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Embark on a truffle hunting adventure with a local family and a food anthropologist. Learn about the history and cultural roots of truffle hunting in Istria, then enjoy a 3-course truffle brunch.

Highlights

• Learn about the history of truffle hunting in Istria from a local family
• Enjoy a welcome drink and tasting of homemade truffle-infused rakijas
• Hunt for truffles with the help of a local truffle hunter and his dogs
• Savor a 3-course brunch made with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients
• Indulge in a decadent chocolate truffle cake made with local honey

Description

Discover the magic of truffle hunting in Istria’s most iconic forest, guided by a local family who has been living and breathing truffles for generations. Enjoy a seasonal 3-course truffle brunch at the family estate after the hunt. Begin your adventure in Motovun, a hilltop town surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and dense oak forests rich in hidden treasures. This is the home of Miro Tartufi, a family-run truffle business deeply rooted in Istrian tradition. You’ll be welcomed with a drink and a tasting of three types of homemade rakija, followed by a walk into the Motovun forest with our truffle-hunting dogs, guided by an experienced tartufar. We’ll pass through our family’s truffle plantation and continue into the wild forest — one of the original truffle-hunting grounds of Istria. As a food anthropologist, I love sharing not just how truffles are found, but the stories, rituals, and cultural meaning behind this mysterious delicacy. You’ll learn how truffles grow, how our dogs are trained, and why they’ve been treasured here for generations. After the hunt, we return to the estate for a freshly prepared three-course truffle brunch, served in our open-air kitchen with a stunning view of Motovun. Menu includes: Starter: Truffle spreads, cheeses, sausage, truffle salt & oils, rustic bread Main course: Scrambled eggs with fresh truffles (join in if you like!) Dessert: Rich chocolate truffle cake with local honey and shaved black truffle All ingredients are fresh, local and seasonal, and our truffles are hunted and harvested daily by our family.

Includes

What's Included: Guided truffle hunt through the Motovun forest with trained dogs Tasting of three homemade truffle rakijas as a welcome drink Insightful stories from a local family and food anthropologist Visit to the family truffle plantation and wild forest 3-course truffle brunch, including: Homemade truffle spreads, local cheeses and sausages with truffles, truffle oils and salts, rustic bread, scrambled eggs with fresh truffles prepared in front of you (optional participation), fresh salad, chocolate truffle cake with local honey and shaved truffles Still and sparkling water Local white and red wine Stunning views

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking in the forest Bring a camera to capture the beautiful landscapes and your truffle hunting adventure Water is recommended to stay hydrated during the walk, and we would warmly recommend sun scream, and mosquito repellent!

Easy cancellation

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