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The 2 Best Horse-Riding Trips in Italy

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Below, the 2 Horse-Riding Trips in Italy that would go on a first itinerary. Prices, timings and group sizes are all here, so five minutes is enough to choose.

Horseback Ride in S.Gimignano with Tuscan Lunch Chianti Tasting

Horseback Ride in S.Gimignano with Tuscan Lunch Chianti Tasting - The one-hour horseback ride: beginner-friendly, but not guaranteed vineyard rows

1.Horseback Ride in S.Gimignano with Tuscan Lunch Chianti Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $229Our pick

Horseback ride near San Gimignano, then Chianti lunch with wine and olive oil tasting, plus medieval village sights from Florence.

“Our guide Lorenzo was fantastic, he was enthusiastic, offered to take our picture, had lots of knowledge about where we were headed, he allowed for some flexibility in the day and he always made sure everyone was comfortable and happy. The horseback ride was so fun and peaceful, the place where we had lunch had a stunning view of San Gimignano and the pasta they served was lovely! Also a special mention to Tartufino, the happy farm dog that followed us around during the horse ride ❤️”

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Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch - Trecase and the Vesuvius park: lunch with views that make sense

2.Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $240

Skip the line at Pompeii, then ride horses on Vesuvius with a vineyard lunch and wine tasting, plus optional pickup.

“This was the most incredible, never-to-be-forgotten day! The guided tour of Pompeii, with just 16 of us, was brilliant. Teresa, our guide was very knowledgeable, lovely and very funny. So many amazing highlights were packed into our two hours, with plenty of photo opportunities too. The horse-riding in a breathtaking setting was incredible. The horses were beautiful, and clearly loved. No experience was needed. Aleksandra, our guide, was patient, kind and also very knowledgable about the vineyards and scenery we explored. The day was then made even better when we were driven to our second vineyard for a three-course meal and wine tasting. Anthony, our sommelier, kept us laughing the…”

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