From Umbria Holidays

Umbria is in central Italy, neighbouring Tuscany and Latium, this region of the country is famous for it beauty, medieval castles, wine and art it being the birth place of the renaissance movement it is also the home of the world famous Uffizi museum. Think about the Italian landscape paintings you have seen, Cypress trees, Roman ruins and idyllic country villas surrounded by vines and all framed by beautiful blue sky’s, this is Tuscany, the perfect place for a riding holiday.

Umbria Holidays have been providing accommodation in Umbria and Tuscany for over a decade for travellers who enjoy the great outdoors and a bit of rest and relaxation in luxury private houses and villas. Our properties are lovingly restored farm houses and villas which we own and have closely overseen work on, so you can be assured of traditional accommodation with all the modern conveniences you will ever need.

Umbria holidays can organise superb riding holidays in Italy for those who love to ride in the very best countryside the world has to offer. Tuscany is similar to England’s Lake District in that it is a national park and renowned for its beauty the world over. Riders can hire many different breed of horse and take on trails to suit their own personal experience and riding skill levels from complete novice to experienced and professional. Each riding day will have from five to six hours on horse back and there are regular stop off’s to eat and take on refreshments. For more information on our riding holidays, feel free to get in touch with us direct and we can go into further detail and answer any questions you may have.