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Crete Shepherd Experience with Cheese Making and Food tasting
Important Information
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Please let us know if any of the guests have food allergies
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Take part in the traditional process of sheep milking, cheesemaking workshop and cooking class (cretan traditional cheese pies). Later, under the shade of cherry trees and a large plane tree, the stone table is set. A traditional mountain food tasting awaits you!
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fresh spring water, and bottled water
Introduction to shepherd life, the location and its history
Free time to relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air of the Nida Plateau, with amazing views.
Hands-on cheese-making workshop
Sheep shearing demonstration and participation
Welcome drink with traditional raki. Wine aged at the family shelter or craft beer from local producers. For our little guests we offer orange juice.
Cooking workshop (cretan traditional cheese pies)
Hands-on lamb milking experience
You can view our traditional Cretan menu, above. To request additional dishes, please contact us.
Transfer (We will be happy to help you book your transfer to/from the meeting point -for Heraklion and Rethymno visitors. Please contact us after you book your experience)
Meeting Points
Departure
6R4P+P3
We'll meet you at the meeting point. The road leading to the meeting point is paved. From the meeting point until you reach the hut, the road becomes a mild dirt road. You either follow in your car to the hut, or you walk.
Return
Crete Shepherd Experience with Cheese Making and Food tasting
About
Take part in the traditional process of sheep milking, cheesemaking workshop and cooking class (cretan traditional cheese pies). Later, under the shade of cherry trees and a large plane tree, the stone table is set. A traditional mountain food tasting awaits you!
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fresh spring water, and bottled water
Introduction to shepherd life, the location and its history
Free time to relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air of the Nida Plateau, with amazing views.
Hands-on cheese-making workshop
Sheep shearing demonstration and participation
Welcome drink with traditional raki. Wine aged at the family shelter or craft beer from local producers. For our little guests we offer orange juice.
Cooking workshop (cretan traditional cheese pies)
Hands-on lamb milking experience
You can view our traditional Cretan menu, above. To request additional dishes, please contact us.
Transfer (We will be happy to help you book your transfer to/from the meeting point -for Heraklion and Rethymno visitors. Please contact us after you book your experience)
Meeting Points
Departure
6R4P+P3
We'll meet you at the meeting point. The road leading to the meeting point is paved. From the meeting point until you reach the hut, the road becomes a mild dirt road. You either follow in your car to the hut, or you walk.
Return
Itinerary
Begin your experience with a warm welcome of Cretan raki. Learn about the history of the area and the way of life, in the mountain of Psiloritis and discover the world of the Cretan shepherd.
Take part in the traditional process of cheesemaking and milking or sheep shearing, two essential parts of pastoral life in the mountains.
Join a hands-on cooking workshop, where you will prepare traditional cheese pies under the guidance of an experienced member of the family.
Later, under the shade of apple trees, cherry trees, and a large plane tree, the stone table is set. A traditional mountain food tasting awaits you, with wine aged at the family mitato or craft beer from local producers. For o...
