Half-Day Tour to the Naval Museum & “Trireme”, Niarchos Cultural Center plus coffee/drink with a view
€240
Our tour begins from your hotel, Airbnb, or cruise ship in Athens or Piraeus port.
We shall first be visiting the popular Zea, Pasalimani, and Tourkolimano marinas before heading to SNFCC (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center) to explore the center and enjoy a coffee at the rooftop with excellent views of Athens and the coastline.
Finally, we drive to the nearby coastline to explore five different boats:
☼ Sailboat Crossing “Evangelistria”, one of the last genuine Aegean sailing ships.
☼ Steam Steamer «Thalis o Milesios» that was built in 1909 at Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock CO., Virginia, USA with the original name “Joseph Henry” on behalf of the US Government. It is the oldest ship registered in Greek registers with high-level technical specifications.
☼ I / F “Evgenios Evgenides” which was built for Walter Runciman. It was a masterpiece of construction, the result of the collaboration of William & Denny Bros. Since 2004, with the care of the Navy, the ship has been maintained to make it public.
☼ A/T Arrow, an Artillery Battalion, one of the 25 ships of the Hellenic Fleet, whose Governors and Officers had decided to react dynamically to overthrow the status of the military junta imposed in the country in 1967.
☼ Athenian Trireme «OLYMPIAS». For centuries, there has been a debate over how Trireme was built and manned. These questions were finally answered in the summer of 1987. At that time the copy of the Athenian Trireme, “OLYMPIAS”, equipped with oars of the same length and constructed according to the archaeological data and the laws of physics, resistance of materials, etc., was tested.
Our tour ends when you are back to your base at the hotel, Airbnb, or cruise ship.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Language: English Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Athens or 10:00 or 13:00 or 16:00 (flexible)
You can book this tour online now. Pricing shown is for 1 or 2 people (not per person).
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For centuries, there has been a debate over how the Trireme was built and manned. These questions were finally answered in the summer of 1987. At that time the copy of the Athenian Trireme, “OLYMPIAS”, equipped with oars of the same length and constructed according to the archaeological data and the laws of physics, resistance of materials, etc., was tested.
The performance of the Trireme “OLYMPIAS” was amazing. It could achieve a speed of more than 9 knots, sailing for hours at a speed of 4 knots with half rowing rotors, turning 180 degrees in one minute with an arc of less than 2.5 ship lengths. In addition, the crew did not need long training. The paddlers synchronized to the paddles in a matter of weeks.
Characteristics of Trieres “OLYMPIAS”
Date of receipt: 26 August 1987
Construction Material: Oregon Pine Housing, Virginia Oak, Iroko Kernel, 20,000 wood wedges, 17,000 brass handmade nails, 200kg Cast Brass Pendant Cover.
Length 36,90 m. Width 5,50 m. Draft 1,25 m. Displacement 70 tons.
In addition, as the Trireme provided permanent employment for the city’s poorer citizens, the fleet played an important role in maintaining and promoting the radical Athenian form of democracy.
Sailboat Crossing “Evangelistria”
The sailing ship “Evangelistria” is one of the last genuine Aegean sailing ships. The “Evangelistria” is a “sailing” sailboat and was built in Syros island in 1939 by the boatman Mauroco and his children, on behalf of the Mykonian shipbuilder Antonis K. Bonis. It has a capacity of about 90 tons, a total length of 20 m, and a width of 6.38 m and it carries two tissues.
Steam Steamer «Thalis o Milesios»
It was built in 1909 at NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING & DRYDOCK CO., VIRGINIA, USA with the original name “JOSEPH HENRY” on behalf of the US Government. It was transferred from the US Government to Greece in 1947, handed over to OTE, and renamed “Thalis the Milesian.” It was the first Greek cable ship to take charge of the lying and maintenance of telephone cables between the Greek islands. During his service until 1983, when he was decommissioned, he laid 140 new cables and repaired more than 630 lines of older cables. “Thalis the Milesios” is the oldest cable ship in the world, which still maintains its original engine room with its 2 original propulsion engines. It is still the oldest ship registered in Greek registers with high-level technical specifications.
I / F “Evgenios Evgenides”
The historic sailboat “EVGENIOS EVGENIDES” was built for Walter Runciman. It was a masterpiece of construction, the result of the collaboration of William & Denny Bros. In Dumbarton, Scotland, designer G. L. Watson and Ratrsey & Lapthorn sailmakers. It was captured in 1929 and until 1939 it was mainly used as the staff of the Runciman family. It is noteworthy that during the Second World War a special ship was used as a ship by allies on the Helford River in Cornwall.
