On this private 3–hour tour, discover one of the most beautiful royal palaces in Italy, the renowned Royal Palace of Caserta. Inspired by the palaces of Versailles in Paris and El Escorial in Madrid, the Reggia was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Walk through the 3–kilometer park to admire the so–called waterway, whose water flows through the Carolino Aqueduct, an engineering masterpiece. Stroll through the park amongst sculptures inspired by classical mythology, fountains, pools and waterfalls. Climb the hill in front of the palace to visit the English Garden, journey through colors of native and exotic plants constructed by Maria Carolina, wife of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon. With 5 floors and a height of 36 meters, the building's interior is unique. Marvel at 1,200 rooms, 134 staircases and countless stucco, bas-reliefs, frescoes, sculptures, and inlaid floors. Climb the Scala Regia, carved from a single block of marble, to reach the Royal Apartments. Visit the Throne Room and the rooms of the Bourbons, all decorated by great 19th century artists and furnished by expert silk workers of the nearby factories of San Leucio.