Day 1
We travel to Louisville, Kentucky, where we arrive at Louisville Stoneware & Co., a business that is over 200 years old. At Louisville Stoneware & Co., have lunch on your own, and then check out all the stoneware in the gift shop. Driving a short distance, we arrive at Louisville’s Waterfront Botanical Gardens, and learn about its very interesting origin. Tonight, we check into Fairfield Inn and Suites Cincinnati Riverfront View. Tonight’s dinner at the Hofbräuhaus is a German buffet dinner with live music. (D)
Day 2
After breakfast this morning, we drive from our hotel to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. The state-of-the-art Creation Museum allows you to venture through biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, zoo and much more. This 75,000-square-foot facility has welcomed millions of guests since opening. Have lunch on your own at the museum’s dining options. During our visit, tickets to the fascinating Planetarium presentation are included. For dinner tonight, we journey aboard Cincinnati’s Official Riverboat Cruise Line Since 1979. This Riverboat Dinner Cruise features delectable food, music and stunning landscape views along the Ohio River. (B, D)
Day 3
Today, we travel to Williamstown, Kentucky to experience the Ark Encounter. Ark Encounter features a full-size 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 amazes visitors young and old. Looking up at the massive structure and incredible workmanship of the hull is only the beginning of the encounter with the Ark. The commitment to historical accuracy and artistic excellence continues inside on three decks full of beautifully crafted teaching exhibits that will inspire you as you take a self-guided tour. Lunch is included at Senior Emzara’s Buffet before we return home. (B, L)
INCLUDES:
- 2 nights’ accommodations at Fairfield Inn and Suites Cincinnati Riverfront View
- 5 meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
- The Creation Museum
- Planetarium at the Creation Museum
- Riverboat Dinner Cruise
- The Ark Encounter
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation/driver’s gratuity
- Fully escorted by Jane’s Journeys
PRICE PER PERSON:
- Double: $840
- Triple: $755
- Quad: $720
- Single: $996
$300 deposit with reservation.
Final payment due by February 12, 2025.
$50 early bird discount with deposit received before 9/30/2024, to be deducted from final payment.
Optional cancellation insurance due to illness of person traveling or immediate family member, is recommended and available for purchase. Price per person: $38 per person double; $34 per person triple; $33 per person quad; $45 per person single. Insurance payment due with deposit.