by Dr. John DeLancey | May 6, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Tuesday, May 6: Yad Vashem, Shephelah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Lachish, Socoh, Jerusalem Today began with a very solemn visit to Israel’s Holocaust Museum & Memorial and ended with a fun and inspiring visit of the Elah Valley where David defeated...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 5, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Monday, May 5: Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Bethlehem, Shepherd’s Fields, Herodium We woke today to find out the the road along the Dead Sea to Masada was still closed because of flash floods. So we decided to switch around our days. As a...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 4, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Sunday, May 4: Beth Shean, Shiloh, Jericho, Al Mog We checked out of our hotel in Tiberias today. It’s been a great three full days and four nights here in the north end of the country. Following breakfast, we loaded the bus at 7:20 and departed at...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 3, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Life of Jesus, Sea of Galilee
Day 6 – Saturday, May 3: Hippos, Gamla, Capernaum, Boat Ride Today was our third full day here in the north. Once again, our focus was upon Jesus and His ministry here in this region. The weather was again beautiful, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 2, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Life of Jesus, Sea of Galilee
Day 5 – Friday, May 2: Arbel, Yardenit (Jordan River Baptism), Kinneret Cemetery, Magdala, Khirbet Cana, “Hill 713” Today was another day here in northern Israel. We spent the entire day around the Sea of Galilee, with the exception of this afternoon. The...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 1, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Life of Jesus, Sea of Galilee
Day 4 – Thursday, May 1: Ancient Boat, Katzrin, Ben Tal (Syrian Border), Caesarea Philippi, Dan, Misgav Am (Lebanon Border) Today was our second full day here in Israel. We spent the entire day in the Golan Heights in the northern area of the country. The...