May 20th (Day 4): Izmir/Sardes/Philadelphia/Laoddicea/Colosea/Pamukkale

In the morning drive thru Izmir, site of Polycarp's death and the church. Start for a day of exploration of the Seven churches. Drive eastward to Sardes visit the Temple of Artemis (Diana), the Byzantine church, restored Synagogue and Gymnasium. Continue our drive to Alasehir (Philadelphia) visit the remains of the church. In the afternoon continue to Colossea, where one of the Seven Churches existed. Then visit Laodicea from 3rd Century. View the Church and the theater.

LZ