• 8-day package (7 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent for discovering Sicily.

• 8-day package (7 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent for discovering Sicily.

DAY 1: PALERMO

• Arrival at Palermo airport. After picking up the rental car, drive to Palermo. There are no planned activities on this day. Free time to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Palermo.

DAY 2: PALERMO, MONREALE & MONDELLO

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the city on your own Palermo    

  Suggested itinerary: Today you will visit Palermo - You will start with the Teatro Massimo, the third largest opera house in Europe. Then you will enter the popular market "Il Capo," which resembles an African souk; at the end of the market visit, you will taste a typical Sicilian "Arancina" in a bar, a local street food specialty. You will continue the visit in the old part of the city with the Cathedral, the Royal Palace, and the Palatine Chapel. Proceed to Monreale, famous for its Cathedral with polychrome mosaics on a golden background, depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament, and conclude the visit with the cloister. In the afternoon, enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy, so close to the center of Palermo. You will reach Mondello beach in 30 minutes from the city center. Mondello was (and still is) a fishing village, which at the beginning of the 20th century was chosen by wealthy Palermo families as a summer holiday destination. For this reason, many Art Nouveau villas can be admired there, as well as another interesting Art Nouveau building, the "Bathing Establishment," built on stilts over the water, which also houses one of the best restaurants in Palermo. Mondello beach has a semicircular shape, between two headlands (Monte Pellegrino and Capo Gallo), and the color of the sea will amaze you. Depending on the weather and sea conditions, you might also have the chance to swim (from May to the end of October). A walk along the palm-lined promenade is a "must." In the main square, you will have the opportunity to taste Sicilian street food specialties or an ice cream on your own. Return to the center of Palermo. Overnight in Palermo.

DAY 3: MARSALA, ERICE & SEGESTA

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the city on your own or you can visit Marsala Stagnone, Erice, and Segesta.

  Suggested itinerary: Go to Marsala, famous for its salt pans and wine production. Stop at the Stagnone Reserve, a magical place with a natural landscape of rare beauty due to its white salt pans with windmills. Continue driving to Erice, the medieval town on top of Mount San Giuliano. Here you can admire the Norman Castle (outside) and the Cathedral. Meanwhile, we suggest stopping at a bakery to taste the typical almond paste of Erice. Continue to Segesta, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in Sicily, where it is recommended to visit the Doric temple whose majestic appearance and dominant position give great nobility to the landscape. Return to Palermo. Overnight in Palermo.

DAY 4: AGRIGENTO & RAGUSA

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will go to Ragusa making a stop at Agrigento to discover the wonderful and famous Valley of the Temples where you can admire the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concordia (one of the best-preserved Doric temples in the entire Greek world), the Temple of Hercules, and the Temple of Castor and Pollux. You will arrive in Ragusa in the afternoon and immediately admire the historic center of Ragusa "Ibla," characterized by numerous churches and Baroque-style palaces, as well as the characteristic domes that dominate the city. Ragusa has been included in the UNESCO list, with 18 sites declared World Heritage. Accommodation in a hotel. Overnight in the Ragusa/Syracuse area.

DAY 5: RAGUSA, MODICA & NOTO

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today we suggest spending the day visiting the Baroque cities of Modica and Noto

  Suggested itinerary: Today you will be able to discover the lesser-known part of Sicily, dominated by the sumptuous and majestic Baroque style of the buildings, characterized by numerous UNESCO sites and also known for the TV series "Inspector Montalbano." Start your visit from the historic center of Ragusa, "Ibla," characterized by numerous Baroque churches and palaces, as well as the characteristic domes that dominate the city. Ragusa has been included in the UNESCO list, with 18 sites declared World Heritage. Continue to Modica, a UNESCO city, known especially for its chocolate as well as its wonderful buildings. We recommend wandering through the alleys, always moving upwards; once you reach the highest part of the hill, you can admire a wonderful panorama of the city. Continue your tour by going to Noto, included by UNESCO in the list of World Heritage sites in 2002. Cross the famous Arch, stroll through the center admiring the wonderful aristocratic palaces with famous decorated balconies, the sumptuous churches rich in decorations, the cathedral with its staircase, and the city theater, all built in Baroque style. Return to the hotel in the Ragusa/Syracuse area and overnight.

DAY 6: ETNA & TAORMINA

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

  Suggested itinerary: Reach Etna, the highest peak in Sicily and the most active volcano in Europe. The territory surrounding the volcano constitutes 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 route before arriving at the "Silvestri Craters" (about 1,900 m). From here on, you will have the possibility to continue the excursion by jeep and cable car. Continue to Taormina. While walking and discovering the surprising city of Taormina, you will see beautiful ancient buildings, including the 15th-century Palazzo Corvaja and an ancient Greco-Roman theater, the 2nd largest classical theater in Sicily. Discover the medieval area of the city with its narrow streets and old shops. Return to the hotel in the Ragusa/Syracuse area.

