The Wild Foods Truffle Hunting adventure is an easy, 45 minutes day trip only from Heraklion, and a great way to experience some traditional culture and cuisine from the green heart of Crete.
We can give an appointment at the village of Gergeri 40 km away from Heraklion. Then you will follow us with your own car to reach in our destination Rouvas Forest.
Rouvas Forest, one of the most important and treasured forest remaining on the island of Crete, is a vital ecosystem, primarily based on an oak forest.
Covering the inland slopes of Psiloritis, it is defined by the peaks of Ambelakia and Samari to the south, Chalazokephala to the west, Skinaka and Koudouni to the north and Gyristi to the east. The forest covers more than 7400 acres.
*Duration 4-6 hours.
You will have the chance to participate in a distinctive experience that is the one and only in our island. The clear sky and the picturesque landscape give the visitor the chance to become one with nature while walking through the forest.
The wild truffle hunting in combination with the local Cretan food, the bee products from the bees living in the woods which you will have the chance to taste wine, raki , raki with honey and of course pasta served with the fresh truffle gathered in the hunting , create the absolute experience of truffle hunting in the forest of Rouvas.
Available every day. Group sizes are from 2 to a maximum of 8 people. If you have a bigger group please contact us.
Limited availability,
please book ahead.
The Wild Foods Truffle Hunting day is great for people of all ages, couples or families. It’s great for food and wine lovers, or for anyone just wanting to immerse themselves in the natural landscape.
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During the hunt you will walk in the countryside so you need suitable shoes for that. If you have any dietary requirements please let us know when you book so we can prepare a special dish, suitable for you.
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