by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 15, 2025 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Saturday, November 15: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Judean Desert, Jericho We left the hotel at 7:45 this morning following a “Shabbat”breakfast. Today was “desert day” here in the Judean Desert. The weather was actually overcast most of the day (unique...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 14, 2025 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Friday, November 14: Southern Border Crossing into Israel, Red Sea, Timnah, Dead Sea Staying here in the desert of last night was really a fun experience. While it got cooler last evening in the desert of Wadi Rum, our bungalows were warm. We awoke to...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 15, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jerusalem
Day 13 – Monday, September 15: Eastern Gate, St. Anne’s Church, Pools of Bethesda, Shiloh, the “Shephelah” (Lowlands) of Judah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Socoh Today was our last full day here in Israel, and it was a good one! We began in the Old City before driving...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 14, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jerusalem
Day 12 – Sunday, September 14: Yad Vashem, Western Wall & Tunnels, Jewish Quarter, Herodian Mansion, Shorashim Today was the second-last day of the trip and it was another sunny and bright day, with comfortable highs in the low 80s again. The day began in a...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 13, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jerusalem
Day 11 – Saturday, September 13: Garden Tomb, Mt. of Olives, Israel Museum, Rampart Walk, Holy Sepulcher Church Today was another great day here in Jerusalem. Starting at the Garden Tomb was a special way to begin the day. Once again, we had a variety of...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 12, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 10 – Friday, September 12: City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Siloam Pool, Southern Steps of Temple, Herodium, Bethlehem Today was our first day here in Jerusalem. We enjoyed another sunny day, with a cooler day (highs in the low 80s). We visited the City of...
