Registration for the 2027 Dig at Shiloh Will Open Soon
Ready to get your hands dirty (or at least your gloves)?
Hundreds of faithful Christians have joined us at Shiloh. You can be part of one of the largest archaeological excavations in Israel and experience the Holy Land like never before.
When you join ABR at Shiloh, you will get to:
- Receive in the field training on archaeological methods
- Participate in the Shiloh Dig and discover artifacts from the time of the Bible
- Work and learn from talented experts in the field of archaeology
- Tour the Holy Land (optional)
- Participate in one of the largest archaeological digs in Israel
- Enhance your knowledge of the Bible
- Stay in Jerusalem
This is a once in a lifetime trip!
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON – DO NOT REGISTER YET
Take the next step…
Costs
Pre-Dig Tour: $TBA (check in Sat 5/8 PM, tour Sun 5/9 AM to Sun 5/16 AM check out [Diggers remain at hotel])
One Week: $TBA (any one-week interval, Sun PM check in to Sat AM check out)
Two Weeks: $TBA (any two-week interval, Sun PM check in to second Sat AM check out)
Three Weeks: $TBA (any three-week interval, Sun PM check in to third Sat AM check out)
Four Weeks: $TBA (any four-week interval, Sun PM check in to fourth Sat AM check out)
Five Weeks: $TBA (Sun 5/16 PM check in to Sat 6/19 AM check out)
These rates include:
– Double or Triple occupancy (SINGLE ROOMS ARE LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ONLY BY REQUEST. Cost = $TBA extra per night)
– 3 meals a day (Lunch is only included on Dig days, and not on weekends during the Dig season. However, lunch is included on the pre-Dig Tour)
– Transport by bus to and from the Dig
– Evening education classes
These Rates DO NOT include:
-weekend excursions
-airfare
PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE OR THEIR OWN TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS, INCLUDING FLIGHTS AND TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT
ABR does not arrange group flights. In order to minimize costs, travelers make their own flight arrangements in order to find the best deals possible. Students may be able to find discounts at www.studentuniverse.com
Deposit:
A $500 per person deposit is due on a first come, first serve basis. We highly recommend paying your deposit ASAP after you have completed your online registration to reserve your space. Full payment is due March 31, 2007.
Shiloh 2027 Dig Schedule (Subject to Change Without Notice)
Saturday May 8: Pre-Dig Tour participants check in at the Hotel
Sunday May 9 to Saturday May 15: Pre-Dig Tour
Sunday May 16: Pre-Dig Tourists not joining Shiloh Dig check out AM.
Sunday May 16: Supervisors organize work areas at Shiloh. Volunteers are welcome to help. Check in PM for volunteers arriving at the Hotel on Sunday May 16. Arrangements may be made for earlier check in at additional cost, but there is no guarantee of room availability. Check with ABR to confirm availability and pricing for early check in. Do not contact the hotel directly to make reservations. Dig Orientation is at 5:30 PM on the Mezzanine level. Follow the crowd.
Monday May 17 to Friday May 21: Dig at Shiloh. Week One.
Saturday May 22: Diggers check out AM from the Hotel. FREE DAY.
Sunday May 23: Optional Weekend Touring. Cost: $70-$85 for bus, driver tip, lunch, and entry fees. (Diggers pay for this optional tour in Israel in cash, not in advance). Destinations: TBA
Monday May 24– Friday May 28: Dig at Shiloh. Week Two.
Saturday May 29: Diggers check out AM from the Hotel. FREE DAY.
Sunday May 30: Optional Weekend Touring. Cost: $70-$85 for bus, driver tip, lunch, and entry fees. (Diggers pay for this optional tour in Israel in cash, not in advance). Destinations: TBA
Monday May 31– Friday June 4: Dig at Shiloh. Week Three.
Saturday June 5. Diggers check out AM from the Hotel. FREE DAY.
Sunday June 6: Optional Weekend Touring. Cost: $70-$85 for bus, driver tip, lunch, and entry fees. (Diggers pay for this optional tour in Israel in cash, not in advance). Destinations: TBA
Monday June 7 – Thursday June 10: Dig at Shiloh. Week Four. SHAVUOT begins at sundown. Week Four.
Friday June 11: NO DIGGING. FREE DAY. SHAVUOT ends at nightfall
Saturday June 12: Diggers check out AM from the Hotel. FREE DAY.
Sunday June 13: Optional Weekend Touring. Cost: $70-$85 for bus, driver tip, lunch, and entry fees. (Diggers pay for this optional tour in Israel in cash, not in advance). Destinations: TBA
Monday June 14 – Friday June 18: Conservation and Excavation at Shiloh. Week Five.
Saturday June 19: Diggers check out AM from the Hotel.
Accommodations
Ambassador Hotel
• Sheikh Jarrah, Nablus Road 5, Jerusalem
• Tel +972-2-5412222
https://ambassadorcollection.com/ambassador-jerusalem-hotel
Individual Transportation from Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem
The Sheroot or Nesher communal van service travelers have used in the past has gone out of business.
Trains, buses and light-rail do not run on Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday evening. We are recommending coordinating with other volunteers on the Shiloh Facebook page to save on taxi costs.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/shilohdigteam
For a private taxi, the cost is around $125 USD.
Important Travel Details
Click HERE to download our helpful Diggers Introduction Package, which has IMPORTANT information about:
- passports
- obtaining an electronic travel authorization (ETA) to Israel
- health and travel information (all volunteers must procure health insurance)
- safety, and next steps.
- transportation options to and from the airport in Tel Aviv to the hotel in Jerusalem
Click HERE for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.