DAY 7: CEFALU'

• Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Palermo.
• Suggested itinerary: Drive to Cefalù, one of the main tourist destinations in Sicily. Cefalù, a medieval fishing village at the foot of a promontory, also hosts a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Arab-Norman Cathedral, which looks like a fortress. The cathedral was erected by the Norman king Roger II as his burial site (no longer used for this purpose today); for this reason, the polychrome mosaics on a golden background were placed only in the apse and not on the sides of the cathedral. Then stroll through the narrow streets and admire the medieval washhouse, used until the 1950s. Free time to admire the beach, shop, or independently visit the Mandralisca Museum, which houses "The Unknown" by the famous Sicilian painter Antonello da Messina. Continue to Palermo. Overnight in Palermo/Mondello.

DAY 8: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST

• Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Palermo airport. Return the car at the rental desk. End of our services.

• 3 overnight stays in a 4* hotel in Palermo/Mondello with BB treatment
• 3 overnight stays in a 4* hotel in Ragusa/Syracuse on a BB basis
• 1 overnight stay in a 4* hotel in Palermo/Mondello with BB treatment
• Category C car and "PLATINUM insurance" included*

*Full coverage for damage and theft (no deductibles)

*Personal accident insurance protection

*Plus roadside assistance (taxi reimbursement up to €120)

• Tourist tax (to be paid locally)
• Meals and drinks
• Porterage and personal expenses
• Everything that is not expressly indicated in the item "the rate includes"

• Pre/post tour supplement of €100 per double room per day

• Palermo: Palazzo Astoria, Palazzo San Paolo or B&B in Mondello (Villa Flora, Le Muse, Mondello Felix) or similar (*)
• Ragusa/Syracuse: Mediterraneo Palace, Arethusa, Panorama or similar (*)

(*) In case of problems, the indicated hotels may be replaced with others of the same category located in the same cities or within a maximum distance of 30 km where the program can be carried out. In case of fully booked hotels, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the reservation in a mid-range hotel with a reduction of 5 euros per person per day. The name of the hotel will be sent to you 21 days before arrival.

• Norma Vacanze only acts as an intermediary between the client and the car rental company. In case of disputes with the renter or accidents, the rules established in the contract signed at the airport between the client and the renter will apply, without any involvement of Norma Vacanze.
• Each client can independently choose whether to follow the suggested itinerary or create one based on their own needs. However, it is essential to follow the schedule regarding the cities where overnight stays are planned.
• Cars are subject to availability and your category may not be available at all times. If category C is not available at the time of booking, a higher category will be offered with a surcharge that will be communicated before confirming each booking.
• Parking at the hotel is not guaranteed, but it will be possible to find parking nearby.
• The rate includes the rental of a category C car for the duration of the stay with the "PLATINUM" insurance package.
• Drivers must have a credit card for check-in.
• Norma Vacanze reserves the right to modify the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure.
• Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage or loss of luggage or personal effects, nor for damages caused by third parties or others such as floods, storms, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, epidemics, terrorist attacks, strikes, etc.

The rate does not include:

• Tourist tax to be paid locally
• Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
• Tips and personal extras
• Luggage handling service
• Fuel
• Highway tolls
• Parking fees
• Tickets for planes, ships, trains or buses to reach the airport
• Entrance fees to monuments and archaeological parks
• Anything not expressly indicated under "the rate includes".
• The car must be returned to the same airport, otherwise an additional cost will apply to be agreed with the rental company.
• Each rental day is a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned on time or within 59 minutes after the scheduled return time.
• Car pick-up and return at the airport will take place during the opening hours of the rental company (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); outside these hours the rental company will apply an additional fee. Please check before booking your flight.

THE RATE INCLUDES:

• Category C car, unlimited mileage;
• 22% VAT;
• Airport, railway, and car fees;
• Car liability insurance - car civil liability;
• Platinum Insurance - eliminates all deductibles for theft and damage. Also covers glass and tire damage and theft attempts. Personal accident insurance. Plus roadside assistance.
• Additional driver

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Fuel,
• Fines,
• Notification fees,
• Rental for drop-off at a different 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.
• There is a 59-minute tolerance, after which a full day will be charged.
• At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.

Platinum insurance includes:

• With Platinum insurance, the deductible amount will not be charged. The "Platinum" package eliminates the deductibles for all damages, partial, attempted, and total theft, including glass, tires, roof damage, and damage to the underside of the vehicle. Damage to the interior and those caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.

• Cancellations up to 120 days before departure with full refund.
• Cancellations from 119 to 15 days before departure, penalty of €50 per person.
• Cancellations from 14 to 8 days before departure, penalty of 30%.
• Cancellations from 7 to 4 days before departure, penalty of 50%.
• In case of cancellation within 3 days before departure, penalty of 100%.
• No refund is provided for no-shows or voluntary interruption of a trip already started.