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Truffle Hunting & Cooking Class Near Florence: Gourmet Lunch
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Overview
Experience the magic of Tuscany with a Truffle Hunting and Cooking Class near Florence. This tour is great for families, couples, and anyone wanting to enjoy the peaceful countryside, away from the city heat.
The adventure begins with a real truffle hunt. An expert truffle hunter, Niccolo', and his trained dogs will lead a 50-minute walk through the woods, sharing secrets of how to find these hidden treasures. Next, it's time for a hands-on cooking class where participants will make fresh pasta and classic Italian tiramisu from scratch, using top-quality ingredients. The traditional recipes get a special touch with the unique flavor of truffle.
The tour takes place at Tenuta Armaiolo, a beautiful, historic estate surrounded by nature. After the cooking class, everyone can relax and enjoy a gourmet 4-course lunch featuring the dishes they prepared, enhanced with truffles. Each pair of guests receives a bottle of local wine to complete the experience. This tour offers a chance to connect with nature, learn about Tuscan traditions, and create unforgettable memories. 
Highlights
Hunt for Real Truffles: Go on a 50-minute walk in the woods with a truffle expert and his dogs to find real truffles.
Make Pasta & Tiramisu: Learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch in a hands-on cooking class.
Enjoy a Gourmet Lunch: Eat a delicious 4-course lunch with the truffles you found and local Tuscan wine.
Relax in Beautiful Tuscany: Spend time at a historic estate with beautiful views of nature.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the experience of truffle hunting and cooking. The dogs, food, and location were highlights. Some felt the experience was a bit rushed and wanted more wine.
Customers loved the truffle hunt with the dogs.
Many enjoyed learning to cook new dishes.
People appreciated the beautiful scenery.
Customers found the lunch delicious.
Some people wished for more wine.
A few mentioned feeling rushed.
The Journey
Tuscan Countryside near Siena
A peaceful rural area offering an escape from city life, characterized by rolling hills, olive groves, and a serene atmosphere, ideal for experiencing the authentic Tuscan lifestyle.
Forest for Truffle Hunting
A natural woodland environment where you'll accompany a truffle hunter and his dogs to search for fresh truffles, learning about truffle hunting techniques and the local ecosystem.
Cooking Class Location
A hands-on cooking class setting where you will learn how to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch.
Tenuta Armaiolo
A historic estate surrounded by nature where deer, wild boars, and other animals roam freely. It provides a picturesque setting for the truffle experience and showcases the harmony between wildlife and the land.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a hands-on cooking class to make pasta and tiramisu, a 50-minute truffle hunt with an expert, one bottle of wine for every two guests during lunch (or a soft drink per person), lunch, and water. It excludes extra wine and gratuities. Unfortunately, there are no pickup or drop-off services. All participants are responsible for meeting at Tenuta Armaiolo.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest wearing comfortable shoes for the truffle hunt, as you'll be walking through the woods. Also, be prepared to fully participate in the cooking class to get the most out of the experience!
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