by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 11, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 6 – Friday, August 11: Sachne, Jericho, Qumran, Dead Sea We checked out of our hotel in Tiberias today. It’s been a great two full days here in the north end of the country. Following breakfast, we loaded the bus at 7:20 and departed at about 7:30. We read...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 10, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Thursday, August 10: Optional Sunrise Hike to “Hill 713,” Arbel, Yardenit-Jordan River Baptism, Magdala, Capernaum, Ancient Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride “Hill 713” Today started early for about half of the group. We left the hotel at 4:40 a.m. and...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 9, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 4 – Wednesday, August 9: Gamla, Katzrin, Syrian Border, Mt. Hermon, Dan Today was another sunny summer day, but with cooler day as we headed north in the Golan Heights. Following a wonderful breakfast (what a spread!), we left the hotel at 7:20 and read...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 8, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 1 & 2 – Sunday-Monday, August 6-7: Depart U.S, Flight & Arrival in Israel Our trip began today! Various flights were used for the 24 of us to fly to the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Some arrived early, while half the group arrived late to a...