Tuscany in the Saddle

Tuscany, Italy

The Experience

Three days on horseback through the wild heart of Tuscany
3 Days · 3 Nights
4–6 Guests
Intermediate & Experienced Riders
From £2,000 per person, all-inclusive
Available from September to June
Private departures available upon request
Enquire for dates & availability

ITINERARY - 3 DAYS
Day 1: Fabbriche and Lucignano
Breakfast at the castle followed by a 10:30 departure from the stables with a stop for a picnic or wine tasting. The afternoon is spent exploring the medieval village of Lucignano with a coffee break at a local bar before returning to the castle.
About 4 hours riding.
Day 2: Modanella and Rigomagno
Enjoy breakfast at the castle before departing around 10:00. Ride through the scenic hills, visiting Modanella’s Castle and the medieval village of Rigomagno, with a delightful picnic along the way. Afternoon: Return to the castle for a relaxing end to the day.
About 4 hours riding.
Day 3: Calcione Estate
The day begins with a 2-hour morning ride around the estate, featuring opportunities for galloping through picturesque spots, followed by a delightful midday lunch back at the castle, and concludes with heartfelt farewells and departure in the afternoon.
The Calcione Estate is located in the heart of Tuscany, 40mn car ride from Siena.
How to get there:
Flight to Florence. Car ride from the airport to the Estate about 1h20mn.
Transfers can be arranged upon request.
Cost per person:
From £2,000 per person
A 50% deposit is asked upon reservation
Included:
- Accommodation for 3 nights
- All Meals (Breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
- Drinks
- Horses and Tack
- Guide
- Wine Tasting
- Partial Insurance with Federazione Filetrec Ante.
Not Included:
- Transfer from the Airport to the Estate (Can be arranged)
Private groups available upon request.

A long weekend for those who believe the best way to discover Tuscany is from the saddle.

Set within the historic Castello del Calcione, this three-day riding adventure takes you beyond the estate and into the rolling Tuscan countryside, following trails through forests, olive groves and medieval villages.

Over three days, ride from the Scuderia through the estate's vast private landscape and into the countryside beyond, passing woodland, vineyards, ancient villages and the unmistakable rolling hills of the region.

Stop along the way for a picnic or wine tasting, explore medieval villages on foot and enjoy stretches of open countryside where the horses can truly move.

Back at Calcione, afternoons and evenings are deliberately unhurried — a swim in the pool or lake, an aperitivo in the castle and dinner around the table before doing it all again the following morning.

Meet Your Host, Selvaggia

At the heart of the estate stands a centuries-old family castle surrounded by more than 1,300 acres of woodland, rolling hills and lakes.

The castle retains the atmosphere of a true family home, with individually designed bedrooms, elegant reception rooms and peaceful gardens providing the setting for your stay.

After hours in the saddle, return for a swim, find a quiet corner for an aperitivo or gather around the table for dinner prepared by the castle chef.

It is the perfect contrast to the adventure of the day: wild Tuscany outside, the warmth of the castle waiting when you return.

THE CASTLE

At the heart of the estate stands a centuries-old family castle surrounded by more than 1,300 acres of woodland, rolling hills and lakes.

The castle retains the atmosphere of a true family home, with individually designed bedrooms, elegant reception rooms and peaceful gardens providing the setting for your stay.

After hours in the saddle, return for a swim, find a quiet corner for an aperitivo or gather around the table for dinner prepared by the castle chef.

It is the perfect contrast to the adventure of the day: wild Tuscany outside, the warmth of the castle waiting when you return.

THE HORSES

Horses have always been part of life at Calcione.

The estate is home predominantly to Thoroughbreds and Anglo-Arabs, horses known for their speed, stamina and endurance. Historically bred in connection with the Palio di Siena, they are very much part of the character and heritage of the estate.

Calcione also has its own gallop track, used by the Scuderia for training racehorses for the Palio.

These are forward-going horses and the weekend is therefore designed for confident intermediate and experienced riders comfortable spending several hours in the saddle.

THE ITINERARY

Day 1: Fabbriche and Lucignano

After breakfast at the castle, meet the horses at the Scuderia and set off at around 10.30am for your first full day in the saddle.
Ride beyond Calcione through the Tuscan countryside towards Fabbriche and Lucignano, stopping along the way for a picnic or wine tasting.
Later, explore the medieval village of Lucignano and stop for a coffee at a local bar before riding back towards the estate.
Return to the castle for time to relax before dinner.
Approximately 4 hours riding.
Day 2: Modanella and Rigomagno

After breakfast, return to the Scuderia for another full day exploring the countryside surrounding Calcione.
Ride through the hills towards Castello di Modanella and the medieval village of Rigomagno, following country trails through one of Tuscany's most beautiful rural landscapes.
Stop for a picnic along the way before continuing the journey home.
The late afternoon is yours: swim, relax beside the lake or settle into the castle before gathering again for dinner.
Approximately 4 hours riding.
Day 3: The Calcione Estate

Your final morning is spent closer to home.
Set out on a two-hour ride through Calcione's own vast estate, exploring its forests, hills and open tracks — with opportunities for longer canters and gallops where conditions allow.
Return to the castle for a final lunch together before departure in the afternoon.
Approximately 2 hours riding.