by Dr. John DeLancey | May 10, 2024 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Friday, May 10: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was our hottest day, with sunny skies and highs around 100. This is to be expected here this time of year along the Dead Sea on the edge of the Judean Desert. We spent the entire...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 17, 2024 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 10 – Sunday, March 17: Wadi Qelt, Shiloh, Beth Shean, Mt. Gilboa, Tiberias Today we traveled from the Dead Sea area to Tiberias in the north along the Sea of Galilee. Our travels once again included great sites and experiences along the way. The weather was...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 16, 2024 | Archaeology, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Saturday, March 16: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Judean Desert, Jericho We checked out of our hotel by 7:40 this morning following a good breakfast. Today was “desert day” here in the Judean Desert. The weather was once again perfect, with mixed sun and...
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 12, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Friday, May 12: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was another hot day, with sunny skies and highs in the mid 90s. This is to be expected here this time of year along the Dead Sea on the edge of the Judean Desert. We spent...