Day 3 - Pamukkale - Sardis - Izmir (B, L, D)

In the morning we visit Pamukkale, "The Cotton Castle," with its snow-white terraces formed by thermal waters cascading down the hillside. We next set off to Sardis, the capital of ancient Lydia, where we visit the Temple of Cybele and Diana (later transformed into a church), the famous third century synagogue, and the gymnasium. Following lunch we see the “Golden River,” the Pactalos. We continue on to Izmir for dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.