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Cretan Farm Tour with Cheese-Making, Olive Oil Tasting & Picnic

Location Crete, Greece, Europe
$71.75
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Mesara Plain, the heart of South Crete, offers a unique glimpse into Cretan living and diet. Guided by a rural family rooted in generations of farming knowledge, visitors can immerse themselves in this rich heritage.

  • 🌿 Visit the farm and wander through olive groves to understand traditional farming practices.
  • 🧀 Witness a live cheese-making demonstration featuring the art of crafting mizithra by my mother.
  • 🍽️ Indulge in authentic Cretan cuisine prepared by my mum, with flavors passed down through generations.
  • 👪 Experience an emotional journey into Cretan culture and become a part of our family traditions.
  • ⚠️ Please note that interactions may vary depending on family availability during your visit.

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Farm Tour with cheese making!
Olive Oil Tasting and more
Duration: 3 hours
Homemade traditional food
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • We are going to provide you local homemade juices such as homemade lemonade or kanelada (local homemade non- alcoholic drink)
  • We will have prepared a variety of local delicacies for our picnic!
  • All photos can be send to you via e-mail!
  • During our picnic you will have the opportunity to drink our family's raki!
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
Just keep an eye out for our sign: Cretan Vibes Farm on National Road E97. If the GPS instructs you to turn towards the Panagia Kaliviany Monastery, please avoid turning there. Instead, continue straight on the main road, and you'll spot our signs.Please use ONLY Google Maps
Return details
Just keep an eye out for our sign: Cretan Vibes Farm on National Road E97. If the GPS instructs you to turn towards the Panagia Kaliviany Monastery, please avoid turning there. Instead, continue straight on the main road, and you'll spot our signs.Please use ONLY Google Maps

We carefully designed this tour for those who wish to see Crete through the eyes of a local family!The journey begins with an engaging walking tour in our sustainable family olive groves and greenhouses. Discover the secrets of olive cultivation, the meticulous process of harvesting, and the art of producing the finest extra virgin olive oil and experience a premium olive oil tasting!

Explore how we cultivate with sustainable way our land & greenhouses, learn about the variety of vegetables, herbs and fruits grown, and understand why these local products hold significance not only for local markets but also for the rest part of Greece.

The walking tour concludes in an outdoor space beneath a beautiful wooden roof, surrounded by olive trees on one side and a lush garden on the other. There, we’ll have the pleasure of meeting my lovely mother, Mama Stela, and savoring authentic Cretan food prepared by her! Of course, Raki, is an integral part of our meal! You might even get the chance to meet more members of my family.

A standout moment during our tour is witnessing my mom demonstrate the crafting of Cretan cheese, followed by the delightful experience of tasting it!

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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    Cretan Farm Tour with Cheese-Making, Olive Oil Tasting & Picnic

    Location Crete, Greece, Europe
    $71.75
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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