Ark Encounter and Creation Museum: Cincinnati, OH

Duration: 4 Days | Meals Included: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Creation Museum

Tour the Creation Museum with its state-of-the-art exhibits that allow you to seemingly walk into biblical history. Learn how the Bible, the history book of the universe, provides the starting point for science. Explore their stunning interpretation of the Adam and Eve’s Garden of Eden. Then visit the Tower of Babel and finish your tour by watching the theater production, The Last Adam. Stroll through the museum’s botanical gardens amid the breathtaking display of thousands of multi-colored lights. Keep an eye out for biblical characters such as the shepherds roaming the Garden of Lights and telling about their connection with the birth of Christ.

 

The Ark Encounter

The Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah's Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. This marvel of engineering is seven stories tall and is a football field and a half long. It is the largest timber-frame structure in the world, full of world-class exhibits designed to answer your questions about the biblical account of Noah's Ark. Tour three decks filled with scores of world-class exhibit bays. These stunning exhibits allow you to experience what Noah's life may have been like.

 

Captain's Dinner Cruise with BB Riverboat

Take in the skyline and watch the Ohio River go by aboard BB Riverboats. Enjoy DJ Entertainment and a Dinner Buffet on the Belle of Cincinnati or the River Queen. Cash Bar available. Belle of Cincinnati has 3 decks + 1 uncovered observation deck. River Queen has 2 decks + 1 covered observation deck.

 

Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati Sightseeing Tour

This morning you meet a local guide and tour the city of Cincinnati. Explore the unique history and landmarks of Cincinnati, the “Queen City.” 

 

Newport on the Levee

Newport on the Levee is a multi-level urban retail entertainment center located on the south bank of the Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky directly across from Downtown Cincinnati. Kick back, relax and enjoy the many experiences at Newport on the Levee. There are several restaurants at the complex to satisfy your taste buds!

 

Meal Information:

 

Dinner on day one is included at Hofbrauhouse Newport. Choices are:

TBA

 

Dinner on day three is the Captain's Dinner Cruise included aboard the BB Riverboat

Dinner will served buffet style and features Summer Salad - candied butternut squash, goat cheese, cucumber, pecans, shallots, promegranate vinaigrette, peel & eat shrimp with house made cocktail sauce and lemon aioli, fresh fruit salad, citrus and herb chicken, slow roasted short ribs diane with demi, shallots, scallions, mushroom, dijon, diced tomatoes, pan seared tilapia with roasted tomato buerre blanc, fresh herbs, risotto of the moment, roasted baby potatoes, farm fresh vegetables, bread basket, Chef's Sweet Table, iced tea, water, coffee. Cash Bar Available

 

Menu subject to change

 

Need to Know:

• Every Eyre trip includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations.

• An Eyre Tour Director will accompany you on this trip.

• Baggage handling at hotels is included.
  

Accessibility:

• The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum have scooter rentals upon arrival. They are on a first come/first serve basis.

• Eyre has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati Riverfront (Covington, KY)

The hotel features an indoor pool and fitness room. Guest rooms include coffee maker, mini-fridge, hair dryer, and iron/board