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...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 24, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 6 – Friday, February 24: Masada, Ein Gedi, Jericho, Wilderness of Judah/Wadi Qelt, Jerusalem Today was a day spent in the Judean Desert! This unique region of Israel offers many connections to historical and biblical events. The weather was again very nice,...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 28, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 13 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 28: ISRAEL MUSEUM, OLD CITY, HOLY SEPULCHER CHURCH, A FEW FREE HOURS, GARDEN TOMB, FAREWELL DINNER, NIGHT FLIGHT HOME (for most in the group) Today was our last full day here in Israel. We saw our first real clouds in the sky this...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 27, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 12 – FRIDAY, JANUARY 27: OLD CITY, WESTERN WALL TUNNELS, SOUTHERN WALL EXCAVATIONS, CITY OF DAVID, YAD VASHEM The streak continues … today was another perfect weather day, with cloudless skies, full sun, and temps in the 60s. We have been blessed! Today...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 26, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 11 – THURSDAY, JANUARY 26: JERUSALEM, MT. OF OLIVES, HERODIUM, BETHLEHEM/SHEPHERDS’ FIELDS, PROMENADE Today was our first full day in Jerusalem and surrounding area. The sun was once again shining bright all day, without a cloud in the sky. Temps were in...
