Black Truffle Hunt, Foie Gras & Wines with Budapest Pickup
Description
A premium small-group countryside experience rooted in George’s family black truffle tradition, with Budapest pickup and drop-off included. Head into the forest with a local truffle hunter and trained dogs to search for real black truffles and see how they’re carefully found and harvested. Afterwards, return to a 17th-century watermill for a gourmet foie gras & black truffle tasting with bubbles, then continue to two authentic Etyek wineries for local wines and a traditional Hungarian lunch. • Welcome sparkling-wine at a 17th-century watermill • Authentic truffle hunt with a local hunter & trained dogs • Gourmet tasting you won’t find elsewhere: Foie gras “nature,” foie gras with black truffle & Tokaji Aszú, and truffle butter with fresh truffle, paired with bubbles. • Etyek: winemaker-guided tasting (4–5 wines) + cellar peek • Traditional Hungarian lunch at one of Etyek’s oldest wineries paired with more wine (3-4 wines) • Budapest pickup & drop-off included. • Complimentary souvenir
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Itinerary
Pickup at Al Habtoor Palace Budapest, Preferred Hotels & Resorts (Erzsébet tér 9–10, Once the group is together, we’ll board the minivan and head to Etyek (about 40 minutes), after a quick briefing on the plan and timings.
Arrive to a sparkling-wine welcome at a 17th-Century historic watermill. Hear how truffle traditions meet Hungarian hospitality in this unique setting; great spot for photos.
Head into the forest(By the mill, easy to walk) with a licensed local truffle hunter and his trained dogs for a genuine search. Along the way, we’ll show you how the dogs are prepared and handled, how to “read” the terrain and trees, and the etiquette of a respectful hunt. We’ll also share the traditions of black truffle hunting in Hungary and give a clear, guest-friendly overview of the key rules when searches are allowed, where and with whose permission, and how responsible, legal truffle hunting is done in practice.
Gourmet Tasting (mill tasting area) Savor classic “nature” foie gras, our signature foie gras with black truffle & Tokaji Aszú, and truffle butter crowned with fresh truffle - paired with more bubbles. Light bites included. We’ll also explain how to use black truffle in the kitchen, with practical tips on selecting, storing, shaving, and finishing dishes to capture the aroma.
Etyek Family Presshouse (Winemaker-Led) Short countryside drive to Etyek(10 min). Enjoy a tasting of 4–5 locally made wines presented by the winemaker, hear the presshouse story, and visit the cellar; extra snacks if the wines come in strong.
Next, we head to a second winery stop, one of Etyek’s oldest, history-rich wineries - where you’ll sit down to a traditional Hungarian lunch prepared on site and paired with the winery’s own wines. Expect vineyard views and a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortable drive back to the original meeting/drop-off point in central Budapest.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(26)
Highly recommended excursion to the countryside of Budapest for truffle hunting, wine tasting and lunch. It definitely is a highlight and not to be missed.
The event is an absolute recommendation! Especially if you are looking for something authentic off the beaten track. The guide George is incredibly warm and took care of us all day and provided us with exciting information about the country, truffles and wine. All very familiar with homemade products and not commercial. The scenery is also beautiful. We also only visited locations that are private and not publicly accessible. The dog handler Tommy was also great! The food was typical Hungarian and the truffles of super quality. An all-round successful event!!
Great experience! Beautiful meetings ... Feel free to live this moment!! Thanks to Joseph, George and the whole team. Sophie.
We had a great day during this truffle hunt organized during our company seminar. The discovery of Budapest’s wineries is exciting and the truffle hunting demonstration is simply great and original. A big bravo to George and his father Joseph, two top guides, passionate, who taught us a lot about Hungary. Great atmosphere, perfect organization and memorable memories for the whole team. 👉 Must do if you are in Budapest!
Very nice to learn more about Hungarian culture and have delicious local food and drinks. Great tour guides. Casual and relaxed while seeing several different things.
Amazing — well organized, delicious, and truly memorable. Clear recommendation. Perfect for adults, friends & couples.
Fun Authentic experience in relaxed atmosphere………………………………………………………. Very good guides. Lots of good wine. Good food. Worth the money…………..
A very unique experience and completely different from the usual tourist activities. Absolutely loved it, George was the best!
Today we went on a truffle hunting tour with our super friendly guide George. First we went to an old water mill outside of Budapest situated in the woods. We were welcomed by the owner with a glass of Hungarian “champagne. After that we went into the surrounding woods with George and the truffle hunter and his dog. In half an hour the dog found eleven truffles. Returned to the windmill George prepared amazing bites with foie gras and freshly shaved black truffle and some more of the nice wine. Then we went to a nearby village, where we met a local wine maker and we had a lovely wine tasting. A few white wines (sauvignon blanc and Chardonnay ), a lovely rose and we ended with a beautiful Pinot noir and a special cuvée. A great experience also because of the clear explanation of the owner of the winery and the wines he let us taste. We ended up in a small local restaurant nearby, where we had a wonderful stew and wine. After that George took us back to Budapest in the afternoon after a wonderful day and experience. We can highly recommend this trip. .
George picked us up in Budapest in a minibus and taken into the Hungarian countryside. We were made comfortable with water and snacks if needed and provided with fascinating commentary about truffles and the wine in Hungary. George and his team are truly passionate about their craft as was shown when we arrived at a beautiful 17th century mill and the owner, Stephen, showed us around. The mill and its grounds were beautiful. Inside we were treated to a lovely glass of sparkling wine. Then we met Tommy with his 2 gorgeous dogs and went truffle hunting! The dogs were so clever and we were lucky that they sniffed out so many truffles. We were sad to say goodbye to them! Back in the mill, George provided us with a selection of his family's truffle butter and foi gras on bread, with truffle shavings, accompanied with more glasses of sparkling wine It was truly delicious. Then we were driven to a village and introduced to Sandra who runs her family vineyard. We loved seeing the original wine press and visiting the underground cave to see the casks of wine. We tasted a few wines and were very impressed with the variety and their taste. Sandra was extremely interesting describing the wines and her family's history. The day continued with a visit to a beautiful Hungarian home where we had a local dish and the host provided us with more information on wines and tasting. The whole day was absolutely perfect and I recommend it highly. George looks after you so well, he and his team are dedicated to providing their guests with a unique and authentic experience. We loved the experience so much and cannot wait to to return to Hungary to repeat it! Thankyou George and team!
