Istria Truffle Hunting Adventure: Discover, Cook and Taste with a Professional in Slovenia

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.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

• 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…

What's Included
  • 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…
What's Not Included
  • Tip (optional but welcome at your choice)
  • Transfer to/from location
Additional Information

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…

Location
Gažon
At the bus station in the village of Gažon. Your host will be waiting there. There is a parking lot for your car.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrea_c
Oct 15, 2024
More fun than expected! - So much fun and the lunch was delicious!! Loved both our guide and hunter. Couldn't ask for a better experience!
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Becky_r
Oct 7, 2024
Fantastic Experience! - 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.
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Laura_g
Sep 26, 2024
Perfect truffle experience in very personal atmosphere - We had a great experience in a very special atmosphere. From the truffle hunt, to preparing the excellent pasta together, to all the things we learned about truffles. Thank you very much, Jerneja, for inviting is to your home and sharing these great moments with us.
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Trevor_s
Aug 14, 2024
Wonderful Truffle Hunting - We had an awesome time truffle hunting in Istria! Highly recommend and thanks to Jerneja for everything!
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Navigate316606
Jul 6, 2024
Wonderful culinary adventure! - Jerneja was a wonderful guide for our truffle hunting and preparing tour. She introduced us to truffle hunter Valdi and his lab/golden retriever mix Bistra and explained the rigorous training that was required for such an endeavor as well as gave interesting background information about truffles (including useful tips on how to spot real and fresh truffles at a restaurant). Bistra found about 8 truffles during our 45 minute hunt. Best of all, we then went back to Jerneja’s house where she taught us how to prepare and cook some of the truffles we had just gathered in a delicious fuži pasta dish, accompanied with some wine, juice and small bites. Overall a really fun, tasty and informative culinary adventure!
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Mary_g
Jul 6, 2024
A wonderful and special experience - This was such a memorable and special evening. Jerneja has curated an incredible experience that left us with a deep understanding of truffles and wanting more! A must book if you are looking in the area
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Ahawkett
Jul 4, 2024
Relaxing. - Chatting and learning about truffles and life in general with the lovely host. Trying out the produce .
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168robertof
Jun 23, 2024
A Warm and Informative Truffle Hunting Experience with a Stellar Guide - I recently went on a truffle hunting excursion, and while it was somewhat underwhelming in terms of the actual hunting experience, it was incredibly informative. The hunter and his dog were both very pleasant, though the hunt itself wasn't as thrilling as I had hoped. However, the guide truly stood out; her warmth and hospitality made the entire experience feel like home. Her exceptional kindness and knowledge added a special touch to the day, making it worthwhile despite the lackluster hunt.
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986caryk
May 21, 2024
Great truffle hunting and cooking experience - We accompanied Jerneja, truffle hunter Valdi, and his dog Bistra on a trek into the woods, and watched Bistra sniff out several black truffles. It was a wonderful experience that gave us more of an appreciation for these amazing hunting dogs, and for the truffles that are so highly valued. Afterwards, we went back to Jernica's house and learned how to incorporate truffles into a pasta dish...which we thoroughly enjoyed, along with a glass of wine. More than just learning how to cook with truffles, this experience taught us how to really appreciate these rare fungi. Highly recommend!
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R3798zdgaryw
May 20, 2024
Amazing - The host was very honest and very knowledgeable . It was a great experience. My husband and I enjoyed the company and the pasta. The aroma and taste of the truffle was phenomenal. This adds to my trips most unforgettable experience in Slovania.
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