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...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 10, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Thursday, August 10: Optional Sunrise Hike to “Hill 713,” Arbel, Yardenit-Jordan River Baptism, Magdala, Capernaum, Ancient Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride “Hill 713” Today started early for about half of the group. We left the hotel at 4:40 a.m. and...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 9, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 4 – Wednesday, August 9: Gamla, Katzrin, Syrian Border, Mt. Hermon, Dan Today was another sunny summer day, but with cooler day as we headed north in the Golan Heights. Following a wonderful breakfast (what a spread!), we left the hotel at 7:20 and read...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 8, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 1 & 2 – Sunday-Monday, August 6-7: Depart U.S, Flight & Arrival in Israel Our trip began today! Various flights were used for the 24 of us to fly to the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Some arrived early, while half the group arrived late to a...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 18, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan Tour
Day 14 – Thursday, May 18: Karak Castle, Machaerus, Madaba Map/Madaba Today was our very last day of the trip. It was a driving day (back north), with three visits to sites along the way. The weather was much cooler, making it a nice mix of sun and 70s as...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 17, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan Tour
Day 13 – Wednesday, May 17: Drive to Wadi Musa, Petra This morning we drove 3.5 hours to Petra! We stopped along the way once for restrooms and snacks. It was not as hot as yesterday, but still the sun was intense, with highs in the low 90s. For the most part,...
