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East Zagori Truffle Hunt and Cooking Experience

Epirus / Ioannina

Duration

4 h

Availability

Up to 6 persons

Guided Tour

Yes

Overnight Stay

No

Active Months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
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Description

We specialise in crafting unforgettable experiences across Epirus and mainland Greece. Founded in 2018 with day excursions to the breathtaking landscapes of Zagori, Tzoumerka, and Metsovo, we have grown into a trusted leader in experiential tourism — from hiking in majestic mountains to discovering local gastronomy.

Prices: 1 participant: 480€ pp | 2 participants: 270€ pp | 3 participants: 220€ pp | 4 participants: 175€ pp | 5 participants: 150€ pp | 6 participants: 130€ pp

Your day begins with a guided hike through a pristine East Zagori forest, led by an expert truffle hunter sharing the secrets of finding the elusive white truffle. Along the scenic 1.6 km route, you’ll learn to recognize this rare delicacy — and harvest some yourself.

After the truffle hunt, visit a nearby estate for a behind-the-scenes look at mushroom cultivation. In summer months, a refreshing swim in a local river offers a welcome pause in the tranquil surroundings.

Under the guidance of a skilled local chef, you’ll then cook a gourmet meal centered around truffles and mushrooms, paired with carefully chosen regional wines. The menu changes with the seasons. Possible dishes include: Fluffy potato soufflé with white truffle | Barley risotto with wild mushrooms and truffle | Creamy scrambled eggs with truffle and optional prosciutto | Juicy beef burgers enriched with mushrooms and truffle. To finish: velvety yogurt drizzled with local honey and white truffle.

Essential Details: Difficulty: Easy | Walking Distance: 1.6 km | Group Size: Private tour, max 6 participants | Ages: Suitable for ages 2+ (with at least 2 accompanying adults for children)

Truffle Hunt & Cooking Experience

  • East Zagori Truffle Hunt: Search the extraordinary forests of East Zagori, Epirus, with expert guides — one of northern Greece’s most beautiful truffle environments
  • Truffle Cooking Experience: Transform the morning’s truffle discoveries into exceptional dishes with hands-on cooking guidance celebrating the extraordinary aroma and flavour of freshly found Zagori truffles
  • Zagori Mountain Setting: Experience this truffle adventure in the breathtaking Epirus landscape of Zagori — stone-built villages, pristine rivers, and dense forests that make this one of Greece’s most beautiful regions
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Highlights

  • Explore the forest and hunt for truffles
  • Learn about truffle hunting and mushroom cultivation
  • Visit a local mushroom farm and its crops
  • Cooking experience and a meal with traditional dishes enhanced with truffles
  • Savor a unique dessert featuring truffles

Included

  • Local English-speaking professional truffle guide – hunter
  • Cooking experience
  • Meal including truffles
  • Liability insurance
  • Taxes

Not Included

  • Transfers
  • Tips and gratuities

Optional Services

Once you complete your checkout with Gastronomy Tours, you can book your Car Rental or Transfer Services through our partners. Information you will find on the confirmation email.

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From: €172.00/ per person
Tour Languages
Greek, English
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