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4 hours
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Take part in the traditional process of sheep milking, cheesemaking workshop and cooking class (cretan traditional cheese pies). Later, under the shade of cherry trees and a large plane tree, the stone table is set. A traditional mountain food tasting awaits you!
Please let us know if any of the guests have food allergies
Begin your experience with a warm welcome of Cretan raki. Learn about the history of the area and the way of life, in the mountain of Psiloritis and discover the world of the Cretan shepherd. Take part in the traditional process of cheesemaking and milking or sheep shearing, two essential parts of pastoral life in the mountains. Join a hands-on cooking workshop, where you will prepare traditional cheese pies under the guidance of an experienced member of the family. Later, under the shade of apple trees, cherry trees, and a large plane tree, the stone table is set. A traditional mountain food tasting awaits you, with wine aged at the family mitato or craft beer from local producers. For our little guests we offer orange juice. Conclude your experience with the traditional cheese pies we prepared together, sprinkled with local honey or sugar, and moments of relaxation while enjoying the cool mountain air of the Nida Plateau, in the shadow of mighty Psiloritis.
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Fried lamb liver
A tender, nutrient-dense offal dish characterized by its rich, earthy flavor and velvety texture, served with Cretan rusk
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"Ofto" lamb
Ofto (antikritsto), is an ancient Cretan method of slow-roasting meat (usually lamb) around an open fire.
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Oftes patates
A potato wrapped in foil and slowly roasted in the embers of a wood fire, developing a rich, smoky flavor and a wonderfully soft texture.
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Seasonal salad
Traditional salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion
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Pasta with anthotyro
Pasta cooked the traditional way, in meat broth with traditional "anthotyro" cheese (salty cheese for pasta)
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Anogiano anthogalo
Traditional fresh cream cheese, like sour yogurt
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Kritharokouloura
Traditional Cretan rusk
dessert
Pites
Traditional cheese pies with honey or sugar (prepared during the workshop), served with raki or Greek coffee, and seasonal fruit
Fresh spring water, and bottled water
Introduction to shepherd life, the location and its history
Free time to relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air of the Nida Plateau, with amazing views.
Hands-on cheese-making workshop
Sheep shearing demonstration and participation
Welcome drink with traditional raki. Wine aged at the family shelter or craft beer from local producers. For our little guests we offer orange juice.
Cooking workshop (cretan traditional cheese pies)
Hands-on lamb milking experience
You can view our traditional Cretan menu, above. To request additional dishes, please contact us.
Transfer (We will be happy to help you book your transfer to/from the meeting point -for Heraklion and Rethymno visitors. Please contact us after you book your experience)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
991PeterR,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Such an amazing Day From the stunning scenery Pick up in their truck Preparing lamb and the open fire Milking and shearing sheep by hand Making cheese and learning so many things But most of all , it was the experience, sharing a stunning , authentic meal with amazingly interesting people who ha e shepherded this incredible place for generations A day we will never forget Pete and Wendy









Operated by Psiloritis Shepherd - Sbokos Family