Tuscany
Spend a delectable day in the Tuscan countryside hunting for truffles with a team of local experts on this gourmet day trip from Florence with lunch included.
Truffles hold a very special place in Italian culture, not just as a culinary delicacy but also as a symbol of tradition, luxury, and regional pride. Tuscany in particular is renowned for producing some of the world's finest truffles, with its climate, soil, and terrain creating ideal conditions for these prized fungi. Our truffle hunting excursion from Florence offers you a unique and authentic way to experience Tuscan gastronomy at its finest, introducing you to passionate local experts for a practical demonstration of this centuries-old ritual, followed by a delicious lunch made from the spoils of your truffle quest.
On your 5-hour private truffle hunting experience, you will:
Step off the well-trodden streets of Florence and into the culinary heart of Tuscany with an immersive truffle hunting excursion that blends rustic tradition with gourmet indulgence. Your tour begins with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel, followed by a scenic drive through the rolling Tuscan hills that sets the stage for an experience few travellers get to enjoy.
At a charming farmhouse tucked into the countryside, you’ll be welcomed by a group of seasoned tartufai (the Italian term for truffle hunters) and their remarkably skilled dogs, whose keen noses lead the way in this centuries-old pursuit. As you follow them into the woods, you’ll gain a crash course in the history and cultural importance of truffle hunting in Tuscany, learning the secrets of how these rare treasures are tracked, unearthed, and prepared. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of brushing aside the soil to reveal one of the most coveted ingredients in Italian cuisine.
You will then make your way back to the farm, where your discoveries will be transformed into a feast. You’ll enjoy a decadent four-course lunch based around the truffles you and your group helped find, each dish paired thoughtfully with superb Tuscan wines. It’s a chance to savour the land’s bounty at its freshest, while soaking in the tranquil atmosphere of the Italian countryside.
This 5-hour journey offers more than a taste of Tuscany: it’s a glimpse into a way of life where food, land, and tradition are deeply intertwined. This is a rare opportunity for foodie travellers to go beyond the table and experience one of Italy's most revered gastronomic rituals from the ground up.
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