Quick Details
Join a local shepherd on a working sheep farm just 20 minutes from Viseu and watch and take part in making real Serra da Estrela PDO cheese, following the traditional process with the cheesemaker. Then sit down to a generous farm tasting of PDO cheese, creamy requeijão, broa, honey, cured meats and Dão wine. A seasonal experience, available October to April.
Adult
Ages 12 & Older)
€ 54
Children
(0-11 years)
Free
Make your own Serra da Estrela DOP cheese
Step into a working sheep farm in the Dão region, just 20 minutes from Viseu, and learn how authentic Serra da Estrela PDO cheese is made. Guided by a local shepherd and cheesemaker, you will roll up your sleeves and take part in the traditional cheese making process, from fresh milk to the finished cheese. Afterwards, sit down to a generous tasting of PDO cheese, creamy requeijão, broa, honey, pão de ló, cured meats and Dão wine. A genuine, hands-on rural experience in the heart of Portugal, available from October to April.
What is included
- Farm visit with a local shepherd
- Hands-on participation in Serra da Estrela PDO cheese making with the cheesemaker
- Tasting of Serra da Estrela PDO cheese and PDO requeijão
- Broa, honey, pão de ló and cured meats
- Juice and Dão wine
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the farm
- Entrance fees to other venues
- Any meals not specified in the programme
Itinerary
- Welcome and meet the shepherd. Arrive at the farm and meet your host, a local shepherd who will introduce the flock and the tradition behind Serra da Estrela cheese.
- Farm and flock visit. Walk around the farm, meet the sheep and learn what makes the milk of the Serra da Estrela region so special.
- Hands-on cheese making. Work alongside the cheesemaker and take part in the traditional Serra da Estrela PDO cheese making steps.
- Farm tasting. Taste Serra da Estrela PDO cheese, PDO requeijão, broa, honey, pão de ló and cured meats, paired with juice and Dão wine.
Highlights
Watch and join in. See how the cheese is made and take part in the traditional process, guided step by step by a shepherd and a cheesemaker who do this every season.
Serra da Estrela PDO, the “king” of Portuguese cheeses. Learn what the protected designation of origin means and why this soft, creamy sheep milk cheese is so prized.
A tasting that feels like a village table. Fresh requeijão, honey, broa, pão de ló and cured meats, all served with Dão wine from the region.
A seasonal experience. It only runs from October to April, when the cheese making season is at its best, so each visit is a taste of the real farming calendar.
Easy to reach from Viseu. About 20 minutes by car, which makes it simple to combine with a Dão wine visit or a day in the city.
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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When can I do the cheese making experience near Viseu?
From October to April, the season when Serra da Estrela PDO cheese is made. Check the live calendar for available dates.Can I take part in the cheese making?
Yes. You can watch and take part in the cheese making alongside a local shepherd and cheesemaker, following the traditional process.What is Serra da Estrela PDO cheese?
A protected designation of origin sheep milk cheese from the Serra da Estrela region, famous for its soft, creamy texture and made with traditional methods.What will I taste?
Serra da Estrela PDO cheese, PDO requeijão, broa, honey, pão de ló, cured meats, juice and Dão wine.How long does the experience last?
Around 2 hours, including the farm visit, the cheese making and the tasting.Where does it take place?
On a working sheep farm in the Dão region, about 20 minutes by car from Viseu. The exact meeting point is sent after booking.Is transportation included?
No. Transportation is not included.Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it is a family friendly activity. Please contact us before booking to confirm conditions for children.What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation conditions are shown at checkout. Contact us if you need to change your date.