• 8-day package (7 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent while discovering the most beautiful Sicilian destinations.

• 8-day package (7 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent while discovering the most beautiful Sicilian destinations.

DAY 1: PALERMO

• Arrival at Palermo airport. After picking up the car, drive to Palermo. Free time to explore the city independently.

• Suggested itinerary: Start with the Teatro Massimo, the third largest opera house in Europe. Then enter the popular "Il Capo" market, which resembles an African souk; at the end of the market, if you wish, you can taste the typical Sicilian "Arancina" in a bar, a local street food specialty. Continue the visit in the old part of the city with the Cathedral, the Royal Palace and the Palatine Chapel. Overnight in Mondello/Palermo. Mondello is part of the municipality of Palermo and is 7 km from the center. Originally a fishing village, it has today been transformed by the tourism industry into a famous seaside resort, with elegant Liberty-style villas from the early 20th century. Today Mondello is certainly the trendiest beach in the Sicilian capital, where locals and tourists come to swim on the beautiful sandy beach and in the evening to eat good fish in the numerous restaurants of the charming gulf. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 2: MONREALE & CORLEONE OR SWIMMING IN MONDELLO

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you can swim in beautiful Mondello or visit Monreale and Corleone.

• Suggested itinerary: Departure for Monreale, famous for its Cathedral with polychrome mosaics on a gold background, depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments. End the visit with the cloister, a place of incomparable beauty which, together with the Cathedral, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Reach Corleone, known as a symbol of mafia power, birthplace of the boss of bosses Totò Riina. Today it hosts associations that carry out anti-mafia activities in assets confiscated from mafia bosses. Their activities are inspired by the ideas promoted by men such as Placido Rizzotto, a native of Corleone, Italian trade unionist and politician killed by the mafia for his commitment to the peasant movement for land occupation. It is possible to visit the Legalità Laboratory, where the paintings of Sicilian artist Gaetano Porcasi illustrate some key moments in the history of the mafia and anti-mafia. Return to Palermo. Overnight stay.

DAY 3: ERICE, SEGESTA & SWIMMING IN SAN VITO LO CAPO/SCOPELLO

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can discover the charming Erice, the Greek Erice, and swim on the beautiful beach of San Vito lo Capo or Scopello.

• Suggested itinerary: Drive to Monte San Giuliano. Erice, the medieval city on the summit of Monte San Giuliano. Here you can admire the Castle of Venus (outside) and the Cathedral. In the meantime, we suggest a stop at a pastry shop to taste the typical almond sweets of Erice. Continue to San Vito Lo Capo for a swim on the beautiful sandy beach. On the way back to Palermo, you can visit Segesta, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in Sicily, where a visit to the Doric temple is a must, whose majestic appearance and dominant position give great nobility to the landscape. Overnight in Palermo.

DAY 4: AGRIGENTO & SWIMMING AT SCALA DEI TURCHI

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you can swim at the beautiful and unique Scala dei Turchi and visit Agrigento.

• Suggested itinerary: Departure for Agrigento where you will visit the Valley of the Temples, including 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 have time to reach the fantastic white sandy beach of Scala dei Turchi for a refreshing swim. Continue to Ragusa and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5: CHIARAMONTE GULFI, VITTORIA, SCOGLITTI & SWIMMING IN PUNTA SECCA/MARINA DI RAGUSA

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you can reach the beautiful sandy beach of Punta Secca or Marina di Ragusa for a swim and do the "Inspector Montalbano tour".

