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Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting

4.8 (33 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting

About this activity

Embark on a truffle hunting adventure with an Italian Tartufaro and the dog.

Discover the land of Valpolicella and join the scorzone Truffle hunt.

The Tartufaro will guide you in the hunt of this black diamond of the kitchen in the woods and lands surrounding an old Winery in Verona.

Taste fresh local truffles and pair them with the famous Amarone wine!

Dining Experiences Wine Tastings Walking Tours Lunch Small Group Excellent Quality Spring Break Short term availability

At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
TENUTA SANTA MARIA VALVERDE

Ages: Youth (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tasting of Truffle with Fresh Pasta
  • Included: Pairing with Local food including cheeses, salami, chutney, and olive oil
  • Included: The First Truffle Hunt of Verona Province with Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde
  • Included: Truffle hunt excursion with the Italian Tartufaro (seasonal)
  • Included: Guided Wine Tasting of Local Wines

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

  2. Capitello al Gazzo

  3. Santuario di Santa Maria di Valverde

  4. Tomba di Giulietta

  5. Giardino Giusti

  6. Centro Storico Sirmione

  7. Stop 16

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Depending on the type of your ticket, follow below:

    [Truffle Hunt]: meeting point at Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde loc. Gazzo 4 37020 Marano di Valpolicella VR

    [Truffle Hunt + transport]: 2 pick-up points: 10:00AM Piazzale Cadorna (Verona centre); 10:15AM Verona P.Nuova train station

End point

  • Depending on the type of your ticket, follow below:

    [Truffle Hunt]: meeting point at Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde loc. Gazzo 4 37020 Marano di Valpolicella VR

    [Truffle Hunt + transport]: 2 pick-up points: 10:00AM Piazzale Cadorna (Verona centre); 10:15AM Verona P.Nuova train station

Using your ticket

1. Regarding the [Truffle Hunt] with no transfer option, we can assist you in booking a private transfer (subject to availability) or arrange public transport to the winery (30min. easy-trip from Verona centre and Verona Porta Nuova train station via direct bus at 10AM). For further information, please contact our Customer Service team.

2. Regarding the [Truffle Hunt + transport], pick-up service is included. Please inform us of the closest pickup point to you: 10:00AM Piazzale Cadorna (Verona centre); 10:15AM Verona Porta Nuova train station

3. Please note, truffle hunting is subject to seasonal closure and availabilities. In this instance, the excursion could be replaced with a visit to the vineyard, the cellars, the farmhouse. The tasting is always guaranteed.

4. This is a tour where you must be used to walking in nature

5. The tour is suitable for children who can walk and travelers with moderate physical fitness level

6. Sport clothing is required (common trekking shoes, sun protection, hat&sunglasses, sweater, walking stick)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • This is a tour where you must be used to walking in nature

  • The tour is suitable for children who can walk

  • Sport clothing is required (common trekking shoes, sun protection, hat&sunglasses, sweater)

Options

  • Truffle Hunt + transport

    2 pick-up points in Verona: A. Piazzale Cadorna -Verona centre- at 10:00AM B. Verona Porta Nuova train station at 10:15AM

  • Truffle Hunt

    Go by public transport: Take a direct bus with the help of our service: 30min. easy-trip from Verona centre and VR Porta Nuova station

    Go by your own car: Meeting point in Valpolicella at: Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde loc. Gazzo 4 37020 Marano di Valpolicella Verona Italy.

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 33 reviews
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