Maremma Culture Ride Tuscany Italy Tuscany is a land with a great equestrian culture, famous for its native breed, the Maremmano. The history of this breed is lost in the mists of time and the first evidence of the presence of horse populations along the Tyrrhenian coast dates back to the Etruscan civilization. The Maremma horse probably derives its origins from these populations then influenced, over the centuries, by the crossing with different bloodlines. The Maremma horse breed is versatile and reliable, and is the indispensable companion of the butteri for the management of cattle. During this riding adventure, it will be your most faithful friend to discover the history and the luxuriant nature of the Maremma region. Short Getaway Center-based ride Meeting: Castiglione della Pescaia Airport: Florence or Rome Transfer: Riders: Min 2 riders Max 6 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

Packages and Options

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Transfer and Other Charges:

Transfers are not included. Please, make your own way to Castiglione della Pescaia

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Please, note that the itinerary below is to be considered indicative. It may be subject to variations due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control.

Day 1: Arrival  
Please arrive in time for dinner.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Castiglione della Pescaia

Day 2: San Guglielmo Ride
This morning, we ride through the Mediterranean scrub towards the Hermitage of San Guglielmo. It is a Romanesque church with an eighteenth-century altar. The hermitage stands surrounded by greenery and is linked to the story of San Guglielmo, a noble warrior who converted to Christianity after leading a sinful and dissolute life. 
Tonight, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Castiglione della Pescaia

Day 3: Rocchette Beach or Clodia Island Ride
Today, we make our way northwards to the Rocchette. This enchanting beach is embellished with fine sand and a cliff of smooth rocks, bathed by a crystalline sea. We will stop for lunch near the beach. Return to the riding school in the afternoon.
From May to September it is not possible to go with horses to the beach, the itinerary will therefore be as follows: departure for a full day trek towards Clodia Island, located at the extreme north of the Diaccia Botrona Marshes; in ancient times this small but suggestive relief of land was an island in the middle of Lake Prile and served as a landing place for Etruscan ships. Clodius had his villa built on it in the 1st century BC. In the morning in this stretch of marsh the colors reach their maximum splendor.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Castiglione della Pescaia
 
Day 4: Departure
After breakfast check-out and departure.

                                                Grosseto area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	55	56	61	65	74	81	87	87	80	72	62	56
Average Low Temperature (°F)	37	37	40	44	51	58	63	64	59	53	44	38
Average High Temperature (°C)	13	13	16	19	23	27	31	31	27	22	17	13
Average Low Temperature (°C)	3	3	5	7	11	15	17	18	15	11	7	3
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	5	4	4	5	4	2	1	1	3	4	6	5

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Tuscany is quite big and the weather differs from north to south, from the coast to the mountains, but the climate is generally mild.

Summer
The warmest months are July and August. If you want travel to Tuscany during summer but you are looking for a milder weather, choose June and September. They are characterized by warm weather but usually it’s not too hot.

Fall
During this time of the year, weather is usually good and there are fewer tourists. From mid-September to end of October the weather is mild. November is usually the wettest month of the year.

Winter
The coolest months in Tuscany are December, January and February. The average temperatures vary between the sea and the hills or mountains, but consider about 7°C along the coast and from 3°C to 5°C inland.

Spring
In spring the days are getting longer and the warmest hours of the day are ideal to spend in outdoors activities. March generally is quite rainy and it is the coldest spring month with temperature sometimes dropping to 5 degrees Celsius.
In April some days are rainy and others are sunny. May is one of the best month to visit Tuscany: every single village is adorned with flowers and offers spectacular views of the hills and fields. Consider that the warmest temperature in April, May and June tend to be about between 15°C and 25°C.

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Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so all nights are spent at the same location.

Description
You package includes 3 nights at a hotel near the equestrian center.
This recently renovated two-storey building has 9 rooms featuring private facilities, heating, air conditioning, flat screen TV and free wifi access.



Room Occupancy
In case you are a solo traveler, the single supplement fee is mandatory.



Meals
All meals are included from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day.
Local wine is included in your package with lunches and dinners.

Dietary Restrictions
We can usually cater to most dietary restrictions with prior notice.

This trip includes some wine with dinner.

Tack:		Maremma saddle
Horses:		Maremma horse
Pace:		Approx. 6 hours in the saddle per riding day | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(3 out of 5)    Intermediate
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 6 riders

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Note

(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;

(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	1
Visa Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No
Return Ticket Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No

This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult the embassy or consulate for updated info.