Mini Tour of Sicily, Self-drive
Mini Tour of Sicily, Self-drive
Mini Tour of Sicily, Self-drive
5 Days Starting in Palermo and ending in Catane
Visiting: Palermo, Catane
Tour Overview
Discover the beauties of Sicily during this five days self-drive tour that includes also excursions with a private guide. Drive through several UNESCO Heritage Sites and unique towns, admire splendid views and art masterpieces. Have also the opportunity to taste local foods and wine. TOUR HIGHLIGHTSPalermo: the second largest historical centre in Europe with its largest number of UNESCO sites. It’s a city that has experienced centuries of dizzying highs and crushing lows. One will find crumbling staircases as well as Italy's largest opera house. Architecture in the city reflects the city's periods of Arab, Norman, and Spanish rule.Catania: an ancient port city on Sicily’s east coast that sits at the foot of Mt. Etna. The city's wide central square, Piazza del Duomo, features the whimsical Fontana dell'Elefante statue and richly decorated Catania Cathedral.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Palermo
Location: Palermo
Accommodation Name: Mercure Palermo Centro
Arrive at Palermo Airport and pick up the car. Reach your hotel in Palermo and check in. In the afternoon meet your private guide at the hotel and enjoy an unforgettable tour of the historical city center of Palermo. As part of your tour, you’ll visit the golden interior of the Capella Palatina, a spectacular private chapel built by the Norman King Roger II and decorated with ornate mosaics. Featuring both Arab and Byzantine influences, this chapel is one of Palermo’s most spectacular jewels. You will also get the opportunity to visit the Cathedral, a real amalgam of architectural styles, it’s believed that even before the existing cathedral was created, the site was previously home to a Roman temple, a Byzantine Basilica and later even a mosque. The tour will end with a visit to the beautiful La Martorana Church.
Overnight in Palermo.
Day 2 : Palermo – Monreale – Palermo
Location: Palermo
Accommodation Name: Mercure Palermo Centro
After a tasty breakfast, reach Monreale where your guide will wait for you. Monreale is the house of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: the glorious Cattedrale di Monreale. The cathedral is perched on a hilltop vantage point in the city. With your guide, you’ll be able to explore the stunning interior as well as venture into the peaceful confines of the cloisters where you’ll find more examples of the stunning Arab-influenced artistry so often featured in Sicily’s Norman buildings. If open, it will also be possible for you to climb the stairs of the cathedral’s clock tower for some incredible views. After the visit you can have a stop to enjoy a coffee in one of the little cafes lining the square around the cathedral before leaving the city.
Overnight in Palermo.
Day 3 : Palermo – Catania
Location: Catane
Accommodation Name: NH Catania Centro
Wake up to a rich breakfast at the hotel. Today you’ll have a day at leisure. We suggest visiting Cefalu, a small fishing town with enchanting photographic points o interest, beautiful shops and numerous restaurants. For hiking lovers, it’s also recommended to visit La Rocca di Cefalù, the cliff that overlooks the city and offers spectacular views. In the afternoon, reach your next hotel in Catania.
Overnight in Catania.
Day 4 : Catania – Taormina – Mt Etna – Catania
Location: Catane
Accommodation Name: NH Catania Centro
Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and make your own way to Taormina. Your guide will wait for you for a quick introduction to the city. The tour will take you through the highlights of the town, including a visit to the stunning Greek theatre and ancient Roman Odeon. You’ll be able to soak up the views from the Piazza IX Aprile and visit the beautiful Duomo as you explore. At the end of the tour, you’ll taste the famous “granita with brioche” in one of the oldest bars of the city. For lunchtime we reserved a table at the top of Mt. Etna in a local winery where you’ll have the opportunity to taste some local food and have a pairing wine tasting.
Overnight in Catania.
Day 5 : Catania Departure
Location: Catane
Have your last Sicilian breakfast before having a quick tour of Catania city centre. Reach the Catania or Palermo Airport to drop off the car according to your flight departure.
What's Included
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Operated with private English Spanish French German or Italian-speaking local guide (Day 1 2 4)
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4 night’s accommodation
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4 Breakfasts
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Granita and Brioche tasting (Day 4)
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Lunch with wine tasting (Day 4)
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5-day car hire
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Pick-up and drop-off from Palermo or Catania Airport
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Unlimited mileage
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All insurances: SCDW PAI TP
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Tax
What's Not Included
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Visa fees
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Domestic flights
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International flights
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Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
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Optional tours (if any)
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City tax not included payable on the spot
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Any visit not mentioned in the program
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Porterage and gratuities
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Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
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Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any)
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Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.
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Fuel and refuelling charge
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Windscreen protection (WDW)
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Administration fee (in case of damage fines etc)
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Road side safety net (RSN)
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Delivery and collection
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No show fee
Check out our Q&As
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Free Date Changes
Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.