In 1945, the ship arrived in Swedish hands, first at the “Abraham Rydberg Foundation of Stockholm” and then at “Einar Hansen’s Clipper Line of Malmo”, where it was renamed “SUNBEAM” and “FLYING CLIPPER” respectively. In 1965 he changed his sailing, with the addition of three sails, and was used as a training sail for the crew of his shipowners.
The boat starred in “FLYING CLIPPER,” starring in the film “Lord Jim”, and is also distinguished in the first two sailing sailboats (1956-1958), including Stavros Niarchos’ staff, “CREOLE”.
In 1965 it was bought by the Ministry of Mercantile Marine and renamed “EVGENIOS EVGENIDES”, in honor of the benefactor Eugene Eugenides, from whose bequest came 1/3 of the money for the purchase of the vessel. “EVGENIOS EVGENIDES” continues to play the role of a training sailboat, this time for the merchant navy until 1990. After decommissioning, “EVGENIOS EVGENIDES” is transferred to the Ministry of Culture which grants its use in the Navy Museum of Greece.
Since 2004, with the care of the Navy, the ship has been maintained to make it public.
A/T Arrow
The Artillery Battalion, one of the 25 ships of the Hellenic Fleet, whose Governors and Officers had decided to react dynamically to overthrow the status of the military junta imposed in the country in 1967. They organized an anti-dictatorial movement that had different forms and fluctuations since 1968, culminating in May 1973 that almost all of the Fleet was involved.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (source: www.snfcc.org)
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens is designed by the architectural firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW). The SNFCC is a sustainable, world-class cultural, educational, and recreational urban complex that includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, located within the Stavros Niarchos Park.
The idea for the SNFCC originated in 1998 with the Foundation’s decision to support the construction of new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG). At the same time, the Foundation was considering a proposal to support the Greek National Opera (GNO). From these disparate plans and with the opportunities that the site allocated for the purposes of this project’s development presented came an exciting opportunity to provide the Greek people with a Triple Project; a great cultural, educational, and environmentally responsible landmark of international stature in one site.
In March 2009, an agreement was ratified by the Greek Parliament that stated in part that the Foundation would undertake the responsibility to assume the total cost of building and equipping the SNFCC, and that, upon completion, will donate it to the Greek State, which will assume its full control and operation, to be used and enjoyed by the Greek people.
The SNFCC was completed in 2016 and on February 23rd, 2017 was transferred to the Greek State and by extension, Greek society. Upon delivery of the SNFCC to the Greek State, the SNF withdraws fully from the project’s management. However, the Foundation will continue to actively support the SNFCC for the next five years, with grants of up to €50 million and to organize—through exclusive grants—free to the public, one-week-long events at the SNFCC, every June.
(source: www.snf.org)
☼ Full and detailed itinerary of the trip.
☼ Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one carry-on bag.
☼ Pickup and drop-off.
☼ Private driver/guide.
☼ Non-smoking vehicle & non-smoking driver.
☼ Coffee/drink in a location with Athens & Piraeus sea views.
☼ In-car bottled water & information booklet.
☼ Flexible itinerary.
☼ Entrance fee to the boat museum (€3).
☼ Oversized or excessive luggage is strictly not allowed for this half-day trip.
☼ Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens (subject to additional costs).
☼ Gratuities (optional).
Total pricing for 2 persons is €240 (not per person). If you are a solo traveler, we will provide a small discount.
For larger groups of up to 11 (or even more) related only people (couples, groups of friends, or large families), please get in touch with us to get the best rate depending on the exact number of people and their age group. All our vehicles are brand new. For example, if 1-3 people, a typical large four-door 2022 vehicle will be used, whereas, for 3-8 people, a large 2021 minivan will be used for the trip.
PS. Payments made by Paypal are subject to an additional cost of 5%-6% (the approximate fee that Paypal charges on all transactions), and prices by Amex are subject to an additional 2.80%-3%, which the client must include in the payment or pay to Eudaimonia on the day of the booked tour. There is no extra charge if you pay by any other credit card.
Your Athens hotel, cruise ship (Piraeus port) or a pre-arranged meeting point very close to your location.
[1] Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon
[2] Vouliagmeni Lake (optional swim all year round)
[3] Athens Airport or boat to an island
It is sometimes convenient to combine this half-day tour with your flight into or out of Athens with this half-day tour, like if you have to check out of your hotel and your flight does not depart until late afternoon or evening.
Similarly, if you have a boat to catch to an island.
Please contact us for details and pricing. Photos of these add-ons are also shown in the photo album of this trip. Not all add-ons can be included in all tours because of time limitations (daylight time, closing times of sites, etc).
