• 4-day self-drive tour (3 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent.

• 4-day self-drive tour (3 nights) with hotel and rental car included to make the trip completely independent.

DAY 1: TAORMINA AREA

• Arrival at Catania airport. After picking up the rental car, departure for Acireale/Mascali. Free time to explore the city on your own. Overnight in hotel

DAY 2: ETNA & TAORMINA

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings or take a 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 forms the "Etna Park," one of the largest protected areas in Italy: You will be amazed by the great variety of vegetation and landscapes you will encounter along the way before arriving at the "Silvestri Craters" (about 1,900 m). From here on, you will have the opportunity to continue the excursion by jeep and cable car. Proceed 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. Overnight at the hotel

DAY 3: CATANIA & SIRACUSA

• Breakfast in hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings or take a swim at the beach or visit Catania and Siracusa.

  Suggested itinerary: Go to 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. Then proceed to Siracusa, one of the most interesting archaeological sites on the island with its Archaeological Park, the Roman Amphitheater, the Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius, the Cordari Grotto, Ortigia Island, the oldest part of the city with its splendid cathedral. Return to the hotel and overnight.

DAY 4: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST

• Today your trip ends after breakfast. Check out at 10:00. Drive to Catania airport and return the car at the rental desk.

• 3 overnight stays with breakfast in a 4* hotel in Acireale or Mascali
• Category C car and "GOLD insurance" included

• Tourist tax to be paid locally;
• Lunches and dinners where not specified;
• Tips and personal extras;
• Luggage handling service;
• Fuel;
• Highway tolls;
• Parking fees;
• Tickets for airplane, ship, train, or bus;
• Entrance fees to monuments and archaeological parks;
• Everything not expressly indicated under "Included Services".

• Local HD guides in Syracuse and Taormina € 150
• Full day guided tour € 230
• Possibility to have a pre/post tour on request
• Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus, Toyota AuriS Hybrid or similar € 7.00 per day
• BMW series 1 manual transmission or similar € 16.00 per day
• Platinum insurance € 16.00 per day

• Acireale: Wave Hotel
• Mascali: King's House

• Tourist tax to be paid locally
• The car can be returned at a different airport from the pick-up location (upon request). Each rental day consists of a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned on time or within 59 minutes after; the pick-up and return of the car at the airport will be during the opening hours of the rental company; after these hours, the rental company will charge an extra fee. Please check before booking your flight!
• Norma Vacanze only acts as an intermediary between the customer and the rental company. In case of disputes with the rental company or accidents, the rules established in the contract signed at the airport between the customer and the rental company apply, without any involvement of Norma Vacanze.
• 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, hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, terrorist attacks, strikes.
• Each customer can independently choose whether to follow the suggested itinerary or create one according to their own needs. However, it is essential to follow the program related to 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 any reservation.
• Hotel parking is not guaranteed but will be available in the surrounding area.
• The rate includes the rental of a category C car for the entire duration of the stay with the "GOLD" insurance package; with an additional fee, it is possible to book the Platinum insurance.
• Car pick-up and return at the airport will be from 08:00 to 22:30 at the Noleggiare booth; after these hours, the rental company will charge an extra fee.
• Each rental day consists of a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned on time or within 59 minutes after; after this period, an extra rental day will be charged at the official rate.
• Drivers must have a credit card for check-in.

THE RATE INCLUDES:

• Category C car, unlimited mileage;
• 22% VAT;
• Airport, railway, and car fees;
• Car liability insurance - car civil liability;
• Gold Plan Insurance - eliminates deductibles for theft and damage. Also covers glass and tire damage.
• 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 fuel missing.
• 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 damages 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 glass and tires. Partial theft, attempted theft, roof damage, damage to the underside of the vehicle, interior damage, and damages 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 damages (including damages to the roof, underside of the vehicle, and interiors) will be eliminated, and the PAI services (which cover the driver in case of death, permanent disability, and accidents, with a maximum coverage 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) are included.

• 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 provided for no-shows or voluntary interruption of a trip already started.