Rethymno:Cretan Shepherding Tour with Kalitsounia Workshop & Meal

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Rethymno:Cretan Shepherding Tour with Kalitsounia Workshop & Meal

Price from
€185
Duration
7 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English

Overview

A day filled with authentic Cretan culture awaits as you start with a pickup from your Rethymno hotel. Head to a local farm, where a friendly guide introduces you to the fascinating world of a Cretan shepherd. Pluck fresh vegetables straight from the earth, try traditional sheep milking, and dive into a cheese-making workshop that reveals the time-honored techniques of local artisans. Wrap up the day by crafting Kalitsounia, delectable pastries bursting with flavors, and savor a hearty lunch featuring the renowned Antikristo lamb dish before heading back to your hotel.

What's included

Bottle of water and light refreshments
Lunch featuring Antikristo
Hands-on cheese-making workshop
Picking fresh vegetables from local farms
English-speaking guide
Baby seat available upon request free of charge
Participation in traditional sheep milking
Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned sedan/minivan
Cooking workshop for Kalitsounia
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What you will do

Stop 1
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Rethymno. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to a local farm, where you’ll meet your guide and learn about the life of a Cretan shepherd.
Start by picking fresh vegetables from the farm, experiencing the seasonal harvests that shape Cretan cuisine. Then, try your hand at traditional sheep milking and learn about the importance of sheep farming in Crete.
Next, participate in a hands-on cheese-making workshop, using local methods passed down through generations. Discover the secrets of making Cretan cheese and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Continue with a cooking workshop to learn how to make Kalitsounia, traditional Cretan pastries filled with cheese, herbs, or sweet fillings. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring Antikristo, the traditional slow-cooked lamb dish, before returning to your hotel.

Meeting point

Pickup: Please wait at the main entrance or the hotel lobby of your accommodation. If you are staying in an apartment or Airbnb, please wait outside the building’s main door on the street level. If your accommodation is located within the Old Town of Rethymno (where vehicle access is restricted), we will contact you immediately after booking to provide the closest accessible meeting point (usually a nearby square or parking area just a short walk away).