Searcing for truffles: black or Scorzone

Chianti, Italy
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Duration5h - 6h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Searching for truffles in Montalcino with an expert truffles hunter: it’s a special experience which allows you to discover how nature can offer hidden treasures….

The truffles hunter, with his dog along, will teach you the techniques to find a truffle enough to make you so enthusiast of your choice!! And after the search…let’s go and taste a good truffle dinner!! Enjoy the Tuscan recipes: delights for the palate!

What's included

  • Small dinner with truffle tasting
  • Dinner
  • Private transport, auto or 8 seats MERCEDES minivan
  • Expert truffle hunter
  • I's possible to change the place of departure on request with supplement.
  • Hunting tour
  • Driver/tour leader (English/Italian)
  • All that is not specified in the "inclusion"
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • tip (optional)

What to expect

  1. Artemisia Viaggi
    4.30pm   Departure from Montalcino

    5.00pm   Starting truffles’ search

    Summer black truffle (or Scorzone) hunting is mainly suited to sunny hills exposed towards South.This kind of truffle allows dogs to make experience: when you encounter a “tartufaia”, truffles’ discoveries come one after the other giving great emotions to all the participants!

    7.00pm    End of truffle hunting and simple dinner with truffle tasting

    9.00pm    Back to Montalcino 

    The hunting tour takes place every  Monday and Wednesday from January to October. 

    On request, it can take place any day of the week .

    Participants: minimum 2, maximum 8

    Duration: 5/6 hours

    Found truffles are not included in the tour’s price.  

    Weather conditions do not change the tour’s program,

    We recommend a clothing suited to weather conditions, mainly we suggest trekking shoes or boots

    It’s prohibited to take dogs

    Minimum age of the participants: 8 years. Children under 18 must always be accompanied by parents.

    This tour involves walking on rough trails across steep and uneven ground in the woods. While the walk itself is not strenuous, it is not recommended for those with mobility issues.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Ppick-up and drop-off to the Hotel/farm house for accommodations within 5 km from Montalcino, or in Viale della Libertà 12, on the day and time specified
Return point: • Montalcino -  in front of ARTEMISIA VIAGGI's office in Viale della Libertà n° 12

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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