by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 18, 2026 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Sunday, January 18: Gamla, Qatzrin, Syrian Border, Caesarea Philippi, Dan, Metula (Lebanon Border) Today we spent the day in the Golan Heights. This region extends 38 miles east from the southern end of the Sea of Galilee up to the slopes of Mt. Hermon...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 17, 2026 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Saturday, January 17: Yardenit/Jordan River Baptism, Kinneret Cemetery, Magdala, Chorizim & Trail Hike to Capernaum, Tabgha, Peter Primacy, Ancient Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride Today was another beautiful day. We enjoyed mostly sunny skies again,...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 16, 2026 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Friday, January 16: Arbel, Hippos, “Hill 713” (Har Mitzpe ha-Yamim) Because of the wet forecast for Sunday, we decided to change around our Sunday program for today. This meant we began and ended the day with amazing views! The sunrise over the Golan...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 15, 2026 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 6 – Thursday, January 15: Qumran, Judean Desert/Wadi Qelt, Shiloh, Beth Shean, Tiberias Today was a brilliantly sunny day, with temps around 60 (a bit cooler at Shiloh). We appreciated having a sunny day today after the wind and colder rain yesterday. After...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 19, 2025 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 13 – Wednesday, November 19: Precipice of Nazareth, Megiddo, Mt. Carmel, Caesarea, Jerusalem, Optional Western Wall Walk This morning we depart the Galilee towards Jerusalem. We checked out of our hotel at 7:30 enroute to the area of Nazareth. The weather...