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Rethymno: Explore Shepherd’s Hut and Cheese Making Process
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Rethymno: Explore Shepherd’s Hut and Cheese Making Process

By Uncharted Escapes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$171 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Enjoy Cretan Villages and the best panoramic view of Psiloritis Peak
  • Visit a honey factory and taste local honey
  • Visit to an original shepherd’s hut or else “Mitato”
  • Experience live the cheese making process and taste local cheese
  • Lunch with traditional Cretan platters

Activity location

    • Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece

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Explore Shepherd’s Hut and Cheese Making Process
  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$170.52 x 1 AdultAU$170.52
Total
Price is AU$170.52
Until Wed, 2 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFree hotel pick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
  • What's includedWhat's included Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
  • What's includedWhat's included Entrance fees for Honey factory and tastings
  • What's includedWhat's included A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato” and cheese making process
  • What's includedWhat's included Liability Insurance and local taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCoffee or beers or refreshments in tavern
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Food and drinks in the vehicle, High-heeled shoes, Luggage or large bags, Pets, Smoking in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People over 287 lbs (130 kg), People over 6 ft 6 in (200 cm), People with altitude sickness, People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with mobility impairments, People with recent surgeries, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Embark on a captivating journey through Crete, exploring its landscapes, traditional villages, and rich heritage. This small-group tour offers an immersive experience, from a honey factory visit to discovering the lifestyle of a Cretan shepherd at a remote hut. Savour authentic Cretan cuisine, meet locals, and relish panoramic views that capture the island’s essence.
Apithano Honey Factory & Village Charms: Starting from Rethymnon, the tour heads southeast, stopping at Apithano Honey Factory for a guided tour and tastings. Drive through Milopotamos and traditional villages, immersed in lush greenery and captivating views.
Halepa Monastery & Scenic Splendour: Discover Halepa Monastery, offering breathtaking views of Crete’s peaks and valleys. Learn about its history as a refuge for rebels during civil wars, capturing stunning snapshots in this picturesque setting.
Shepherd’s Life, the Enigmatic ‘’Mitato’’ Hut: Ascend an off-road trail to ‘’Mitato,’’ the traditional shepherd’s hut. Gain insights into shepherd life, cheese-making, and perhaps spot wild eagles and goats, perfect for memorable photos.
Axos Village Tavern: Journey to Axos village for authentic Cretan cuisine at a traditional tavern. Indulge in local delicacies and experience Cretan warmth.
This tour encapsulates Crete’s essence—culture, vistas, and gastronomy—providing a memorable glimpse of the island’s charm and hospitality in a day-long adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece