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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Typical Istrian pasta "fuži" with truffles
✔ Demonstration of cooking of truffle dish
✔ ... relaxing under the pergola of the Istrian homestead - priceless
✔ Taxes, organizational, insurance, commission and implementation costs of the trip.
✔ Welcome truffle snacks: white and black truffle pate, cheese and salami with truffles
✔ Educational tour of truffle hunting with professional hunter and the dog
✔ Istrian Malvasia & non-alcoholic beverage
✔ Revealing how to recognize a dish with fresh truffles (instead with its imitations)
✖ Tip (optional but welcome at your choice)
✖ Transfer to/from location
Departure & Return
Departure:
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At the bus station in the village of Gažon. Your host will be waiting there. There is a parking lot for your car.
Return: End right where it started.
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Small group - a maximum of 8 people per group.
• A small amount of walking is involved.
• 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.
• The minimum alcohol-drinking age is 18 years.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
• 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).
• Children under 7 are free of charge, but "no food, no drink".
• 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.
• The whole event (hunting & cooking & tasting) is carried out in Slovenian Istria in the hinterland of cites Koper, Izola, Piran, Portorož and Ankaran.
• Please advise any specific food restrictions at time of booking (subsequent on-site adjustments are difficult to implement).
