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Commemorative Cruise in the Aegean Sea by chartered Turkish gulet (yacht) Commemorative Cruise in the Aegean Sea by chartered26 April to 5Turkish May 2015 gulet(Voyage (yacht 2) )

26 April to 5 May 2015 (Voyage 2)

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‘Salamander’ – A Turkish gulet traditional sailing ship Çanakkale, Turkey: Kilitbahir Castle Tenedos: Bozcaada citadel, Bozcaada ‘Salamander’ – A Turkish gulet traditional sailing ship Troy was a city, both factual and legendary, in northwest Anatolia in what is now Turkey, south of the southwest end of the Dardanelles and northwest of Mount Ida. It is best known for being the setting of the Trojan War described in the Greek Epic Cycle and especially in the Iliad, one of the two epic poems attributedTroy was to a Homer. city, both A new factual city and called legendary, Ilium was in founded northwe onst Anatoliathe site inin thewhat reign is now of the Turkey, Roman south Emperor of the Augustus. southwest It end flourished of the Dardanellesuntil the establish and northwestment of of ConstantinopleMount Ida. It and is best declined known gradually for being during the setting the By ozantinef the Trojan era. War described in the Greek Epic Cycle and especially in the Iliad, one of the two epic poems attributed to Homer. A new city called Ilium was founded on the site in the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus. It flourished until the establishment of In 1865,Constantinople English archaeologist and declined Frank gradually Calvert during excava theted By trialzantine trenches era. in a field he had bought from a local farmer at Hisarlık and in 1868, Heinrich Schliemann, a wealthy German businessman and archaeologist, also began excavating in the area after a chance meeting with Calvert in Çanakkale. These excavations revealedIn 1865, several English cities archaeologist built in succession. Frank Calvert Schlie excavamann tedwas trial at first trenches skeptical in a about field he the had identificatio bought fromn of aHisarlik local farmer with Troy, at Hisarlık but was and persuaded in 1868, Heinrich by Calve Schlrt andiemann, tooka wealthyover Calvert's German excavations businessman on the and eastern archaeologist, half of the als oHisarlik began site,excavating which wasin the on area Calvert's after propea chancerty. meetiToday,ng the with hill Calvert at Hisarlik in Çanakkale. has given Theseits name excavations to a small villagerevealed near theseveral ruins. cities Troy built was in added succession. to the SchlieUNESCOmann World was Heritageat first skeptical list in 1998. about the identification of Hisarlik with Troy, but was persuaded by Calvert and took over Calvert's excavations on the eastern half of the Hisarlik site, which was on Calvert's property. Today, the hill at Hisarlik has given its name to a small

Dalyanvillage is anear town the on ruins. the south-west Troy was added coast ofto Turkey,the UNESCO achie Worldving international Heritage list fame in 1998. in 1987 when developers wanted to build a luxury hotel on the nearby İztuzuDaylan Beach, Koyu isa usedbreeding as a groundharbour for for the our endangered land connection loggerhead and excursion sea turtle to species. Troy. It isThe the incident beginning created of the major turquoise international coast of stormTurkey, when which David combines Bellamy a favorable championedclimate,Dalyan warm is athe townsea cause and on moreofthe conservationists. south-west than a thousand coast The of kilometers develTurkey,opment achie of shorelineving project international wasalong temporarily the fameAegean in stopped 1987and the when after Mediterranean. developers Prince Philip wan There calledted areto for build abundant a moratorium a luxury natural hotel and and onin 1988archeologicalthe nearby the beachpointsİztuzu andof interestBeach, its hinterland a that breeding make were groundthis declared stretch for the aof protected Turkey’s endangered coastline area. loggerhead a popular sea tourist turtle species.destination. The incident created major international storm when David Bellamy championed the cause of conservationists. The development project was temporarily stopped after Prince Philip called for a moratorium and in 1988 the Oinoussesbeach and is a its cluster hinterland of 9 islands, were declared 2 kilometres a protected off the noarea.rth-east coast of the Greek island of Chios & 8 km west of Turkey, with locals involved in seafaring, fishing & goat-herding. The islands are noted as the origin of an unusual cluster of successful ship-owning families: the Lemos, Pateras, Hadjipateras, Kollakis & LyrasOinousses families. is a In cluster the main, of 9 theislands, majority 2 kilometres of the families off the live north-east elsewhere coast , but of the islandsGreek island & the oftow Chiosn are & still 8 km well west maintained of Turkey, with with a localsstrong involved naval con innection. seafaring, fishing & goat-herding. The islands are noted as the origin of an unusual cluster of successful ship-owning families: the Lemos, Pateras, Hadjipateras, Kollakis & Lyras families. In the main, the majority of the families live elsewhere , but the islands & the town are still well maintained with a strong naval connection.

