6 Day Tuscany Horseback Riding Adventure: Cala Violina, Wine Tasting, and Punta Ala Beach in Italy
Horseback Riding Adventure Italy
Experience a deeper journey into the heart of Tuscany with Best Dream Horses on this 6-day horseback riding adventure through the landscapes of Pian D’Alma and the Maremma region. This extended program combines scenic rides through forests and coastal trails, visits to Cala Violina and Punta Ala beach, and a unique overnight winery experience with wine tasting, all complemented by authentic Tuscan cuisine, farmhouse accommodation, and relaxing moments such as aperitifs and optional wellness treatments, offering a rich blend of nature, culture, and connection with horses.
Key information
- Rider Weight limit: 90 Kg.
- Horse Height Range: from 148 cm to 163 cm
- Tack Type: western
- Horse Breed: Paint horse, Appaloosa, Halflinger, Maremmano (typical Italian Horse) and Argentinian mix
Highlights
- 1 short horseback ride and 4 full-day rides of 5 to 6 hours each
- Guided rides to Cala Violina, Punta Ala beach, and through Tuscan countryside and forest trails
- Winery experience with overnight horse stay and wine tasting
- Welcome, farewell, and additional aperitifs during the program
- 5 nights accommodation at the farmhouse in Pian D’Alma
- 3 buffet or traditional lunches during riding days and 1 lunch at the hunter’s house
- Daily breakfast, 3 dinners at the farmhouse, and 2 dinners at local restaurants included
Skill level
- Intermediate
Types
5 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 4.5
Accommodation
The new farmhouse by Best Dream Horses is located in Pian D’Alma, just 2 kilometers from the stable, and offers a peaceful countryside setting with modern comforts. It features 6 single rooms and 5 bathrooms (4 private and 2 shared), equipped with air conditioning or heating, TV, free Wi-Fi, and includes amenities such as a laundry room, coffee facilities, and covered parking with free electric car charging.
Program
Day 1 - welcome
- Check-in at the farmhouse from 00:00 to 14:00
- At 14:30 meeting at the stable, horse assignment, and horseback ride of about one and a half hours
- Return to the farmhouse, welcome aperitif, and then a typical Tuscan dinner (meat menu)
- Best Dream Horses also offers menus for vegetarians and vegans
Day 2 - nature reserve of Cala Violina - duration 5 to 6 hours
- Breakfast on site
- Departure from the Best Dream Horses center, passing through the paths inside the scrub to reach the panoramic sea view area
- Planned stop in Cala Violina with a delicious buffet lunch
- In hot periods, possibility to swim in Cala Violina after lunch and relax on the beach
- The return continues along the paths with arrival at the Best Dream Horses center
- Aperitif
- Return to the farmhouse
- Dinner in a typical local restaurant with transfer
Day 3 - winery - duration 6 hours
- Breakfast on site
- Departure from the Best Dream Horses center, passing through the picturesque Tuscan countryside along forest paths through the Maremma villages
- Lunch is planned at the hunter’s house, a suggestive place in the middle of the woods
- After lunch, continue on horseback to the winery, where the horses will stay overnight
- Winery tasting
- Return to the farmhouse by transfer
- Clients who booked massage with Donatella
- Dinner at the farmhouse
Day 4 - duration 5 to 6 hours
- Breakfast on site
- Arrival by transfer to the partner stable at the winery
- Departure on horseback through the countryside and forest paths, exploring the wild Tuscan landscape, returning to the stable
- Buffet lunch at the ruins of the convent of Monte Muro, a cultural site on a small plateau facing the sea, built in the early 14th century
- After lunch, return to the stable
- Aperitif at the stable
- Return to the farmhouse
- Clients who booked a massage with Donatella
- Dinner in a typical restaurant with transfer
Day 5 - Punta Ala beach - duration 5 to 6 hours
- Breakfast on site
- Departure from the Best Dream Horses center, following forest paths to reach Punta Ala beach, 8 kilometers of sand, fun time and full gallop
- Buffet lunch on the beach, break of about one and a half hours, a whole day dedicated to the sea
- Return to the Best Dream Horses center
- Farewell aperitif
- Dinner at the farmhouse
Day 6
- Breakfast before departure of the guests
Location
The experience takes place in Pian D’Alma, in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, just a short distance from the Best Dream Horses stable and the coastline. This area is known for its unspoiled nature, where scenic riding trails wind through Mediterranean scrub and forest paths, opening up to breathtaking sea views.
Rides lead to some of the most beautiful coastal spots in the region, including Cala Violina and Punta Ala beach, where long stretches of sand and crystal-clear waters create the perfect setting for both relaxed rides and exhilarating gallops along the beach. The combination of nature, sea, and authentic Tuscan atmosphere makes this location ideal for a unique horseback riding adventure.
Food
The food experience with Best Dream Horses includes daily breakfast, a mix of buffet and traditional lunches during riding days, dinners at the farmhouse and local restaurants, and a winery tasting, with vegetarian and vegan options available
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 5 nights accommodation at the farmhouse in Pian D’Alma
- Daily breakfast
- 1 horseback ride of approximately 1.5 hours
- 4 horseback riding days of 5 to 6 hours each
- 1 buffet lunch at Cala Violina
- 1 lunch at the hunter’s house
- 1 buffet lunch at Monte Muro
- 1 buffet lunch at Punta Ala beach
- 1 dinner at the farmhouse with meat menu
- 1 dinner at the farmhouse
- 1 dinner at the farmhouse on day 5
- 2 dinners at a typical local restaurant with transfer
- Winery tasting
- Welcome aperitif
- Farewell aperitif
- Aperitif during the program
- Vegetarian and vegan meal options available
What's not included
- International flights to and from Italy
- Airport transfers from and toa Pisa airport
- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended to obtain before joining the tour)
- Additional accommodation before and after the trip
- Additional meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips, gratuities, and personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)
99 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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