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Itinerary for On Etruscan Trails in Tuscany




NOTE: The programs below may be modified at any time due to prevailing weather conditions or for technical reasons.

Sample Itinerary: Etruscan Trail (for intermediate riders) - subject to changes

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival
Arrival and accommodation at the riding center. In the evening, meeting with the guide and the other participants to chat and get to know each other.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 2 (Sunday): Introductory Ride
Entire day on horseback to verify horse & rider compatibility, with picnic and return to Cornacchino.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 3 (Monday): Ride to Sovana
From the farmhouse, we cross a nice beech wood forest and ride to the banks of the Fiora river, stopping for a swim and a picnic. Afterwards, we ride through the Etruscan necropolis of Sovana (Poggio Prisca) and along ancient Etruscan roads (Vie Cave) cut deep into the tuff rock more than 2000 years ago passing the most famous monument in this part of Etruria, the Ildebranda Tomb. Our ride takes us past the ancient walls of the medieval village of Sovana. From there, we continue towards Pitigliano and our accommodation (we sleep in a country house not far from Sovana, but we do not ride to Sovana nor Pitigliano themselves). Dinner and night's stay.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Agriturismo near Sovana


Day 4 (Tuesday): Ride along the Fiora River
We ride trough vineyards and olive trees. We cross along the river Fiora and cross it by the Necropole "Poggio Buco" until we reach our second country house for the dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Agriturismo near Fiora River


Day 5 (Wednesday): Ride with the Butteri
Today a longer ride in the morning followed by a relaxing afternoon. We ride along the river Fiora until the hermitage of Poggio Conte, where 16th century hermits built a chapel entirely dug out of the tuff rock. In the afternoon we are going to help the Butteri (Italian cowboys) working with their cattle.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Agriturismo in Maremma Countryside

Day 6 (Thursday): Ride to Lake Mezzano
Our journey continues along the Olpeta deep cut Etruscan road (the only one in the area that contains the remains of an ancient Roman road). Then we cross the Olpeta River and climb up to the site of the ancient city of Castro. Here we enter the Lamone Forest Nature Reserve. This dense woodland, with its wild flowers and birds such as woodpeckers and various species of falcon unique to the area, has grown up on rocky terrain of volcanic origin. During our ride we'll encounter cattle of the Maremma breed, living in the clearings of the forest. We stop for our picnic then leave the forest and cross rolling hills with spectacular views and reach our accommodation near lake Mezzano, a crater lake of volcanic origin, an absolute paradise, where we will have time to enjoy a swim.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Agriturismo near Lake Mezzano


Day 7 (Friday)Ride back to Farmhouse
From lake Mezzano, riding along field tracks we reach first San Quirico, then Vitozza, a village rich in medieval treasures, castle ruins and a church alongside numerous caves that served as houses until the end of the eighteenth century. (it is not allways possible to visit Vitozza, therefore better to write that we riding through hills direction home. From there we descend to the source of the Lente river, climb up to Sorano, then continue along Etruscan roads. Our journey continues toward Montevitozzo, before returning to Cornacchino. In the evening we will enjoy our final dinner together during which every participant will receive small souvenir and a map of our journey.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 8 (Saturday): Departure
Breakfast and departure.
Meals included: Breakfast




Sample Itinerary: Maremma Tradition (for strong intermediate and experienced riders) - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival and accommodation at the riding center. In the evening, meeting with the guide, who explains us the week in details, and the other participants to chat and get to know each other.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 2: Introductory Ride
Entire day on horseback to verify horse & rider compatibility, with picnic and return to Cornacchino.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 3: Ride to Lake Mezzano
We leave the Farmhouse and start our two days-trail that brings us until Ischia di Castro. We head to the medieval village of Sorano, riding along an Etruscan road, and from here we continue through hills until we reach the Mezzano lake.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Agriturismo near Lake Mezzano


