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Cheese Tour

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Overview

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 appreciated São Jorge cheese is produced, stored, packaged and sold, using the most modern technologies and manufacturing methods.
You will have the opportunity to taste this product, unique, in its various stages of maturation, which gives them different textures and flavors – with 3, 6 and 24 months.

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    Canadinha Nova
    Beira, 9800-501 Velas, Portugal

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    What To Expect

    União de Cooperativas Agricolas de Lacticínios de São Jorge.

    Visit inside the factory and tasting of the cheese of saint jorge
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cheese Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-133926P6

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cheese Tour?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00).
    Apr 2025
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    The following is included:
    • Private transportation.
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    The minimum age to participate is 6..

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    Accessibility information for the Cheese Tour is as follows:

    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cheese Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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