Ark Encounter and Creation Museum: Cincinnati, OH

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

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Creation Museum

Explore biblical history at the state-of-the-art Creation Museum, where you’ll journey through stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, a petting zoo, and more. Step into the pages of the Bible as you walk through the Garden of Eden, Noah’s Ark, and the Tower of Babel. Watch for biblical characters, such as shepherds roaming the Garden of Lights, sharing their connection to the birth of Christ. Conclude your visit with the captivating theater production “The Last Adam” and enjoy a meal at Noah’s Café, conveniently located on-site.

 

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 stunning skyline as you cruise along the Ohio River aboard BB Riverboats. Enjoy DJ entertainment and a delicious dinner buffet aboard the Belle of Cincinnati or the River Queen. Relax with drinks from the cash bar as you explore the Belle of Cincinnati’s three decks, plus an uncovered observation deck, or the River Queen's two decks, plus a covered observation deck.

 

Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati Sightseeing Tour

Meet your local guide and tour the city of Cincinnati, the “Queen City.” Our guided tour begins at the quaint Mainstrasse Village in Covington, KY where you'll learn all about the German heritage of this area and hear the famous folk tales of the Pied Piper and the Goose Girl. Next, view some of the gorgeous old riverboat Captain's mansions and hear about the incredible tales of the Underground Railroad as well as the tragic story of the Garner's escape. Plus, see one of the area's most magnificent views of the Cincinnati skyline.

 

Newport on the Levee

Explore Newport on the Levee, a multi-level urban retail and entertainment center located on the south bank of the Ohio River in Newport, KY, directly across from Downtown Cincinnati. Discover a variety of dining options and relax while enjoying the many experiences this lively venue has to offer.

 

Meal Information:

 

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

TBA

 

Dinner on day three is included on the Captain's Dinner Cruise

Dinner will be served buffet-style and features a summer salad (candied butternut squash, goat cheese, cucumber, pecans, shallots, pomegranate vinaigrette), peel & eat shrimp, fruit salad, citrus & herb chicken, slow roasted short ribs, pan seared tilapia, risotto, roasted baby potatoes, farm fresh vegetables, bread, and the Chef's Sweet Table for dessert. Iced tea, water, and coffee are included. A cash bar is available.

 

Menus are 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.