Explore Shepherd’s Hut and Cheese Making Process
Embark on a captivating journey through Crete, exploring its landscapes, traditional villages, and rich heritage. This small-group tour offers an immersive experience, from a honey factory visit to discovering the lifestyle of a Cretan shepherd at a remote hut. Savor authentic Cretan cuisine, meet locals, and relish panoramic views that capture the island’s essence.
- Enjoy Cretan Villages and the best panoramic view of Psiloritis Peak
- Visit a honey factory and taste local honey
- Visit an original shepherd’s hut or else “Mitato”
- Experience live the cheese making process and taste local cheese
- Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
- Embark on semi private safari tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle
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Explore Shepherd’s Hut and Cheese Making Process
Pickup included
What's included in Explore Shepherd’s Hut and Cheese Making Process
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours
Starting from Rethymnon, the tour heads southeast, stopping at Apithano Honey Factory for a guided tour and tastings. Drive through Milopotamos and traditional villages, immersed in lush greenery and captivating views. Pickups Drive to Melidoni village (15 minutes) Honey museum visit (45 minutes)
Discover Halepa Monastery, offering breathtaking views of Crete’s peaks and valleys. Learn about its history as a refuge for rebels during civil wars, capturing stunning snapshots in this picturesque setting Drive to Halepa Monastery (40 minutes) Monastery visit (20 minutes)
Axos
Ascend an off-road trail to ‘’Mitato,’’ the traditional shepherd’s hut. Gain insights into shepherd life, cheese-making, and perhaps spot wild eagles and goats, perfect for memorable photos. Journey to Axos village for authentic Cretan cuisine at a traditional tavern. Indulge in local delicacies and experience Cretan warmth. Enjoy leisurely coffee before returning to Rethymnon. This tour encapsulates Crete’s essence—culture, vistas, and gastronomy—providing a memorable glimpse of the island’s charm and hospitality in a day-long adventure Drive to Axos Gorge photo stop (off-road) (15 minutes) Axos Gorge Vultures photo stop (off-road) (10 minutes) Drive to the Shepherd's Hut (5 minutes) Shepherd’s Hut & cheesemaking stop (1 h 15 min) Drive to Axos Village (5 minutes) Lunch Stop (1 h 25 min) Drive back to pick up points
Inclusions
- A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato” and cheese making process
- Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
- Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- Free hotel pick up and drop off
- Liability Insurance and local taxes
- Coffee or beers or refreshements in tavern
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 4 pax to start.
- Please note that this trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 90 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
8:30 Georgioupoli 8:35 Kavros 9:00 Rethymnon 9:15 Platanias 9:25 Adelianos Kambos 9:30 Stavromenos 9:45 Panormos Tour starts at 10:00 am
