RIDING TOURS IN CHIANTI AND THE ARNO VALLEY: DATES FOR 2017

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 10 riders
non-riders welcome
Spring: April 22-29, May 6-13, May 20-27
Autumn: Sept. 23-30, October 7-14

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.

CHIANTI CASTLES RIDE
Two days at the farmhouse with morning rides and excursions in the afternoon, the first day to a village built round a ravine and to a famed, Romanesque church with animal carvings, on the second a tour of the gardens and cellars of an abbey and wine farm, followed by wine-tasting. Then a four-day riding tour in Chianti, including a visit to the castle of Brolio and a day in Siena.

Rates include: train from/to Florence, 2 half-dayrides, 3 whole dayrides, all excursions, entry to wine farm and castle, all accommodation, all meals with wine except for meals in Siena.

Maximum 7 riders
Spring: April 29, May 6, May 13-20
Autumn: Sept. 16-23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14-21

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.

Maximum 6 riders
non-riders welcome
Spring: April 1-8
Autumn: October 21-28

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.

Maximum 10 riders
non-riders welcome
April 13-20 (including Easter), May 27 – June 3

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: 10 riders
non-riders welcome
Spring: April 8-12, June 3-7
Autumn: September 12-16, October 21-25

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