Truffle Hunting

Italy’s truffles are well known by foodies throughout the world and while the white truffle from Alba in Piedmont has an almost cult following, a wonderful alternative throughout the non-autumnal months is the black summer truffle which can be found in certain areas of Tuscany and Umbria. There are dozens of types of truffles, some of the most famous ones in Italy being the white truffle from Piemonte (Tuber Magnatum Pico), Summer Truffle (Tuber Aestivum Vitt) which comes from many areas including Tuscany’s San Miniato, and the black truffle from the Umbrian village of Norcia (Tuber Melanosporum Vitt). Harvested as far back as in Ancient Greek civilization, truffles are essentially a prized and very expensive mushroom and truffle hunts are a fascinating way to discover how these gourmet jewels are found (underground and sniffed out by trained truffle hounds) and used in Italian gastronomy. Truffles are known to have been used as aphrodisiacs in the past, and the aroma is indeed heady and wonderfully overpowering, and the flavors perfectly complement rich and velvety Italian wines such as the Sagrantino from Umbria´s wine producing hamlet of Montefalco.

We have designed this one-day gourmet day excursion for food and wine lovers looking for a unique experience. Our tours are private and Mercedes chauffeured and this particular truffle hunt day trip can begin in Arezzo or Perugia, among other cities. Your elegant and friendly driver will pick you up, and you will travel to the historic Umbrian town of Citta del Castello (north of Perugia and Assisi and east of the Tuscan city of Arezzo), where your hosts await. This morning you´ll have your own private truffle hunt complete with hounds, and follow it with a fun cooking class demonstration on how to incorporate truffles into your culinary repertoire. You´ll also learn how to preserve truffles. Enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon visiting Citta del Castello or another medieval city enroute to your hotel. This is a special day out and a “must do” for foodies visiting Tuscany or Umbria

Tour Highlights:

• Private Truffle Hunt Umbria
• Cooking Class and Truffle Tasting
• Excursion to Citta del Castello

Sample Umbria Truffle Hunting Itinerary

In the morning, your private driver and elegant Mercedes will come pick you up at your hotel in Arezzo, Perugia, or Assisi.

Carry on to the Umbrian town of Citta del Castello to a wonderful truffle company known for their array of high-end products like truffle infused oils. You´ll go into the woods on a truffle hunt with your own escort and the dutiful truffle hounds.

Next up in a small, cozy kitchen you´ll receive a private cooking demonstration/ cooking class with three courses, using precious truffles! A convivial lunch is to follow with dishes such as baked tomatoes glazed with balsamic, Zucchini cream with truffles and delicious Chianina beef tagliata, all paired with local Umbrian wines of course. After lunch, visit the hill town of Citta del Castello, and enjoy the narrow streets and perhaps pop into the local art museum, or just take in the views.

In the late afternoon, your driver will take you back to your hotel. Hope you had a great time on this gourmet day excursion!

And this concludes your VIP Culinary Excursion.

“Today is a VIP Deluxe Gourmet Experience!”

What's Included:

• Luxury Transportation to and from Citta del Castello with English speaking Chauffeur (Mercedes/ Deluxe Minivan) for the full day
• Private Truffle hunt and cooking demo
• Traditional Lunch at with truffles
• Cellar Tours Gourmet Gift
• All Local Taxes

Prices:

This is a SAMPLE TOUR ITINERARY. Please note that our private chauffeured luxury tours are totally customized to your needs and price varies according to the number of people in your group (please note tours require minimum 2 guests), specific suppliers included, number of services included,specific dates, transport type etc. Contact us today for more information and we would be delighted to get started on a tailor made detailed itinerary with pricing for you.

• Our tours are all chauffeured, VIP and with luxury transport- please observe ballpark pricing above.
• inal price depends on selection of specific suppliers, and if an accompanying guide joins you with the driver or if tour is with driver only.
• Feel free to contact us with your group size (minimum 2 guests, no maximum group size), travel dates and preferences and we will send you custom pricing.
• Discounts available for larger groups
• Please note that our tours are available upon demand for PRIVATE GROUPS and are not scheduled tours for mixed groups.

More Information:

If you would like Cellar Tours to customize a Culinary Tour in Italy or Luxury Gourmet Day Excursion in Italy, contact us with your requirements, and we can send you a free itinerary and quote with no obligations. We offer luxury food and wine tours throughout Italy for private groups. All of our private, chauffeured tours are available year round upon request for your group of minimum 2 people.

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