Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia
Dive into the world of truffle hunting in Istria with expert guidance. Savor hand-cooked dishes with fresh truffles and local wine. An unforgettable culinary adventure awaits in Slovenia!
10 meals
Experience Details
Jump into incredible truffle hunting adventures with a professional. Discover the mysterious world of the pearl of Istria. Get to know the recipe for the best dish with truffles. Typical Istrian pasta "fuži" with truffles, a glass or two :) of excellent Istrian Malvasia wine, and good company ... priceless! If you stay in Piran, Portorož, or Koper it is almost a "must do".
Culinary chefs highly prize the Istrian truffle. Let's uncover its secrets: how it is searched, why they use dogs for hunting, what varieties of truffles we know, why the price is sky-high, the history of (forbidden) hunting in Istria, and other facts.
After the exhilarating hunt, your experience culminates in cooking a traditional Istrian pasta “fuži”, lovingly enriched with fresh truffles. Paired with a glass of Istrian Malvasia you will learn how to recognize fresh truffles from its imitations ... and enjoy under the pergola of the Istrian homestead.
Come as a guest, leave as a friend.
What You Get
Good To Know
- The whole event (hunting & cooking & tasting) is carried out in Slovenian Istria in the hinterland of cites Koper, Izola, Piran, Portorož and Ankaran.
- Your dog is welcome, but please make sure it does not disturb the truffle-hunting dog at work. When booking, let us know if your dog will join us.
- Part of the activity takes in the forest. In warm weather, we recommend protection against insects (they are not dangerous, only a bite is itchy).
- The activity cooperates with (sometimes capricious) Nature, so there may be changes. But don't worry, we'll do our best and let you know in time.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
- Please advise any specific food restrictions at time of booking (subsequent on-site adjustments are difficult to implement).
What You’ll Experience
Gazon (Pass By)
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointGažon Bus Stop, Gažon, Koper, Slovenia, SI, 6274
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End PointThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
This experience was amazing! We got to see the truffle hunter and his dog in action, we helped our host shave the truffle into the pasta, ate a delicious meal, and even got ourselves some tartufata...read more
Pretty much have to back up what other reviewers have said previously. Very fun experience going out with the truffle hunter and dog to get a sense of what truffle hunting is like, and would have l...read more
As a traveler who doesn't read or know the area, make sure to google pin the start location as the gazon bus stop. Otherwise. Google will send you to the next town over. The truffle hunt was great ...read more
This tour was one of the best experiences in Europe. From the truffle hunter and dog to our very knowledgeable and great cook tour guide, we couldn’t have asked for a better day. If you’re looking ...read more
Wonderful and unique experience. Both the host and the hunter were amazing. Must do if you visit slovenia.
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10 meals
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