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 23, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Thursday, February 23: Hippos, Beth Shean, Qumran, Dead Sea Today we left the Sea of Galilee area and drove south to the region of the Dead Sea. The weather was once again mild, with partly cloudy skies and high temps around 70. It was another day of...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 20, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 5 – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20: MASADA, EIN GEDI, JERICHO, DEAD SEA We enjoyed a sunny day once again today as we travels took us up the coastline of the Dead Sea. The temperatures were a bit warmer, with highs in the mid 70s. We read from Psalm 18:1-2 (metzada)...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 19, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 4 – THURSDAY, JANUARY 19: BEERSHEBA, SDE BOKER, ZIN CANYON, ARAD, HANOKDIM Today was our second full day as we explored the region of the Negev. After a good nights rest in Beersheba and breakfast, we checked out of our hotel and began our day at about...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 7, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Judean Desert
Day 7 – Monday, November 7: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was a “desert day,” with warmer temps and hazy sun. This region is sure different than the regions in the north. Before breakfast most in the group enjoyed a “sunrise float” in...
