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San Gimignano Horse riding

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From San Gimignano: Horseback Riding in Tuscany

1. From San Gimignano: Horseback Riding in Tuscany

Soak-up the atmosphere of the old riding school situated in a tranquil and peaceful area nestled between the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. The horses will be there waiting for you. Don’t worry if you haven’t ridden a horse before, the experienced school staff will make sure you feel confident before the ride commences. They will help you to become familiar with the horse, showing you all the necessary techniques to ride. You will ride through lush vineyards, native woods, olive groves and rolling hills for a collection of breathtaking and unforgettable views.

Half-Day Horseback Riding in Tuscany and Lunch in Winery

2. Half-Day Horseback Riding in Tuscany and Lunch in Winery

On horseback is an excellent way to explore the trails and byways of Tuscany, taking in vineyards and olive groves at a relaxed pace against a backdrop of rolling green hills and landscapes. Once arrived, our guide will match you with a horse that fits your level and needs. The horses are very reliable and also persons without riding experience can partecipate on this tour. We ride through lush vineyards, native woods, olive groves and rolling hills to offer you a collection of breathtaking and unforgettable views. Find the right rhythm and get in harmony with your horse, immerse yourself in the fresh and clean air of the countryside and walk along the newly cultivated fields among patches of sunflowers. After the ride, we will stop in Tenuta Torciano winery to enjoy an authentic Tuscan lunch with typical appetizers (bruschetta, pecorino cheese, cold cuts), lasagna with meat ragù, roasted meat and cantuccini biscuits as dessert. All this will be nicely combined to a great wine tasting class in which you will have the pleasure to taste wines of local production: Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti, Chianti Classico and many other Super Tuscans. You will have the chance to take amazing pictures of the magnificent landscape offered by the Chianti region. And after the tasting if you like you will have the opportunity to buy or ship home. Lunch includes: • Appetizers: Tuscan cheeses and cold cuts, bruschetta • First course: lasagna with meat ragù or ribollita Tuscan soup • Second course: roasted meat with vegetable side dish • Dessert: cantuccini biscuits with dessert wine

Horseback Riding from Siena

3. Horseback Riding from Siena

Visit an old riding school situated in a tranquil and peaceful area of Castellina in Chianti immersed between the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Discover the tranquility of this area on a guided horseback riding tour. The horses will be there waiting for you. Don’t worry if you haven’t ridden a horse before, the experienced staff will make sure you feel confident before leaving for a ride. Ride through lush vineyards, native woods, olive groves, and rolling hills for a collection of breath taking and unforgettable views. Return to your meeting point in Siena at the end of your tour.

Tuscany: Horseback Riding Adventure with Lunch in a Winery

4. Tuscany: Horseback Riding Adventure with Lunch in a Winery

Upon arrival, guests are greeted in the welcome center for a short walking tour of this historic Tuscan property. Before starting off the ride you’ll be provided a short lesson and then you will depart on an unforgettable experience riding past the cypress trees, rustic buildings and vineyards so typical of this part of Italy. You will be escorted by local English-speaking guide who look after you for the hour of your journey. You will then ride to the winery, through the vineyards and woods around San Gimignano. After the horseback riding adventure, you’ll sit down to enjoy a delicious 4-course lunch accompanied by distinguished wines in the magic of the Tuscan hills covered with vineyards, olive groves, and woods that surround us with their breathtaking views.

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What people are saying about San Gimignano

Loved everything! Ver well organized. It was a hundred plus degree day in Florence but the countryside was not and very comfortable. Would highly recommend

Very nice people, welcoming host, lots of animals to see, beautiful horses etc. overall recommend. Great time spent

Alaghie great guide and better person. We come from Spain exclusively to do this

Very good and exciting experience!!! I would do that again!!

great way to see the beautiful tuscany country side