Join us for an authentic truffle hunting experience in the Umbrian countryside, just minutes from Cortona and Lake Trasimeno. A half-day experience combining nature, tradition and gastronomy, guided by a professional truffle hunter and his trained dogs, followed by a black truffle lunch prepared in our restaurant.
This is a private, slow and genuine experience, designed for guests who want to discover the real soul of this land.
“Truffle hunting is not just about finding truffles. It’s about reading the forest, trusting the dogs, and respecting nature.” Nicolò, Truffle Hunter
Program of the day
10:30 AM: Arrival at the estate: meet Lucia, venue owner, and do a visit inside the historic building of La Dogana followed by the meeting with Nicola or Riccardo, professional truffle hunters, and their trained dogs.
Truffle Hunting Walk starts: enjoy a guided walk through the wood (approx. 45 minutes / 1 hour) while learning how truffles grow, how dogs are trained and traditional truffle hunting techniques and much more.
12.00 pm: heading to the estate restaurant discovering how to prepare fresh truffles delicious sauce, followed by lunch with black truffle.
A private three-course lunch based on fresh black truffle, local ingredients and seasonal recipes. Wine included and exclusive use of the restaurant.
Total duration: approximately half day (about 3/3.5 hours)
What’s included in the experience
Hunters Nicolò & his dogs Guided truffle hunting with professional hunter and trained dogs.
Transfers Transfers to and from the forest.
Private Lunch Fresh truffles used for lunch, Three-course truffle lunch with wine.
Exclusivity Exclusive use of the restaurant, its staff and garden. Visit to the historic museum of the property.
Pricing Private Experience
Under 10 guests: €220 per person
10+ guests: €170 per person
Private experience for 2 guests: €500 total
This experience is always private. No shared groups.
Vat Included.
Who this experience is perfect for
Couples and small groups
Food and wine lovers
Guests staying in the area
Travelers looking for authentic, non-touristic experiences
Private celebrations or special moments
Optional add on:
Cooking class with Elisa
You can extend this experience by adding a hands-on cooking class with Elisa, our chef.
Learn how to prepare fresh handmade pasta, cook traditional Umbrian recipes and use truffle in home cooking.
This option creates a full-day culinary experience. Ask us for a custom quote when booking.
A combined quote for both experiences is available on request.
Tell us your preferred date, time and number of guests, and we’ll get back to you with availability and confirmation. The experience is subject to availability and may be adapted to the season.
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