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Sunset quad biking excursion with aperitif in Val d'Orcia ideal for spending a day of adventure and fun exploring Tuscan landscapes.

This experience offers a quad bike excursion of about 3 hours along with an aperitif with cocktails, wine and cold cuts and cheese board in Val d'Orcia. The latter will be held on a terrace in Monticchiello at sunset, enjoying the Tuscan landscapes from a unique perspective.

In all excursions helmet, insurance, gasoline and assistance are included, ensuring safety and comfort. Local experts guide the routes, sharing knowledge and stories of the area with guests.

The visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and tasting, is a unique experience. To accompany the wines, the tasting includes a small board of typical products.

The tour begins with a guided tour of the winery, where you will be told the full story of the owner family and the historic winery.

Finished the guided tour of the cellars begins the tasting accompanied by a small board of typical products. The tasting is done inside.

Tasting 6 wines:

•    1 DOC Rosso di Montepulciano
•    2 types of DOCG: nobile classico and nobile selezione
•    2 IGPs from red grapes, one of which is from the Bordeaux blend
•    1 IGT in rotation between Chianti; Rosato; Spumante Brut

(Depending on the availability of products and the season, there may be variations).

A clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

The winery is located in a limited traffic zone, but there is a parking lot just a 5-minute walk away.

The Val d'Orcia tour by vintage Vespa from Pienza allows you to explore Tuscany in a unique way.

The Vespa rental does not include a guide and it is daily. The opening hours of the facility are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The duration of the experience is indicative and you can choose the time at which you pick up the vintage Vespa or scooter.

During the tour, you can have wine tastings and have lunch freely. You can also opt for a picnic, with basket provided and suggestions on where to stop.

Recommended stops include Pienza, San Quirico, Bagno Vignoni, Monticchiello and Montepulciano. The Val d'Orcia offers breathtaking views and medieval towns such as Pienza and Montalcino.

In the price helmet rental is included. Each Vespa can carry up to 2 people. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.

For the classic Val d'Orcia bicycle tour, you will start from Pienza, and discover the typical and most characteristic landscapes of the Val d'Orcia near Siena. The bicycles that can be rented for this bike tour have pedal assist.

The tour starts from Pienza and continues to San Quirico and Bagno Vignoni, through the typical Tuscan hills. You will go to visit the heart of the Val d'Orcia natural park, a UNESCO heritage site.

It will be done in fully self-guided mode, without a guide, given the ease of following the route via a GPS track.

The route is customizable in its entirety, you will be the one to decide which tour to take according to your characteristics and desires. The facility will help you define the route before your departure.

There will also be a regular or vegetarian lunch box included in the price, which you can choose and which is delivered before departure.

You will receive everything you need to have the best possible experience on your own with your group of friends or family.

During the tour, you will pass through the beautiful yellow and green hills typical of Tuscany, flanked by vineyards, and pass through beautiful dirt roads near medieval villages in the midst of the magnificent colors of the Val d'Orcia.

The vineyard picnic in Val d'Orcia in Montepulciano is a unique experience that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside while enjoying local delicacies with a view of Montepulciano.

The Picnic in the Vineyard includes a basket for two with stuffed sandwiches, a bottle of red wine selection "Triacca Santavenere Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG" (alternatively the white "San Bartolomeo Toscana IGT").

Water is included in the basket. Upon arrival at the estate you will be given glass goblets and corkscrews.

Wine-tasting experience in Pienza, with three different routes, designed to offer a complete journey among Tuscan wine excellence, accompanied by typical local products.

All tastings begin with a welcome bubbly and are accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, including salami, prosciutto, sbriciolona, dried sausages and pecorino di Pienza in different seasonings, to best enhance the pairings.

The experience is available in three different tours, each with a specific wine selection and duration:

• Tasting of 3 wines

• Tasting of 4 wines

• Tasting of 4 premium wines

For children who consume there is a dedicated option with a small cutting board and a beverage of their choice, if they do not consume participation is free of charge.

Horseback riding with lunch or dinner in the hills at Bracciano allows you to have a relaxing experience surrounded by nature in the Tolfa Mountains.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time.

Depending on your level of experience, the instructor will decide whether to have you do 30 minutes of lessons at the camp and 30 minutes of walking (mandatory for minors) or do 1 hour of walking directly.

During the walk you will go into the braccianesi hills from where you will have a suggestive over all the surrounding landscape.

