Traditional Cretan Shepherd for a Day and Olive Oil Tasting from Chania

Excursion Highlights:
  • Start your day with a unique experience at a traditional Crete farm, where you'll engage in shepherd activities like feeding animals, collecting eggs, and harvesting organic vegetables.
  • Learn the art of milking goats and crafting kaltsounia, a traditional Cretan pastry, while enjoying a farm-to-table meal featuring chilopites made from fresh goat milk and cheese.
  • Visit a modern olive oil factory, where you'll encounter a centuries-old olive tree and explore the intricate process of olive oil production.
  • Enjoy a refreshing Greek coffee or fresh juice while discovering the benefits and uses of high-quality virgin olive oil through a guided tasting session.
  • Support local traditions and sustainable practices while immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage and culinary delights of Crete.
Price: $347.00
Children (ages 0 to 3 years old) are free but must be accounted for below at the time of booking.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 6 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Various foods such as fresh goat milk, cheese, Kalstounia, and organic vegetables will be provided along with raki, rakomelo, wine, Greek coffee, or juice.
Recommended Dress We recommend comfortable clothes and sensible walking shoes or sneakers. Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen are also suggested.
Restrictions This tour is not wheelchair accessible but can accommodate walkers.

Traditional Cretan Shepherd for a Day and Olive Oil Tasting from Chania

Journey to the heart of Crete with our exceptional tour. Departing from the idyllic Souda port, we dive into the everyday life of a local shepherd, getting our hands dirty in the most rewarding of ways.

We start our adventure in rural Crete, where a warm-hearted family welcomes us to their authentic farm. Embrace your inner shepherd as you feed the farm animals, gather fresh eggs, and pick organically grown vegetables straight from the garden. Experience the rewarding process of milking goats and preparing wholesome meals from your fresh harvest. You'll even take part in crafting kaltsounia, a traditional Cretan delicacy.

After indulging in a shepherd's feast of chilopites made with fresh goat milk and cheese, we set off to a state-of-the-art olive oil factory. As we step inside, we're greeted by an ancient olive tree, standing tall for centuries, its fruits contributing to the local economy and providing rich, golden oil. Enjoy a calming Greek coffee or fresh juice as you stroll around the serene premises.

Get enlightened by our experts on every intricate step involved in the olive oil production process, from harvesting olives to extracting the purest virgin olive oil. Dive into the sensory delight of an olive oil tasting, embracing its purest form and understanding its healthy attributes, best uses, and optimal storage techniques.

This tour is not only about embracing the simple pleasures of life but also about supporting local economies and sustainable development. Apart from the cultural enrichment and culinary revelations, you're also contributing to the long-term survival of these age-old traditions, a testament to Crete's vibrant heritage.

Join us on an unforgettable journey. Witness and participate in a day in the life of a Cretan shepherd, and relish the delights of olive oil tasting in an authentic setting - an experience unlike any other, full of rich traditions and hearty meals.