These experiences can only be organized for the guests staying at Dimora Ghirlandaio.
To make your Tuscan holiday all the more unique, Dimora Ghirlandaio organizes wonderful outings by horse in the Chianti area. These are exclusive tours during which you will be able to truly experience the beauty of the hills surrounding Florence. What better way is there to partake in the wonders of the Tuscan countryside than to wander through its bountiful vineyards and down its evocative trails led by majestic and docile steeds? There are plenty of options, from a romantic carriage ride to outings on horseback with lunch or tastings, to discover historical homes, olive mills, and magnificent castles nestled in woods and olive groves.
Outing on Horseback with Lunch or Tasting.
If you prefer the excitement of being in the saddle, you may choose to explore the gentle Tuscan hills by means of a guided tour on horseback, with a lunch or tasting included. A perfect choice even for those of you who have no riding experience, this tour through the unforgettable Chianti countryside will allow you to appreciate all the best of what rural Tuscany can offer: from the breathtaking views to the food and wine specialties that have brought fame to this region.
How it works:
First your guide will impart some basic instructions, and then you will set off on an hour-long tour on horseback of the Chianti area, along trails flanked by vineyards and olive groves. Surrounded by the gentle hillside landscape, you will be able to take plenty of photographs along the way while your horse obediently waits. You can choose to top the excursion off with a full Tuscan lunch with red
Chianti wine, or with a tour of a Renaissance home with a refined wine tasting and light lunch. You may also choose to visit a Medieval estate and its ancient olive mill, where you will be able to taste their extra-virgin olive oil and enjoy a light lunch.
Tour details:
Duration: 5 hours (1 on horseback)
Languages: Italian, English, French, German.
Level of expertise required: none.
Number of participants: min. 2 max 8
What to wear: long pants and sneakers
How will we get to the stables?
We will take care of all transportation from Dimora Ghirlandaio to the stables and back. The Dimora is quite close to the stables.
I've never ridden a horse, can I still participate in one of the horse tours?
Yes, of course. Guests who have no riding experience can choose between the carriage ride in the heart of the Chianti area and the outing on horseback with three food and wine tasting options. Only the grand tour on horseback to the Castello di Nipozzano is restricted to guests who have medium to excellent riding skills.
