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Private Guided Day Tour to Pompeii and the Royal Palace of Caserta

About this experience

It is a private tour where travelers will be picked up by a driver at their hotel and will be able to travel comfortably in a car. They will always have a guide or driver next to them to assist them with any need. Travelers will be able to visit the excavations of Pompeii and the Royal Palace of Caserta in a peaceful way and without any worries. Travelers will be able to have lunch in a restaurant or they can eat a sandwich before reaching the palace of Caserta.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Guided Day Tour to Pompeii and the Royal Palace of Caserta
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Time on the tour9 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (audio guide), Portuguese (audio guide), English (audio guide), English (live guide), Italian (audio guide), French (audio guide), Spanish (audio guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation

Not included

  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Travelers will reach Pompeii after 2.5 hours of travel and can start the tour with a guide. We will visit La Casa del Fauno, one of the most important places in the whole park, it is the remains of an ancient Roman villa that extends for about 3000 square meters. You will also admire the Forum of Pompeii, the nerve center of life in the city. A site to discover is the villa dei Misteri with its splendid frescoes depicting life-size human figures. We will then go on to discover the Lupanare of Pompeii with its erotic frescoes. An important stop is the remains of the Temple of Apollo with a bronze statue kept inside. We will then go to visit the minor amphitheater. The Stabian Baths which are the oldest complex in the city of Pompeii you will be able to see the gyms, changing rooms, latrines and swimming pools. An interesting site to see will be the Cave Canem Mosaic where you can appreciate the mosaic floor of the House of the Tragic Poet depicting a dog.

After the tour in Pompeii, travelers can have lunch in a restaurant or eat a typical local sandwich. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the Royal Palace of Caserta from Pompeii. The Palace includes 1200 rooms and extends over an area of about 47,000 m² so what you will see is clearly only a part but certainly a substantial part. You will be welcomed by the Grand Staircase which will lead you to the Vestibule, the royal apartments and the Palatine Chapel. We will visit the Sala di Alessandro, Sala di Marte and Sala di Astrea and we will finish with the private rooms of Francesco and Murat, the Court Theater and finally the Library and the Reading Rooms, you will be catapulted into 1752 when the foundation stone. We will then go to the Parco della Reggia considered one of the most beautiful parks in Europe where you can admire the waterfalls, the sculptures and the many monumental fountains. The return journey will be approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Meeting and pickup information

  • I will ask the reception to warn travelers that the driver is waiting for them.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Audio
  • Portuguese — Audio
  • English — Audio
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Audio
  • French — Audio
  • Spanish — Audio
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Enjoy your Italy tour

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Up to 3 people you travel with a car like DA , from 4 to 7 people you travel with a 7-seater SUV
  • At the Royal Palace of Caserta travelers will visit the Royal Palace through an Audio Guide, while in Pompeii customers will have a private guide
  • Guests will have one hour to have lunch in one of the many restaurants

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 9 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
I will ask the reception to warn travelers that the driver is waiting for them.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (audio guide), Portuguese (audio guide), English (audio guide), English (live guide), Italian (audio guide), French (audio guide), Spanish (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–12; Youth tickets: age 13–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 76+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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