Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia
Overview
Jump into incredible truffle hunting adventures with a professional. Discover the mysterious world of the pearl of Istria. Get to know the recipe for the best dish with truffles. Typical Istrian pasta "fuži" with truffles, a glass or two :) of excellent Istrian Malvasia wine, and good company ... priceless! If you stay in Piran, Portorož, or Koper it is almost a "must do".
Culinary chefs highly prize the Istrian truffle. Let's uncover its secrets: how it is searched, why they use dogs for hunting, what varieties of truffles we know, why the price is sky-high, the history of (forbidden) hunting in Istria, and other facts.
After the exhilarating hunt, your experience culminates in cooking a traditional Istrian pasta “fuži”, lovingly enriched with fresh truffles. Paired with a glass of Istrian Malvasia you will learn how to recognize fresh truffles from its imitations ... and enjoy under the pergola of the Istrian homestead.
Come as a guest, leave as a friend.
What's Included
- Typical Istrian pasta "fuži" with truffles
- Tips and trics how to recognize a dish with fresh truffles (instead with its imitations)
- Demonstration of cooking of truffle dish
- ... relaxing under the pergola of the Istrian homestead - priceless
- Taxes, organizational, insurance, commission and implementation costs of the trip.
- Welcome truffle snacks: white and black truffle pate, cheese and salami with truffles
- Educational tour of truffle hunting with professional hunter and the dog
- Istrian Malvasia & non-alcoholic beverage
- Tip (optional but welcome at your choice)
- Transfer to/from location
Meeting Location
Gažon 18
6274 Šmarje, Slovenia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise any specific food restrictions at time of booking (subsequent on-site adjustments are difficult to implement).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small group - a maximum of 8 people per group.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Your dog is welcome, but please make sure it does not disturb the truffle-hunting dog at work. When booking, let us know if your dog will join us.
- The minimum alcohol-drinking age is 18 years.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
- Part of the activity takes in the forest. In warm weather, we recommend protection against insects (they are not dangerous, only a bite is itchy).
- Children under 7 are free of charge, but "no food, no drink".
- The activity cooperates with (sometimes capricious) Nature, so there may be changes. But don't worry, we'll do our best and let you know in time.
- The whole event (hunting & cooking & tasting) is carried out in Slovenian Istria in the hinterland of cites Koper, Izola, Piran, Portorož and Ankaran.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-70422P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Typical Istrian pasta "fuži" with truffles.
- Tips and trics how to recognize a dish with fresh truffles (instead with its imitations).
- Demonstration of cooking of truffle dish.
- ... relaxing under the pergola of the Istrian homestead - priceless.
- Taxes, organizational, insurance, commission and implementation costs of the trip.
- Welcome truffle snacks: white and black truffle pate, cheese and salami with truffles.
- Educational tour of truffle hunting with professional hunter and the dog.
- Istrian Malvasia & non-alcoholic beverage.
- Tip (optional but welcome at your choice).
- Transfer to/from location.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise any specific food restrictions at time of booking (subsequent on-site adjustments are difficult to implement).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istria – Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Typical Istrian pasta "fuži" with truffles
- Tips and trics how to recognize a dish with fresh truffles (instead with its imitations)
- Demonstration of cooking of truffle dish
- ... relaxing under the pergola of the Istrian homestead - priceless
- Taxes, organizational, insurance, commission and implementation costs of the trip.
- Welcome truffle snacks: white and black truffle pate, cheese and salami with truffles
- Educational tour of truffle hunting with professional hunter and the dog
- Istrian Malvasia & non-alcoholic beverage
- Tip (optional but welcome at your choice)
- Transfer to/from location
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise any specific food restrictions at time of booking (subsequent on-site adjustments are difficult to implement).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small group - a maximum of 8 people per group.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Your dog is welcome, but please make sure it does not disturb the truffle-hunting dog at work. When booking, let us know if your dog will join us.
- The minimum alcohol-drinking age is 18 years.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
- Part of the activity takes in the forest. In warm weather, we recommend protection against insects (they are not dangerous, only a bite is itchy).
- Children under 7 are free of charge, but "no food, no drink".
- The activity cooperates with (sometimes capricious) Nature, so there may be changes. But don't worry, we'll do our best and let you know in time.
- The whole event (hunting & cooking & tasting) is carried out in Slovenian Istria in the hinterland of cites Koper, Izola, Piran, Portorož and Ankaran.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