• Suggested itinerary: Departure for Chiaramonte Gulfi, a beautiful old village called the "Balcony of Sicily" for its splendid panoramic location. Walking through the streets of the historic center, visit the beautiful church of Santa Maria La Nova (Piazza Duomo) and the church of San Giovanni. Chiaramonte Gulfi is famous for the production of excellent DOP extra virgin olive oil and Nero d'Avola, Insolia or Cerasuolo DOCG wines. Continuing toward Vittoria, the streets are rich in elegant Liberty architecture mixed with Baroque and Neoclassical monuments, creating a harmonious balance. It is also famous for Cerasuolo di Vittoria - it is possible to do a tasting of local wines in a winery. Continue the "Inspector Montalbano Tour" by heading toward Punta Secca, a hamlet of Santa Croce di Camerina, for a short stop to see the village, the beach and Montalbano's house, and to Scicli, a splendid city known as "VIGATA," a fictional name created by the writer where the police station of "Vigata" is located. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 6: MODICA & RAGUSA “INSPECTOR MONTALBANO TOUR” or SWIMMING IN DONNALUCATA/MARINA DI MODICA

• Breakfast at the hotel. On this day you can swim in beautiful Marina di Modica/Donnalucata or visit Modica and Ragusa.

• Suggested itinerary: Today you can discover the less known part of Sicily, Modica, also famous for the TV series "Inspector Montalbano." Start the visit in Modica, a UNESCO World Heritage city, particularly known for its chocolate and its beautiful buildings. You will be free to visit the oldest pastry shop in Sicily (founded in 1880); during the tour in the laboratory, you will witness the entire chocolate-making process. The visit is followed by a tasting of typical products, offered to guests in individual packages (supplement €20.00 per person). We recommend walking through the alleys, always going uphill; once you reach the highest part of the hill, you can admire a splendid view of the city. Continue to Ragusa to admire the historic center of Ragusa "Ibla," characterized by numerous churches and palaces in Baroque style, as well as the splendid domes that dominate the city. Ragusa has been included in the UNESCO list, with 18 sites declared World Heritage. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST

• Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out at 10:00. Transfer to the airport, return the car and end of our services or, if you are not tired of visiting beaches and cities, you can stay a few more days in the Taormina area or discover the splendid beaches of the Aeolian Islands or Cefalù. Thank you and goodbye!

• 2 nights in Palermo on a BB basis in a 4* hotel
• 3 nights in Ragusa/Syracuse on a BB basis in a 4* hotel
• 2 nights in Acireale/Mascali on a BB basis in a 4* hotel
• Category C car and “GOLD insurance” included

• 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"

• Upon request, possibility of having a pre/post tour
• Upgrade for the car rental category upon request

• Acireale/Mascali: Wave Hotel/Kings House or similar (*)
• Ragusa/Siracusa: Mediterraneo Palace/Panorama or similar (*)
• Palermo: Astoria Palace, San Paolo Palace or similar (*)

(*) The indicated hotels may be replaced with others of the same category. The accommodations are located in the indicated cities or in different cities where it will be possible to carry out the program.

• Norma Vacanze only handles mediation 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 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 additional charge, which will be communicated before confirming each booking.
• Hotel parking is not guaranteed, but parking will be available nearby.
• The rate includes the rental of a category C car for the duration of the stay with the "GOLD" insurance package; for an additional fee, it is possible to book Platinum insurance.
• Drivers must have a credit card for check-in.
• Norma Vacanze reserves the right to change the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or in the event of force majeure.
• Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage to or loss of luggage or personal effects, 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 locally
• Lunches and dinners unless otherwise stated
• 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 charge 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 the following 59 minutes.
• 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); after these hours, the rental company will charge a surcharge. Please check before booking your flight.

Entrance tickets

• To avoid queues 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-related fees;
• Motor third-party liability insurance - third-party liability for the car;
• Gold Plan insurance - eliminates theft and damage deductibles. It also covers glass and tire damage.
• Additional driver

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Fuel,
• Fines,
• Notification fees,
• Drop-off surcharge 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 59-minute grace period is provided, 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 deductibles for damage and total theft and also allows the deductible to be eliminated for damage to vehicle parts not covered by the "Silver" package and includes coverage for glass and tires. Partial theft, attempted theft, damage to the roof, damage to the underside of the vehicle, internal damage, and damage caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.

Platinum Insurance (on 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, the underside of the vehicle, and the interior) will be eliminated, and the PAI services will be provided (which cover the driver in the event of death, permanent disability, and accidents, with maximum coverage up to €100,000) as well as 24h "Road Assistance Plus" 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.