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Truffle Hunting and Cheese, Truffle & Wine Tasting near Alba
Turin, Piedmont
3 hours
Food & Drink
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Good for Groups
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Walking Tours
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Excursions
Date
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What You Will Do
Enjoy an amazing truffle hunting with a professional "Trifolao" and his trained dog near Monforte d' Alba. Breathe pure air in a gorgeous wood and enjoy the intense truffle scent. Meet the hunter and his dogs, who are specially trained to sniff out truffles, you’ll have a good chance of tracking down the elusive fungi. Along the way, learn more about truffles and why they are so rare, and pick up expert tips on how to find them. During the Hunting you will take a brake for a cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top, the experience ends with a wine tasting.
What's Included?
- Truffle Hunting with the dogs
- Wine tasting
- Cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top
What's Not Included?
- Transfer
- Truffles found during the hunting are not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Monvino - Monforte d'Alba, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 16/A, Monforte d'Alba
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Province of Cuneo
1 hour
All tours begin in Monforte d'Alba, where you'll meet your guide. You'll need your own transportation to follow the guide on a 10-minute drive to the forest area and later to the Enoteca. (A transfer service from Monforte is available upon request for an additional fee, with limited spots.) The experience starts with an introduction to truffles, covering their types, growth, and where they can be found. Upon reaching the forest, you'll meet the truffle hunter and his specially trained dogs before starting the hunt. Please note that any truffles found during the hunt are not included in the price. The walk takes place in a wooded area, so comfortable, outdoor-appropriate clothing is recommended, especially during the colder months. If needed, rubber boots will be provided. After the hunt, you can relax and enjoy a wine tasting at a local Enoteca.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Curioseety SRLS.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that you will need your own vehicle for the tour.
- Please notify us of any dietary requirements
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
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