Sicily Fly & Drive: 8 Days of Sun, History & Adventure

The Yes Getaways Sicily Fly and Drive includes round-trip flights, 7 nights in a hotel in Palermo, a rental car for the whole trip, picked up and returned at Palermo Airport, taxes and fees related to the booking and an expert trip manager. Breakfast, meals, tours, parking, tolls and city taxes are not included. The day-by-day itinerary is a set of suggestions, not a fixed program.

Yes. Round-trip flights are included. The price depends on your departure airport, and other departure cities are available on request. Contact the Yes Getaways team before booking to discuss departure options. Seat selection, extra baggage, and cabin class upgrades are not included in the package price but can be arranged with the team before finalizing your booking as paid add-ons and subject to availability.

It depends on the airline and fare in your package. You can check what is included and add luggage during the booking process, or ask the Yes Getaways team to arrange it for you.

A rental car is included for all 7 nights. You pick it up at Palermo Airport when you arrive and return it there on your last day. The standard vehicle is a compact car with manual transmission; an automatic is available on request, sometimes at an additional cost. Bring a valid passport and your driver's license from home.

The rental includes basic third-party liability insurance, and depending on the rental company, a collision damage waiver (CDW) may also be included. Even with CDW, most rentals have an excess, the amount you pay if the car is damaged. We recommend upgrading to the highest level of cover available, which the Yes Getaways team can arrange.

The main roads and motorways are in good condition, and most day trips from Palermo take between 30 minutes and 3 hours each way. Driving in central Palermo is harder, with narrow streets, heavy traffic and a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) in the historic center. Leave the car at the hotel and explore Palermo on foot or by taxi.

Most hotels in this package have parking, but it is not always free and the cost varies. In Palermo's historic center, several streets are in a ZTL, where only authorized vehicles can enter, and driving in without a permit can mean an automatic fine. If free parking matters to you, tell the Yes Getaways team when booking and we will try to choose a hotel that includes it. Parking is not included in the package price.

Yes. Some motorways (autostrada) have toll booths, where you pay in cash or by card. Tolls are not included in the package price.

This package includes hotels in Palermo selected by the Yes Getaways team, from small hotels in the historic center to quieter areas north of the city. Not all of them are in the center, so you may need a short walk or taxi to reach the main sights.

The exact options for your dates are shown when you click a date in the booking calendar, and the package price depends on the hotel you select. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, a specific area or an upgrade, contact the Yes Getaways team before booking: we have options for every budget.

Breakfast is not included by default. It can be added during the booking process, when available for your hotel and dates, or requested from the Yes Getaways team. All other meals are at your own expense.

No. City taxes are not included in the package price and are paid directly at the hotel.

No. The activities in the itinerary, including Mount Etna, the Valley of the Temples, Taormina and Syracuse, are optional and at an additional cost. Tours can be added during the booking process or arranged with the Yes Getaways team.

Sicily can be visited all year. Spring (April to May) is mild, around 68°F, with fewer crowds at the archaeological sites. Summer (June to August) is hot, often 95°F, and the best time for the beach, but very hot inland. Fall (September to October) is warm, around 75°F, and one of the best times for driving and sightseeing. Winter (November to March) is mild, around 55°F, and quiet.

Yes. Sicily is part of Italy, a stable and safe destination. Take normal precautions in busy city areas, and check your government's official travel advisory before you leave.

U.S. and Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for Italy or the rest of the Schengen Area for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your return date. ETIAS, a pre-travel authorization for the Schengen Area, is not yet mandatory; when it starts, we will let you know in advance. Entry requirements can change, so check the official websites before you travel.

Starting November 3, 2026, all passengers flying to the United States, or connecting through U.S. territory, must hand in a signed declaration at check-in. This applies to U.S. citizens too. It confirms you have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 21 days before your flight. Download the form from the CDC website, fill it in, sign it and date it with your travel date. Passengers without a completed form may be denied boarding, so we recommend arriving at the airport with extra time. Requirements can change, so please check the CDC page before you travel.

The land portion of your package is refundable if cancelled at least 14 days before your travel date. Airfare is non-refundable once issued, but the Yes Getaways team will always check with the airline for options. Travel insurance with cancellation cover is recommended. This summary does not replace the full terms and conditions of your booking.

During office hours, contact the Yes Getaways team at our regular number. Outside office hours, an emergency number is provided in your trip documents. For local emergencies in Italy, dial 112.

Yes, you can apply any available reward credits or travel credit to this package before paying. If you need help applying your credit, contact our travel advisors and they'll add it to your booking. Terms and conditions of the rewards credits or travel credits apply.