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Sicily, Palermo

Driving through Sicily on the way to Palermo 4*

Road tripCar hire included

Deal negotiated for you

  • Accommodation in a 4* hotel
  • Breakfasts
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Car hire
Customise your trip on the Options page.

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Driving through Sicily on the way to Palermo 4*

Sicily, Europe's gateway to Africa and the largest island in the Mediterranean, is a land of traditions and superb contrasting landscapes.
Volcanic islands, nature reserves, wild beaches and roaring volcanoes... This is undoubtedly the most bewitching and distinctive island in the Mediterranean.


Your itinerary day by day:

Day 1: Palermo - Arrival
Day 2: Palermo - Agrigento
Day 3: Agrigento - Syracuse
Day 4: Syracuse - Ragusa Modica - Syracuse
Day 5: Syracuse - Taormina Catania
Day 6: Catania - Etna
Day 7: Catania - Palermo
Day 8: Palermo - Departure

The programme of your tour may be subject to modifications or changes in its order, according to local requirements.

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: PALERMO - ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Palermo airport, pick up your vehicle before heading to the vibrant city of Palermo to check into your hotel. Depending on the time of your arrival, you can start exploring the city right away.

Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel in the Palermo area.

DAY 2: PALERMO - AGRIGENTO

After breakfast, you'll set off for the city of Agrigento.

Suggested itinerary: discover the magnificent Valley of the Temples, built in the 5th century BC and now recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Meals at leisure and overnight stay in the area of Agrigento.

Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3: AGRIGENTO - SYRACUSE

Breakfast, then set off for the Syracuse area!

Suggested itinerary: In the afternoon, you will discover this ancient Greek colony, part of our worldwide heritage and a UNESCO site. The archaeological area dates back to the 5th century BC, with the Greek theatre, the Roman amphitheatre, the altar of Hiero II and the Latomia del Paradiso.

Then, head to the historical centre of the island of Ortigia, the temple of Apollo and the Duomo, a historically important baroque church founded on an ancient temple and the Fountain of Arethusa.

Time allowing, we recommend that you press on to Noto, the capital of Sicilian Baroque, also known as the Garden of Stones. You can admire the beauty of the churches, the convent of Santa Chiara and the cathedral destroyed by the earthquakes and then magnificently rebuilt.

Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel in the Syracuse area.

DAY 4: SYRACUS - RAGUSA MODICA - SYRACUSE

Breakfast, lunch and day at leisure.

Suggested itinerary: another intense day discovering the final flowering of Baroque art in Europe!

The towns of Ragusa and Modica were destroyed by a terrible earthquake in 1693, which radically changed the typography of Sicily as all the towns were rebuilt according to the principles of late Baroque.

Visit to Ragusa Ibla, one of Italy's most significant art cities thanks to its wealth of artistic and archaeological treasures.

Then, press on towards Modica; the city is famous for its churches and its cathedral but it is also the Italian capital of chocolate!

Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel in the Syracuse area.

DAY 5: TAORMINA - CATANIA

Breakfast, and set off to Catania.

Suggested itinerary: why not go up to Taormina! A marvel of a town, Taormina offers incredible views of the sea and Mount Etna...

Take time to stroll through the narrow streets and visit the Greek theatre.

Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel in the Catania area.

DAY 6: CATANIA - ETNA

Breakfast, then discover the highest active volcano in Europe (3,345 metres).

Suggested itinerary: an action-packed day dedicated to discovering Mount Etna; you can get all the way up to 1,800 metres at the Sapienza refuge where the "crateri silvestri" craters are then visible. The plant life here is incredible as well as the splendid lunar landscapes all along the way. For centuries the volcano has shaped a unique location where nature, culture and history create a harmonious whole. You can take the cable car or 4X4 bus up to 2,800 metres.

Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel in the Catania area.

DAY 7: CATANIA - PALERMO

Breakfast, then set off for Palermo.

On the way back, stop in the charming village of Cefalù.

