by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 15, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 10 – Tuesday, August 15: Garden Tomb, Old City, Rampart Walk, Free Time, Israel Museum It was a later departure today (at 8:15) on this last day in Jerusalem. Once again, our breakfast was complete with many options! We’ve eaten well on this trip for sure....
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 14, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Monday, August 14: Wadi Qelt, Herodium, Bethlehem, Free Mid-afternoon in Old City This morning was quite the adventure! In order to beat the heat, we left the hotel at 7:15 and drove back east to the Judean Desert. It was another great day that included...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 13, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Sunday, August 13: City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Southern Wall Excavations, Western Wall, Moshe/Shorashim, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum & Memorial Today was another hot day, uncommonly reaching in the low 100s even here in Jerusalem (the average...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 12, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Saturday, August 12: Early Morning Optional Hike – Masada, Dead Sea, Judean Desert, Mt. of Olives, Western Wall Pre-dawn Hike up Masada This morning started early again today, with a 4:45 departure from the hotel. Twelve in the group walked up the Snake...
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...
