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Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia

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Jump into incredible experiences of truffle hunting adventure 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! The Istrian truffle is highly prized by culinary chefs. Let's uncover its secrets: how it is searched for, 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.
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  • 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 Point

Gažon, 6274 Šmarje, Slovenia At the bus station in the village of Gažon. Your host will be waiting there. There is a parking lot for your car.

Return Details

Gažon, 6274 Šmarje, Slovenia At the bus station in the village of Gažon. Your host will be waiting there. There is a parking lot for your car.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Please advise any specific food restrictions at time of booking (subsequent on-site adjustments are difficult to implement).
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
C1492JBmikes
05 Jan 2025
I am from a part of the world where truffles are not a familiar thing, so this was an especially informative tour. Jerneja met me at a prearranged meeting place, and from there we walked to a wooded area and met the hunter, Jakob, and his border collie. Jakob spent some time discussing the process of dog training and actual truffle hunting, then we went into the woods for the hunt. Afterwards we returned to Jerneja’s for preparation of pasta and truffles, with detailed explanations of the process. I learned a great deal from both Jerneja and the Jakob, both of which were really sincere and nice people.
Andrea_C
15 Oct 2024
So much fun and the lunch was delicious!! Loved both our guide and hunter. Couldn't ask for a better experience!
Becky_R
07 Oct 2024
This was the experience of a lifetime! The information about truffles, experiencing how they're found, using them to cook in our own pasta and the history regarding Istria was all perfect. We enjoyed this with friends and will remember it forever. Don't think twice about doing this. The hosts are so kind and informative. We were on a cruise that stopped in Koper. This experience fit perfectly within the time we had allotted. There is a small city bus that makes trips there and back. A taxi will take you to Gazon if you have trouble finding the bus stop.
This tour in Koper is organized by IstraTerra, experiences in Istria