Truffle Hunting in the Woods of Istria and Wine Tasting with Alex

Enjoy a private and authentic truffle hunting and tasting experience with your host Alex in Croatia. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food and includes private transfers from your hotel anywhere along the Western Coast of Istria. Your tour and tasting will take place at a truffle fair that is held at the foothills of Motovun, a beautiful village atop a hill in Istria. After truffle hunting, enjoy a truffle-inspired lunch and explore the region’s many exceptional food products, from wine to olive oil.
A former foreign correspondent with a background in art history and history, Alex is passionate about food, wine and the truffles of the Istrian region, the home of his ancestors. A licensed guide of greater Istria, Alex is also a trained wine sommelier and an expert in olive oil and truffle tasting. Truffles are an important part of the culture and cuisine of Istria and Alex loves how they connect him to nature and to his ancestors.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Truffle Hunting, Motovun 52424 Croatia

This is a unique opportunity to go truffle hunting with a local and explore traditional Istriane culture and cuisine. Your host Alex will pick you up from your hotel on the western coast of Istria and drive you one hour to Livade, where your truffle experience takes place. Your experience will take place during a truffle fair weekend, one of 10 special weekends organized annually by the region.
Start off your experience with a group truffle hunt! Head into the woods to go truffle hunting with Alex, truffle hunting dogs, and a truffle master. An electric train will take you closer to the truffle hunting region, a few miles into the woods. Walk through the woods, following the lead of the dogs under oak, elm and poplar trees to uncover truffles found in the rich soil of this Istrian region. While the truffle hunting experience organized for the fair is open to other travelers who may also be present during the hunt, Alex will be your private truffle and tour guide. Your hunt may last up to an hour as you watch how truffles are collected and learn about the different types of truffles found in this region. Return to the fair and share a truffle-inspired lunch with Alex at a local restaurant. Choose between homemade pasta with black truffles or a truffle burger that you can enjoy over a glass of wine. After lunch, Alex will help you explore the fair where you can taste and sample some of the region’s best products, from white and black truffle-infused products, to cheese, to world famous olive oils. In addition to the food samples, you will be provided a glass to taste some of the many wines produced in the area. End your visit with a short trip to a local honey producer where you will get to taste some spectacular Istrian honey. Around 4pm, you will depart for your hotel.

Duration: 5 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 7 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Your host Alex will pick you up from the concierge desk of your hotel located on the Western Coast of Istria and drop you off at the end of your experience. Alex is flexible on pickup time so if you prefer to be picked up an hour earlier or later, inform him accordingly by reaching out to him directly.

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Truffle hunting, tasting and wine tasting with your host Alex
• Alcoholic Beverages - Wine tasting
• Lunch
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private transportation
• Entry/Admission - Truffle Hunting

Not Included

Facilities