Day 4: Lake Mezzano to Agriturismo Pietrafitta
We enter the Lamone Forest Nature Reserve. This dense woodland, with its wild flowers and birds such as woodpeckers and various species of falcon unique to the area, has grown up on rocky terrain of volcanic origin. In the late afternoon we reach our agriturismo, where we are staying for 3 nights.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Maremma


Day 5: Ride with the Butteri to Vulci castle
First day with the "Butteri" (Tuscan cowboys). We ride through the woods of Baccano and reach Vulci castle, where we have our pic-nic. In the afternoon we visit the archeologic parc and start working with the Butteri and their Maremma cows.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Maremma


Day 6: Cattle Work
We spent the entire day in Vulci with the Butteri and their cattle, including some lazos work. For lunch we have a barbecue, enjoying the products and recipes this beautiful region.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Maremma


Day 7: Last day with the Butteri
We ride back from Vulci to Pietrafitta, where in the afternoon we move Maremma foals from their fields to the corrals. In the late afternoon, we head back to the Farmhouse by mini-bus where we enjoy our final dinner together during which every participant will receive small souvenir and a map of our journey.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 8: Departure
Breakfast and departure.
Meals included: Breakfast



Sample Itinerary: Short Trails - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival and accommodation at the riding center. In the evening, meeting with the guide, who explains us the week in details, and the other participants to chat and get to know each other.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 2: Introduction Ride
We start the day with a riding lesson followed by our first 2-hour ride in the woods and hills that surround the farm. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure. You may want to visit the region or simply relax in our garden.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 3: Short Trail
Today, you will go on another 2-hour trail ride around the farm. Free afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 4: Short Trail
This morning, we will go on another trail ride around the farm. In the afternoon, there are no activities planned so you can just relax. If you wish to add some riding activities it is possible to arrange something for an extra fee.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 5: Sorano Ride
We ride down to San Valentino and from here through an Etruscan road to the river Lente, under Sorano. Here the horses have their rest while the riders enjoy a delicious pic-nick. During the lunch break, our group can walk through an other unforgettable Etruscan way (San Rocco) that ends on the hill in front of Sorano. Small break for some pictures of this gorgeous view and than back to the horses, ready to get in the saddle again. The trail continues through the medieval village of Sorano, and then across the country side, until our agriturismo, where we will spend two nights.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Agriturismo Podere Del Lepre near San Quirico


Day 6: Mezzano Lake Ride
We ride with our picnick from the agrituriso until the Mezzano lake and back (morning and afternoon the route is different). We ride in the countryside with Rolling hills covered with vigneards and olive trees.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Agriturismo Podere Del Lepre near San Quirico


Day 7: Vittoza Ride
After breakfast direction the ancient city of Vitozza. We visit it on horse back and continue riding through woods until we reach the place for our picnic lunch. After the break, we follow the Stridolone river until Montevitozzo and from here through pastures and woods we get back to our farm.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 8: Departure
Breakfast and departure.
Meals included: Breakfast

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On Etruscan Trails in Tuscany
Tour Code: IT-ITRT02
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : May to October

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
C 2024 03/23 - 03/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Mini Etruscan T... 4 /8 Expired
C 2024 04/13 - 04/20 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Mini Etruscan T... 4 /8 Reserve
B 2024 04/27 - 05/04 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Maremma Traditi... 4 /8 Reserve
B 2024 05/04 - 05/11 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Maremma Traditi... 4 /8 Sold Out
A 2024 05/18 - 05/25 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Etruscan Trail 4 /8 Sold Out
A 2024 08/24 - 08/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Etruscan Trail 4 /8 Reserve
C 2024 09/07 - 09/14 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Mini Etruscan T... 4 /8 Reserve
A 2024 09/14 - 09/21 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Etruscan Trail 4 /8 Reserve
C 2024 10/26 - 11/02 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Mini Etruscan T... 4 /8 Reserve
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Mini Etruscan Trail
Tack: Western
Horses: Haflingers, Appaloosas, Paints, Maremm...
Pace: Moderate with trots and canters where ...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Rome Fiumicino
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