Tuscany Trip Overview
Why are edible truffles so expensive? What accounts for their high demand? And – most importantly – what do they taste like? Discover the answers to these questions and more on this guided walk in the peaceful woods to hunt for Tuscan truffles, where you will learn all about this special ingredient so cherished by cooks and foodies around the world!
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Tuscany, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Why are edible truffles so expensive? What accounts for their high demand? And – most importantly – what do they taste like? Discover the answers to these questions and more on this guided walk in the peaceful woods to hunt for Tuscan truffles, where you will learn all about this special ingredient so cherished by cooks and foodies around the world!
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Pass By: Artviva: The Original & Best Tours Italy, Via Dei Sassetti 1 Second Floor, 50123, Florence Italy
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Stop At: Tuscany, Tuscany
Your truffle walk and hunt starts in the morning at 9am.
Drive or take a taxi to meet your English-speaking truffle hunter-guide at 9am at a designated meeting spot.
After greetings and some explanations, you will set out on your excursion into the lovely Tuscan woods.
Hear about the truffle hunting life while you witness the relationship between hunter and his trusty truffle-sniffing dog.
Around 12noon you will return to the guide’s house or garden where you will enjoy a rustic, light lunch in the countryside, featuring truffle treats like Tuscan bread with truffle oil and pecorino cheese with truffle shavings, and gelato with truffle honey, and red wine to accompany the meal.
To conclude, you may the change to purchase any of the truffles unearthed on the hunt at the current market value.
Duration: 4 hours
