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- Accommodation in a 4* hotel
- Breakfasts
- Flights departing from the city of your choice
- Category B car hire for the duration of your stay
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Your stay starts here
Road trip through Sicily towards Catania 4*
Set off to explore Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, and discover its most beautiful archaeological treasures and magnificent landscapes.
This eight-day self-drive tour will guide you through Sicily's finest attractions, taking in Mount Etna, Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, and the magnificent city of Syracuse.
Your day-by-day itinerary:
DAY 1: Arrival in Palermo
DAY 2: Visit Palermo
DAY 3: From Palermo to Agrigento
DAY 4: Agrigento and Syracuse
DAY 5: Historical excursion to Ragusa and Modica
DAY 6: Visit Taormina, then on to Catania
DAY 7: Excursion to Mount Etna
DAY 8: Departure from Catania and end of the itinerary
Please note that the order of the stages may be subject to change depending on local circumstances, but all stages will be included.
Your detailed itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN PALERMO
Arrival at Palermo Airport.
Collect your vehicle before heading into the vibrant city centre to check into your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you can then set off to explore the city.
Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2: PALERMO
Breakfast included.
Day and other meals at leisure.
Suggested itinerary: you can start your day with a visit to the magnificent cathedral, before continuing on to the Royal Palace, also known as the "Palace of the Normans". Built by the Arabs in the 10th century, it was later extended by the Normans and Spanish. Here, you can visit the Palatine Chapel.
Lunch at leisure before heading to Monreale to visit the cathedral and the magnificent cloister, a masterpiece of Byzantine and Arab-Norman art.
Then, drive to Monte Pellegrino to visit the sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo.
Finish the day in Mondello with a stroll and an authentic Sicilian ice cream.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 3: FROM PALERMO TO AGRIGENTO
Breakfast included.
Day and other meals at leisure.
Suggested itinerary: discover the magnificent Valley of the Temples, which was built in the 5th century BC and is now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4: AGRIGENTO AND SYRACUSE
Breakfast included.
Day and other meals at leisure.
Suggested itinerary: head for the Syracuse area.
In the afternoon, discover this ancient Greek colony, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The archaeological site dates back to the 5th century BC and features a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, the Altar of Hiero II and the Latomia del Paradiso.
Then head to Ortigia's historic centre to see the Temple of Apollo, the Duomo (an important Baroque church built on an ancient temple) and the Aretusa fountain.
If you have time, we recommend continuing on to Noto, the capital of Sicilian Baroque and known as the "garden of stones". Here, you can admire the beauty of the churches, the Santa Chiara convent and the cathedral, which was destroyed by earthquakes and magnificently rebuilt.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5: HISTORICAL EXCURSION TO RAGUSA AND MODICA
Breakfast included.
Day and other meals at leisure.
Suggested itinerary: another intense day discovering the final flowering of Baroque art in Europe! The cities of Ragusa and Modica were destroyed by a terrible earthquake in 1693, radically changing the Sicilian landscape as the cities were rebuilt according to the principles of late Baroque architecture.
Visit Ragusa Ibla, one of Italy's most important art cities thanks to its artistic and archaeological treasures.
Then continue to Modica, a city renowned for its churches and cathedral, as well as being the Italian capital of chocolate!
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6: VISIT TAORMINA, THEN ON TO CATANIA
Breakfast included.
Day and other meals at leisure.
Suggested itinerary: while travelling to Catania, why not visit Taormina? This real gem of a town offers incredible views of the sea and Mount Etna. Take the time to stroll through the narrow streets and visit the Greek theatre.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: EXCURSION TO MOUNT ETNA
Breakfast included.
Day and other meals at leisure.
Suggested itinerary: spend an intense day exploring Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, which reaches 3,345 metres. You can reach an altitude of 1,800 metres at the Sapienza refuge, where the 'Crateri Silvestri' craters are visible. The variety of flora is splendid, as are the magnificent lunar landscapes along the way. Over the centuries, the volcano has created a unique place where nature, culture and history come together in harmony.
You may take the cable car or a 4x4 bus to get up to 2,800 metres.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM CATANIA AND END OF ITINERARY
Breakfast included.
Make the most of your day by strolling around Catania before heading to the airport to return your vehicle and catch your flight home.
