by Dr. John DeLancey | May 11, 2025 | Israel Tour, Jordan Tour
Day 14 – Sunday, May 11: Mt. Nebo, Wadi Mujib (Arnon), Machaerus, Madaba Today was our last full day of the trip. We made the most of it. The weather was perfect, with full sun and temps in the 80s. We read from Deuteronomy 31 (about Moses) as well Numbers...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 10, 2025 | Israel Tour, Jordan Tour
Day 13 – Saturday, May 10: Petra, Madaba Today was an amazing day! Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World did not disappoint. While it was incredible to see all the devastating effects of the floods earlier this week, the site is still so amazing in every...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 9, 2025 | Israel Tour, Jordan Tour
Day 12 – Friday May 9: Start of Jordan Extension or Extended Time in Jerusalem (Until Rescheduled Flights Take Place) Because of the cancellation of flights from the Tel Aviv Airport back through Europe and back home, those not doing the Jordan extension have...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 8, 2025 | Israel Tour, Jordan Tour
Day 11 – Thursday, May 8: Garden Tomb, City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Pool of Siloam, Southern Wall Excavations, Western Wall, Moshe/Shoreshim, Free time Today was our last full day of the Israel portion of the trip. It was another beautiful sunny day, with...
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 21, 2025 | Archaeology, Jordan Tour
Day 7 – Friday, February 21: Petra, Wadi Rum, Captain’s Bedouin Village Following a good (and longer) night’s sleep here in Wadi Musa (Petra) and a great breakfast, we walked to the site of ancient Petra at 7:30 a.m. It was a remarkable day here in this...