Feta, the World's Oldest Cheese & Greek Cheese Day. With Cheese Making Class, Tasting & Lunch

HIGHLIGHTS: Visit a traditional dairy and take a tour with the owner. Learn all about the production of Messinian cheeses

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Departure from: Arranged Meeting Point

 

Departure days: Thursday

 

Available: All year round

 

Duration: 6 hours

 

Times: 10:00 - 16:00

 

Persons: minimum 4 maximum 20

 

Reservations: 72hrs

 

Deposit: 50%

 

Price: Please contact us

Price Details:

 

 

EXPERIENCE TYPE: Farm Day

 

Everyone knows about feta. It is the most famous white, soft crumbly Greek cheese with a salty/peppery taste. It is the oldest cheese in the world and originates in ancient Greek times. The first time is is written about is in Homer's Odyssey, where he mentions that Polifimos the cyclops made feta (Odyssey, Verse 1, Lines 216-249)

With the passing of time, other famous cheeses joined the long list of Greek cheeses such as sfela, touloumi, parmesan, gruyere, myzithra, anthostyros, ladotiros, yellow cheese and kopanisti. Other dairy products also gained world recognition such as pure butter and Greek yoghurt.

Nowadays, the production of feta and other cheeses continues in the tradition way as well at within modern dairies. Messinian cheeses stand out due to its exquisite and unique taste. 

You’ll spend a lovely day on the farm and at an award winning dairy, where you will learn about the secrets, see the traditional production process and be given the chance to try famous Messinian cheeses.

 You will learn how to correctly mix the milk, the temperature for cheese making, cutting the curd, draining, pressing, salting and maturation needed for each type of cheese.

After learning about Messinian cheese the road will lead us back to our farm to end this wonderful day. At the farm we will enjoy wine with a variety of Messinian cheeses like feta, sfela, gruyere, parmesan, myzithra and anthotiro accompanied by traditionally baked bread and traditional Greek snacks.

 Children can explore the farm, enjoy a bike ride around the village and try archery and other games. 

 Afterwards you will enjoy a fantastic traditional meal on our farm, where Messinian cheeses will have the place of honour, with pride of place being given to our farm’s ladotiro and local myzithra. Of course there will also be a Greek salad, decorated with local feta and oregano, capers and virgin olive oil from our farm.

 

 After everything, and filled with authentic experiences and knowledge we will return you to our meeting point.

 

 

 

Additional Information:

Visit a traditional dairy and take a tour with the owner.

Learn all about the production of Messinian cheeses.

Try local cheese and wines.

Cycling, archery and other activities on the farm

An ideal trip for individuals and families

Children under 18 yrs will not be permitted to drink alcohol (there are plenty of soft drinks available!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCLUDES: Appetizers, drinks, meal and tastings offered Any equipment used. Guide by owners.

 

EXCLUDES: Any farm products brought, and postage expenses Purchase of farm products. Hotel pickup/Drop-off

 

 

Suggestions:

 

We suggest you bring a sun hat, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, a pullover or a long-sleeved shirt or jacket and shoes with flat soles.

Don’t forget your favourite music and your camera