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RTH01. Explore Shepherd’s Hut and Cheese Making Process
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Duration - 7 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish, German, French
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
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.
Highlights
- 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 a 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
Description
RTH01. Explore Shepherd’s Hut and Cheese Making Process
Apithano Honey Factory & Village Charms: 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.
Halepa Monastery & Scenic Splendor: 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.
Shepherd’s Life, the Enigmatic ‘’Mitato’’ Hut: 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.
Axos Village Tavern: 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.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Free hotel pick up and drop off
- Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
- Entrance fees for Honey factory and tastings
- A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato” and cheese making process
- Liability Insurance and local taxes
- Exclusions:
- Coffee or beers or refreshments in tavern
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Melidoni Rethymni
- Ιερά Μονή Χαλέπας
- Axus
- Milopotamos
RTH01. Explore Shepherd’s Hut and Cheese Making Process, Itinerary
08:30 - 09:45: Pickups (1 h 15 min)
09:45 - 10:00: Drive to Melidoni village (15 minutes)
10:00 - 10:45: Honey museum visit (45 minutes)
10:45 - 11:25: Drive to Halepa Monastery (40 minutes)
11:25 - 11:45: Monastery visit (20 minutes)
11:45 - 12:00: Drive to Axos Gorge photo stop (off-road) (15 minutes)
12:00 - 12:10: Axos Gorge Vultures photo stop (off-road) (10 minutes)
12:10 - 12:15: Drive to the Shepherd's Hut (5 minutes)
12:15 - 13:30: Shepherd’s Hut & cheesemaking stop (1 h 15 min)
13:30 - 13:35: Drive to Axos Village (5 minutes)
13:35 - 15:00: Lunch Stop (1 h 25 min)
15:00 - 15:40: Drive back to pick up points (40 minutes)
*Time schedules may vary depending on group size and weather conditions
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