Sta Cristina Castle-Riding Holidays

Exploring Italy’s Southern Tuscany on horse offers a rider the opportunity of crossing a large territory still unspoiled without restrictions for trespassing private lands, beside the privilege of riding in a land rich of historical sites dating as far back as 3000 years ago (IX cent b.C.) . By coming to St. Cristina you will enjoy a fantastic horse riding holiday in Italy developing a special bonding with your horse, and in this meanwhile southern Tuscany and the ancient stone farmhouse just below the castle will be your home. Our castle is a quiet retreat in the heart of Italy at the crossroad of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, half way between Florence and Rome. The ancient estate is surrounded by enchanting countryside in the less inhabited and unspoiled territories of Italy. St. Cristina castle was the residence of a cardinal at the middle of 1800 and a summer country holiday site for young Pope Pius XII. It’s still owned by the same family whose members will share with you their love for horses and will be happy to invite you for visiting the castle and do some wine tasting. St. Cristina is a fantastic base for your horse riding holiday in Italy to explore on horse a land full of history and rich of natural beauties.