Sicily Grand Tour, Self-drive

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duration 11 days
tour type Private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Partially guided
Tour Code BM-43178
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Operated in English

Starts Palermo, Italy
Ends Palermo, Italy

TOUR OVERVIEW

The "Sicily Grand Tour, Self-drive" starts from and ends in Palermo. It is a self-drive or vehicle rental trip that takes 11 days taking you through Syracuse, Agrigento and Taormina in Italy. "Sicily Grand Tour, Self-drive" is a self-guided private that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover the beauties of Sicily during this eleven days self-drive tour that includes also excursions with a private guide. Immerse yourself in rich Greek and Roman history, culture and architecture. Drive through several UNESCO Heritage Sites and unique towns, and admire splendid views and art masterpieces. Climb the magnificent Mt Etna volcano with an expert guide and enjoy lunch with the stunning views from the volcano.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Palermo
Day 2: Palermo – Taormina
Day 3: Taormina – Mt Etna – Taormina
Day 4: Taormina – Syracuse
Day 5: Syracuse
Day 6: Syracuse – Noto
Day 7: Noto – Ragusa – Modica – Noto
Day 8: Noto – Agrigento
Day 9: Agrigento
Day 10: Agrigento – Palermo
Day 11: Palermo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Villa Angela or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Una One or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Villa Favorita or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Baglio della Luna or similar 4*
10 night's accommodation

Meals

10 Breakfasts
Lunch with wine tasting (Day 3)

Transport

Pick-up and drop-off from Palermo or Catania Airport
Additional driver

Guide

Operated with private English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking local guides (Day 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8)

Others

Day 1 Palermo
Car Group B = Lancia Ypsilon
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:
Granita and Brioche tasting (Day 2)
4x4 car (Day 3)
11-day car hire
Unlimited mileage
All insurances: C.D.W., T.P.
Tax
APT & Railway Surcharge
Domestic one-way fee (except to/from Sardinia or Sicily)
Airport and railway surcharge
Road Tax (VRF)
Grace period 29 minutes
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Palermo guided tour (incl. entrance to Cappella Palatina and Martorana Church) (Day 1), Taormina guided tour (incl. entrance to Greek Theatre) (Day 2), Mount Etna tour with an expert guide (Day 3), Ortigia guided tour (incl. Syracuse Dome entrance fee ) (Day 4), Noto guided tour (Day 6), Ragusa and Modica guided tour (incl. chocolate tasting experience) (Day 7), Agrigento guided tour (incl. Valley of the Temples entrance fee) (Day 8)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
City tax not included, payable on the spot
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Fuel and refuelling charge
Windscreen protection (WDW)
Administration fee (in case of damage, fines, etc)
Road side safety net (RSN)
Delivery and collection
No show fee

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Sicily Grand Tour, Self-drive tour. You can cancel the tour up to 22 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 21 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 07 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 07 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 21 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Sicily Grand Tour, Self-drive tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Sicily Grand Tour, Self-drive tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

Please note that the order of the itinerary may change We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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