Suggested itinerary: you can start your day with a visit to the magnificent cathedral before continuing with the Royal Palace or "Palazzo dei Normanni", built by the Arabs in the 10th century and extended by the Normans and the Spaniards, where you can visit the Palatine Chapel.

Lunch at your 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 discover the sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo. End the day with Mondello, where you can stroll and sample authentic Sicilian ice cream.

Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel in the Palermo area.

DAY 8: PALERMO - DEPARTURE

After breakfast, indulge in a stroll around the city before heading to Palermo Airport to drop off your car rental on time and take your flight home.

Your Accommodation

During your trip, you'll stay in the following four-star hotels (local standards) or other accommodation of a similar quality:

Palermo area: Four-star Porta Felice (or similar)

Agrigento area: Four-star Hotel Kore (or similar)

Syracuse area: Four-star Hotel Panorama (or similar)

Catania area: Four-star Hotel Mareneve (or similar)

Hotels are given strictly as an indication and are subject to change without notice.

Your Accommodation

During your entire road trip, you will be accommodated on a breakfast-included basis.

Breakfast

Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.

YOUR CAR HIRE

SECURITY DEPOSIT AND EXCESS

  • Excesses:
  • Damage excess: €1,500.00

  • Theft excess: €2,700.00
  • Deposit amount: varies according to the group of vehicles

  • From €800.00 to €2500.00 depending on the type of vehicle hired

  • Must be blocked during hire
  • Included in the rate: limitation of liability for damage (CDW)

  • Limited liability for theft (TP)

  • Third-party liability (RCA)

  • Unlimited mileage

  • Insurance cover
  • Not included in the rate: fuel

  • Additional cover

  • Taxes linked to the age of the driver

  • Additional charges for tolls/infractions
  • Documents required: driving licence valid for at least one year

  • Valid identity card/passport

Age of driver

  • Minimum age of driver: 25
  • Exceptions:
  • Categories A—MBMR, B—MDMR, C—EDMR: minimum age 19 years

  • Categories D—CDMR, F—IDAR, FF—CDAR, M—CXMR: min. age 21

  • Categories L—LWAR: min. age 27
  • Supplement for drivers aged 19 to 24: €21.60 per day
  • Roadside assistance: 24/7 cover with charges if necessary
  • Border crossing: Specific countries authorised with prior notification
  • Mileage: Limits depending on length of hire, extra mileage charge
  • Credit/Debit Card: Required for security deposit, specific conditions for certain categories
  • Excess for damage and theft: Varies from €1,200.00 to €2,800.00
  • Vehicle pick-up: Please respect the reservation time to avoid cancellations.
  • Taxes included: VAT, airport/railway taxes
  • Fuel: Full to full, charges for missing fuel
  • Accessories and extras: Not included in price, payment on pick-up
  • Insurance included: RCA, CDW, TP covering various types of damage and theft.

GOOD TO KNOW

  • All excursions mentioned in the programme are suggestions only and are not included in the offer (unless otherwise stated).
  • We recommend that you choose an afternoon flight for your outbound trip, so that you can pick up your car hire at your leisure, and that you choose a time during the day for your return trip, so that you can enjoy your last morning in Sicily with complete peace of mind.
  • The programme of your tour may be subject to modifications or changes in the order of the tour according to local requirements.
  • The itinerary provided is a suggested one. No visits or excursions are included in the offer (unless otherwise indicated).
  • Likewise, mileage figures are given as an indication only and may vary depending on the itinerary chosen.
Transport included
This price includes :
  • Your chosen accommodation
  • Your selected board
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Booking fees
  • Car hire for the duration of your stay
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Tourist tax of 3 EUR per person per night, to be paid on site (indicative price)
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Petrol (The car is hired with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank).
  • Visits, admissions and evening events suggested in the programme
  • Parking fees
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • Round-trip flights
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

Vaccination

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

Visa

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

Identity

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

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