Riding weekend + wine + natural hot thermal springs

DAY 0
Check-in for the night

DAY 1
Start at 10am.
4/5 hours on saddle.
Natural and historical ride.
Itinerary passes on Archaeological Park Città del Tufo.
It passes through necropolis of Sovana and we ride between deep roads carved into the rock - Cavone and Cavoncello -famous Etruscan Street.
We descends towards De Branda (Pope Gregorio VII) tomb.
We can stop 15/20 minutes to visit it.
Route continues through Antinori vineyards.
Stop for lunch at an Agriristoro: cutting board typical products and traditional first course + house wine.*
Departure for internal paths.
Return around 4/5pm.

*Or break for vine tasting immersed in a beautiful natural and archaeological landscape.
Illustration of this cellar and its operations.
3 glasses of wine accompanied by a small platter of local products.

DAY 2
Start at 10am towards Terme di Saturnia. 5/6hours on saddle.
We pass between meadows, historical ruins, dense forests of Mediterranean scrub; we ford Albegna river.
Break is near Cascatelle del mulino where you can bathe in the warm thermal waters and where we have lunch (menu light lunch at the nearest bar).
Return around 6pm.

DAY 3
Start at 10am direction of Fiora River, which you will ford, to reach S. Martino sul Fiora.
4/5 hours on saddle.
Lunch stop is in an agritursm.
Return from another road, always re-crossing the River.
Return around 5pm.

WHERE
Rides start near Sovana: an antique Etruscan town and a charming medieval village.

MEETING POINT
5 minutes by car from your accomodation. If you don't have a car, the guide can pick-up you

TRANSFER
Optional transfers to Orvieto train station, Roma airport, Florence airport.
Transfers are subject to change and they to be paid directly to the driver.
Orvieto train station (±1h drive):
±150 € / car from 1 to 3 people / each way;
±180 € / minibus from 4 to 8 people / each way.
Roma airport (±2h drive):
±300 € / car from 1 to 3 people / each way;
±350 € / minibus from 4 to 8 people / each way.
Florence airport (±2h30 drive):
±500 / car from 1 to 3 people / each way.

RIDER REQUIREMENTS
Riding is aimed at reasonably competent riders, who are secure, comfortable and in control on a well-schooled horse at a walk, trot and canter in open country - but there is some flexibility and novice and even beginners can be catered thanks to a ride suits on them.

PACE
Walk, trot, canter

HORSES
Well trained and looked horses. They are all a responsive, willing and enjoyable to ride as well as being sensible and calm to handle.
They are fairly lively temperament but calm with traffic and surefooted.
Mixed breed. They are medium builded local Italian saddlebreds crossed with various other breeds. Some local Maremma crosses, Anglo Arab, Sicilian, Andalucian & Apaloosa crosses.

TACKS
Mostly Wintec saddles or similar. Very comfortable - but don’t expect tack to be gleaming, or anything more than adequate.
There are pockets in the saddle blankets with room for water bottles, a light raincoat, suncream etc
Horses are prepared and tacked up for you each morning - some help with untacking etc at the end of the
day is appreciated.

ACCOMODATION

Accomodation n.1
In a medieval building whose rooms are modern and renovated, along with their bathrooms.
The furnishings are simple but very well kept.
TV, air conditioning, hairdryer, minibar.
Parking.
Free wi-fi

Accomodation n.2
Inside a park of olive trees with large rose gardens and laurel hedges.
In an old farmhouse carefully renovated
with swimming pool and parking.
Rooms are equipped with all comforts: TV, air conditioning, minibar, hairdryer and safe.
Mineral water is free.
Wi-fi free of charge.

For a single room there is a surcharge (40€ por nights)


FOOD

Breakfasts and dinners are provided by the accommodation.
Whether you choose "accomodation 1" or "accomodation 2" the restaurant for the dinner is the same.
Breakfast consists of a rich sweet and savory buffet, various hot and cold drinks accompanied by jams, biscuits, home made cakes
freshly baked bread, local cheeses and cured meats, fresh fruit, yogurt.
Dinner is with typical dishes of the Tuscan Maremma from kilometer zero.
Lunch is on the route. "Day 1" is in Agriristoro* / "Day 2" is a light lunch / "Day 3" is in a agritourism

Vegan, vegetarian or other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

- Strongly reccomended properly fitted riding helmet. Horses can kick up dust during the ride
- Jodphpurs
- Ankle boots with a rubber sole confortable for walk and half chaps
- Windproof and rainproof jacket
- Vest with pockets or belt bag for personal items
- Swimwear + Thin beach towel (for "Day 2")
- Sun cream