Discover the rich pastoral and culinary heritage of Lazarat with Jaco and his family, who have been shepherding sheep and goats for centuries. The experience takes place both inside and outside the family’s cheese house, where guests can also explore a small family museum displaying traditional tools and objects used by shepherds across generations.
Guests enjoy a tasting of seven artisanal dishes based on fresh local dairy products, prepared from original family recipes. Cheeses such as kackavalli, yellow cheese melted over fire, yogurt-based sauces, and homemade butter are paired with grilled wheat and corn bread, seasonal vegetables, sweet elements, and local beverages such as raki or fresh fruit juices. Each tasting is explained in detail, highlighting the recipes, ingredients, and traditional preparation techniques.
The experience is enriched with local polyphonic music, performed either by the family or by the nationally renowned Lazarat men’s polyphonic group, depending on group size. Guests are invited to actively participate by learning the iso and exploring the cultural connection between cheese tasting and polyphonic singing.
The visit concludes with time at the family shop, where guests can purchase artisanal dairy products, local beverages, and traditional creams. Guests leave with a deep appreciation of Lazarat’s culinary traditions and the flavors shaped by its pastures, mountains, and pure waters.
The experience takes place in a warm, personal setting, both inside the cheese house and in the outdoor garden. The intimate home environment and garden with panoramic views of the Drinos Valley ensure a cozy, hands-on experience ideal for small groups.
Cuisine Type: Local Food
Suitable for Families:
Families with Teenagers · Families with Young Children · Families with Babies
Family Friendly:
This experience is fully family-friendly, engaging both children and adults. Guests of all ages can taste a variety of traditional local cheeses, enjoy meals prepared with homegrown ingredients in the family garden, and explore the small family museum showcasing pastoral life. Recipes can be adapted for children’s tastes and combined with fresh fruits. The polyphonic music component is also suitable for children, allowing them to participate in learning the iso and discover the cultural link between local cuisine and music.
Transportation: Not included
Price per person:
1 person: €50
2 people: €40 per person
3 people: €30 per person
4–9 people: €28 per person
10–16 people: €25 per person
17–25 people: €24 / person (polyphonic group at an additional cost)
25+ people: €23.5 / person (polyphonic group included)
Children up to 14 years old: 30% discount
