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...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 6, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 3 – Monday, January 6: Crossing in Israel via Allenby Bridge, Shephelah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Lachish, Beersheba Today was our first full day. Following a nice breakfast at the hotel in Amman, we loaded the bus and drove to the Allenby Bridge/King...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 5, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Days 1 & 2 – Saturday-Sunday, January 4-5: Depart from Chicago, Arrival in Amman, Jordan God brought together a total of 34 for this January 2025 Israel trip. This includes church groups from Maine (15) and Indiana (8). Unfortunately, we two individuals in...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 16, 2024 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 14 – Monday, September 16: Machareus, Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Amman Today was our last full day in Jordan. After a great breakfast at our hotel in Wadi Musa (Petra), we loaded the bus and drove north. Partly sunny skies greeted us, with high temps around 85...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 15, 2024 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 13 – Sunday, September 15: Wadi Rum, Petra Today was an incredible day! We had Petra all by ourselves almost! Sleeping here at Wadi Rum was unique for sure. Following a light breakfast, we loaded up the mini-bus and left at 7:55. We read from Obadiah 1 and...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 14, 2024 | Archaeology, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 12 – Saturday, September 14: Departing Amman / Jordan Crossing, Wadi Rum Six in the group began their flight home from Amman while the rest of us began our day in Jerusalem with breakfast. After checking out, we loaded the bus and drove to Elat in southern...