When booking you can choose from 3 options.

Walk with lunch

Following the horseback ride (lasting 1 hour) you can have a rich outdoor picnic lunch with seasonal products. The picnic includes:

•    cured meats
•    cheese
•    bruschetta
•    1 plate of couscous with vegetables

Walk with dinner

By choosing to take a 1-hour horseback ride in the afternoon, you can enjoy a dinner that includes:

•    appetizer
•    1 first course
•    grilled meat

With overnight stay

For those who wish to stay the night at the estate, è overnight stay can be booked. This experience also includes the 1-hour horseback ride.

Comfortable clothing with long pants and closed shoes is recommended.

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

Walk through the vineyards and picnic in the hills on Lake Bracciano.

Program

Your experience starts with a guided walk through the rows of vines and a visit to the Cantine Capitani winery, where you will discover in a simple and clear way how their wines are made.

At the end of the tour, you will receive a picnic basket with a bottle of your choice-white, red, or sparkling wine-and a selection of local, km 0 products.

The walk will allow you to have an experience riding a horse in the Pratoni del Vivaro in the Castelli Romani Park.

The hike has a duration of 1 hour. The departure is planned from the stables and during the ride you will cross the woods and grasslands that characterize the Park.

The walks, suitable for beginners, and the facility provides helmets and, upon request, pads and insurance è included in the price.

In addition, to participate long pants and closed shoes are required.

The minimum age to participate is 4 years.

Wine tasting outside Rome is the ideal experience for those who wish to immerse themselves in the world of wine, accompanied by authentic artisanal specialties from the area.

The experience begins with a visit to the historic winery, a journey through scents and tales of the past, and then continues in the tasting room.

When booking, you will have the opportunity to customize your experience by choosing from four different proposals.

Classic tasting

During this guided tasting you will have the opportunity to enjoy three carefully selected wines, accompanied by typical products such as bread, oil and a board of local cold cuts and cheeses.

Superior tasting

In this experience you will taste four wines of your choice from the winery. Each glass will be paired with a fine selection of cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by locally produced organic jams. There will be no shortage of bread and house oil, always available.

Prestige tasting

This guided tasting will allow you to discover eight of the winery's finest wines. Each tasting will be enhanced by a careful selection of cheeses and cured meats, along with jams and pickles made by hand on the premises.

Exclusive tasting

On this exclusive tour you will be accompanied by a sommelier who will introduce you to the correct approach to tasting. You will have the opportunity to savor each creation from the cellar, flanked by an excellent selection of cheeses and cured meats, as well as breads, oils, jams and fine spirits. The experience will be enriched by hot gastronomic preparations, designed to best complete the taste journey.

Horseback riding in Ostia Antica allows you to enjoy an atmospheric experience in the countryside of Rome riding a horse.

This experience is suitable for everyone; even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time.

Two ponies are available for children ages 6 to 13. Younger children will be accompanied on foot by an equestrian guide.

When booking, you can choose from 2 options.

1-hour ride

Before departure there will be an initial briefing to familiarize yourself with the horse followed by the 1-hour walk in the pine forest always accompanied by the guide.

2-hour walk

After an initial briefing to familiarize you with the horse you will leave for a 2-hour walk in the pine forest accompanied by the equestrian guide.

To carry out the walk a sportswear is required with long pants and closed shoes.

Horseback riding in the hills at Bracciano will give you a unique experience immersed in the nature of the Tolfa Mountains.

Depending on your level of experience, the instructor will decide whether to have you do 30 minutes of lessons at the camp and 30 minutes of walking (mandatory for minors) or do 1 hour of walking directly.

During the walk you will go into the braccianesi hills from where you will have a suggestive over all the surrounding landscape. At the end, there is an opportunity to have an aperitif with local products.

Private excursions or exclusive couple walks are available.

Required clothing should include long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Horseback riding by the sea in Maremma departing from Marina di Grosseto, perfect for an alternative day out as a couple or with friends.

The experience begins at the stables where you will be assigned horses and provided with the equipment to ride a horse.

Once you leave, the hike lasts about 2 hours through the Tombolo Pine Forest, San Leopoldo Canal, backdune area, dunes and beach. 

