HORSES & VINEYARDS - Horseback riding tour in Tuscany
1 day Chianti countryside excursion. Horses & Vineyards horseback riding tour in Tuscany will reveal the true beauty of the Tuscan countryside, giving you the opportunity to explore it in the most natural way!
Period: March to October (other dates on req.)
Frequency: Every day at 10 am
Price: EUR 100 p.p. (adults) / students 10% disc.
Tour Description
Horses & Vineyards horseback riding tour in Tuscany will reveal the true beauty of the Tuscan countryside, giving you the opportunity to explore it in the most natural way!
You will comfortably be shuttled to the Florentine Chianti region (15mins ride), where the world famous wines are produced. With a unique horse ride through scenic landscape you will be taken to a farm, a 17th century Villa’s estate and given a guided tour of their ancient cellar to learn and have a tasting of their olive oil and the world famous Chianti wine, as well as a typical Tuscan lunch.
Based in a truly picturesque environment you will be given a brief lesson to get acquainted with your horse, before a relaxed and easy horseback ride. NO previous riding experience is required, and riding hats (helmets) will be provided.
For approximately one hour you will ride amongst vineyards, olive trees and medieval villages, leading you to a wonderful 17th century Villa’s estate.
You will be guided around their fantastic cellars and gardens whilst being educated on the unique processes involved in producing olive oil and Chianti wine. After a tasting of their wines and olive oil, your appetite will be satisfied with a traditional Tuscan lunch of bruschettas and pasta.
You will then be taken back to Florence with a relaxed and scenic drive on one of our minivans.
NO previous riding experience required. THE TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14. Difficulty: Easy ride.
Availability:Every day, March to October (other dates on request) Time:10 am (the tour lasts about 6 hours) Meeting point:FLORENCETOWN Office - Via de' Lamberti, 1 - Florence SEE MAP
Inclusions: Transfers IN/OUT Florence + 1 hour Horseriding tour in the countryside + helmets + professional horse Guide & Tour Leader + wine estate visit + cellar tour + Tuscan lunch + wine and olive oil tasting
Price:100 Euros per person STUDENTS: 10% DISC.
Price is quoted in Euro currency and includes all the above. Does not include personal expenses and tips.
If you are staying in Tuscany, outside Florence, instead of driving through the city center where the usual meeting point is, you can meet us at our Chianti tour starting point, where the actual tour starts from. You can find it at: Camping Internazionale Firenze Via San Cristofano, 2 - 50029 Bottai (Impruneta) - Florence check the map to get directions to reach our Chianti tour starting point (put your starting point address in the A field and then click on "Get Directions") Please note that it is very important that you inform us in advance if you plan to meet us at our Chianti tour starting point.