by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 23, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Sunday, February 23: Masada, Ein Gedi, Jericho, Judean Desert We checked out of our hotel by 7:45 this morning following a good breakfast. Today was “desert day” here in the Judean Desert. The weather was once again on the cool side (for the desert),...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 22, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan Tour
Day 8 – Saturday, February 22: Southern Border Crossing into Israel, Red Sea, Timnah, Dead Sea Staying here in the desert last night was really a fun experience. While it got cold last evening here in the desert of Wadi Rum, our bungalows were warm. We awoke to...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 21, 2025 | Archaeology, Jordan Tour
Day 7 – Friday, February 21: Petra, Wadi Rum, Captain’s Bedouin Village Following a good (and longer) night’s sleep here in Wadi Musa (Petra) and a great breakfast, we walked to the site of ancient Petra at 7:30 a.m. It was a remarkable day here in this...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 20, 2025 | Archaeology, Jordan Tour
Day 6 – Thursday, February 20: Morning Flight to Amman, Bethany beyond the Jordan, Mt. Nebo, Machaerus, Drive to Petra The day began early once again. With a wakeup at 3:00 a.m. and a departure from the hotel at 3:30, we walked directly to the Cairo...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 19, 2025 | Archaeology, Cairo, Egypt Tour, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Wednesday, February 19: Luxor: Sunrise Hot-air Balloon Ride, Valley of Kings, Temples of Medinet Habu and Hatshepsut, Felucca Boat Ride on Nile River, Evening Flight to Cairo Following a better and slightly longer night’s sleep, we departed from our...
