Assisi Truffle Hunting Experience
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Experience Highlights
Enjoy a private truffle hunting experience in Assisi. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will be able to go deep into the forests of the region in search of these gastronomic gems. During the 2-hour experience, you can enjoy a truffle tasting accompanied by a local wine. In addition, you'll have all the necessary equipment included so you don't have to worry about anything, as well as transport from a convenient meeting point.
- Enjoy a private tour that guarantees a personalised and exclusive experience.
- Learn all about truffles with a local and expert guide .
- Enjoy a tasting of fresh truffles, discovering their unique and delicate flavour.
What’s included
- Truffle hunting tour
- Professional guide
- Collection equipment
- Transport from a meeting point
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Step by Step
This private 2-hour truffle picking experience in Assisi offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the forests of the region and discover the world of truffles. The tour starts with a meeting with the truffle expert guide, who will give a brief introduction about the history and importance of truffle mushrooms in the local gastronomy. You will then be transferred in a private vehicle to make the experience more comfortable for you, after which you will go into the woods of Assisi, following the guide's indications to find this product. During the experience you will have all the necessary equipment to locate these mushrooms and a search dog , and your guide will explain the techniques and tricks to find them.
During the search, the guide will share interesting facts about truffles, such as their life cycle, the most common species in the region and harvesting methods. You will also learn how to distinguish ripe truffles from unripe ones, and how to recognise the signs that indicate the presence of truffles in the ground.
At the end of the search, you will enjoy a delicious tasting of fresh truffles. This tasting will allow you to discover their unique and delicate flavour and to appreciate their culinary value in traditional regional dishes. You can also accompany them with a traditional local wine .
