Shepherd's Cheese-Making Experience in Abruzzo
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the scenic Abruzzo National Park
- Learn traditional sheep milking techniques
- Participate in authentic cheese-making
- Enjoy a delicious homemade cheese tasting
- Experience rural Italian culture firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Abruzzo National Park
- Hands-on sheep milking session
- Traditional cheese-making workshop
- Transportation to and from the park
Itinerary
Enjoy a special off-the-beaten paths experience in one of the most beautiful country areas of Italy. You will learn how to milk a sheep, lead a herd to graze and make cheese. You will also visit some breathtaking sites such as castle of Rocca Calascio and Stiffe Caves. A private driver guide on comfortable air conditioned minivan will pick you up at your accommodation in Rome and take you to Abruzzo National Park. Bears, deers, wolves live there in the wilderness hiding in beech forests protected by UNESCO and enlisted as world heritage site. You will meet the shepherd early morning and bring the sheeps to find the freshest grass on the mountains plateaus. You will enjoy three hours of pleasant walking surrounded by spectacular environment and uncontaminated nature. After having taken the sheeps to the ranch and millked them you will make the cheese help by a master casaro.
Lunch will then be served including genuine local products, wine and drinks. In the afternoon you will visit the castle of Rocca Calascio, the highest in central Italy. It has been the set of manh movies especially Lady Hawke, The name of the Rose and The American. If time and weather permits you will also explore the Stiffe Caves and the town of Castel del Monte. You will return back to Rome late evening after an unforgettable day.
Important information
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- Check the availability of the tour on your preferred dates.
- Confirm the meeting point and transportation options.
- Review the cancellation policy before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for verification purposes.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler reviews
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High expectations exceeded in every way. Do you have any
I was referred by a friend and came here with high expectations that were exceeded in every way. Our room was cleverly laid out and spacious with 2 tubs and 2 showers. I enjoyed the massive grounds in general and the amenities were spectacular. To top it all off the food and bar scene we’re almost serene. It’s a definite one of a kind experience, but this will not be my last visit and my thanks to a wonderful staff, it makes all the difference.
Worth every penny!
Leonardo was a wonderful guide for our day! We were able to see small town life in Italy without the tourist crowds. In fact, we were the only tourist at almost every place we stopped. Leonardo was so knowledgeable and shared so much information with us throughout the drive and at all the stops. The highlight for me was the stop at a farm to make cheese and eat an amazing lunch, and the highlight for my husband was a stop to see ruins and an amphitheater (a small town colosseum), which we were able to wild down into and explore. I would HIGHLY recommend this trip!