by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 12, 2026 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 3 – Monday, January 12: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Beit Guvrin, Lachish, Beersheba Today was the first full day here in Israel. We were greeted by partly sunny skies, with temps in the 50s (with highs in the mid 60s in the afternoon). Following breakfast...
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 | May 6, 2025 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Tuesday, May 6: Yad Vashem, Shephelah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Lachish, Socoh, Jerusalem Today began with a very solemn visit to Israel’s Holocaust Museum & Memorial and ended with a fun and inspiring visit of the Elah Valley where David defeated...
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 | Jun 14, 2024 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Friday, June 14: Mt. of Olives, Herodium, Bethlehem, Shephelah/Lowlands of Judah: Azekah & Gezer Today was another great day. The heat wave continued, however, with a high of 100 once again. We began the day in Jerusalem, and ended the day in the...
