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...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 20, 2025 | Archaeology, Jordan Tour
Day 6 – Thursday, February 20: Morning Flight to Amman, Bethany beyond the Jordan, Mt. Nebo, Machaerus, Drive to Petra The day began early once again. With a wakeup at 3:00 a.m. and a departure from the hotel at 3:30, we walked directly to the Cairo...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 8, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 4 – Tuesday January 7: Beersheba, Sde Boker, Wilderness of Zin, Arad, Judean Desert Today was our second full day as we explored the region of the Negev. After a good night’s rest in Beersheba and breakfast, we checked out of our hotel and began our day at...