Ride from Florence into Chianti’s sun‑washed hills, arriving at a medieval castle for a private wine tasting and light Tuscan lunch. This half‑day combines 3–4 hours on horseback with historic cellars and local flavors.
Ride from Florence into Chianti’s sun‑washed hills, arriving at a medieval castle for a private wine tasting and light Tuscan lunch. This half‑day combines 3–4 hours on horseback with historic cellars and local flavors.
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Operated by Florence Country Life · Florence, Tuscany
You leave the city behind and the road narrows to a ribbon of olive groves and cypress lines. After a private 40‑minute transfer north of Florence, horses wait at a country stable and the first dust of the trail lifts beneath hooves. The rolling hills dare you forward as you ride across vineyards and pasture toward a medieval castle that now produces Chianti-classico wines.
moderate.
7 hours total (3–4 hours riding).
Suitable for people with light to moderate fitness who can sit in a saddle for a few hours; basic riding ability or willingness to learn required.
You’ll spend about 3 to 4 hours on horseback—roughly 1.5–2 hours to the castle, time for lunch and tasting, then the return ride.
No advanced experience is required; a short basic lesson is provided and the route is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate riders.
The tour includes private transfers from a designated meeting point in Florence, helmets, the guided ride, a private castle/winery tour, tasting of 3–4 wines and a light Tuscan lunch.
Children may join if they meet the operator’s safety and age requirements—confirm when booking; note that wine tasting requires guests to be 18 or older.
Many estates in the Florentine hills were fortified in medieval times and later managed by noble winemaking families; stone cellars and villa rooms reflect centuries of local viticulture.
Operators commonly follow low‑impact trail routes and limit group sizes to protect vineyard soils; support local producers by sticking to marked paths and avoiding litter.
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