Private transfer Catania to Palermo: English-speaking driver

A private car and driver for the route between Catania and Palermo, with stops you choose

A private transfer from Catania to Palermo (or reverse) with an English, Spanish or Italian-speaking driver, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. The driver will wait for toilet, breakfast or brunch stops at your pace, and you can add detours to Taormina, Agrigento or Piazza Armerina for an extra fee. The service runs 2 to 4 hours depending on your route and stops.

The experience

This is a point-to-point transfer with a professional driver who speaks English, Spanish or Italian and stays with you for the whole journey. You travel in a new, air-conditioned car with bottled water provided. The driver picks you up from your Catania location and takes you to Palermo (or the reverse), and you control the pace: stop for breakfast, a toilet break or a longer visit to a site along the way whenever you need it.

The standard route between the two cities takes 2 to 4 hours depending on traffic and your stops. If you want to add a detour (to Taormina on the coast, to the ancient temples at Agrigento, or to Piazza Armerina to see the Roman mosaics), you can arrange that with a supplement. The driver will wait while you explore, then continue to your final destination. You set the itinerary. The driver adapts to it.

Pickup is included from any address in Catania, and the service is available for groups up to the car's capacity. Minimum age to book is 18. Lunch is not part of the package, though the driver can suggest stops along the way.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• an English, Spanish or Italian-speaking driver.
• bottled water.
• pickup from your Catania location.
• stops for toilet breaks, breakfast or brunch at your discretion.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by AVAJA TOURS

Is this one for you?The 2- to 4-hour drive fits into a morning or afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free in either city. If you want to add detours to Taormina, Agrigento or Piazza Armerina, the extra time and cost are yours to decide.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the drive from Catania to Palermo take?

The transfer takes 2 to 4 hours depending on traffic and any stops you make along the way. You control the pace, so if you want to stop for breakfast or a break, the driver will wait.

Can I stop in Taormina or other towns on the way to Palermo?

Yes, you can add stops in Taormina, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina or other places along the route for an additional fee. The driver will wait while you visit and then continue to Palermo.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included from any address in Catania. Tell the operator where you're staying when you book.

What's included in the car?

The vehicle is air-conditioned and new, and bottled water is provided. The driver will also stop for toilet breaks or meals if you need them.