Your accommodation
For the duration of this tour, you will be staying in 4-star or similar accommodation:
- Palermo area: 4-star Hotel Porta Felice (2 nights)
- Agrigento area: 4-star Hotel Kore (1 night)
- Syracuse region: 4-star Hotel Panorama (2 nights)
- Catania region: 4-star Mareneve Resort (2 nights)
Please note: the accommodation listed is for information purposes only and may be subject to change.
Your board
Throughout this road trip, you will be accommodated on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Breakfast
Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.
YOUR CAR HIRE
DEPOSIT AND EXCESS
- Excess:
- Damage excess: €1,500.00
- Theft excess: €2,700.00
- Deposit amount:
- Varies depending on the vehicle group
- From €800.00 to €2,500.00, depending on the type of vehicle rented
- The deposit must be blocked during the rental period
- Included in the price:
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
- Theft Liability Limitation (TP)
- Civil liability (RCA)
- Unlimited mileage
- Coverage is provided by insurance
- Not included in the price:
- Fuel
- Additional coverage
- Taxes related to the driver's age
- Additional fees for tolls/traffic violations
- Required documents:
- Driving licence valid for at least one year
- Valid identity card/passport
Driver age
- Minimum driver age: 25 years old
- Exceptions:
- Categories A—MBMR, B—MDMR, C—EDMR: minimum age 19
- Categories D—CDMR, F—IDAR, FF—CDAR, M—CXMR: minimum age 21
- Categories L—LWAR : minimum age 27
- Surcharge for drivers aged 19 to 24: €21.60 per day
- Roadside assistance: 24/7 coverage, with fees applicable if used
- Crossing borders: Specific countries allowed with prior notification
- Mileage: Limits depending on rental duration; fees apply for additional kilometres
- Credit/debit card: Required for security deposit; specific conditions apply to certain categories
- Excess for damage and theft: Varies from £1,200 to £2,800
- Vehicle collection: Please respect the reservation time to avoid cancellation
- Taxes included: VAT, airport/railway taxes
- Fuel: full to full; charges apply for missing fuel
- Accessories and extras: Not included in the price. Payment upon collection
- Included insurance: Third-party liability, CDW and TP covering various types of damage and theft
After confirming your booking, please provide us with the main driver's full name. Any change or modification in the name of the main driver after confirmation will incur an administration fee (please read all the information concerning car rental).
The hire car will be picked up at Olbia airport and returned to Olbia airport.
**The vehicle must be returned at the same time as pick-up. Any delay after 29 minutes will result in an additional day's charge, in line with the official local rate applied by the hire company, payable on site.
Your car hire includes:
- Insurance: details and amount covered will be specified at the time of rental (accident, theft, civil liability);
- Unlimited mileage;
- Airport charges, CDW and VAT;
- Assistance.
Your rental does not include:
- Fuel, any parking fees
- Fines (fines will be billed directly by the rental company)
- Baby or child seats
- GPS
- Administration fees should you need to change the name of the main driver
- An additional driver
- Abandonment fee (€80)
Option to choose a higher category car at additional charge, e.g. Fiat 500L (or similar) or estate car (with more room for luggage);
Very important:
Car hire rates are calculated in 24-hour increments. Therefore, if the car will be returned after the pick-up time, an additional day of rental must be calculated and added to the rate, for which the rental company will charge the additional day's official price directly on the spot: the vehicle must be returned at the same time as the pick-up time.**
The driver must be between 25 and 70 years of age and hold a driving licence that is at least one year old.
The car must be returned with a full tank of fuel. A credit card deposit (imprinted but not charged, and signed) will be required upon handover of the car by the hire company.
The customer is required to provide a bank card with the main driver's name on it as a guarantee. Debit cards or AMEX cards will not be accepted.
At the counter, you will be asked for: credit card in your name and driving licence that has been held for at least 1 year. Your driver's licence must be valid.
Important note for car hire:
Please let us know: the driver's name, age (minimum 25 years old), flight number, arrival time, car pick-up/drop-off location.
We cannot accept any responsibility for the purchase of additional insurance from the car hire company on site.
- The hire company reserves the right to reject a driver for reasons concerning safety, legality, or due to local requirements. The final decision on whether or not to accept the main driver's licence is at the sole discretion of the car hire company.
Please note: abandonment costs, i.e. the cost of returning the vehicle to Catania, are not included and must be paid on site for a maximum of €80.