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Horseback riding vacations in
Italy
 Hidden Trails’ Italian horse riding holidays are a time to indulge, relax, and lap up the essence of Italia. We have brought together some of Italy’s finest horse riding tours, each with their own uniquely Italian feel. Whether you are lured by the rich history stretching back to the ancient Roman empire, the long established culinary traditions, or simply the romanticism of a Mediterranean escape, Hidden Trails has a horseback vacation to suit.
Horse Riding in Italy:
Italy is characterized by its style, exquisite countryside, long-held traditions, rich cultural heritage and cuisine. Our Italian horse rides aim to capture the essence of Italy – explore the vineyards and cellars of Tuscany, the coastlines of Campania, the castles of Lazio, and the volcanic landscapes of Sicily. On our Italian rides you will find yourself riding through centuries old olive groves, eating locally grown fresh produce, and meeting locals with a deep love for their country.
 Tuscany is a famed culinary region, and our finest tours combine excellent horse riding with the best gourmet Italian food and wine. On many of our tours you will stay in rustic farm houses, where you can dine on fresh pasta, fine goat cheeses, and local wine.
Those wishing to explore the island of Sicily will find our Cefalu to Etna a particularly interesting option. Mt Etna is Europe’s highest active volcano, and here the horse treks follow ancient Roman paths and the luna-like trails of past eruptions.
With so much to offer, exploring this beautiful country on horseback is the perfect way to discover Italy’s hidden jewels. Our Italian horseback vacations combine excellent equitation with history, culture and fine cuisine.
Italy Geography and Climate:
The weather in Rome and central Italy during summer can exceed temperatures of 35ºC – making it sometimes unbearably hot. As such many businesses tend to close in August, as people take holidays in cooler climates. The best time to travel to Rome is in springtime, when skies are blue and the weather warm. Rain showers are possible any time of year. Mid-winter is mild, with the average temperature around 13 ºC.
In the northern regions of the country summer temperatures fluctuate, depending on location. Generally Venice ranges in temperature from 30 - 33 ºC; whilst Milan can often exceed 35 ºC. Tuscany has a relatively mild climate – ranging between 20 and 27 ºC in summer.
Southern Italy and Naples are often cooler in the summer, due to the Mediterranean climate. Southern Italy experiences sunnier, drier weather, and slightly milder temperatures ranging from 18 ºC to 29 ºC on average.
Horseback riding in Tuscany - Italy
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Holidays on horseback in Italy
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Siena Palio Horse Race
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Set in an 18th century Tuscan farmhouse in Chianti. Meadows, woods and beautiful gardens with a views of a medieval castle surround the equestrian centre.
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Italy
Travel restrictions
Effective March 17th, 2020, European Union (EU) leaders agreed to apply a temporary restriction on all non-essential travel into the passport-free Schengen zone by non-EU nationals for at least 30 days. As of June 11th, 2020, the European Commission invited Schengen Member States and Schengen Associated States to extend the travel restriction to June 30th, 2020.
On June 11th, 2020, the Italian government issued a follow-up decree extending travel provisions that went into effect on June 3, 2020. Under these provisions, persons traveling to Italy from member states of the European Union, states party to the Schengen Agreement (the non-EU states party to the Schengen Agreement are: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), the United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican City State will no longer be required to self-isolate under the supervision of health authorities for 14 days unless they have stayed in other countries during the 14-day period prior to entering Italy.
For those traveling from a country not listed above, travel to Italy will be allowed only for proven work, urgent health needs, or to return to your place of residence. Those travelers continue to be required to self-isolate for 14 days under the supervision of health authorities, either at home or another address of their choosing.
The Italian Foreign Ministry provides English-language answers to frequently asked questions regarding travel and a series of other subjects at the following link: https://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-
iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/faqs-on-the-italian-government-s-phase-2.html.
Measures taken by government
On March 17th, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation together with the Ministry of Health, issued a decree whereby all individuals entering Italy by any means of transportation are obliged to self-quarantine in their home/hotel for 14 days even if they have no symptoms of Covid-19.
On March 22nd, 2020, the Italian government released a decree closing non-essential industries from March 25th to April 3rd, later extended to May 3rd.
Supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, post offices, and other essential services remain open.
The Ministries of Health and the Interior further restricted inter-city movement as of March 22th, providing that travellers must provide justification and documentation to authorities on any movement between cities.
On April 26th, the Italian government released a decree introducing new measures valid from May 4th to May 17th. Under this decree, travel within the same region for work, health or emergency reasons, and to visit immediate family members or relatives is allowed as long as social distancing protocols are respected.
On May 17th, 2020, the Italian government released a decree providing that from June 3, 2020, it is possible to travel freely between regions in Italy.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Call Italy’s 112 emergency number or 1500 if you believe you have symptoms and are currently in Italy. English speaking operators are available.
Source:
US Embassy in Italy https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on June 18th (checked on July 2nd)
Ministry of Health http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/
homeNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english
Published on March 26th (checked on July 2nd)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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