A progressive Inn to Inn horseback trail ride in Tuscany combining history, tradition, gastronomy, and exceptional landscapes.
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Horseback riding trip in Tuscany: through the heart of Tuscany this Inn to Inn trail ride will bring you to discover the fascinating Etruscan civilization in Tuscany, predecessor of Roman, in this part of Italy. Along wonderfull riding trails and old Etruscan ways, you will cross a rich region of archeologies remains and typical villages, famous for the quality of hospitality. Just enjoy this horseback ride in Tuscany and let the Etruscan dream coming to you …
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE IN TUSCANY
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Sunday: Arrival in the afternoon at your accommodation at the Sovana hotel & Resort: aperitif, presentation of your ride with your guide. Diner and night at the place.
Monday: Sorano- Castle of Proceno. After breakfast, you will ride in the heart of Tuscany along the Lente river, from where you will discover the ancient medieval fortress of the sublime village of Castel'Ottieri, bearing the name of a very influential noble family in the Middle-Age. Picnic break where a memorable meal awaits you. In the afternoon you will enjoy the pleasure of long rides through the green hills of Tuscany, along magnificent paths. Overnight at Proceno Castle.
Tuesday: Proceno – Lake Mezzano: After crossing the Stidolone river, you reach Vitozza on horseback crossing the property of Montorio (Mussolini's nephew). Lunch break in the village. You discover Vitozza in all its glory. Former Etruscan necropolis, it also 
houses the remains of a Romanesque church, an old fortress but also more than 200 caves which were inhabited until the beginning of the 19th century! In the afternoon, you continue the horseback ride to the Mezzano property to finish the stage in the mysterious and enigmatic forest of Lamone. Dinner and night in agriturismo (rural bed and breakfasts in Italy) by Lake Mezzano or in Selva del Lamone.
Wednesday: Selva del Lamone - Vulci. Discovery of the ruins of the Etruscan-Roman city of Castro where you will have a delicious lunch. During the afternoon, you follow the old Etruscan road from Castro to Vulci from where you 
take the famous path of the Brigands, as the famous Tiburzi once did ! You cross on horseback the magnificent property of Torlonia belonging to the Prince of the same name. You will see a charming little castle typical of Tuscany with its Roman bridge "Ponte del Diavolo" before reaching the park of Vulci, a typical Etruscan archaeological site. Dinner and night in agriturismo.
Thursday: Visit of Vulci’s Park. Departure horseback riding to visit the archeologic park where you will discover the Etruscan tombs and a lot of other interesting wonders. First class lunch in the park’s restaurant. Free afternoon. Several activities are at your disposal: visit the Etruscan Museum, spend good time in the park, or just 
rest in this peacefull area. Dinner and night in agriturismo.
Friday: Departure along the Fiora river on a very pretty trail south of Monte Calvo, where you can meet the superb Maremma bulls and wild horses. You cross the San Pietro bridge, next to the old Roman bridge, to have lunch by the river. In the afternoon, you continue towards Selva del Lamone following Via Cava Di Castro. Dinner and night in a very beautiful typical Tuscan cottage.
Saturday: Selva del Lamone-Sorano. You set off on horseback towards Vitozza, where a tasty lunch awaits you after crossing the Mezzano estate. In the afternoon, you ride along the “Lente” river, you can admire the famous “Città del Tufo” archaeological park. You pass just below the perched village of Sorano, another typical Tuscan village, to end your ride. Return to your first night accommodation. Farewell dinner.
Sunday: After the breakfast, transfert to airport or train station.
* Indicative itinerary: can be changed if necessary.
MEETING:
Sunday evening in Tuscany. Optional afternoon transfers: from Orvieto train station, Roma airport, Florence airport.
DEPARTURE:
Sunday morning after breakfast. Optional transfers to Orvieto train station, Roma airport, Florence airport.
TRANSFER PRICES / PER CAR:
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.
Transfers to be paid directly to the driver.
TRAINS:
Many trains from Rome Termini to Orvieto and from Florence to Orvieto.
