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Shepherd For A Day
Shepherd For A Day
Shepherd For A Day
Shepherd For A Day
Shepherd For A Day

Shepherd For A Day

By Way to Crete
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$411 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Experience the Life of a Cretan Shepherd – A Unique Hands-On Tour

Discover the authentic traditions of Crete with this immersive shepherding experience. Step away from the usual tourist paths and into the island’s stunning countryside, where you’ll take part in the daily life of a local shepherd.

Start your day by milking sheep in a peaceful farm setting, learning the proper techniques from an expert shepherd. Using fresh milk, dive into the art of cheese-making over an open fire, crafting traditional Cretan cheeses like Mizithra or Graviera. Roll up your sleeves in a hands-on cooking workshop to prepare Kalitsounia, Cretan cheese pies, using fresh ingredients and traditional methods.

Activity location

  • Rethimno
    • Rethimno, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rethimno
    • Rethimno, Greece

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Shepherd For A Day
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 am
Price details
AU$410.92 x 2 AdultsAU$821.84
Total
Price is AU$821.84
Until Fri, 25 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedSoft drink/Pop
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAlcoholic Drinks
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny type of purchase, such as souvenirs are not included

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health

Activity itinerary

The shepherd’s life in Crete is one of tradition, harmony with nature, and a deep connection to the island’s rugged landscape. For centuries, shepherds have been an essential part of Cretan culture, tending to flocks of sheep and goats in the mountainous regions and crafting some of the island’s most beloved foods. Their daily routines are guided by the rhythms of nature—waking with the sun to guide their flocks to fresh pastures, milking the animals, and making cheese using age-old techniques passed down through generations.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRethimno
    • Rethimno, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERethimno
    • Rethimno, Greece

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