by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 9, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 6 – Thursday, January 9: Qumran, Wadi Qelt, Shiloh, Beth Shean Today was another brilliantly sunny day, with temps around 70 (a bit cooler at windy Shiloh). We have appreciated so far this dry weather pattern here in Israel (it was wet and rainy last week...
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...
