Embark on an Istria truffle hunting adventure in Slovenia. Discover the secrets of this highly valued culinary ingredient, cook a delicious truffle dish, and enjoy good company and local wine.
• Fantastic journey filled with activities and fresh experiences!
• Discover all the secrets of truffles, including how to make a superb pasta “fuži” with truffles.
• Explore the forest with expert truffle hunter Sara and her specially trained dog Lisa.
• Diverse experience: visit Istria, truffle hunting, cooking, wine & food tasting … the ultimate gathering.
• Enjoy a small group setting - max. 12 people.
• Meet the locals and receive insider tips from them.
• Coupon for discounted truffle products: spreads, cheese, oil, and honey.
• Savor the taste of selected wines from a top local winery.
• Discover the hinterland of Koper, Izola, Piran, Portorož, or Ankaran.
• Half-day trip, approximately 3 hours.
• Extend your experience with lunch or dinner at an excellent home-based restaurant (not included, can be arranged).
Location: The entire event (hunting, cooking, and tasting) takes place in Slovenian Istria, in the hinterland of the cities Koper, Izola, Piran, Portorož, and Ankaran.
Points of Interest
- Slovenian Istria
- Typical Istrian pasta ‘fuži’ with truffles
- Demonstration of cooking of truffle dish
- Relaxing under the pergola of the Istrian homestead
- 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
- Tip (optional but welcome at your choice)
- Transfer to/from location
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.
- 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).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.