by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 14, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Monday, August 14: Wadi Qelt, Herodium, Bethlehem, Free Mid-afternoon in Old City This morning was quite the adventure! In order to beat the heat, we left the hotel at 7:15 and drove back east to the Judean Desert. It was another great day that included...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 12, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Saturday, August 12: Early Morning Optional Hike – Masada, Dead Sea, Judean Desert, Mt. of Olives, Western Wall Pre-dawn Hike up Masada This morning started early again today, with a 4:45 departure from the hotel. Twelve in the group walked up the Snake...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 15, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 11 – Monday, May 15: Eastern Gate, Pools of Bethesda/St. Anne’s Church, Western Wall, Southern Wall Excavations, City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Siloam Pool, Holy Sepulcher Church, Free Time, Garden Tomb Today was our last day here in Jerusalem. The day...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 14, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 10 – Sunday, May 14: Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, the ‘Shephelah” (Lowlands): Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Azekah 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...