• 8-day package (7 nights) with hotel, rental car, and flights included to make the trip completely independent to explore the Taormina area and the beautiful island of Pantelleria.

• 8-day package (7 nights) with hotel, rental car, and flights included to make the trip completely independent to explore the Taormina area and the beautiful island of Pantelleria.

SUNDAY: ARRIVAL

• Arrival at Catania airport and at 13:45 departure for Pantelleria with direct flight; after picking up the rental car, transfer to the hotel, free afternoon and overnight stay.

MONDAY: WELLNESS & NATURE IN PANTELLERIA (OPTIONAL)

• Breakfast at the hotel - Relax at the hotel or enjoy thermal wellness, immersed in the Mediterranean scrub.

• Optional excursion: WELLNESS & NATURE IN PANTELLERIA. The itinerary offered with this excursion takes the visitor to discover the island's various thermal phenomena through a true natural open-air spa. Treatments with thermal mud and relaxing baths in hot waters are planned.
  Stops: Lake of Venus, Gadir. Overnight stay at the hotel.

TUESDAY: A WALK AROUND PANTELLERIA (OPTIONAL)

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Optional excursion: A WALK AROUND PANTELLERIA. A tour of the island through history, nature, and traditions to discover the area's unique features. Along the way, various panoramic viewpoints will capture your interest and you will take a tour not only of the island but also of the various historical and geological events that have influenced it. Overnight stay at the hotel.
  Stops: the entire circumnavigation of the island, Balata dei Turchi from above, Scauri district, Elephant Arch with a stop for swimming.

WEDNESDAY: PANTELLERIA - FOOD AND WINE TOUR (OPTIONAL)

• Breakfast at the hotel. Relax at the hotel or we recommend taking a food and wine tour among the island's wineries.

• Optional excursion: FOOD AND WINE TOUR. The itinerary is a route for lovers of good wine and Mediterranean flavors to discover prestigious wineries and farms on the island. Overnight stay at the hotel.

THURSDAY: PANTELLERIA - CATANIA - TAORMINA

• Breakfast at the hotel. Head to the airport, return the car and depart for Catania; arrival and pick-up of the rental car for Taormina - free afternoon and overnight stay.

FRIDAY: ETNA & TAORMINA

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

• Suggested itinerary: Departure for 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 reaching the "Silvestri Craters" (about 1,900 meters). From here you will have the opportunity to continue the excursion by jeep and cable car (at extra cost). Reach Taormina. As you walk and discover the incredible city of Taormina, you will see beautiful ancient buildings, including the 15th-century Palazzo Corvaja and an ancient Greco-Roman theater, the second-largest classical theater in Sicily. Discover the medieval area of the city with its narrow streets and old shops. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Taormina at the hotel.

SATURDAY: CATANIA & SYRACUSE

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

• Suggested itinerary: Departure for Catania for a walking tour through the streets of Catania's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Baroque palaces and incredible monuments. Visit the open-air fish market, famous for its distinctive colors. Continue to Syracuse, one of the island's most interesting archaeological sites with its Archaeological Park, Roman Amphitheater, Greek Theater, Ear of Dionysius, Cave of the Rope Makers, and the Island of Ortigia, the oldest part of the city with its splendid cathedral. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay in the Taormina area.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

• Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, return of the car and end of our services.

• 4 nights in a hotel in Pantelleria with BB treatment
• 3 nights in a hotel in the Taormina area with BB treatment
• Round-trip plane ticket to Pantelleria
• Category B car in Pantelleria
• Category C car and "PLATINUM" insurance included* in Taormina

*Full coverage for damage and theft (no deductible)

*Personal accident insurance coverage

*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 available on request

Optional excursions:

• Wellness and nature in Pantelleria (Min. guaranteed 4 pax) € 35 p.p.
• Walk in Pantelleria (Min. guaranteed 4 pax) € 35 p.p.
• Food and wine tour (Min. guaranteed 4 pax) € 35 p.p.

Note: it is recommended to send excursion requests during booking.

• Taormina area: Wave Hotel, King's House, Orizzonte or similar (*)
• Pantelleria: Cossyra 3* hotel, Suvaki 4*, Mursia 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 it will be possible to carry out the program. In the event that hotels are fully booked, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the booking in a mid-range hotel with a reduction of 5 euros per person per day. The hotel name will be sent to you 14 days before arrival.

(**) Club Card supplement (to be paid locally) €25 per person.

• 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 related to 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 that 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 "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 to or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or 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
• Porterage service
• Fuel
• Highway tolls
• Parking fees
• Air, sea, rail, or bus tickets to reach the airport
• Entrance 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); outside these hours, the rental company will apply an additional charge. Please check before booking your flight.

Admission tickets

• To avoid queues at museums or archaeological parks, it is necessary to book in advance: advance booking of admission 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;
• Auto liability insurance - auto liability;
• Platinum insurance - removes all deductibles for theft and damage. It also covers glass and tire damage and attempted theft. Personal accident insurance. Roadside assistance as well.
• Additional driver

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Fuel,
• Fines,
• Notification fees,
• One-way 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 fuel missing.
• 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.

The Platinum insurance includes:

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

• 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.