The Experiences.
Millenary thermal waters, stables, hunting reserve, truffle hunting. The Principato is lived — not just visited.
At Principato di Parrano every experience is carved into the territory and into its millennia. You descend into karst caves where thermal water has carved the rock, you ride through woodlands, you hunt truffles in the valleys, you swim in the castle pool above the rooftops of the village. Nothing built on paper: everything answers to what nature and history have sedimented here.
All experiences.
Thermal waters in the castle
The Thermal Baths flow inside the Castle between millenary stone walls. The SPA, carved into the rock, is divided into private spaces with pools, saunas and treatment rooms.
Discover the spa
On horseback in the woods
Guided rides through vineyards, olive groves and woodlands of the estate. Horses trained for walking pace, perfect for first-time riders. Equestrian lessons on request.
Discover the stables
A canyon of sacred waters
Twenty karst caves carved by water into the rock, where bicarbonate-alkaline thermal waters flow at around 27 degrees. A site of naturalistic importance, between geology, archaeology and legend.
Discover the Devil's Lairs
With expert hunters
Seasonal outings with local hunters and their dogs. You start from the cool valleys, return with the truffle we'll cook together in the castle kitchen.
Arrange a truffle hunt
Harvest
Discover the secrets of hand-harvesting. An authentic immersion in the rhythm of the estate — not as a spectator, but as a participant.
Join the grape harvest
Olive Harvest
Among the olive grove rows, picking by hand. A sensory experience at the heart of the Umbrian olive oil season.
Join the olive harvest
Meet the Bees
A visit to the hives with the estate beekeeper. Discover the world of bees, the honey cycle and taste the harvest straight from the hive.
Visit the beehives
Umbrian cooking lessons
In the castle's historic kitchen, with the estate chef. Start from the garden, end at the table — handmade pasta, family recipes, wine pairings.
Book a cooking lesson
On foot or by e-bike
Explore the estate on foot or by e-bike: trails through vineyards, olive groves and oak woodlands lead you to hidden corners of the Principato and along the Etruscan-Roman Wine Route.
Plan an excursion
The song of the estate
The 1,700 hectares of the Principato are home to a rich birdlife, including the hoopoe — symbol of Parrano and undisputed star of the Umbrian woodland. Dawn walks through vineyards and oak groves, listening for rare species in an unspoilt habitat.
Plan a birdwatching walk
The tennis court
A tennis court set within the estate, available for the Principato's guests. Matches between friends with views over the vineyards and the Umbrian woodland.
Book the court
Three hundred hectares, three sectors
Reserve divided into three fenced areas, dedicated to deer, ungulates and game birds. Partridges, pheasants, hares, wild boar. A historic hunting lodge at the centre of the reserve.
Arrange a hunting day
At the castle table
Book a private gastronomic experience in the unique atmosphere of the Principato's historic halls.
Book a table
Between Slow City and UNESCO
Parrano has been a Cittaslow since 2017 and overlooks Monte Peglia, a UNESCO biosphere for air quality. It is also a food and wine destination thanks to the excellence of its Slowfood products.
Arrange a village visit
Cities to discover
The Principato sits in the heart of Umbria, just a short drive from jewels such as Orvieto, Todi, Spoleto and Perugia. Art, history and gastronomy within easy reach, with the castle as the perfect base for exploring the region.
Plan a day trip“A unique biosphere, recognised by UNESCO, a small green lung in the «green heart of Italy»”Monte Peglia · Parrano
Bespoke, always.
Experiences at the Principato combine with each other and with your stay. Write to tell us what excites you — we'll design the right programme.
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