Truffle hunting experience in Umbria

Truffle Hunting Experience in Umbria: Authentic Hunt, Gourmet Lunch & Local Traditions


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 Welcome at our historic country estate meet Lucia, venue owners and Meet Nicola or Riccardo, professional truffle hunters, and his trained dogs.

Transfer to the Forest: we will drive you to a nearby woodland (5 minutes by car).

Truffle Hunting Walk starts: enjoy a guided walk through the forest (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: Back to the Estate: discover how to clean and prepare fresh truffles, 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.

After Lunch: visit to our small museum inside the historic residence.

Total duration: approximately half day (about 4 hours)

What’s included in the experience

  1. Hunters Nicolò & his dogs
    Guided truffle hunting with professional hunter and trained dogs.

  2. Transfers
    Transfers to and from the forest.

  3. Private Lunch
    Fresh truffles used for lunch, Three-course truffle lunch with wine.

  4. Exclusivity 
    Exclusive use of the restaurant, its staff and garden. Visit to the historic museum of the property.

Pricing Private Experience

€200 per person: private groups under 10 guests (exclusive experience)

€160 per person: private groups of 10 guests or more

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.

Discover cooking class with Elisa experience

Book your truffle hunting

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.