From Pisa or Livorno: Private Truffle Hunt with Truffle Lunch in Italy

Pisa, Italy

A private day in the Chianti countryside, led by Andrea, an authorized environmental guide who is also your private driver. • Pick-up at your hotel in the Pi…

Cancellation policy

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Duration 8 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Italian

Group size

4–7 travelers

Full description

A private day in the Chianti countryside, led by Andrea, an authorized environmental guide who is also your private driver.

• Pick-up at your hotel in the Pisa area or at the Livorno cruise terminal around 8:00 AM
• Truffle hunt in the woods near San Donato in Poggio: learn how truffle dogs are trained, then search for truffles yourself with the trained dogs
• Truffle lunch at a small family cellar winery: truffle appetizers, truffle pasta and a truffle dessert
• Wine tasting of local wines, including Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Vernaccia and a Super Tuscan, plus extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Scenic drive through vineyards, olive groves and cypress-lined roads
• A real hunt in the forest: wear hiking shoes or sneakers and long trousers; in winter, warm waterproof clothing
• Return around 4:00 PM (cruise guests: always planned around your all-aboard time)

Itinerary

In the heart of Chianti, indulge in three unforgettable experiences in one day: Truffle hunting A delicious lunch featuring fresh truffle pasta Chianti wine tasting at a traditional winery Join us to uncover the techniques and secrets of this ancient art. Truffle Hunting Your journey begins with a private driver picking you up from your hotel or apartment. As you travel through the stunning Tuscan countryside, filled with rolling vineyards and olive groves, you’ll arrive at the meeting point with the expert truffle hunter. Before the adventure begins, you’ll receive a brief introduction to the rules of truffle hunting and learn how the truffle dogs are specially trained. Then, step into the enchanting woods to join the hunter and the dog in an authentic truffle search, where you’ll actively participate in this thrilling experience.

Lunch and Wine Tasting: After the hunt, we’ll head to a winery for a delightful lunch. Savor a first course featuring truffles alongside other traditional Tuscan delicacies. During your meal, enjoy a guided tasting of five exquisite Tuscan wines, including the renowned Chianti, Vermentino, and Super Tuscans. Each wine will be introduced with an explanation of its unique characteristics. This is a day filled with flavors, traditions, and the beauty of Tuscany—an experience you’ll treasure forever.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Led by Andrea, an authorized environmental guide who is also your private driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tasting of local wines with lunch: Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Vernaccia and a Super Tuscan
  • Bottled water
  • Truffle lunch at a small family cellar winery: truffle appetizers, truffle pasta and truffle dessert, plus extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting
  • Real truffle hunt in the woods with trained truffle dogs

Not included

  • Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded

Important information

Meeting point

Pisa, Italy

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Not recommended for people with back problems Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Not stroller accessible Not wheelchair accessible This is a real truffle hunt in the forest: please wear hiking shoes or sneakers and long trousers (light ones are fine in summer). In winter we recommend warmer, waterproof clothing. Your tour is led by Andrea, an authorized environmental guide who is also your private driver: during the drive he shares stories about Tuscany, and in the woods he leads the truffle hunt. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel, apartment or B&B in the Pisa area around 8:00 AM, or at the Livorno cruise terminal according to your ship's arrival time, with a welcome sign "PEK TUSCANY IN LIMO" and your name. Cruise guests: please write the name of your ship and the disembarkation time in the booking notes. The tour is in a comfortable private Mercedes van.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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