• 8-day tour (7 nights) with hotel and rental Vespa included to make the trip completely independent, discovering the splendid Taormina, the surrounding villages, and the splendid turquoise sea of the Ionian coast.
Vespa included
Hotel included
Transfer included
Motorcycle insurance included

Informations

Description
  • 8-day tour (7 nights) with hotel and rental Vespa included to make the trip completely independent, discovering the splendid Taormina, the surrounding villages, and the splendid turquoise sea of the Ionian coast.
Itinerary

DAY 1: TAORMINA AREA

  • Arrival at Catania Airport. Transfer on request to the Taormina area, hotel accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay in the Taormina area.

DAY 2: TAORMINA & CASTELMOLA

  • After breakfast, the Vespa tour begins! Your charming scooter will be delivered to your hotel. Hop on the Vespa and set off to discover Taormina, “the Pearl of the Mediterranean,” visiting it by crossing Corso Umberto, which is the heart of the city where you can find splendid ancient buildings, including the 15th-century Palazzo Corvaja and the Greco-Roman theater, the second largest classical theater in Sicily - Over the centuries, the city has always been a much sought-after destination. From the Greco-Roman theater, you can admire the bay of Giardini Naxos, Mount Etna, and the Calabrian coast. Continue to Castelmola, another beautiful village that overlooks 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 admired from the panoramic square above the village. Return to the hotel, dinner 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 located on a hill overlooking Taormina and the Ionian Sea. Walking along the narrow streets of this small town, in addition to breathtaking views, you will be able to admire the Durazzesco arch and the Cathedral, the place chosen to set 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 small gem, continue to Savoca, which was also a filming location for the famous movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The buildings and monuments featured in the film are real, such as the famous Bar Vitelli, the very same bar used for filming The Godfather. Continue to the hotel, dinner 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 gorges creates a world of illusions. The river water is always cool. To go down into the gorge, you can take 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 take a dip, there are areas where the water is a little deeper and you can jump in. Recommended clothing: swimsuit, beach towels. Continue to Francavilla di Sicilia, a very ancient village famous for its convent. We also recommend a stop in Linguaglossa before returning to the hotel. Return the Vespa, dinner and
    overnight stay.

DAYS 5-6-7: OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

  • Breakfast at the hotel. You will have 3 days to relax or you can take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy some interesting excursions (optional). Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 8: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST

  • Today your trip ends after breakfast. Check-out at 10:00. Transfer to Catania Airport. End of our services.
Services included
  • 7 nights in a classic double room in a 4-star hotel with half board

  • 3 days of Vespa rental from the 2nd to the 4th day
  • 2 helmets and basic insurance
  • Group airport-hotel transfer round trip
The rate does not include
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site;
  • Lunches and dinners where not specified;
  • Tips and personal extras;
  • Porterage service for luggage;
  • Fuel;
  • Motorway tolls;
  • Parking expenses;
  • Air, ship, train, or bus tickets;
  • Entrance tickets to monuments and archaeological parks;
  • Club card (where required) to be paid on site;
  • Anything not expressly indicated in the "Included Services".
Optional supplements
  • Possibility of having a pre/post tour upon request
Selected hotels
  • Taormina area: Caesar Palace, Hotel Antares, Olimpo (Tessera Club mandatory 15.05-12.09 euros 6.00 per day per person from 4 years old and up, to be paid on site)
Important information
  • The rates are per person and based on 2 people on the Vespa; if there is only one person, an extra charge will apply
  • If the Vespa is delivered to the hotel, an extra charge will apply
  • NORMA VACANZE is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage, or loss of luggage or personal belongings, 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 tank of fuel.
  • 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: civil liability for people and property. Coverage for damage to the passenger and driver. In case of liability in the accident, damage to the VESPA is charged 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 day of delivery with explanation. The VESPAs are delivered to the hotel the morning after arrival at a time to be defined (presumably from 09:00 to 09:30) with the vehicle instructions and the signing of the rental contract. Pickup will be in the afternoon of the last day, presumably from 18:00 to 19:00
  • 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
Motorcycle rental terms and conditions

THE RATE INCLUDES:

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

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Fuel,
  • Fines,
  • Notification fees

VESPA rental conditions

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

  • The renter must have a credit card.
  • The vehicle may only be driven by the persons named in the contract.
  • Any violation of civil, criminal, or traffic laws will be the responsibility of the signatory to the rental contract.
  • The vehicle must be returned on the scheduled day; otherwise, an additional day's rental will be charged.
  • Helmet use (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 to third parties and coverage for damage to the driver
  • Unless the national driving license was issued by an EU/EFTA member state, it must be accompanied by an international driving permit, to be obtained before departure, or by a sworn translation into Italian
Cancellation policy
  • 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.