Hiking Tours in Portorož

Guided Truffle Hunting Tour from Ljubljana

What an unforgettable birthday!

Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. My guide Tarun from Adventure Holiday Tours picked me up right on time from my hotel in Ljubljana, and the scenic 90-minute drive to Istria was comfortable, safe, and full of interesting stories about the region. At Miro Tartufi, I was welcomed with delicious local herbal drinks before meeting the real stars of the day—Lila, an experienced black Lab, and Jacky, an adorable Lagotto Romagnolo. Watching them eagerly search the forest for black truffles was such a joy, and seeing Lila find the first truffle (and patiently wait for her reward!) was a real highlight. The truffle tasting afterward was simply outstanding. We enjoyed local cheeses, smoked sausages, olive oils, butter, spreads, and so much more, all featuring truffles. The scrambled eggs made with the truffles we had just found, were absolutely delicious, and the birthday cake with truffle honey and fresh shaved truffles was the perfect ending. I couldn’t resist taking home a few of the amazing products as gifts. This experience was authentic, fun, delicious, and something I’ll never forget. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves great food and unique local experiences!

Motovun Area Hiking Tour with a Historian

Great way to get to know Motovun

Michele took us through the vineyards below the city, through the former railroad tunnel and then up into the town of Motovun, explaining the history of the town and the region the entire time. We walked the city walls and then he walked us back down to our starting point. It was a beautiful few hours that we thoroughly enjoyed. Michele was raised in the town and really knows his subject. It was just our group, and there are A LOT of steps. We are out of shape 60+ people, and we did just fine.

TRUFFLES: Hunting & Tasting in Istria, Slovenia

Excellent excursion!

A wonderful experience. It was so interesting to watch Lily (the dog) work and find truffles. The lovely meal and conversation was a great way to be immersed in the culture of the area.