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 13, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Saturday, May 13: Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Shepherds’ Fields, Bethlehem, Herodium This was our first day in Jerusalem. This capital city of Israel is full of history and archaeology that connects us to the Bible. The weather was perfect,...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 28, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jerusalem, Life of Jesus
Day 10 – Tuesday, March 28: Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Bethlehem, Shepherds’ Fields, Herodium Today was our first day here in Jerusalem. The experience of getting our first glimpse of Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives offered us a breath-taking...
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 | 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...