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Private Farm Food Tour & Live Cheese Making Demonstration in Heraklion

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Authentic Cretan Farm Tour & Live Cheese Making Experience in Heraklion! Discover The Local Agricultural Life!

 

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    Children, Culture, Ecotourism, Family, Food & Wine, Guided, Nature, Private, Tasting
  • Activity Level Easy
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  • Group Size Small Group
    max 15 people
All about the Private Farm Food Tour & Live Cheese Making Demonstration in Heraklion.

Join Marianna and her mother Stella on their beautiful family farm for a truly authentic Cretan experience—one filled with warm hospitality, fresh flavors, and time-honored traditions.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel like part of the family. Strolling through their olive groves and lush vegetable gardens, you’ll learn about Cretan agriculture, the secrets of extra virgin olive oil, and how local farmers cultivate the land with love and respect.

Then comes the highlight—a live cheese-making demonstration with Stella! Watch as she transforms fresh milk into delicious homemade Cretan cheese, using the same methods passed down for generations. Of course, you won’t just watch—you’ll taste it warm and fresh, just as it was meant to be enjoyed.

Afterward, settle in under the shade of a wooden pergola for a homemade feast. Imagine a table filled with local meze, just-picked vegetables, fresh-baked bread, and plenty of raki to toast the moment. This isn’t just a meal—it’s a chance to slow down, connect, and savor the simple joys of Cretan life.

This experience isn’t about sightseeing—it’s about feeling, tasting, and truly immersing yourself in Crete’s rich culture. Whether you’re a food lover, a curious traveler, or someone who simply loves genuine connections, this is a day you’ll never forget.

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The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Guided informative tour at the family farm (olive groves and greenhouses)
  • Picnic with traditional meze and raki spirit
  • Live demonstration of cheese making process
  • Cheese tasting
  • Local homemade refreshments & water during the picnic
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Transfer from and back to your hotel
  • Anything not mentioned above
  1. Meeting Time Meet us at the farm

    Available tours per period and day:

    Every Wednesday: Morning tour
    ■ From 15/4/2024 – 30/9/2024 starting at 10.30am

    Every Saturday: Afternoon tour
    ■ From 13/4/2024 – 31/5/2024 starting at 17.30
    ■ From 1/6/2024 – 31/7/2024 starting at 18.00
    ■ From 1/8/2024 – 21/8/2024 starting at 17.30
    ■ From 22/8/2024 – 11/9/2024 starting at 17.00
    ■ From 12/9/2024 – 30/9/2024 starting at 16.30
    ■ From 1/10/2024 – 26/10/2024 starting at 16.00

     

  2. Food restrictions Allergies or others we need to know about?

    Please let us know if any food restriction or allergy we need to know about at the time of booking.

Detailed Pricing

Private group of 3 participants: 65 euros pp
Private group of 4 participants: 65 euros pp
Private group of 5 participants: 65 euros pp
Private group of 6 participants: 60euros pp
Private group of 7 participants: 60 euros pp

 

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Included:
  • Guided informative tour at the family farm (olive groves and greenhouses)
  • Picnic with traditional meze and raki spirit
  • Live demonstration of cheese making process
  • Cheese tasting
  • Local homemade refreshments & water during the picnic
Excluded - Extras:
  • Transfer from and back to your hotel
  • Anything not mentioned above