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One day cheese making and tasting experience

Location Abruzzo, Italy
$124.01
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Overview

The breathtaking landscapes of Maiella National Park invite you to immerse yourself in a day as a shepherd, where ancient traditions come alive. Engage with nature, create your own cheese, and savor the authentic flavors of this enchanting region.

  • 🏷️ Shepherd Experience Package: Enjoy a full day of guided hiking, cheese-making, and tasting, all while surrounded by stunning natural beauty.
  • 🧀 Cheese Making Lab: Participate in crafting traditional cheese using fresh milk from the farm, a unique hands-on experience to cherish.
  • 🌄 Follow the scenic Sentiero dei Monti Carricini trail, where you'll witness megalithic walls and vibrant wild orchids during the spring.
  • 🥗 Delight in a tasting of locally-produced cold cuts, cheeses, and other culinary specialties at the charming Il Mulino farmhouse.
  • 🐑 Meet friendly farm animals and learn about their role in traditional agricultural practices, enhancing your connection to the land.
  • 🕘 The adventure runs from approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, allowing ample time to explore and enjoy.
  • 🚶‍♂️ The hiking path covers a distance of 4.3 miles (7 km) with a gentle altitude gain of 656 feet (200 m), suitable for participants aged 8 and up.
  • 🧢 Prepare for the day with layered clothing, sturdy shoes, and essentials like water, sunscreen, and a hat for comfort.
  • 📜 Your experience includes a knowledgeable hiking guide, cheese-making laboratory, and insurance for peace of mind.

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Become a shepherd! excursion, cheese making lab and tasting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Hiking guide, cheese making laboratory and insurance
  • Lunch according to a fixed menu is included
  • anything not already listed above is excluded from the costs
  • Extra drinks are not included other than water and 25 liters of wine

Meeting point
In the parking lot of the archaeological area of Juvanum we will meet to organize ourselves for a second short trip by car of a few minutes
Return details
In the parking lot of the archaeological area of Juvanum we will meet to organize ourselves for a second short trip by car of a few minutes

In the Maiella National Park you follow the Sentiero dei Monti Carricini. Immersing yourself in the woods, you will see megalithic walls from the Italian era, among the colorful vegetation and in spring you will find various wild orchids. After a short panoramic break on the crest of Monte di Maio, we will continue to arrive at the Il Mulino farmhouse where we will be delighted with a tasting of cold cuts, cheeses and typical products of their own production. Here all participants will be able to actively get involved in the creation of a traditional cheese. After meeting the farm animals we will set off for a short distance to the archaeological site of Juvanum.
Duration: The activity lasts a total of 8 hours.
Difference in altitude: 200 m.
Distance: 7 km.
Hours: from 09.00 to 16.00 approximately.
Difficulty: The path is of the hiking type, with a mixed route partly in the woods and partly uncovered. No particular technical knowledge or physical preparation for walking is required. The trail is also suitable for children from 8 years old.
Equipment: Shoes with sculpted soles. Layered clothing, water, hat, sunscreen, snack.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Children from the age of 8 can participate in the activity. minors under 18 cannot consume alcohol during the tasting
  • it is advisable to evaluate the information on the difficulty of the excursion
  • 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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    One day cheese making and tasting experience

    Location Abruzzo, Italy
    $124.01
    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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