This tour, of approximately 3-4 hours, will take you to taste the best cheese from the Azores – the Cheijo de São Jorge – and also see, how it is manufactured, from the cows' pasture, in the medium and high altitude pasture, to its confection, in the cheese factories – Queijarias. You will have the opportunity to see the cows, in their habitat, almost natural, the green pasture, in altitude, of the island of São Jorge, responsible for the excellent quality of the cheese and of unique taste. This quality, recognized, about 500 years ago, by Gaspar Frutuoso: « The best cheese of the Azores ». A visit to the Union of Milk Cooperatives of São Jorge – Uniqueijo, where the traditional and highly a...
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From 2 hours to 3 hours
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From 2 hours to 3 hours
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What's Included
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
União de Cooperativas Agricolas de Lacticínios de São Jorge.
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour, of approximately 3-4 hours, will take you to taste the best cheese from the Azores – the Cheijo de São Jorge – and also see, how it is manufactured, from the cows' pasture, in the medium and high altitude pasture, to its confection, in the cheese factories – Queijarias. You will have the opportunity to see the cows, in their habitat, almost natural, the green pasture, in altitude, of the island of São Jorge, responsible for the excellent quality of the cheese and of unique taste. This quality, recognized, about 500 years ago, by Gaspar Frutuoso: « The best cheese of the Azores ». A visit to the Union of Milk Cooperatives of São Jorge – Uniqueijo, where the traditional and highly a...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
União de Cooperativas Agricolas de Lacticínios de São Jorge.