by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 26, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 8 – Sunday, March 26: Return Into Israel, Timnah, Dead Sea Today we left Petra around 7:30, only to be met with rain and heavy fog that slowed our drive to the southern border (called the Rabin Border) with Israel. It rained so much that they closed Petra...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 25, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 7 – Saturday, March 25: Mt. Nebo, Petra Today was another great day here in Jordan. We would drive to Mt. Nebo for our first stop before the longer drive to Petra. This morning we woke up to a few showers in the air, but they tapered off after about...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 24, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 6 – Friday, March 24: Jordan Northern Border Crossing, Gadara, Jerash, Medeba Today was “Decapolis Day” as we left Israel for a two days to visit Jordan. The day was mild and sunny, with temps in the mid to high 70s. Thankfully the visibility throughout the...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 23, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Thursday, March 23: Arbel, Yardenit, Magdala, Capernaum, Ancient Boat, Boat Ride The spent the day around the Sea of Galilee. We retraced the footsteps of Jesus from one site to another, bringing the Gospel stories to life. The weather was overcast most...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 22, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 4 – Wednesday, March 22: Hippos, Qatzrin, Syrian Border, Caesarea Philippi, Dan Today we traveled to the Golan Heights. It was another great full day with impressive archaeological sites with biblical connections. We are making wonderful new friends on this...