Cincinnati Noah's Ark & Creation Museum Christmas TourThis 4-day Christmas tour takes us to the Cincinnati area to tour a replica of Noah's Ark and visit the Creation Museum. Also included in this trip is a fabulous dinner cruise on the Ohio River with bourbon tasting, a visit to the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, a guided bus tour of Cincinnati and of course an opportunity to do some final Christmas shopping at one of the largest malls in the region.
Prepare to be blown away as you explore the life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark. Built according to the dimensions given in the Bible, the Ark Encounter is a jaw-dropping structure that will simply awe you. And since we will be visiting at Christmas time, you get to see the Ark during daylight and then illuminated in a sea of rainbow-colored lights as darkness falls. |
4-Day Trip
Dec 3-6, 2020 Only $79 deposit per person to reserve your seat. Deposit is non-refundable once paid.
This tour travels to the USA. Passports required!
To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950 |
Inclusions
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Pickup LocationsApprox Return Times
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Tour DatesDec 3-6, 2020
PriceAll prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. All taxes and tips are included!
To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950 |
Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds
- $79 deposit required to reserve your seats. Deposit is non-refundable once paid.
- Final payment is due by Thu Oct 15, 2020. Reminder emails will be sent a few days before due date. Final payments are non-refundable once paid.
- You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know up to the time of departure without penalty.
Travelling With Children
- Children 10+ are welcome on this tour, same price as adults.
Single Supplements
- We do not charge single supplements or surcharges! Are you travelling by yourself? We guarantee to find you a roommate of the same gender or we pay the surcharge!
- Of course if you wish to have a private room by yourself, that is no problem and you can pay the Single occupancy rate. Other options are Triple occupancy (if three of you are travelling together and wish to share a room) and Quad occupancy (if four of you are travelling together and wish to share a room).
Travel Documents
- US Immigration requires that all travellers MUST have a passport (or Nexus or EDL cards). If you do not have a Canadian or USA passport, please make sure that you have the appropriate permissions or documentation to travel to the USA.
- If you are denied entry to the US, sadly we will have to leave you at the border.
- Sorry but no refunds if you are denied entry.
Medical Insurance
- Emergency medical and trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Getting ill in the USA can be very expensive.
- If you are not covered by a workplace or other policy, we recommend that you purchase insurance for this trip.
- Both CAA and RBC Insurance sell such insurance online or you can also call Marville Travel at (905) 891-0111 and one of the agents will be pleased to assist you.
Trip Highlights
The Ark Encounter
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The Ark Encounter is the largest timber frame structure in the world, built from standing dead timber, in part by skilled Amish craftsmen. An architectural and engineering wonder it features a full-size replica of Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel truly amazes. As you enter Noah’s world aboard the massive Ark, you’ll 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.
The Creation Museum
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Bible history comes to life at the Creation Museum! The state-of-the-art museum allows you to venture through biblical history with nearly 150 exhibits featuring fearsome animatronic dinosaurs, talking heroes of the faith and professional displays.
The museum also boasts a special effects theater, a state-of-the-art planetarium, a petting zoo, botanical gardens and more. |
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica Of The Assumption
Originally opened as St. Mary's Church in 1837, the interior is modeled after the Abbey Church of St. Denis in Paris while the facade mirrors Notre Dame de Paris.
Built in the 13th Century French-Gothic style, and constructed of Indiana limestone, the Cathedral's interior shines with 82 hand-poured stained glass windows crafted in Munich Germany, including the 24-foot wide by 67-foot tall window in the north transept, one of the largest in the world.
Two rose windows (each 26 ft. in diameter) grace the west and south. The Stations of the Cross, which line the peripheral walls, are made of Italian mosaic. Each mosaic contains at least 70,000 pieces and measures 3-feet wide by 6-feet tall. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel contains a triptych portraying the history of salvation by realist painter, Frank Duveneck. The font of the Baptistry is carved from one solid block of marble from Pietrosanto, Italy. A canopy of carved Appalachian white oak soars over the apse area inset with hand-carved figurines of saints. In 1953, St. Mary's Cathedral was designated a minor basilica by Pope Pius XII, hence her present name ~ Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.
Built in the 13th Century French-Gothic style, and constructed of Indiana limestone, the Cathedral's interior shines with 82 hand-poured stained glass windows crafted in Munich Germany, including the 24-foot wide by 67-foot tall window in the north transept, one of the largest in the world.
Two rose windows (each 26 ft. in diameter) grace the west and south. The Stations of the Cross, which line the peripheral walls, are made of Italian mosaic. Each mosaic contains at least 70,000 pieces and measures 3-feet wide by 6-feet tall. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel contains a triptych portraying the history of salvation by realist painter, Frank Duveneck. The font of the Baptistry is carved from one solid block of marble from Pietrosanto, Italy. A canopy of carved Appalachian white oak soars over the apse area inset with hand-carved figurines of saints. In 1953, St. Mary's Cathedral was designated a minor basilica by Pope Pius XII, hence her present name ~ Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.
Bourbon Tasting Dinner Cruise
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BB Riverboats has teamed up with regional distilleries for this special Holiday Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a tasting of some premium regional bourbons and fill up on a buffet full of holiday favorites. You will be able to listen to the festive music played by the DJ, and take home your complimentary tasting glass.
The buffet menu consists of: Tossed salad, strip loin with jus, bourbon glazed chicken breast, baked stuffed sole, roasted winter vegetables, green bean casserole, roasted potatoes, marinated corn salad and chef’s choice of dessert. |