Troy, Turkey: Walls of Troy (Hisarlik) Turkey , River Dalyan, Your ‘Salamander’ gulet (yacht) anchored in heaven

, Turkey: Walls of Troy (Hisarlik) View of, RiverBozcaada Dalyan, from Daylan Koyu on the Turkish mainland Your ‘Salamander’ gulet (yacht) anchored in heaven Troy Turkey View of Bozcaada from Daylan Koyu on the Turkish mainland

We use Daylan Koyu harbour for our land connection and excursion to Troy. It is the beginning of the turquoise coast of Turkey, which combines a favorable climate, warm sea and more than a thousand kilometers of shoreline along the Aegean and the Mediterranean. There are abundant natural and archeological points of interest that make this stretch of Turkey's coastline a popular tourist destination. Lesbos is sometimes referred to as Mytilini. Lesbos is located in the northeast Aegean Sea. It is the third largest Greek island and separated from Turkey by the narrow Mytilini Strait.

MytileneLesbos is was sometimes founded referred in the 11th to as century Mytilini BC. Lesbos by the is family located Penthilidae, in the northeast who arrived Aegean from Sea. Thessaly, It is the and third ruled largest the Greek city-state island until and a separatedpopular revolt from (590– Turkey by 580the BC)narrow led by Mytilini Pittacus Strait. of Mytilene ended their rule. In the early Middle Ages, it was under Byzantine and Genovese rule. Lesbos was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in 1462, who ruled the island until the First Balkan War in 1912, when it became part of the Kingdom of Greece. Mytilene was founded in the 11th century BC by the family Penthilidae, who arrived from Thessaly, and ruled the city-state until a popular revolt (590– Two580 ofBC) the led nine by Pittacus lyric poets of Mytilenein Ancient ended Greek their litera rulture,e. In Alcaeus the early and Middle Sappho, Ages, were it was from under Lesbos. Byzantine One mea andning Genovese of the word rule. lesbian Lesbos deriveswas conquered from the by poems the of Sappho,Ottoman writing Empire with in 1462, strong who emotional ruled the content island direcuntil tedthe towardsFirst Balkan other War women. in 1912, Due when to this it became association, part oLesbosf the Kingdom and especially of Greece. the town of Eresos, her birthplace, are visited frequently by lesbian tourists. Two of the nine lyric poets in Ancient Greek literature, Alcaeus and Sappho, were from Lesbos. One meaning of the word lesbian derives from the poems of ------Sappho, writing with strong emotional------content directed towards other women.------Due to this association, Lesbos and------especially the town of Eresos, her --- birthplace, are visited frequently by lesbian tourists. Chios is the fifth largest of the Greek islands, situated in the Aegean Sea, 7 kilometers off the Anatolian coast. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios------Strait. Chios is notable for ‘mastic------gum’ and its nickname is The mastic island------. Attractions include medieval villages------and the 11th-century monastery of--- Nea Moni, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chios is the fifth largest of the Greek islands, situated in the Aegean Sea, 7 kilometers off the Anatolian coast. The island is separated from Turkey by the TheChios principal Strait. Chiostown ofis notablethe island for is ‘mastic Chios town, gum’ andreferred its nickname to as "Chora" is The - masticmeaning island land. Attractionsor country, includebut usually medieval denoting villages a capital and theor settlement 11th-century at themonastery highest of pointNea Moniof a Greek, a UNESCO island. World Heritage Site.

The principal town of the island is Chios town, referred to as "Chora" - meaning land or country, but usually denoting a capital or settlement at the highest point of a Greek island.

Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece View from the south. Ayvalik islands, Turkey Chios (town), Greece

Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the Ionian coast, 3 kilometers southwest of present-day Selçuk, Turkey. Built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic & Ionian Greek colonists, it was one of 12 cities in the Ionian League during the Classical Greek era. The city flourished under rd the controlEphesus of was the anRoman ancient Republic. Greek cityIn 129 on BC.the EphesIonianus coast, had a3 populationkilometers ofsouthwest between of 33,600-56,000 present-day Selçuk, people Turkey. in the Roman Built in period, the 10 thmaking century it theBC on 3 the largest site of city the of Romanformer Asia Arzawan Minor. capital The city by wasAttic famed & Ionian for Greekthe Te colomplenists, of Artemis it was one(completed of 12 cities about in the 550 Ionian BC) - oneLeague of t heduring Seven the Wonders Classical of Greek the Ancient era. The World. city flourishe In 268 AD,d under the Templethe control was ofdestroyed the Roman in a Republic. raid by the In Goths.129 BC. Em Ephesperorus Constantine had a population I rebuilt of between much of 33,600-56,000the city but following people thein the Edict Roman of Thessalonica period, making from it emperor the 3rd largest city Theodosiusof Roman I, but Asia what Minor. remained The city of wasthe templefamed forwas the destroyed Temple of401 Artemis AD by a(completed group led byabout St. John550 BC)Chrysost - oneom. of t heThe Seven town Wonders was partly of destroyedthe Ancient in World. 614 AD In by 268 an AD, earthquakethe Temple in. The was city's destroyed importance in a raid declined by the as Goths. the harbor Emperor began Constantine silting up Iby rebuilt the Cayster much ofRiver. the cityEph esusbut f ollowingwas one ofthe the Edict 7 churches of Thessalonica of Asia thatfrom are emperor cited in th the Bible.Theodosius The Gospel I, but ofwhat John remained may have of been the temple written was here. destroyed It was the 401 site AD of by several a group 5 led century by St. Christian John Chrysost Councils.om. ItThe contains town was a large partly gladiators' destroyed graveyard. in 614 AD by an ------earthquake in. The city's importance------declined as the harbor began silting------up by the Cayster River. Ephesus was ------one of the 7 churches of Asia that are cited in Didymathe Bible.was an The ancient Gospel Greek of John sanctuary may have on beenthe Turkish written coa here.st, containing It was the asite temple of several and the 5th oraclecentury of Christian Apollo, Didymaion Councils. It. containsDidyma (meaning a large gl adiators'’twin’ in Greek)graveyard. was the------largest and most significant sanctuary------on the territory of the great classical------city Miletus. To approach it, visitors would------follow the Sacred Way to Didyma,Didyma about was 17 ankm ancient long. Along Greek the sanctuary way, were on rituathe Turkishl way-stations, coast, containing and statues a templeof members and the of theoracle Branc of Apollo,hidae family, Didymaion male. and Didyma female, (meaning as well ’twin’as animal in Greek) figures.was Some the largest of these and statues, most significant dating to thesanctuary 6th century on the BC territory are now of in the the great British classical Museum, city takenMiletus. by TCoharles approach Newton it, visitors in the 19thwould century. follow the Sacred Way to RecentDidyma, excavations about 17by akm German long. Along team the of archaeologis way, were rituats havel way-stations, uncovered anda major statues sanctuary of members dedicated of the to Branc Artemis,hidae with family, the key male ritual and focus female, being as well water as animal ------figures. Some of these statues, dating------to the 6th century BC are now in the------British Museum, taken by Charles Newton------in the 19th century. KuşadasıRecent is yourexcavations disembarkation by a German point team on Turkey's of archaeologis Aegean tsco haveast. Kuşadası uncovered lies a at major a distance sanctuary of 95 dedicated km to the to so Aruthtemis, from with the region'sthe key rituallargest focus metropolitan being water center------of İzmir (where you will depart by air)------and 71 km from the provincial seat of------Aydın, which is situated inland. ------Kuşadası is your disembarkation point on Turkey's Aegean coast. Kuşadası lies at a distance of 95 km to the south from the region's largest metropolitan Uponcenter departing of İzmir Kuşadası (where your you transfer will depart coach willby air)take and you 71 to İzmirkm from airport. the Weprovincial wish Voyage seat ofNo. Aydın, 2 Commemorative which is situated Cruise inland. participants a safe and pleasant onward journey.

Upon departing Kuşadası your transfer coach will take you to İzmir airport. We wish Voyage No. 2 Commemorative Cruise participants a safe and pleasant onward journey.

Ephesus, Turkey Sculpture ruins of Goddess Nike. The ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, Turkey Kusadasi, Turkey: Ionian foundation, known as Neopolis.

