● Cave exploring ● Shepherd’s farm / milking, cheese making ● Lunch ● Honey tasting ●
Looking for an unforgettable experience? Discover the beauty of Crete through nature, tradition, and hands-on activities. From exploring caves to making cheese and tasting local honey, this trip offers a taste of authentic Cretan life.
Overview
If you are a nature lover, if you are curious about the bucolic way of living, or if you are just willing to create unforgettable, lasting memories, this trip experience is for you! Before we begin, we make a stop at Sfendoni cave at Zoniana village. The Sfentoni cave, located at the foot of Psiloritis, is one of the region’s most impressive natural wonders. Teemed with stalactites and stalagmites, as well as strange and impressive formations carved by nature, it will surely leave a lasting impression on anyone who visits. The adventure starts with a visit to the Shepard’s farm, situated at the foothills of Psiloritis mountain and hosts the natural heritage park protected by UNESCO. There you will find yourself in the farm’s garden, where the protected farm animals live; deers, Kri Kri goats, pigs, sheep and donkeys. You will be let to feed them and interact with them! Time for you to learn about sustainable farming practices and appreciate them; not only you will try making your own cheese at the shepherd’s cave, but you will also have the honor to use this cheese to make cheese pies! Combine the freshness of the local product with the knowledge of its production. Completing your rustic practices, it’s lunchtime. The shepherd will cook for you the traditional recipe of Antikristo lamp. Enjoy a genuine farm-to-table experience! End your trip with a visit at the honey museum. You will have the chance to learn everything about the methods of bee keeping in Crete since the ancient times. Enjoy the guided tour by tasting different types of honey and bee products.
