by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 27, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Monday, March 27: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Jericho, Wilderness of Judah Today was a “desert day” in the Judean Desert. The weather was perfect once again, with full sun and highs in the 70s. We saw four archaeological sites in addition to driving up...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 28, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 10 – Tuesday, February 28: Arrive Home/Free Day in Jerusalem, Flight to Cairo Early this morning over half of the group flew back home to the States. Twenty seven of us enjoyed most of the day prior to our flight to Cairo. The weather was once again...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 27, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Monday, February 27: Old City, Easter Gate, Pools of Bethesda, Holy Sepulcher Church, City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Southern Wall Excavations, Western Wall, Garden Tomb Today was our last day here in Jerusalem. Over half of the group will be flying...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 26, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Sunday, February 26: Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, the “Shephelah” – Lowlands of Judah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Azekah Today was another wonderful day here in Israel. We were blessed with perfect weather once again (sun and temps in the mid 60s). In the...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 25, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Saturday, February 25: Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Herodium, Bethlehem Today was our first day in the Jerusalem area. We actually spent the morning in Jerusalem on the Mt. of Olives. Then we drove south of Jerusalem to the Bethlehem area. The...