Olympias, the iconic ship from classical Athens is the only working model of an ancient Greek trireme. The trireme will open to visitors again this summer, giving people the opportunity to experience shipping in the ancient world by allowing them to row.
Volunteer rowers, aged 15 years and older, can participate by joining tours from 19 June. The tours are also open to non-rowers from 23 June.
The Hellenic Navy is opening the trireme to the public for the fourth year in a row and recommends that those who decide to take part in events wear sport attire, including sport shoes, comfortable clothing and hat, and no food, coffee or refreshments on board. In both cases. Reservations are necessary on 6940471218.
Rowers will also need to register online (http://averof.mil.gr/kopilatikos-ploys/); outgoing trips will not take non-rowing passengers.
Tickets for both kinds of visits are 3 euros each, with no discounts. Tickets can be purchased at the “Averof” battle cruiser/museum stationed in Paleo Faliro, where the trireme will also be stationed.
For specific days and times of tours, please consult the site at http://averof.mil.gr/triiris-olympias/ (in Greek). The tours take place on Wednesdays (17:00-19:00, 19, 26 June, 3, 17 July and 11 September). The rowing tours will take place on Sundays (10:00-12:00, 23, 30 June, 14, 21 July, and 8 September).