DAY 1: ARRIVAL
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Arrival at Bologna airport. After picking up the rental car, continue to Mantua and feel free to visit the most important places in the city such as San Giorgio Castle, Piazza Sordello, the Ducal Palace, the Cathedral, the Basilica of Sant'Andrea; then continue to Parma, check-in at the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2: PARMA & TORRECHIARA
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Breakfast at the hotel and we recommend visiting Parma and Torrechiara.
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Suggested itinerary: Start your city tour from Palazzo della Pilotta and Teatro Farnese, Camera di San Paolo, Cathedral and Baptistery, Abbey and Pharmacy of San Giovanni. Continue to Torrechiara for the optional visit of the castle, with its triple defensive walls, four corner towers and the still intact structure on an isolated hill. In the evening, optional typical dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 3: PARMIGIANO REGGIANO & PARMA HAM
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Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, visit the production area of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO and Parma Ham PDO. Visit and tasting at a cheese dairy or ham factory. After the visit, continue to Ameglia at Hotel La Locanda dell'Angelo, room assignment and free time to explore the surroundings. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4: CINQUE TERRE: RIOMAGGIORE, MANAROLA, VERNAZZA & MONTEROSSO
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Breakfast at the hotel. Full day dedicated to visiting the Cinque Terre. Reach La Spezia train station, departure by train to Riomaggiore, arrival after about 8 minutes and visit of the village. Transfer by train to Manarola and visit the town. After the visit, transfer by train to Vernazza - certainly the most scenic and characteristic of the Cinque Terre. After the visit, transfer by train to Monterosso al Mare; a visit to the Capuchin Friars' Convent and the Oratory of the Blacks is recommended. Return to the hotel, overnight stay.
DAY 5: LERICI, PISA & TELLARO
- Breakfast at the hotel. The day can be dedicated to visiting the town of Lerici, on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Poets.
- Suggested itinerary: Lerici was a stronghold of the Maritime Republic of Pisa and from that period it preserves the castle and the village. It is also recommended to visit the village of Tellaro, a typical example of a Ligurian fishing village, perched on the sea. In the afternoon, visit a local winery and taste local wines. In the evening, optional dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel. Reach the airport, return the car and end of our services. Goodbye!
- Parma: Hotel Best Western Farnese Plus or similar (*)
- Ameglia: Hotel La Locanda dell’Angelo or similar (*)
(*) The indicated accommodations may be replaced with others of the same category. The lodgings are located in the indicated cities or in different cities where it will be possible to carry out the program.
- Norma Vacanze only handles the mediation between the customer 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 customer and the renter will apply, without any involvement of Norma Vacanze.
- Each customer 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 an additional charge that will be communicated before confirming each reservation.
- Hotel parking 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 "GOLD" insurance package; with an extra charge, it is possible to book the Platinum insurance.
- 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 belongings, 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
- Porter 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 fraction; the vehicle must be returned on time or within 59 minutes afterward.
- 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); after these hours, the rental company will charge an additional fee. Please check before booking your flight.
Entrance tickets
- To avoid lines at museums or archaeological parks, advance booking is required: Advance booking of entrance tickets is mandatory on the first day of the tour.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
THE RATE INCLUDES:
- Category C car, unlimited mileage;
- 22% VAT;
- Airport, railway, and car fees;
- Car liability insurance - civil liability for the car;
- Gold Plan insurance - eliminates deductibles for theft and damage. Also covers damage to windows and tires.
- Additional driver
THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Fuel,
- Fines,
- Notification fees,
- Rental for 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.
- There is a tolerance of 59 minutes, after which a full day will be charged.
- At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.
Gold insurance includes
- With Gold, the deductible amount will not be charged. The "Gold" package eliminates the deductibles for damage and total theft and allows the elimination of the deductible also for damages to parts of the vehicle not covered by the "Silver" package and includes coverage for windows and tires. Partial theft, attempted theft, roof damage, damage to the underside of the vehicle, interior damage, and those caused by vandalism, riots, etc., are excluded.
Platinum Insurance (on request)
- If the customer purchases a "Platinum" package, the amount of deductibles for theft (including partial theft and attempted theft) and damage (including damage to the roof, underside of the vehicle, and interior) will be eliminated, and the PAI services (which cover the driver in case of death, permanent disability, and accidents, with a maximum coverage of up to €100,000) and "Road Assistance Plus" 24h roadside assistance (covers all towing costs in case of an accident with fault and for any other event occurring during the rental) will be provided.
