by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 12, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Friday, August 12: Hike in the Wadi Qelt to the St. George Monastery & Jericho, Drive through Mea Shearim, Ketef Hinnom Tomb, Old City, Holy Sepulcher Church, Free afternoon/evening Today was a mix of a hike in the “Judean Desert” in the...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 25, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 13 – Saturday, June 25: Garden Tomb, David’s Citadel, Shepherds’ Fields, Herodium, Bethlehem, Farewell Dinner, Airport Today was our last full day here in Israel’s capital, and the last day of the trip. The weather was once again perfect, with a cool start...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 14, 2022 | Israel Tour
Day 8 – Saturday, May 14: Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Garden Tomb, Pool of Bethesda, Holy Sepulcher Church, Herodium, Bethlehem Today was a hot day, even here in Jerusalem. Temps reached the mid 90s (a bit unusual for Jerusalem this early), with a hazy...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 29, 2022 | Israel Tour
Day 10 – Tuesday, March 29: Southern Excavations, Western Wall/Tunnels, City of David: Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Pool of Siloam, Garden Tomb, Israel Museum Today was our last day in Jerusalem. The weather was again perfect, with full sun and highs in the upper 60s. We...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 27, 2022 | Israel Tour
Day 8 – Sunday, March 27: Mt. Of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Old City, Pool of Bethesda, Holy Sepulcher Church, Herodium, Bethlehem Today was our first day in the Jerusalem area. We enjoyed full sunny skies, with a high around 60. We started on the Mt. of Olives and...