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!
Ready to take the next step?
Costs
Pre-Dig Tour: $1950 (check in Sat 5/9 PM, tour Sun 5/10 AM to Sun 5/17 AM check out [Diggers remain at hotel])
One Week: $1150 (any one week interval, Sun PM check in to Sat AM check out)
Two Weeks: $2200 (any two week interval, Sun PM check in to second Sat AM check out)
Three Weeks: $3150 (any three week interval, Sun PM check in to third Sat AM check out)
Four Weeks: $4050 (any four week interval, Sun PM check in to fourth Sat AM check out)
Five Weeks: $4900 (Sun 5/17 PM check in to Sat 6/20 AM check out)
Shiloh 2026 Dig Schedule
Saturday May 9: Pre-Dig Tour participants check in at the Hotel
Sunday May 10 to Saturday May 16: Pre-Dig Tour
Sunday May 17: Pre-Dig Tourists not joining Shiloh Dig check out AM.
Sunday May 17: Supervisors organize work areas at Shiloh. Volunteers are welcome to help. Check in PM for volunteers arriving at the Hotel on Sunday May 17. 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 18 to Thursday May 21: Dig at Shiloh. Week One.
Friday May 22: FREE DAY SHAVUOT
Saturday May 23: Diggers check out AM from the Hotel. FREE DAY. SHAVUOT ENDS AT SUNDOWN.
Sunday May 24: Optional Weekend Touring. Cost: $50 to $60 with entry fees. (Diggers pay for this optional tour in Israel in cash, not in advance).
Destinations: TBA
Monday May 25– Friday May 29: Dig at Shiloh. Week Two.
Saturday May 30: Diggers check out AM from the Hotel. FREE DAY.
Sunday May 31: Optional Weekend Touring. Cost: $50 to $60 with entry fees. (Diggers pay for this optional tour in Israel in cash, not in advance).
Destinations: TBA
Monday June 1 – Friday June 5: Dig at Shiloh. Week Three.
Saturday June 6. Diggers check out AM from the Hotel. FREE DAY.
Sunday June 7: Optional Weekend Touring. Cost: $50 to $60 with entry fees. (Diggers pay for this optional tour in Israel in cash, not in advance).
Destinations: TBA
Monday June 8 – Friday June 12: Dig at Shiloh. Week Four.
Saturday June 13: Diggers check out AM from the Hotel. FREE DAY.
Sunday June 14: Optional Weekend Touring. Cost: $50 to $60 with entry fees. (Diggers pay for this optional tour in Israel in cash, not in advance).
Destinations: TBA
Monday June 15 – Friday June 19: Conservation and Excavation at Shiloh.
Week Five.
Saturday June 20: Diggers check out AM from the Hotel.
Register for Shiloh 2026
Insurance options:
https://www.insureyonder.com/
https://www.imglobal.com/
Accommodations
RITZ HOTEL
Address: Ibn Khaldun St 8, Jerusalem
Phone: +972 2-626-9900
https://ambassadorcollection.com/ritz-hotel/
