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In the Woods Above Assisi: A Truffle Hunt Followed by an Organic Umbrian Feast
Join an expert hunter and his dog for a guided truffle foray in the forests around Assisi, followed by a four‑course Umbrian lunch paired with five organic wines.
In the Woods Above Assisi: A Truffle Hunt Followed by an Organic Umbrian Feast.
Embark on a short, sensory outing into the green woods around Assisi guided by a local truffle hunter and his dog; after foraging, return to Tili 21 for a cellar visit and a four‑course Umbrian meal paired with organic Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT wines.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Truffle foraging with an expert and dog
Walk the shaded terrain of Assisi with a seasoned cacciatore and his trained dog to locate truffles, learning about the types and history of these prized fungi before the hunt begins.
From Tili 21 into the Umbria woods
The tour sets out from Tili 21 and moves into nearby woodland, where the sensory rhythms of the forest set the pace for the search and discovery.
A four‑course Umbrian lunch paired with organic wines
After the hunt and a guided visit of the cantina, enjoy a typical Umbrian four‑course meal seasoned with the truffle you helped find, accompanied by five organic wines from Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is an intimate, sensory half‑day: a short briefing on truffle types and history, a paced walk into the woods with an expert and his dog as they scent and indicate the hidden finds, a guided cellar visit back at Tili, and a convivial four‑course lunch where freshly gathered truffle meets local Umbrian cooking and five organic wines.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits best
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The activity runs approximately 3 to 4 hours.
The tour departs from Tili 21, via della cannella 21, Assisi.
A guided truffle hunt with an expert and dog, a visit to the cantina, and a four‑course Umbrian lunch paired with five organic wines (Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT).
Operated by Tili Vini Società Agricola with departures from Tili 21.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the truffle hunt and lunch take?
The complete activity lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting point is at via della cannella 21 (Tili 21) in Assisi.
Who leads the truffle hunt?
An expert truffle hunter leads the search and is assisted by a trained dog.
What happens after the hunt?
Participants take a guided visit of the cantina and then sit down to a four‑course Umbrian meal seasoned with the freshly gathered truffle and matched with five organic wines.
What wines are served with the meal?
The meal is paired with five organic wines from the Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT designations.
Where is the activity located?
The experience takes place in the woods around Assisi and departs from Tili 21.