Athens to Istanbul Cruise

AzAmazing Evening Event:  Back to Roman Times

Event City: Ephesus, Turkey

Succumb to the exceptional glory of a 12-piece string orchestra at the Odeon in Ephesus. Constructed in the 2nd century by a wealthy Ephesian husband and wife, the venue served as both a home for Roman senate meetings and a concert hall for performances. Semi-circular seating for 1500 surrounds a stage area where columns and a multi-storied building are lost to time. As dusk turns to night, a peaceful mood settles. An orchestra of twelve - including violin, viola, cello and harp - proffers its haunting sounds into the acoustic shell of this great archeological wonder. Submit to a timeless rhapsody as the ecstatic movements of Bach, Mozart, Brahms and others saturate the night.

Highlights:

• Listen to an orchestra of twelve, including violin, cello and harp, play classical music.
• Experience the Odeon, a 2nd century outdoor concert hall built by a wealthy Ephesian couple.

Suggested Attire: Walking shoes and resort casual clothing.

Activity Level: Extended periods of walking over even and uneven surfaces, steep terrain and/or water activity in a slight current. There may be steps, inclines, cobblestone surfaces, and extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account. Guests must be able to walk approximately .3 miles over uneven stone surfaces with 5 to 20 steps.

Length: 2.75 hours 

Please Note: AzAmazing Evenings are included on a selection of voyages with the exception of Transatlantic crossings. Each event date, port and location are subject to change or cancellation without notice. AzAmazing Evenings are complimentary; however, reservations are required. Cancellations must be made before 10:00 pm the previous day, otherwise cancellation penalties may apply.