Italy · HORSES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 4 horse riding are worth giving it to — priced and timed so the decision takes minutes, not an evening.
Ride horses through Tuscan countryside from Florence, tour San Gimignano, then enjoy a winery lunch with Chianti tastings and local olive oil.
“A calm and relaxing day in an area that I never knew about. The small town that we went into after the horseback riding was so neat.”
Small-group Pompeii with archaeologist, lunch and wine on Vesuvius slopes, then guided horseback ride through vineyards, plus pickup.
“This package packed so many great experiences into one afternoon! It was helpful to visit Pompeii with a guide to hear a more detailed history of the city before and after the disaster. We wish that the tour had been a little longer because we felt like we saw such a small portion of the city. The farm to table lunch with wine tasting was AMAZING and felt very special! The setting was a picturesque tent in a vineyard, with delicious fresh food and locally produced wines. And the horse back ride was entertaining. The ride is on well worn paths through a vineyard and our horses, Brenda and Mary,…”
Small-group horseback ride from Rome to a horse sanctuary near Ostia Antica, with gelato, horse care, and guided history in 3 hours.
“I arrived at the café meeting location 30 minutes before my tour. I looked all around the tables for 45 minutes looking for a tour operator, a sign, a vehicle with the name of the tour. Nothing. Only local Italians having morning coffee. I attempted to call with no response and viator would not let me message the tour for some reason. I left 20 minutes after my tour time. There was no one who made themselves apparent as the tour guide. No sign, no t-shirt, no marker, not anything. I left thinking the tour operator did not show. Later I messaged them asking for a refund and they claim…”
A 2-hour guided horseback ride from Alghero around Lake Baratz and down to Porto Ferro Beach for dunes, sea views, and watchtowers.
“Super good experience! Highly recommendable. I had never been on a horse before but the team managed to educate me so I received a full outcome from the experience.”
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