HORSEBACK RIDING IN TUSCANY

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A half day tour for a unique way to experience Tuscany... on horseback! 

Explore Tuscany’s Chianti region on horseback on this small-group tour for beginner riders departing from Florence. Rolling hills, dense forests and peacefull Tuscan countryside which is an outdoor adventure-lover’s dream destination to relax.

 

What's included:

  • Your local & informative IOAB tour leader
  • Round trip transportation on a 8 seat minivan
  • Info on the road about the area and the local products
  • 1h horseback ride
  • Riding helmets are provided free of charge
  • A Tuscan light lunch with wine

DETAILS

WHEN TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY ( available other days on request with a min of 2 people, get in touch with us )
MEETING TIME 9:45am
MEETING POINT Piazza della Calza, right in front Porta Romana at the blue P ( parking ) sign
PRICE

€ 130.00 pp -  € 110.00 student price

DURATION 7h.
MIN/MAX min 2 people - max 8
NOTE

- Wear closed shoes; no flip flops or sandals. Wear long trousers. You can get changed at the ranch.

- Max weight accepted is 110kg

- no people younger than 18

- We use english saddles

- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meal available upon request

 

COMBINE THIS TOUR TO SAVE MONEY AND TIME:

Combine the horseback ride with our TASTE OF TUSCANY departing on the same day in the afternoon to visit Siena, more of the Chianti region with wine tasting in a local cellar. 

 


 

Additional Information

IMPORTANT:
Please note that in case of rain the tour is cancelled. In the unluckly event this happens you will receive the money back or it will be possible to move the reservation towards an other tours.
PLEASE NOTE:
- A previous horseback riding experience is not required. It is a slow walk. No trott. The horses will walk on a line the entire time with the horse instructor at the front. If you are an experienced rider you will need to keep the group speed for security reasons. - Wear closed shoes; no flip flops or sandals. Wear long trousers. You can get changed at the ranch. - Max weight accepted is 110kg - no people younger than 18
TOUR MEETING POINT:
We meet at 9:45am in Piazza della Calza by Porta Romana in front of the blue P ( parking ) sign. We leave at 10:00am sharp, don't be late!
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Meet your Italy on a Budget tour leader for a short journey outside of Florence towards the Chianti wine region. During the trip learn about the area and hear interesting facts about the region while enjoying the view of the rolling hills of Tuscany. Once at the HORSE RIDING SCHOOL, situated in a peaceful area immersed between the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, you will meet the horses before setting out.

 

Don't worry if you haven't ridden a horse before, it is a slow walk and the experienced staff will make sure you feel confident before leaving for a ride. We will ride in complete relax by lush wineyards, native woods, olive groves for a collection of BREATHTAKING & UNFORGETTABLE VIEWS for about 1h.

 

After the ride, enjoy a traditional TUSCAN MEAL combined with local Chianti wines: appetizers,Tuscan cheeses and salami, bruschetta,
Truffle lasagna & Cantuccini with dessert wine are just waiting for you!

Available on request, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menu.

Highlights

  •  A different way to enjoy the Tuscan countryside
  • No previous experience required
  • Travel to the horse ranch in the full comfort of a minivan
  • Scenic drive through fantastic Tuscan Landscape

  • Info about the region from our local guide
  • 1h horse ride experience
  • Light lunch
  • Wine & Olive oil tasting
  • Max 8 people

 

Route

  1. Florence
  2. Castellina In Chianti
  3. Monteriggioni