See timetables and prices: www.trenitalia.com
FLIGHTS:
Flights to Italy are not included in our prices because it is generally more interesting to book your flights yourself, a flight package including flights is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or offer you a trip with transport included on request: free service.
RIDING LEVEL: 
You must be able to walk, trot, canter and galop outdoor on open spaces. Maximum weight: 85 kg.
AGE:
From 12 years old, children accompanied by an adult.
GROUPS & RYTHM:
Up to 8 riders + the guide. Your ride on average 2-3 hours in the morning, then 2-3 hours in the afternoon after a good lunch break. At three paces: walk, trot, canter when the ground allows it
MANAGEMENT:
1 Italian guide who speaks French and a little English, but you will enjoy the charm of the expressive Italian communication ! + 1 Assistant providing luggage transfers and who prepares copious meals at lunches.
HORSES:
Maremma and crossed breeds, trail ride horses.
TACK:
English saddles and some Western on request.
ACCOMMODATION:
In very comfortable hotels and guesthouses. Single bedroom available with supplement.
INDICATIVE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Accommodations may vary depending on availability.
Nights 1 &7: Sovana hotel & Resort
Night 2: Castello di Proceno
Night 3: Agriturismo Fra Viaco
Nights 4 & 5: Agriturismo Il Paglieto di Vulci
Night 6: B&B Vallecupa
MEALS:
An assistant prepares nice buffets at picnic places. Dinners in hotel restaurants and in guesthouses.
LUGGAGE TRANSFERS:
The assistant transfers luggage by car every day.
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
2100 € in 2-3 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement *: 300 €
Booking fees: 15 €
* If you book in shared rooms and we do not have a rider registered to share, the “single rooms” supplement will be charged and refunded if a person registers wishing to share as well.
TRANSFER PRICES / PER CAR:
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.
Transfers to be paid directly to the driver.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation, all meals, drinks during meals, luggage transfers, our travel agent bond to guarantee your payments. Your payments are guaranted by our unlimited travel agent bond. If you book a trip through Cap Rando, you have the guarantee not to loose any payment. The French law is the strongest and requires all French travel agencies to have an unlimited financial guarantee for their customers in case of financial failure.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, drinks out of meals, sodas, hot drinks, visits, tips, transports, transfers from / to Roma and Florence airport or Orvieto train station, all that is not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES".
INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) are compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
See prices & information
FLIGHTS:
Flights are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request.
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The week was fabulous !!! The guide and his horses and team were all great. I’d say we really got our money’s worth. The hospitality was great ! All a lot of fun. I will let my horse friends know about this trip as well as the other trips you offer. Thank you so much for your support. Make sure that the guide hears how much “Liz” who rode Gionic loved the trip. All the best.
Liz.
Extraordinary guide ! Excellent guide and human with his riders always helping them to communicate to tell the story of the places where we went. He paid attention to everything to help with his brother.
My horse: My sweet Nicky: close to people. She licked me constantly balanced courageous cute nice who responded to everything. A foolproof horse I wouldn't have changed her all week. Well chosen for me.
We picnicked for lunch in super beautiful places each time different and the food was widely different and in large quantities.
Frankly, apart from the heat which tired us all, horses and men: We had a great ride every day, different. The only downside: Not being able to swim in lakes and rivers.
Cap Rando services: Quick answers to questions.
Welcome:
Very good. The team and everyone we met were extremely welcoming and friendly. Aperol spritz is now a firm favourite
Our luggage was moved easily from place to place
The taxi service from and back to Orvieto was efficient
It would have been so helpful to have had a full briefing session with a map prior to starting the trek so we could see each stage beforehand (See final comments) as well as some discussion about the horses available to ride
Security:
There was great attention to detail and clear signalling when to start trotting etc. There was one difficult incident going up and down a narrow gorge
Being left alone in the narrow space with a very new (to trekking) horse when all the others went off was quite challenging
We would not want this to detract from the overall good care that was shown !
