Authentic Crete : Mountains and shepherds
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Earliest Date Available: October 11, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
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Your day begins in the rugged mountains of the island with a visit to the Sfendoni Cave, where thousands of years of natural art have settled.Continue to a traditional mitato, a stone shepherd's hut hidden in the highlands. Here you will immerse yourself in authentic Cretan life : watch the milking of the goats, pick fresh vegetables from the garden, explore the shepherd's cottage and experience demonstrations of cheese making and the preparation of the sweet Kalitsounia pastries.
Afterwards, a generous Cretan lunch with a variety of local specialities awaits you, including the famous Antikristo Lamb, slowly cooked according to traditional mountain style.Your last stop is the historic village of Anogia, known for its proud traditions, its crafts and its warm hospitality. Stroll through the charming streets, meet the locals and soak up the atmosphere before we return.
Lunch
Bread from the wood oven, Three traditional starters , Green salad, Lamb anticristo ,Fried potatoes in olive oil,Kalitsounia with honey & cinnamon,Wine & water
Gratuities
1
1 hour · Admission Ticket Free
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
Enjoy a Greek coffee before heading up to the mountains.
2
2 hours 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Krana
Continue to a traditional mitato, a stone shepherd's hut hidden in the highlands. Here you will immerse yourself in authentic Cretan life : watch the milking of the goats, pick fresh vegetables from the garden, explore the shepherd's cottage and experience demonstrations of cheese making and the preparation of the sweet Kalitsounia pastries. Afterwards, a generous Cretan lunch with a variety of local specialities awaits you, including the famous Antikristo Lamb, slowly cooked according to traditional mountain style.
Continue to a traditional mitato, a stone shepherd's hut hidden in the highlands. Here you will imme…
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Free
Anogia
Your final stop is the historic village of Anogia, known for its proud traditions, craftsmanship and warm hospitality. Stroll through the charming streets, meet the locals and soak up the atmosphere before returning.
Your final stop is the historic village of Anogia, known for its proud traditions, craftsmanship and…
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1 hour 15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Sfendoni Cave in Zoniana
Your day begins in the island's rugged mountains with a visit to the impressive Sfendoni Cave, where thousands of years of natural art unfold in beautifully lit chambers. Admission is included.
Your day begins in the island's rugged mountains with a visit to the impressive Sfendoni Cave, where…
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Pickup from selected hotels in Malia ,Stalida ,Chersonissos ,Anissaras, Analipsis ,Gouves, Kokkini Chani , Karteros, Ammoudara , Agia Pelagia
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