2017:
• Golden medal for the Cretan cheese cream, Olymp Awards, Athens
• Silver medal for the galomizithra cheese, Olymp Awards, Athens
• “Top 20 products” of galomizithra cheese, Olymp Awards, Athens
Galeni Dairy
Duration
1 h
Availability
Up to 20 persons
Guided Tour
Up to 20 persons
Overnight Stay
Not provided
Active Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Bio Products
Bio Products
Toilets
Toilets
Accessibility
Accessibility
Tasting
Tasting
Dining Services
Dining Services
Retail Shop
Retail Shop
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Transfer Service
Transfer Service
Description
Near Rokani Temenous in Heraklion, Crete, Galeni is a family-owned dairy enterprise with a rich heritage in traditional cheese-making. Creating unique Cretan cheeses according to generations-old recipes, Galeni represents the authentic artisan dairy tradition of the island.
Cheese Production Visit and Tasting
- Dairy & Cheese Tour: Visit the Galeni family dairy near Heraklion and learn about the artisan production of traditional Cretan cheeses
- Cretan Cheese Heritage: Discover the rich variety of Cretan cheeses — from fresh myzithra to aged graviera — and the traditional recipes that make each one unique
- Cheese Tasting: Taste a wonderful selection of Galeni’s artisan cheeses, each made according to traditional Cretan recipes passed through the family
An authentic dairy producer experience in Heraklion. Book through Gastronomy Tours.
Optional Services
Once you complete your checkout with Gastronomy Tours, you can book your Car Rental or Transfer Services through our partners. Information you will find on the confirmation email.
