by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 12, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan
Day 12 – Saturday, November 12: Petra, Wadi Rum Today was an incredible day, with two spectacular sites highlighting the beauty of God’s creation. Petra and Wadi Rum are two of the highlights within Jordan. The weather was perfect too, with clear sunny skies, and...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 11, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan
Day 11 – Friday, November 11: Allenby Bridge, Mt. Nebo, Machearus, Petra Today was a transitional day. Those in the group who did not choose the Jordan optional tour flew home either today or tonight while 23 of us crossed the border into Jordan. Following breakfast...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 10, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jerualem
Day 10 – Thursday, November 10: City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Southern Wall Excavations, Western Wall, Free Time, Garden Tomb Today was our last day in Jerusalem. The weather was once again sunny in the morning, with mixed clouds in the afternoon, with highs in...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 9, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Judean Desert
Day 9 – Wednesday, November 9: Judean Desert – Wadi Qelt Hike, Israel Museum, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Today we began in the Judean Desert and then returned to Jerusalem to visit two museums. While the rained hard during the night (and a few showers this...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 8, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Life of Jesus
Day 8 – Tuesday, November 8: Mt. of Olives, Old City, Pool of Bethesda, Holy Sepulcher Church, Shephelah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Socoh/Elah Valley, Bethlehem Today was our first day in the Jerusalem area. We actually spent the entire morning in Jerusalem, first on the...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 7, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Judean Desert
Day 7 – Monday, November 7: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was a “desert day,” with warmer temps and hazy sun. This region is sure different than the regions in the north. Before breakfast most in the group enjoyed a “sunrise float” in...
