and you can explore it just like any normal tourist.

With that said, you should be open to explore as many places as you can in while you’re on your Egypt Wheelchair Tour. As in other countries, people with disabilities are given special attention while they’re in Egypt. We, at Egypt Online Tours, do our best to serve tourists with particular needs. To book or inquire about Egypt Tour Packages, kindly get in touch with us today!