☼ Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
☼ We are flexible and the duration of the tour is flexible, so there is no rushing during the tour except when there are specific restrictions (like not to miss the closing time of the sites during off-season).
☼ If our agency cancels due to bad weather or any other extreme last-minute situation, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
‘Eudaimonia’ is the trading name of Eudaimonia Private Tours of Greece, a tour provider officially registered under the Greek National Tourism Organization with business license number: 1245E70000044101. The ‘client’ or ‘customer’ is the person or persons who have made a confirmed booking with Eudaimonia.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR TOURS AND SERVICES
(A) Cancellation Policy for the day or half-day tours or transfers:
☼ Cancellations made greater than 40 days prior to the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded minus expenses and/or services fees.
☼ Cancellations made between 30 to 40 days prior to the scheduled tour date will be refunded 80% of the agreed total tour fee.
☼ Cancellations made between 20 to 5 days prior to the scheduled tour date will be refunded 50% of the agreed total tour fee.
☼ Cancellations made 5 days prior to the scheduled tour date will incur a 100% charge.
Additionally to the above but after the 40-day full refund period, all of Eudaimonia’s expenses agreed upon through the email exchange of communication concerning the day or half-day tours or transfers, such as site tickets or train tickets or bookings for the client (train/ boat tickets, wine tasting, restaurants, etc) will be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
Finally, a service fee of 8% (of the total amount agreed) will also be deducted from any refundable amount including the 40-day full refund case. This corresponds to the time spent on the client’s booking.
(B) Cancellation Policy for multi-day tours:
☼ Cancellations made greater than 60 days prior to the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded minus expenses and/or services fees as mentioned below.
☼ Cancellations made between 60 to 30 days prior to the scheduled tour date will be refunded 80% of the agreed total tour fee minus expenses and/or services fees.
☼ Cancellations made between 30 to 20 days prior to the scheduled tour date will be refunded 50% of the agreed total tour fee minus expenses and/or services fees.
☼ Cancellations made 20 days prior to the scheduled tour date will incur a 100% charge.
Additionally to the above but after the 60-day full refund period, all of Eudaimonia’s expenses agreed upon through the email exchange of communication concerning any multiday tour, such as site tickets, train tickets,hotels booked for the client, and other bookings (like wine tasting, restaurants, etc), will be deducted from any amount to be refunded after the initial 60-day full refund period. This will be an amount of 25%-30% of the total tour cost.
Finally, a service fee of 15% of the total amount agreed will also be deducted from any refundable amount including the 60-day full refund case. This corresponds to the time spent on the client’s booking.
(C) Special client-specific arrangements/agreements:
It is possible that there will be client-specific payments & bookings (full or partial) agreed upon through e-mail communication mentioned -for example- as “non-refundable”. Then, these client-specific agreements will precede any other interpretations made from this cancellation policy, and it is only at Eudaimonia’s discretion to refund fully, partly, or not at all, even under certain conditions including “Force Majeure”. Therefore, it is the specific written (email) agreement between each client and Eudaimonia that can only precede this main cancellation policy -if it is different- and determines the agreed cancellation policy for each client.
D) Other issues:
Eudaimonia reserves the right to make subtle changes to tour itineraries. Eudaimonia reserves the right to substitute vehicles and/or drivers should they arise. Eudaimonia reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. Should change and/or cancellation prove necessary we will give you reasonable notice thereof, in the circumstances, & where available, offer you a comparable alternative. If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to either a full refund or monies paid by you to us or you can transfer to another Eudaimonia tour without payment of any transfer fee.
Eudaimonia encourages all clients to communicate as early as possible concerning cancellation issues which can allow the agency to offer a better refund – partial or full- to a client despite the standard policy described in this document. This is a decision to be made entirely by Eudaimonia in an effort to better serve the client.
Eudaimonia itineraries are flexible, and if possible, the requirements of clients will be facilitated. Eudaimonia reserves the right to vary, modify or cancel any itinerary, either partly or wholly. Itineraries published are sample itineraries only and may be amended without notice. Eudaimonia also reserves the right to use alternative vehicles to those advertised.
Eudaimonia is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.
Dietary requirements must be requested from clients and forwarded at the time of booking or at least one week before the tour.
Bookings can only be used by the client/s to whom the booking was initially arranged; no other person can use the booking in any circumstances.
The client may also be asked to produce a valid photo or/and passport number identification.
Eudaimonia strongly recommends that the client purchases travel insurance.
VALIDITY & DISPUTES
Any disputes will be resolved by the Greek legal system and its laws without the need for any arbitration.
The Client agrees to all the above when booking any of Eudaimonia’s tours and services.
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