点评:We wanted to do something unique and special while in Crete, and the truffle hunting tour with Nikolaos and his family was absolutely life-changing. Nikolaos, the famous truffle hunter of Crete, and his daughters, Anthi Moscha and Eleni, made us feel instantly welcome. Before our visit, Anthi Moscha was wonderfully communicative, accommodating, and ensured everything was perfectly arranged for our trip.
The tour began with stunning views and a warm welcome from their amazing dogs, Manto and Kala, before heading into the beautiful Rouvas Forest. As we made our way down to the Rouvas Forest, we passed goats and sheep and beautiful forest trees. We stopped at the valley, where there is a church and the stunning location used for regional festivals. It was a short walk to the site and we were quickly fed a delicious Cretan breakfast. We enjoyed a delicious homemade breakfast, which include cheese made by their mother, and Eleni’s handpicked herbal tea, followed by a scenic walk where the dogs found two truffles despite the dry season! We learned about truffle hunting traditions, the forest’s history, and Crete’s rich culture.
Afterward, we feasted on fresh garden tomatoes, generous plates of truffle pasta, homemade wine, and their family’s special raki, ending with local honey and fruit for dessert. We also visited a herder’s shelter and their village shop. Their honey is truly the best I’ve ever had, and wish I could have packed many jars home with me.
The Kapsalis family made us feel like part of their family from beginning to end. This wasn’t just a tour—it was a day filled with warmth, laughter, and the genuine hospitality of Crete. I will never forget this day, the lovely conversations we had, the history and culture we learned, and the happiness from two truffle dogs. This was the best tour I’ve ever taken, and worth every cent and not to be missed!
翻译:我们想在克里特岛体验一些独特而特别的活动,而与尼古拉斯一家一起的松露狩猎之旅绝对改变了我们的人生。尼古拉斯是克里特岛著名的松露猎人,他和他的女儿安西·莫斯卡和埃莱尼热情好客,让我们倍感宾至如归。在到访之前,安西·莫斯卡就非常善于沟通,体贴周到,确保我们行程的一切安排妥当。
旅程伊始,我们便欣赏到了令人惊叹的美景,并受到了他们可爱的狗狗曼托和卡拉的热情迎接。随后,我们前往美丽的鲁瓦斯森林。前往鲁瓦斯森林的途中,我们遇到了山羊、绵羊和美丽的森林树木。我们在山谷中稍作停留,那里有一座教堂,也是举办当地节日庆典的绝佳场所。步行一小段路程即可到达目的地,我们很快就享用了一顿美味的克里特岛早餐。我们享用了一顿美味的自制早餐,包括他们母亲亲手制作的奶酪和埃莱尼亲手采摘的草药茶。之后,我们沿着风景优美的小径漫步,狗狗们竟然在旱季找到了两颗松露!我们了解了松露狩猎的传统、森林的历史以及克里特岛丰富的文化。
随后,我们享用了新鲜的园蔬番茄、分量十足的松露意面、自酿葡萄酒以及他们家特制的拉克酒,最后以当地蜂蜜和水果作为甜点。我们还参观了牧民的住所和他们的村庄商店。他们的蜂蜜真是我吃过最好的,真希望当时能多带几罐回家。
从始至终,卡普萨利斯一家都让我们感觉像家人一样。这不仅仅是一次旅行,更是充满温暖、欢笑和克里特岛真诚好客的一天。我永远不会忘记这一天,我们之间美好的交谈,我们了解到的历史和文化,以及两只松露犬带来的快乐。这是我参加过的最棒的旅行团,物超所值,绝对不容错过!