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Istria Truffle Hunt & 3-Course Meal with Locals
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Overview
Truffle Hunting with Three Course Meal by Local Family in Istria offers a unique and immersive experience into the world of truffles. This isn't just a meal; it's a chance to create lasting memories with a local Istrian family. With the Prodan family, now in their third generation of truffle hunters, guests will discover the secrets behind this prized ingredient, one of the most expensive foods in the world.
The adventure begins with a guided truffle hunt in the family's private woods, accompanied by trained truffle dogs. Participants will feel the excitement as they follow the dogs, searching for these hidden treasures beneath the earth. After the hunt, the ladies of the Prodan family will prepare a delicious truffle feast, showcasing traditional Istrian dishes made with the freshest ingredients. Guests will savor homemade truffle spreads, cheeses, jams, and olive oil, followed by the family's signature scrambled eggs with fresh truffles, prepared right before their eyes.
This experience offers a glimpse into the traditional truffle dishes of Istria, all while learning about the history of truffles and enjoying views of the charming old town of Buzet. Every dish incorporates truffles, even the salad, and meals can be adapted to vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets with prior notice. The experience includes alcoholic beverages and lunch. 
Highlights
Hunt for Truffles: Join local experts and their trained dogs to find hidden truffles in a private forest.
Enjoy a Truffle Feast: Savor a three-course meal featuring fresh truffles, prepared by the Prodan family.
Learn About Truffle History: Discover the fascinating history and traditions of truffle hunting in Istria.
Experience Local Culture: Connect with a local family and experience Istrian hospitality firsthand.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers rave about the authentic truffle hunting experience, delicious food, and the Prodan family's hospitality. The truffle dogs are a hit. A few found the meeting location confusing and the amount of food excessive, but overall the experience is highly rated.
Guests loved hunting for truffles with the adorable and skilled dogs.
Many enjoyed the family's warm hospitality and felt like they were part of the family.
Travelers highlighted the delicious and plentiful truffle-based food.
Visitors appreciated learning about truffle hunting traditions.
Some guests wished for clearer directions to the meeting point.
A few found the amount of food overwhelming.
The Journey
Prodan Family's Private Woods
The private woods of the Prodan family serve as the location for the truffle hunt. Here, participants will follow expert truffle dogs to find truffles.
Prodan Family Home
The Prodan family home is where the truffle feast takes place. Participants will enjoy homemade truffle delicacies prepared by the ladies of the family, including truffle spreads, cheeses, jams, salami, olive oil, and signature scrambled eggs with fresh truffles.
Buzet
Buzet is an old town with breathtaking views that can be observed during the truffle hunting experience. It adds to the overall ambiance of the tour, providing a scenic backdrop to the culinary adventure.
Know Before You Go
This truffle hunting experience includes alcoholic beverages, a delicious lunch, and the use of boots and raincoats for exploring the woods. Participants will enjoy a guided truffle hunt and an educational session about truffles. This experience excludes pickup and drop-off. Guests must meet the tour at a designated location. Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, or gluten-free) in advance.
Hot Tip
Many guests recommend arriving early to the meeting point, as it can be a little tricky to find. Also, come hungry! The three-course meal is very generous. Prepare to be immersed in a hands-on learning experience and don't be afraid to ask the family questions about their truffle hunting traditions.
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