approximately 8 hours
Caserta is famous for its enchanting Royal Palace, surrounding gardens and their spectacular fountains, which were acquired in the mid 18th century by the Bourbon King Charles III. The palace; rich in chandeliers, gilded frescoes, impressive tapestries and having a total of over 1,200 rooms and 1790 windows, was designed and began being built in 1752 by Luigi Vanvitelli and his son, and not considered completed until the Throne Room was finished in 1847. Amongst a fishpond, natural woodland and masses of shrubbery and flora, there is a 75-meter high waterfall in the gardens, which is clearly visible from the palace located 3 km away. After the year 1759, when the King Charles of Bourbon left the kingdom of Naples to take up the crown of Spain, the property was not used again until 1945 when the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in the Mediterranean required a Headquarters.
The ruins of Pompeii, part of an ancient Roman city destroyed and buried by the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 A.D. can be visited during this tour. The remainder of the uncovered city is today buried under the new Pompeii rebuilt many years subsequent to the eruption. Archeological excavations are open to the public between the hours of 09:00 and 18:00 every day of the week, guides can be hired at the entrance or headphones can be rented, voicing explanations of the sites. Please note that since Pompeii is a popular area for tourists, we strongly recommend being cautious of your belongings!
Tour can be reserved as a private tour or you can create a group or we will help to find fellow passengers to share the tour and costs. The proposed itinerary is only a suggestion, the vehicle and English speaking driver is basically yours for the tour. If you would like to visit alternative towns please email and we will create an itinerary together to suit you
