• 5-day self-driving car tour (4 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent for discovering Sicily.

• 5-day self-driving car tour (4 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent for discovering Sicily.

DAY 1: ACIREALE AREA

• Arrival at Catania Airport. After picking up the rental car, departure for the Acireale/Mascali area. Overnight stay

DAY 2: CASTIGLIONE DI SICILIA, FRANCAVILLA AND ALCANTARA GORGES

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings or take a swim at the beach or visit Castiglione di Sicilia and the Alcantara Gorges.
  
  Suggested itinerary: Go to Castiglione di Sicilia, a small medieval town also known as the "wine town," where you can admire its legendary castle, noble palaces, and churches. The "Cannizzu" - a watchtower split in two after being struck by lightning - is truly impressive. The church of Santa Domenica, a rare and precious example of a Byzantine building with a 7th-century dome, is also worth a visit. Then discover Francavilla di Sicilia, a splendid town in the Alcantara Valley, where in the 16th century a violent battle took place between the Spanish and the Austrians. Here you can also visit the Capuchin monastery, founded in the 16th century. Then head to the Alcantara Gorges. The river water is always cool and attracts hundreds of people who want to take a refreshing swim on hot summer days. To go down into the gorge, you can take the stairs or there is a lift that will take you 50 meters down to the river. The small beach area is ideal for dipping your feet, sunbathing or, if you wish, diving in; there are areas where diving is possible. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 3: ETNA AND TAORMINA

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings or take a swim at the beach or visit Mount Etna and Taormina

  Suggested itinerary: Head to Mount Etna, the highest peak in Sicily and the most active volcano in Europe. The territory surrounding the volcano forms the "Etna Park," one of the largest protected areas in Italy: you will be amazed by the great variety of vegetation and landscapes encountered along the way before arriving at the "Silvestri Craters" (about 1,900 m). From here you will have the opportunity to continue the excursion by jeep and cable car. Continue to Taormina. As you walk and discover the amazing town of Taormina, you will see splendid ancient buildings, including the 15th-century Palazzo Corvaja and an ancient Greco-Roman theater, the second largest classical theater in Sicily. Explore the medieval area of the town with its narrow streets and old shops. Return to the hotel and overnight stay

DAY 4: CATANIA AND SYRACUSE

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings or take a swim at the beach or visit Catania and Syracuse.

  Suggested itinerary: Go to Catania for a walk through the streets of the historic center of Catania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Baroque palaces and incredible monuments. Visit the open-air fish market, famous for its distinctive colors. Then continue to Syracuse, one of the island's most interesting archaeological sites with its Archaeological Park, the Roman Amphitheater, the Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius, the Cordari Cave, the Island of Ortigia, the oldest part of the city with its splendid cathedral. Return to the hotel and overnight stay    

DAY 5: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST

• Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Catania Airport. Return of the car at the rental desk. End of services

• 4 nights in a 4* hotel in Acireale/Mascali with breakfast included
• Category C car and “GOLD insurance” included

• Tourist tax to be paid on site;
• Lunches and dinners where not specified;
• Tips and personal extras;
• Porterage service for luggage;
• Fuel;
• Highway tolls;
• Parking fees;
• Air, ship, train, or bus tickets;
• Entrance fees to monuments and archaeological parks;
• Everything not expressly indicated under "Included services".

• Local HD guide in Syracuse or Taormina € 150
• Full-day guided tour € 230
• Possibility of a pre/post tour upon request
• Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus, Toyota Auris Hybrid or similar € 7.00 per day
• BMW 1 Series manual transmission or similar € 16.00 per day
• Platinum insurance € 16.00 per day

• Acireale: Wave Hotel
• Mascali: King's House

• The car can be delivered to a different airport from the one where it is picked up (upon request). Each day of rental is based on a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned punctually or within the following 59 minutes; Car pickup and drop-off at the airport will take place during Noleggiare’s opening hours; after those hours, the rental company will charge an extra fee. Please check before booking your flight!
• Norma Vacanze acts only as an intermediary between the customer and the rental company. In the event of disputes with the rental company or accidents, the rules established in the contract signed at the airport between the customer and the rental company apply, with no involvement whatsoever from Norma Vacanze.
• Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage to or loss of baggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or by other events such as floods, storms, hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, terrorist attacks, strikes.
• Each customer may independently choose whether to follow the suggested itinerary or create one based on their own needs. However, it is essential to respect the schedule regarding the cities where overnight stays are planned.
• Cars are subject to availability and your category may not always be available. If category C is not available at the time of booking, a higher category will be offered with an extra cost that will be communicated before the confirmation of each booking.
• Hotel parking is not guaranteed; it will be possible in the surrounding areas.
• The rate includes the rental of a category C car for the entire duration of the stay with the "GOLD" insurance package; with an extra cost it is possible to book Platinum insurance.
• Car pickup and drop-off at the airport will take place from 08:00 to 22:30 at the Noleggiare desk; after those hours, the rental company will charge an extra fee.
• Each day of rental is based on a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned punctually or within the following 59 minutes; after this period, an extra day of rental will be charged at the official rate.
• Drivers must have a credit card for check-in.

THE RATE INCLUDES:

• Category C car, unlimited mileage;
• 22% VAT;
• Airport, railway, and car fees;
• Motor vehicle third-party liability insurance;
• Gold Plan insurance - eliminates deductibles for theft and damage. It also covers damage to glass and tires.
• Additional driver

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Fuel,
• Fines,
• Notification fees,
• One-way rental drop-off at another airport,
• Child seat,
• GPS navigator,
• Fuel recovery service, a surcharge of €30.00 will be applied if the car is returned with more than 5 liters of missing fuel.
• A tolerance of 59 minutes is allowed, after which a full day will be charged.
• At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.

The Gold insurance includes

• With Gold, the deductible amount will not be charged. The "Gold" package eliminates deductibles for damage and total theft and also allows the deductible to be waived for damage to vehicle parts not covered by the "Silver" package and includes coverage for glass and tires. Partial theft, attempted theft, roof damage, damage to the underside of the vehicle, interior damage, and damage caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.

Platinum insurance (upon request)

• If the customer purchases a "Platinum" package, the deductible amounts for theft (including partial theft and attempted theft) and damage (including damage to the roof, underside of the vehicle, and interiors) will be eliminated, and PAI services are included (which cover the driver in case of death, permanent disability, and accidents, with maximum coverage up to €100,000) and "Road Assistance Plus" 24-hour roadside assistance (covers all towing costs in the event of an at-fault accident and for any other event occurring during the rental).

• Cancellations up to 15 days before departure with full refund.
• Cancellations from 14 to 8 days before departure, 30% penalty.
• Cancellations from 7 to 4 days before departure, 50% penalty.
• In case of cancellation within 3 days before departure, 100% penalty.
• No refund is предусмотрed for no-show or voluntary interruption of a trip already begun.