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

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

DAY 1: PALERMO

• Arrival at Palermo airport. After picking up the rental car, drive to Palermo. No activities are planned for this day. Free time to explore the city independently. Overnight in Palermo.

DAY 2: PALERMO, MONREALE & MONDELLO

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the city independently 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 recalls an African suk; 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. Continue 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 that at the beginning of the 20th century was chosen by wealthy Palermo families as a destination for summer holidays. For this reason, many Liberty-style villas can be admired there, as well as another interesting Liberty-style building, the "Stabilimento Balneare," built on stilts above the water, which also houses one of Palermo's best restaurants. Mondello beach has a semicircular shape, between two promontories (Monte Pellegrino and Capo Gallo), and the color of the sea will amaze you. Depending on the weather and sea conditions, you may also have the opportunity to swim (from May until the end of October). A walk along the palm-lined seafront is a "must." In the main square, you will have the opportunity to taste Sicilian street-food specialties or an ice cream independently. 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 independently 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 thanks to its white salt pans with windmills. Continue driving to Erice, the medieval town on top of Monte San Giuliano. Here you can admire the Norman Castle (exterior) and the Cathedral. In the meantime, we suggest stopping at a pastry shop to taste Erice's typical almond paste. Continue to Segesta, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in Sicily, where we recommend visiting the Doric temple whose majestic grandeur and dominant position lend 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 in 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 will immediately admire the historic center of Ragusa "Ibla," characterized by numerous churches and baroque palaces, as well as the characteristic domes that dominate the city. Ragusa has been included on the UNESCO list, with 18 sites declared World Heritage. Hotel accommodation. Overnight in the Ragusa/Siracusa area.

DAY 5: RAGUSA, MODICA & NOTO

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

  Suggested itinerary: Today you will 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 the visit from the historic center of Ragusa, "Ibla," characterized by numerous churches and baroque palaces, as well as the characteristic domes that dominate the city. Ragusa has been included on the UNESCO list, with 18 sites declared World Heritage. Continue to Modica, a UNESCO city, known above all for its chocolate and its wonderful buildings. We recommend walking through the alleys, always going uphill; 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. Pass through 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/Siracusa area and overnight.

DAY 6: ETNA & TAORMINA

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

  Suggested itinerary: Reach Mount Etna, the highest peak in Sicily and the most active volcano in Europe. The area 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 on, you will have the option to continue the excursion by jeep and cable car. Continue to Taormina. Walking through 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/Siracusa area.

DAY 7: CEFALÙ'

• Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Palermo.
• Suggested itinerary: Drive to Cefalù, one of Sicily's main tourist destinations. Cefalù, a medieval fishing village at the foot of a promontory, is also home to 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 place (today no longer used for this purpose); 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 with BB treatment
• 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 deductible)

*Insurance protection against personal injury

*Also 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 listed hotels may be replaced by 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 the hotels are fully booked, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the booking in a middle-category hotel with a reduction of 5 euros per person per day. The hotel name will be sent to you 21 days before arrival.

• Norma Vacanze acts only as an intermediary between the customer and the car rental company. In the event of disputes with the rental company or accidents, the rules set out in the contract signed at the airport between the customer and the rental company will apply, without any involvement from Norma Vacanze.
• Each customer may 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 always be available. If category C is not available at the time of booking, a higher category will be offered with an extra charge 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 in cases of force majeure.
• Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage to or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or by other events such as floods, storms, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, epidemics, terrorist attacks, strikes, etc.

The rate does not include:

• Tourist tax to be paid on site
• Lunches and dinners unless otherwise indicated
• Tips and personal extras
• Porter service
• Fuel
• Highway tolls
• Parking fees
• Air, sea, rail, or bus tickets to reach the airport
• Entrance tickets 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 day of rental corresponds to a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned on time or within 59 minutes of the scheduled return time.
• Pick-up and drop-off of the car at the airport will take place during the rental company's opening hours (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); outside these hours the rental company will apply a surcharge. Please check before booking the flight.

THE RATE INCLUDES:

• Category C car, unlimited mileage;
• 22% VAT;
• Airport, railway and car taxes;
• Auto liability insurance - automobile liability insurance;
• Platinum insurance - removes all deductibles for theft and damage. It also covers damage to glass and tires and attempted theft. Personal accident insurance. In addition, roadside assistance.
• Additional driver

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Fuel,
• Fines,
• Notification fees,
• One-way rental to 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.
• 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.

Platinum insurance includes:

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

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