• 5-day tour (4 nights) with hotel and scooter rental* included to make the trip completely independent and discover beautiful Taormina, the surrounding villages, and the stunning turquoise sea of the Ionian coast.

• 5-day tour (4 nights) with hotel and scooter rental* included to make the trip completely independent and discover beautiful Taormina, the surrounding villages, and the stunning turquoise sea of the Ionian coast.

DAY 1: TAORMINA AREA

• Arrival at Catania Airport. Transfer on request to the Taormina area, hotel accommodation. Overnight in the Taormina area.

DAY 2: TAORMINA & CASTELMOLA

• After breakfast, the Vespa tour begins! Your charming scooter will be delivered to the hotel. Hop on the Vespa and set off to discover Taormina, "the Pearl of the Mediterranean", visiting it by crossing Corso Umberto, which represents the heart of the city where you will find splendid ancient buildings, including Palazzo Corvaja from the 15th century and the Greco-Roman theater, the second largest classical theater in Sicily - Over the centuries, the city has always been a highly sought-after destination. From the Greco-Roman theater you can admire the bay of Giardini Naxos, Mount Etna and the Calabrian coast. Continue towards Castelmola, another beautiful village overlooking Taormina and the bay of Giardini Naxos. There you will explore the narrow streets, enjoying the breathtaking view of Mount Etna. Time to visit the picturesque "Bar Turrisi," a "must" in Castelmola, where you can taste the famous "Almond Wine" accompanied by typical local biscuits. The tour will end with the sunset to be enjoyed from the panoramic square above the village. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 3: FORZA D'AGRO' & SAVOCA

• Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can choose to visit the villages made famous by the film The Godfather.
  
  Suggested itinerary: Departure for Forza D'Agrò, a charming village situated on a hill overlooking Taormina and the Ionian Sea. Walking through the narrow streets of this small town, in addition to breathtaking views, you can admire the Durazzesco Arch and the Cathedral, the place chosen to stage one of the most romantic scenes in The Godfather, Michael Corleone's wedding. From the panoramic square you can enjoy an extraordinary view of the coast. After visiting this little gem, continue towards Savoca, which was also a location for the famous film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The buildings and monuments featured in the film are real, such as the famous Bar Vitelli, the same bar used for the filming of The Godfather. Continue to the hotel and overnight stay

DAY 4: ALCANTARA GORGES & FRANCAVILLA DI SICILIA

• After breakfast, you can choose to visit the Alcantara Gorges and Francavilla di Sicilia.
  
  Suggested itinerary: The Alcantara Gorges are a splendid natural canyon of volcanic origin, where you can admire the majesty of the Alcantara River flowing between lava stone walls. The play of light and shadow on the steep walls of the gorge creates a world of illusions. The river water is always cool. To descend into the gorge, you can use the stairs or an elevator (cost about €9 not included). The small beach area is ideal for dipping your feet, sunbathing or, if you want to dive in, there are areas where the water is a little deeper and you can jump in. Recommended clothing: swimsuit, beach towels. Continue towards Francavilla di Sicilia, a very ancient village famous for its convent. We also recommend a short visit to Linguaglossa before returning to the hotel. Return of the Vespa and overnight stay

DAY 5: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST

• Today your journey ends after breakfast. Check-out at 10:00. Reach Catania Airport. End of our services

• 4 overnight stays in a classic double room in a 4-star hotel with BB treatment

• 3 days of Vespa rental from the 2nd to the 4th day
• 2 helmets and basic insurance

• Tourist tax to be paid locally;
• Lunches and dinners where not indicated;
• Tips and personal extras;
• Porterage service for luggage;
• Fuel;
• Highway tolls;
• Parking;
• Air, sea, rail, or bus tickets;
• Admission to monuments and archaeological parks;
• Club card (where required) to be paid locally;
• Everything not expressly indicated in the "Included services".

• Possibility of having a pre/post tour upon request

• Taormina area: Albatros Beach Hotel, Hotel Antares, Olimpo

• The rates are per person and based on 2 people on the Vespa; if there is only one, a supplement will be applied
• In case of delivery of the Vespa to the hotel, a supplement will be applied
• NORMA VACANZE is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage or loss of luggage or personal effects, nor for damage caused by third parties or other events such as floods, storms, hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, terrorist attacks, strikes.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT:

• The Vespa must be returned by the customer with a full fuel tank.
• Emergency/assistance number available 24 hours a day for our customers in case they have problems with the Vespa, etc.
• In case of emergency, vehicle assistance will be guaranteed 24 hours a day. The customer will have an emergency number
• No daily km limit
• No km limit during the trip
• One Vespa is available per person/tour
• Insurance: third-party liability for people and property. Coverage for damage to passenger and driver. In case of liability in the accident, damages to the VESPA are attributed to the driver
• No refund of any deposits or payments received if customers do not meet the requirements to drive in Italy at the time of rental or tour.
• Delivery of the Vespa on the delivery day with explanation. The VESPAs are delivered to the hotel the morning after arrival at a time to be defined (presumably from 9:00 to 9:30) with the vehicle instructions and the signing of the rental agreement. Pick-up will be in the afternoon of the last day, presumably from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Emergency/assistance number available 24 hours a day for our customers in case they have problems with the Vespa, etc. In case of emergency, vehicle assistance will be guaranteed 24 hours a day. The customer will have an emergency number

* The supply of Vespas is limited; if a Vespa is unavailable, a scooter with equivalent performance will be provided.

THE RATE INCLUDES:

• 125 cc Vespa, unlimited mileage
• 2 helmets
• 22% VAT
• Third-party liability insurance for moped - motorcycle civil liability

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Fuel,
• Fines,
• Notification fees

VESPA rental conditions

• The renter must be at least 21 years old and have at least two years of driving experience and possess a valid identity document.

• The renter must have a credit card.
• The vehicle may only be driven by the people indicated in the contract.
• Any violation of civil, criminal, or traffic code laws will be the responsibility of the signatory of the rental contract.
• The vehicle must be returned on the scheduled day; otherwise, an additional rental day will be charged.
• Use of the helmet (included in the price) is mandatory.
• The renter must check the general condition of the vehicle before pickup and must return it in the same good condition.
• The vehicle must be returned to the agreed location at the time of rental.
• Third-party liability insurance for damage and coverage for driver damage
• Unless the national driving license was issued by an EU/EEA member state, it must be accompanied by an international driving permit, to be obtained before departure, or by a sworn translation into Italian

• Cancellations up to 15 days before departure with a 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-show or voluntary interruption of a trip already started.