Truffle Hunting with Three Course Meal by Local Family
Overview
With the help of the third generation of Prodan family members, you will discover behind the scenes of the fascinating truffle world and this precious ingredient as one of the most expensive food in the world . Accompanied by the truffle dogs, first we will go to look for truffles which we will need to cook a delicious truffle meal. After variety of truffle starters, ladies from the family will show you how to make the best traditional scrambled eggs with freshly found truffles. You will be able to see all the ingredients and preparation from start to finish, by finding out little secrets of creating this memorable dish. Every single meal will have truffles, even the salad!
You will discover the traditional truffle dishes of Istria prepared with the freshest ingredients, all while learning about truffle history and observing breathtaking views on the old town of Buzet.
All meals can be adapted to vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, and gluten free diets, with prior notice.
What's Included
- Lunch Three course truffle meal including drinks - homemade juice, water and local wine
- Alcoholic beverages Aperitif of local brandies
- Boots and raincoats for the woods
- Educational part about truffles
- Guided truffle hunting in the woods
Meeting Location
Praščari 43 Sv.Ivan
52420, Buzet, Croatia
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
For anyone looking to discover a unique experience and explore the true Istria with the locals, truffle hunting with our Prodan family is a must! You’ll learn about the three generation truffle-hunting tradition, and meet the cutest truffle dogs, experts at finding these underground treasures. We will guide you through our private woods as we search for truffles. The adrenaline will lead you as you follow the dogs in this exciting hunt. Afterward, enjoy the homemade truffle delicacies. The ladies of the Prodan family will prepare a truffle feast with the finest local dishes and fresh truffles. Starting with homemade truffle spreads, truffle cheeses, jam, salami, and olive oil with truffles. For the main course, enjoy our signature scrambled eggs with fresh truffles which will be prepared in front of you, so you can see the whole preparation and all the little secrets. As a side comes the salad with white truffle balsamico dressing. For dessert - vanilla ice cream topped with a white truffle honey. Enjoy the homemade elderflower juice, water, and local wine.
This experience is more than food, it’s about creating memories with a local Istrian family that will last for a lifetime.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Three course truffle meal including drinks - homemade juice, water and local wine.
- Alcoholic beverages. Aperitif of local brandies.
- Boots and raincoats for the woods.
- Educational part about truffles.
- Guided truffle hunting in the woods.
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 Truffle Hunting with Three Course Meal by Local Family is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Truffle Hunting with Three Course Meal by Local Family will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- LunchThree course truffle meal including drinks - homemade juice, water and local wine
- Alcoholic beveragesAperitif of local brandies
- Boots and raincoats for the woods
- Educational part about truffles
- Guided truffle hunting in the woods
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
