by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 24, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 10 – Monday, February 24: Qumran, Shiloh, Beth Shean, Tiberias Today we traveled from the Dead Sea area to Tiberias in the north along the Sea of Galilee. Our travels once again included great sites and experiences along the way. Today was the coldest of...
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...
