Istria: Truffle Hunting, Slovenia
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join a small group of enthusiasts and discover the mysterious world of the Istrian truffle with a truffle hunter and a skilled dog. Learn the secrets of truffles, including what they are, where they are found, and the differences between them, how to pick them, how to raise a truffle dog, and the conditions for harvesting truffles. Discover why searching for truffles with pigs is prohibited in some countries, about the prices, where to buy them, and how to keep them fresh. Get answers questions you may have. Your purchase includes a truffle hunting experience. You can upgrade it to exceptional culinary journey and learn the authentic (vs sintetic) taste of fresh truffles, cook a traditional Istrian dish richly decorated with truffles, and enjoy excellent Istrian Malvazija. To participate in the culinary experience, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so that we can check availability. The additional fee is €50 per person and is payable directly to the host upon arrival.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour escort/host
- All Fees and Taxes
- Truffle hunting experience
What's not
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food & drink (available by prior arrangement)
- Truffle Cooking & Tasting (available by arrangement, at least 48 hours in advance)
Itinerary
The Istrian village Gažon is hidden from the tourist crowds, with unspoiled nature, typical Istrian architecture, breathtaking views, and authentic essences of Istria. In this magical environment, we will look for truffles.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour starts at the bus station in the village of Gažon. Your host will be waiting there. There is a parking lot for your car. You can come by bus from Koper.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- IstraTerra, experiences in Istria
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your dog is wellcome, but please make sure it does not disturb the truffle-hunting dog at work. Advance notice of your dog's arrival is required.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
How it compares in Koper
- Its from-price is 55% below the median of the 137 experiences we list in Koper.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Koper
Koper, on Slovenia's short Adriatic coast, is a port town with a Venetian-style old centre, close to salt pans, Istrian hills and Trieste.
Koper stands on Slovenia's small stretch of the Adriatic, on the northern side of the Istrian peninsula, as a working port with a compact old town. For centuries it was a Venetian possession called Capodistria, and its main square, Tito Square, is framed by the Praetorian Palace, the loggia and the cathedral, whose tower can be climbed for a view of the bay. The cathedral holds a painting by Carpaccio.
Top-ranked sights in Koper: Praetorian Palace.
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