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 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...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 18, 2025 | Archaeology, Cairo, Egypt Tour, Israel Tour
Day 4 – Monday, March 11: Morning Flight to Luxor, Luxor/Temple of Karnak, Temple of Luxor, Overnight in Luxor Today started really early. With a wake-up at 3:30 a.m. and breakfast boxes waiting for us at 4:15, we loaded the bus and left our hotel at 4:30 en...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 17, 2025 | Archaeology, Cairo, Egypt Tour, Israel Tour
Day 3 – Monday, February 17: Memphis, Sakkara, the Pyramids, and Sphinx, New Grand Egyptian Museum Today was our first full day of the trip, and it was a great one! We spent the day in the Cairo/Giza area. The sun was bright, with cool temps to begin the day...
