by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 8, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Wednesday, January 8: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Dead Sea We enjoyed a sunny day once again today as our travels took us up the western coastline of the Dead Sea. The temperatures were a bit warmer, with highs in the low 70s. We read from Psalm 18 (verse...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 8, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 4 – Tuesday January 7: Beersheba, Sde Boker, Wilderness of Zin, Arad, Judean Desert Today was our second full day as we explored the region of the Negev. After a good night’s rest in Beersheba and breakfast, we checked out of our hotel and began our day at...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 6, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 3 – Monday, January 6: Crossing in Israel via Allenby Bridge, Shephelah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Lachish, Beersheba Today was our first full day. Following a nice breakfast at the hotel in Amman, we loaded the bus and drove to the Allenby Bridge/King...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 5, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Days 1 & 2 – Saturday-Sunday, January 4-5: Depart from Chicago, Arrival in Amman, Jordan God brought together a total of 34 for this January 2025 Israel trip. This includes church groups from Maine (15) and Indiana (8). Unfortunately, we two individuals in...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 16, 2024 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 14 – Monday, September 16: Machareus, Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Amman Today was our last full day in Jordan. After a great breakfast at our hotel in Wadi Musa (Petra), we loaded the bus and drove north. Partly sunny skies greeted us, with high temps around 85...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 15, 2024 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 13 – Sunday, September 15: Wadi Rum, Petra Today was an incredible day! We had Petra all by ourselves almost! Sleeping here at Wadi Rum was unique for sure. Following a light breakfast, we loaded up the mini-bus and left at 7:55. We read from Obadiah 1 and...
