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Discover the process of milking cows, making cheese, on a tour, tasting cheese with samples at different stages.

Highlights

• Experience the traditional way of milking cows by hand on a family farm
• Discover the process of making cheese from milking to packaging
• Taste milk in its most natural state and sample cheese at different stages
• Visit the Union of Agricultural and Dairy Cooperatives of São Jorge
• Learn about the customs and traditions of the island of Sao Jorge

Description

Taste the best cheese in the Azores on a guided tour that takes you to a family farm to see how cheese is made. Visit the Union of Agricultural and Dairy Cooperatives of São Jorge – Uniqueijo, where the traditional and much-appreciated São Jorge DOP Cheese is produced, stored, packaged and sold. Start your tour with a trip to a small family farm, where the cow is still milked by hand. Taste milk in its most natural state and see the cows in their almost natural habitat, the green pastures at high altitude on the island of São Jorge, responsible for the excellent quality of the cheese and its unique flavor. Visit the Union of Agricultural and Dairy Cooperatives of São Jorge – Uniqueijo, where the traditional and much-appreciated São Jorge DOP Cheese is produced, stored, packaged and sold, using the most modern technologies and manufacturing methods. Taste this unique product in its different stages of maturation, which gives it different textures and flavors – at 3, 6 and 24 months.

Includes

Transfers Guided tour of a family farm Visit to a cheese factory Cheese tasting Insurance

Important Information

• Cheese factories are closed on weekends and holidays Tour duration is approximately 3-4 hours Advance booking is recommended

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund