Horse ride with Olive Oil tasting and Lunch in a manor or in a farm
Florence, Italy
No previous riding experience is required.
The guests will experience the famous Tuscan hills in a unique way: on horseback.
The ride is customized according to each one's riding experience. A professional equestrian guide will introduce you to the basics of the ride on horseback first and pair you to our very trained horses prior the 1h ride that will be held through spectacular olive groves and vineyards that even the novice riders will enjoy.
After returning to the stables the guests will be driven to a local medieval castle or a historic farm, specialized in the olive oil production.The landlord will guide them to the discovery of the family's historic expertise in the olives farming and their superior quality extra virgin olive oil. A Tuscan lunch and the olive oil tasting paired with a wide tray of local cheeses, Tuscan ham and bruschettas, Chianti wine and coffee will finally be served in one of the farm's historic room or on the scenic terrace.
Vegetarians are also welcome.
Description
Stop At: Reggello, Reggello, Tuscany
A pleasant transfer from central Florence takes you to our riding center located at about 30min on the Chianti hills. During the drive you will get some information on the territory and some explanation on what you will do during the whole experience. At the riding center's you will be paired with the best horse for you. After a few minutes for preparation and basic riding instructions in the open or the idoor arena your four-legged companion and an expert tutor will lead you on a pleasant ride on horseback across the typical Tuscan countryside, dotted with manicured vineyards and tranquil olive groves, far from the crowds of the City, during which you will be able to take pictures of you and around you.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Reggello, Reggello, Tuscany
Next, your chauffeur-guide will drive you to one of Tuscany's most celebrated olive oil estates. Set in the upper Arno valley along the ancient Roman route between Florence and Arezzo, this imposing country manor of medieval origin is surrounded olive trees that have been caringly tended to for centuries.
At the end of the visit of the manor and its historic olive oil cellars, a typical Tuscan meal with bruschettas, cheeses and savoury various local coldcuts provides the perfect opportunity to sample the cold-pressed, organic-certified extra-virgin oil and appreciate its intense perfume, fruity and rather peppery flavour by tasting it with the local bread, all washed by the estate's red Chianti wine. The olive oil, the red wine and organic honey are available for purchasing if you so wish.
Your chauffer will pick you up at the manor's at about 2,30p.m to drive you back to Florence.
Duration: 2 hours
Sample Menu
• Bruschette e degustazione dell'olio - fette di pane toscano irrorate dell'oro verde, il succoso olio extra vergine di oliva, prodotto dalla tenuta.
• Abbondante vassoio di specialità locali miste - Formaggi, affettati toscani prodotti localmente, bruschette miste con pomodoro,salsa toscana di fegato, olive, pane,grissini.
Vino rosso Chianti IGT.
Inclusions
- Private transfers by car with driver and equiped with air-conditioning
- 1h horseback ride experience on a country trail with some initial minutes of basic lesson
- Guided Tour: castle and historic olive presses and cellars
- Tuscan light Lunch with and extra virgin olive oil guided tasting
- Local Chianti wine for Lunch and Extra Bottled water
- Rain coat for the ride if needed
- GST (Goods and Services Tax) and Local Taxes
- Helmet
Exclusions
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Our vehicles for the transfers are sanitized at every tour. Gel for hands desinfection is available during the whole tour and fresh masks are offered if required. Physical distancing is normally respected.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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