Bark in a comfortable motorboat and visit Giglio Island, Giannutri and the most hidden coves and islets of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Leaving from Castiglione della Pescaia, the tour will last about 8 hours and 30 minutes and will be structured as it follows:

Giglio and Giannutri

•    Embarkation starting at 8 a.m.; at 8:30 a.m. we set sail! (check in by 8.10 am)
•    Sailing along the coast of Maremma and Parco dell’Uccellina to Talamone and afterwards along the north coast dell’Argentario.
•    Just before 11 a.m. disembarking at Giglio. You will be able to visit at liberty or with Toscana Trekking guides, booking visits with them during navigation
•    At approximately 2 p.m. we set sail for Giannutri.
•    At about 2.45 pm arrival in Giannutri, where it will be possible to take more guided tours or engage in bathing.
•    At 4 p.m. we set sail from Giannutri to return to Castiglione (7:30 p.m.), after a brief technical stop at Giglio.

The tour stops may vary depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions.

It is required to pay in cash, before departure, the Municipal Disembarkation Fee for Giglio Island of 3.00€ per person and the Giannutri Island Access Fee of 2.50€ per person.

Explore the magnificent Maremma Natural Park on horseback, accompanied by an experienced environmental equestrian guide. Ride through unspoiled wilderness landscapes, immersing yourself in the historic lands of the Maremma cowboys.

The 2-hour ride is suitable for both beginner and experienced riders, offering an authentic experience in contact with nature and the equestrian tradition of the Maremma.

Horseback riding in the countryside of the Maremma Grossetana will allow you to discover the nature of the Tuscan hills.

The activity begins at the riding stables in Castiglione della Pescantia where the instructor will teach you the basics of riding and then you will go out for the horseback ride.

Two-hour rides are available in which you will discover the picturesque views of the Maremma.

At the end of the hikes, you can also enjoy an aperitif while enjoying the surrounding picturesque landscapes.

To participate in the excursions è required sportswear with long pants and closed shoes.

2 walks per day, from 09:00 to 11:00 or 17:00 to 19:00 between June 15 and September 15. Outside these dates, subject to availability.

The quad bike excursion in the Tuscan Maremma and aperitif will allow you to visit picturesque landscapes, admire breathtaking views, learn about local scents and guster Maremma snacks.

For this quad bike tour you have the possibility to choose the route of 1 hour or 2 1/2 hours.

The 2-hour one also includes a barbecue in the woods with grilled sausages, cheese and local wine.

Alternatively è you can choose a visit to the "La Pierotta" winery, where participants can taste some of the fine wines produced by the winery, accompanied by an aperitif of local products.

Remember to bring with you:

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•    Trekking shoes
•    Bandana or scarf in summer (can be purchased locally)
•    Gloves in winter
•    K-way in winter and mid-season (can be purchased locally)

The ATV rental è is suitable for people of all skill levels and guarantees a fun and adventurous experience. It takes place in the Bandite di Scarlino area, where participants will have the opportunity to admire beautiful landscapes and discover unusual places.

During the hike, there will be some technical parts, fords and fun climbs, but nothing too challenging. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the local scents.

This experience è an excellent opportunity to discover the culture and traditions of Maremma and to taste some of the best wines and products of the area.

For all Fridays in the fall and winter months, è a minimum of two quads is required for reservations.

The half-day boat trip to Cala Violina departing from Scarlino is a perfect tour to explore the famous Maremma cove.

You can choose from 3 different tours.

Morning

The morning tour starts at the port of Scarlino at 9:30 am. The first stop will be Cala Violina. Here it will be possible to have a breakfast consisting of typical Tuscan products. It will then continue to Cala Martina and Cala Civetta. This tour is suitable for people of all ages, especially children, thanks to the always calm waters that offer maximum serenity and safety.

Afternoon

The afternoon tour starts at the port of Scarlino at 4 pm. The first stop will be Cala Violina, where you will anchor for a swim stop. Next, you will visit the other coves along the park's stretch of coastline, including Cala Martina and Cala Civetta. You will be offered an aperitif composed exclusively of Tuscan products: a quality white wine, excellent cold cuts, focaccia and fresh fruit. Especially in the afternoon, the itinerary may change depending on sea weather conditions.

Sunset

The sunset tour starts at the port of Scarlino at 6 pm. The first stop will be Cala Violina, where you will anchor around 18:00 for a swim stop. You will then proceed to the other coves, including Cala Martina and Cala Civetta. Finally, you will be offered an aperitif consisting of typical Tuscan products to enjoy during the sunset.

The sunset tour lasts three hours, while the morning tour and the afternoon tour last four hours.