Discover Orvieto from Villa San Gabriele

Villa San Gabriele serves as an ideal base for exploring the historic city of Orvieto, offering a mix of historical sites, picturesque towns, and engaging activities.

Exploring Orvieto

The historic center of Orvieto is home to stunning architecture and fascinating underground wonders.

• Orvieto Parking: When visiting the historic center, there are three convenient parking options:
  • Parcheggio Piazza Cahen: A large and easily accessible parking lot near the city center entrance, within walking distance.
  • Parcheggio Orvieto Percorso Meccanizzato: A large parking garage located below the city center, offering ample parking and equipped with elevators, escalators, and moving walkways for easy access to town.
  • Parcheggio Piazza Marconi: The closest parking option to the Duomo, though it is small and fills up quickly, so arriving early is recommended.
• The Duomo: A must-see in Italy, known for its stunning gold-and-mosaic Gothic façade and magnificent frescoes by Luca Signorelli, which influenced Michelangelo.
• Orvieto Underground: Take a one-hour guided tour of the 2500-year-old Etruscan underground caves and tunnels, a treat for history enthusiasts.
• St. Patrick's Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio): An architecturally unique 16th-century well commissioned by Pope Clement VII. It features two double-helix staircases that spiral down without meeting. Climb the 248 steps to experience this ingenious design firsthand.

Experiences

Enhance your stay with unique on-site experiences at the villa.

• Cooking Classes: Arrange a private cooking class in your kitchen or at a local winery. Choose from a menu of local specialties or request personal favorites. Classes conclude with a delicious meal you helped prepare – a perfect memory to share.
• Massage & Spa Treatments: Relax with a massage in the tranquil garden, by the pool, or in the guest cottage. The masseuse can set up your treatment in a location of your choice. Let us know when and for how many guests, and we will make all the arrangements.
• Yoga, Pilates & Fitness: Our local instructor can guide you through a private class by the pool. Everything needed for an energizing one-hour session in the morning or early evening will be set up, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular views and sunshine. Please inform us of any specific requests.