Discover the gastronomic side of Mykonos and get acquainted with the cheese-making traditions that are carefully preserved by local producers. Away from the noisy beaches and bustling streets, you will experience the craft, traditional recipes, and authentic cuisine of the Cyclades islands.
During the tour, you will visit a local cheese factory, learn about the production of Greek cheeses and yogurt, get acquainted with the specifics of their aging, and taste the farm’s products.
Tour program
Introduction to the traditional cheese factory
The tour will begin with a visit to a local cheese-making farm, where traditional recipes are combined with modern production technologies.
You will learn how various types of Greek cheese and yogurt are made from milk, get acquainted with the stages of production and the specifics of storing the products.
Through special observation windows, you can see the cheese factory equipment, and if it coincides with the production process, observe the work of the cheesemakers.
Secrets of cheese aging
The acquaintance with the cheese factory will continue with a visit to the premises where special conditions for aging and storing cheeses are maintained.
You will learn how time, temperature, and production specifics affect the taste, aroma, and texture of the finished product.
Tasting local cheeses
A special place in the program is occupied by the tasting of four types of cheese accompanied by a glass of homemade white wine.
This is an opportunity to appreciate the diversity of local products, discover new flavor combinations, and get acquainted with the gastronomic traditions of the island.
Culinary master class (optional)
A master class on preparing traditional Mykonos dishes can be organized for guests.
Under the guidance of local specialists, you will learn about the specifics of island cuisine, and the gastronomic experience will conclude with a lunch featuring the prepared dishes.
Walk around Chora (optional)
After visiting the cheese factory, the journey can be complemented by a walk through the historical center of Mykonos. The snow-white streets, traditional houses, famous windmills, and Little Venice will be a wonderful continuation of the day.
Features of the tour
- Visit to a traditional cheese factory on the island of Mykonos.
- Introduction to the production and aging of Greek cheeses.
- Opportunity to observe the cheese-making process.
- Tasting of four types of cheese with white wine.
- Culinary master class with the preparation of local dishes upon request.
- Opportunity to complement the program with a walk around Chora.
Format: individual enogastronomic tour.
Additional opportunities: culinary master class, lunch, and route expansion upon individual request.
Note: the specific cheese factory is not named in the initial proposal.
* The program is tentative. The format of the tasting and the possibility of conducting a master class depend on the chosen farm and are agreed upon in advance.
Map of the tour
Location of the tour:
- Mykonos Island
The exact location is agreed upon individually; the point on the map indicates the area of the tour.
Photo: روتانا / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0. Illustrative photo, not the location of the tour.