Commemorative Cruise in the Aegean Sea by chartered Turkish gulet (yacht)------26 April to 5 May2015 (Voyage 2).. day-to-day itinerary, inclusions and pricing (with Early Bird) detail ------Day 1. 26th April Welcome to Salamander. Your gulet/yacht will be reprovisioning dockside in Canakkale. You will arrive independently by road or ferry probably from Gallipoli (after the ANZAC day centenary year commemoration) or from Istanbul and board where Salamander is docked, as Canakkale airport is a naval establishment. Day 2. 27th April Depart Harbour for Bozcaada Island (Tenedos). Cruise down east coast, overnight Aqvarium Koyu Day 3. 28th April Koyu to Dalyan for breakfast and onto minibus. Today you have a wonderful road excursion from Dalyan to the ruins of TROY returning to Ayvalik where your gulet will have been repositioned. Dinner ashore. Day 4. 29th April Travel to Lesvos, exploring east coast by boat and over-nighting at Ligonari/Tisilia. Day 5. 30th April Travel to Inousses on Aspalthrokampos (longer sea passage). Dinner ashore Day 6. 1st May Lunch at Chios town, then re-enter turkey at Cesme and overnight. Day 7. 2nd May Travel along Turkish Coast to Sigacik overnight. Day 8. 3rd May Today a road excursion to Ephesus ruins. Return to the repositioned gulet at Kusadasi. Dinner ashore Day 9. 4th May Today you have an amazing road excursion from Kusadasi to Didyma & return to where Salamander will be docked - either Guzelcampi or Tasburun. Day 10. 5th May Today is the conclusion of Well Connected Travel’s, Commemorative Cruise Voyage 2. After a truly memorable and unusual cruise, you will be transferred to Izmir airport after breakfast for your onward journey.

All meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner) except dinner at Ayvalik, Inousses and Kusadasi in order to give the chef a rest and for you to sample the food at local restaurants. The captain has authority to alter the itinerary if deemed necessary by weather conditions & other local requirements. All beverages included (including wine and beer), with the exception of spirits. Land based excursions included to Troy, Didyma and Ephesus. Max. 12 passengers. Single supplements apply. Fuel /Exchange rate variances from 1 Nov.13 to 1 Mar. 15, may result in an additional surcharge, before departure. Travel insurance (including health) is recommended. Well Connected Travel offers Sure-save Travel Insurance underwritten by Lloyds of London as an additional item.

Two person cabin (bow location) AUD6,500 per person – 2 cabins only. Two person cabin (mid-ship location) AUD7,400 per person - 2 cabins only. Two person larger cabin (mid-ship location) AUD8,300 per person - 2 cabins only.

Standard Pricing and Payments: AUD1,000.00 non refundable deposit within 7 days of reservation. Balance on or prior to 16 January 2015,

‘Early bird’ rebates offer substantial discounts ....

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Accommodation when sailing Turkey / Greece See the plan above. Salamander has 6 double cabins for guests, plus entirely separate crew accommodation There are 4 en-suite guest cabins with double beds, and 2 larger cabins with a double and a single each all with its own air conditioning and plenty of shelving and hanging space. Supplied: Hair driers, Egyptian cotton sheets, soft pillows and blankets or quilts depending on temperature and towels for showers and swimming towels. Each cabin has its own private bathroom with handbasin, separate shower and W.C. Shower.

• 4 x double cabins all with own ensuite flush toilet, basin and shower • 2 x double cabins with additional single bed, ensuite bathrooms as above • part time air-conditioning to cabins plus electric fans • separate crew quarters forward and aft • Inner saloon with seating/inside dining area for 12 and bar/galley • Dining table for 12 under awning in stern • Extensive cushioned seating area for 12 in stern • Cushioned seating area in bow, suitable for reading, chatting, evening drinks • 12 sunbeds on cabin roof, also suitable for sleeping out at night.

Main equipment for sailing Turkey/ Greece Radar, GPS colour plotter, VHF radio, GSM phone, CD/radio music system, iPod docking atation Refrigerator, deepfreeze, icemaker , Hot and cold water, Full bar facility including soft drinks 1 x Topaz, 1 x Pico sailing dinghies, 4.8m RIB (2008) with 70HP Evinrude E-Tec outboard (2008) and ski gear, 2 Canoes , Windsurfer, Access steps to sea for bathing/water sports. Passarelle/gangway for going ashore when moored stern to. Fishing and snorkelling equipment, Backgammon, cards, guide books etc.

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