RIDING TOURS IN CHIANTI AND THE ARNO VALLEY: DATES FOR 2019

DISCOVER TUSCANY RIDE
A weeklong centre-based programme with plenty of riding but also a chance to discover new aspects of Tuscany, both cultural and gastronomical! Excursions include a guided visit to Arezzo, lunch at a gourmet restaurant and a trip to the local market.

Maximum 6 riders
non-riders welcome
Spring: April 6-13, April 27-May 4, May 18-25
Autumn: September 28-October 5

Rates include: train from/to Florence, accommodation, all meals with wine and coffee except lunch on free day, 3 half-day rides, 2 whole-day rides, a fun Italian lesson and cultural excursions with guide to lesser-known attractions of Tuscany.

RIDING AND DINING TUSCAN
A weeklong centre based programme with plenty of riding but further activities lay a particular emphasis on Tuscan food and wine.

Rates include: train from/to Florence, 3 half-days, 2 whole days, talk about Tuscan cookery, wine tasting at a local winery, visit to a cheese farm, a guided walk on a mountain.

5-7 riders
May 8-15, May 25-June 1, October 9-16 (Wed – Wed)

RIDING AND FRESCO-HUNTING
A new programme for those who are not only riders but also art-lovers: there are four half-day rides, and also visits with your host (who is passionately interested in the subject) to some of the most famous Tuscan Frescoes in Florence, Arezzo, Siena and San Gimignano.

Rates include: All riding, guiding, meals and nights at Rendola. Other expenses will be paid locally.

2-6 riders and non-riders
March 30 – April 6, October 19-26

DISCOVER TUSCANY FAMILY WEEK
Another new programme combining riding (three half-days and two whole days) with visits to Florence and Siena which are specially designed for children.

Rates include: All riding, guiding, meals and nights at Rendola. Other expenses will be paid locally.

10 participants, including not more than six riders
April 17-24 (Easter Holidays). Other dates possibile if required, but not in summer.

A TASTE OF TUSCANY
A short but sweet four-day centre-based holiday with 2 half-day rides and 1 whole-day ride, a guided walk to a medieval tower or a fun Italian lesson and a guided visit to Arezzo.

Rates include: train from/to Florence, accommodation, all meals with wine, riding, visit to Arezzo and walk or lesson as described above.

Maximum of 4 riders
non-riders welcome
Dates: June 1-5, September 21-25
Alternatively see the first half of the Discover Tuscany programme (Sat-Wed) described above.

Please book the rides directly with Jenny or contact the agency of your choice:

WHAT TO BRING
For riders essential items are: helmet, riding-trousers (jeans are not always comfortable), riding boots or walking shoes + half-chaps (easier to pack), full-length raincoat (yes, it can rain in Italy, too!), and gloves if you are used to wearing them. Otherwise dress according to the season. Remember that you don’t have to bring out your finery at Rendola! There is a washing-machine and an iron if you need them.

Other useful items: suncream, lipsalve, personal medicines, small camera with strap you can put round your neck, gilet with pockets or bumbag. Remember that there are plenty of good books at Rendola and that there is free WIFI. All guests are advised not to bring too much luggage: bulky suitcases hamper you on your travels (there are steps everywhere!). Reserve some space, however, for anything you might want to buy during your stay. Buy your shampoos and suchlike when you get to Italy to avoid having to show them at the airport.

INSURANCE
Although Rendola Riding is insured, Italian insurance companies are slow to act and notoriously reluctant to pay out, so we require you to get out a personal holiday insurance to cover your holiday. If you should fall ill while at Rendola you can be visited by our excellent local doctor and, if necessary, receive treatment at the E.R of our local hospital.

Agriturism with horseback riding in Italy