One day cheese making and tasting experience

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Earliest Date Available: October 22, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

L'Aquila

Duration

8 hours

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, Italian

Location

L'Aquila

Duration

8 hours

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, Italian

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US$125.25 per guest

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Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: October 22, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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I was born and raised in these places, my ancestors already lived here as did the family that owns the farmhouse that hosts us. Over the years we have carried out agricultural activities that have expanded rural knowledge. The profession of hiking guide has taught me how to best narrate my territory. A day as a Shepherd is an immersion in uncontaminated places and with boundless landscapes, full of ancient and authentic history. It will be possible to rediscover flavors and sensations that are now far from everyday life. Making a cheese with your own hands and with the milk milked from the animals that live a few meters away strengthens the relationship with the territory and the experience, from which you can also take home the piece of cheese you made!!

Lunch

Lunch according to a fixed menu is included

Hiking guide, cheese making laboratory and insurance

Carbonated beverages

Extra drinks are not included other than water and 25 liters of wine

anything not already listed above is excluded from the costs

In the Maiella National Park you follow the Sentiero dei Monti Carricini. Immersing yourself in the woods, you will see megalithic walls from the Italian era, among the colorful vegetation and in spring you will find various wild orchids. After a short panoramic break on the crest of Monte di Maio, we will continue to arrive at the Il Mulino farmhouse where we will be delighted with a tasting of cold cuts, cheeses and typical products of their own production. Here all participants will be able to actively get involved in the creation of a traditional cheese. After meeting the farm animals we will set off for a short distance to the archaeological site of Juvanum. Duration: The activity lasts a total of 8 hours. Difference in altitude: 200 m. Distance: 7 km. Hours: from 09.00 to 16.00 approximately. Difficulty: The path is of the hiking type, with a mixed route partly in the woods and partly uncovered. No particular technical knowledge or physical preparation for walking is required. The trail is also suitable for children from 8 years old. Equipment: Shoes with sculpted soles. Layered clothing, water, hat, sunscreen, snack.

STARTER

mix of cured meats, cheeses and tastings of traditional dishes

MAIN

pasta

seasonal dish based on availability

DESSERT

coffee and dessert

coffee and small accompanying dessert

Meeting Point

Iuvanum Parco e Museo Archeologico, Montenerodomo Provincia di Chieti Abruzzo, Italy, IT, 66010

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In the parking lot of the archaeological area of Juvanum we will meet to organize ourselves for a second short trip by car of a few minutes

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Start Time / Opening Hours

09/06/2024 - 08/11/2027

MONDAY

SATURDAY

05:30 - 16:00

SUNDAY

05:00 - 14:30

Free cancellation

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 1 day before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Steven_NSeptember 2026 • Viator

Excellent experience

Paolo guided us on a wonderful hike, archeological site tour, and chese making experience. We learned quite a lot about the history of the area. The cheese making was a lot of fun and it was very rewarding to have made our own cheese! The included lunch was also incredible and the best meal we had in the country. I would very much recommend this experience.

Polona_CAugust 2025 • Viator

Nature, Tradition and Hospitality at Its Best

We had an amazing day with Paolo, an experience that truly teaches you about life and nature in Abruzzo, a region absolutely worth visiting. Paolo’s explanations about the Majella National Park and everything that surrounds it were fantastic, engaging, and insightful. The day continued with a wonderful visit to a local agriturismo, where we tasted traditional food and wine, made our own cheese, visited the stables, and simply had a lot of fun. Being in a small group made the experience feel even...read more

Chantal_VAugust 2024 • Viator

Geweldig avontuur in bos & boerderij

Altamente raccomandato. Paolo, la nostra guida, ci ha insegnato molto sulla vegetazione e sulla storia della zona. Ci è piaciuto. Lungo il percorso abbiamo trovato anche aculei di porcospino. quanto è speciale!!! Anche il pranzo è stato delizioso con tutti prodotti locali e Paolo ci ha insegnato a fare 3 tipi di formaggio. ha anche insegnato ai nostri figli come mungere una capra. un giorno che non dimenticherai mai. grazie Paolo