Riders need to be prepared for some very steep inclines and declines. Better to let us know a bit more in advance
Horses:
The horses were well looked after and extremely fit, covering the terrain easily and at a good pace. They got on well together as a herd.
The only issue was that we were presented with no choice/alternative options regarding which horse we could ride or any discussion beforehand about suitable matches for us
The three other riders (first three days) appeared to have “selected” the horses they preferred for themselves
This left two horses for us and E did not want to ride one of them For the remaining three days we could change to other horses which was more relaxing for us
Tack:
This was all excellent There was help with tacking and untacking as required
Accommodation:
This was all of a good standard . Two of the places were outstanding
The hosts were very welcoming and the meals generous and varied
It was a shame that we only found out that we could not stay in the planned place (near Vulci), next to the horses, until we got there
The only issue was the need for direct help with trying to get clothes and boots dry after riding in heavy rain
General satisfaction:
We want to thank the team and Cap Rando for a great riding holiday with super horses, stunning scenery, historic sites and lots of wild life !
A very nice ride to discover Tuscany on horseback !
Very pleasant environment, very nice group and guide always taking care of the group.
The accommodations are of high quality. Typical meals, top, and in large quantities !
Nice welcome in each place, even the dogs were adorable ! Perfect !
The guide takes great care of his horses, it is very appreciable. I had the chance to ride Poppi for the week, very good mare, easy, attentive.
Thank you Cap Rando for your reactivity during my late registration and for your advice on the choice of this ride 👍
The guide was a great guide and runs a very good outfit. I would have liked his English to be better, as communication was sometimes difficult (his English was broken and my French was broken and I had no Italian). Spritz was great - lots of energy, never got tired, loved to trot and canter. Every place we stayed was wonderful. My favorite was the Castello di Proceno, which was a real castle. The owner gave me a private tour of her residence and the main tower. Our rooms were in one of the shorter towers that had been renovated into apartments. Overall, Cap Rando is an excellent company to travel with.
The staff were excellent. The guide was fantastic! He was attentive and conscientious with the horses as well as with the guests. It filled with enthusiasm and fun and supported the riders very well. I loved my little horse (Bimbo)! Solid and comfortable gaits, knowing his job. Wonderfully interesting and comfortable accommodation. Good food. We had a fantastic time despite the bad weather over 3 days.
We come back from our horseback ride in Tuscany and are delighted with our stay: the horses are fantastic, the horseback riding very well organized. The landscapes are fantastic, the light is magical ... Beautiful encounters in our different accommodations, excellent food and a warm welcome. In short: Delighted! Thank you for everything.
What a great advice to go on horseback in Tuscany ! An extra guide ! He shared his passion with us with humility and pride. His horses are well in their heads, they accompany us with courage and affection during the trip. Meetings with the country but also the inhabitants who welcome us with finesse and attention. Thanks again for everything ! The most beautiful holidays! Delighted !!
Thank you for such a beautiful week in Tuscany. As always with Cap Rando, a more than successful holiday. And the guide: more than brilliant ! Super good !!!
Where to start ? Our horseback trip through Tuscany was both magical and unforgettable. My mom and I went to celebrate a very special birthday and it couldn't have been more special ! The horses were extremely well cared, well behaved, groomed and gentle. You can see that the guide really likes each of them and knows them very well. The hotels and B & Bs were very nice and the food ... oh the food ! was absolutely spectacular ! Our favorite town was Proceno where we met Pucci and her wonderful husband Giovanni. We had dinner at their amazing Michelin starred restaurant and ate the most amazing black truffle ravioli imaginable. After sipping champagne and wonderful wine, we sat by the fireplace and Pucci told us about his life and his family history. All of this and we slept in a castle ! The ride was spectacular. Long gallops and trots with beautiful landscapes of all kinds. The whole trip was like a movie. We loved spending time with our guide and Serena. All in all, I would highly recommend this Tuscany horseback riding trip to anyone looking for adventure, fabulous food, even better wine, and memories that will last a lifetime !