Day 1 – Home to Cincinnati, OH
Off we fly to experience the True Meaning of Christmas around Cincinnati, OH! We’ll easily settle into the grand Hilton Netherland Plaza in downtown Cincinnati for four wonderful nights. A National Historic Landmark, this 1931 AAA Four Diamond hotel features authentic French Art Deco character and historic charm. Tonight, we are treated to dinner right at our hotel!
Hotel: Hilton Netherland Plaza (4 Nights)
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Cincinnati
Good morning Travelers – we have a great day ahead of us! After breakfast, we’ll board our motorcoach with a local step-on-guide. We will drive through the Over-The-Rhine neighborhood boasting the largest collection of 19th century architecture in the United States. We’ll be able to see landmarks and historic places like Fountain Square and the iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain (made famous on WKRP in Cincinnati.) We will see the Cincinnati Riverfront, sports stadiums and go across the river to discuss Newport’s Gangster history. Our city tour ends but we’ll discover the rich history of Cincinnati by visiting two underground locations on an “Ultimate Queen City Underground” Tour. We will delve beneath the city’s bustling streets to discover a secret crypt, the final resting place of some of Cincinnati’s earliest settlers. The adventure will continue underground, exploring the hidden tunnels that played a crucial role in the city’s renowned brewery legacy. After lunch on our own, we will spend the rest of our day at the Creation Museum. Prepare to believe! This incredible 70,000 sq ft facility brings the pages of the Bible to life. You will have ample time to explore this one-of-a-kind faith experience as well as enjoy their festive ChristmasTown. Stroll through their botanical garden amid thousands of lights. Watch the Encounter the Wonder Show, which captures the wonder of Christmas by beginning in Genesis and tracing Christ through the early pages of the Bible, to his birth, life, death, and resurrection. Discover the truth about the special, mysterious Christmas star at The Christmas Star Planetarium 4K Show. Experience a live nativity, and lastly, a tasty Christmas dinner!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 – Cincinnati
Breakfast is served before we begin another full day. First we will enjoy a guided tour at the American Sign Museum, covering more than 100 years of American sign history of commercial signs and sign making. Then we have lunch on our own before we head to the incredible Ark Encounter. A recreation of Noah’s Ark, it is nearly one and a half football fields long and taller than a 4-story building. Be prepared to be blown away by this reconstruction of the Ark to its exact size and detail described in the Old Testament of the Bible. While we are here, the Ark has their special ChristmasTime event featuring a live music & powerful video drama presentation show called A Family Christmas. This show also includes their animated Encounter the Wonder show. We’ll see the live Animal Shows of “Character of the Creator” and “Biblical Beasts.” The Ark and grounds will be illuminated in a remarkable sea of rainbow-colored lights! To top if off, a Christmas buffet dinner is sure to satisfy!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 – Cincinnati
After a leisurely breakfast, later this morning we’ll visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which shares the stories of freedom’s heroes, from the era of the Underground Railroad to contemporary times, challenging and inspiring us all. Later today its all aboard as we step back into the simpler and less complex times of the late 1940’s on the Cincinnati Dinner Train! A 4-course meal is served as our dining car gently meanders down the tracks to Cincinnati’s downtown riverfront. An Andrews Sisters trio will keep us entertained and to get us into the swing of things, we’re encouraged to dress in our best 1940’s vintage clothing!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 – Cincinnati to Home
One last breakfast at the hotel before we catch our flight for home. Our hearts are filled with the True Meaning of Christmas!
Included Meals: Breakfast
“I purchased the True Meaning of Christmas on the day I decided to go from Full time management to Part time. Best gift I could ever have given myself.” Linda, Red Wing
Flyaway Per Person Pricing Information
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RT Airfare including taxes, fuel surcharges, & baggage fees! 8 Meals, Hotel & Activities as stated, Luxury Motorcoach
12/03/2025 12/07/2025
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Tour Highlights
* 4 nights at Hilton Netherland Plaza in Downtown Cincinnati
* Two Hour Cincinnati City Tour
* Ultimate Queen City Underground Tour
* ChristmasTown at Creation Museum featuring Garden of Lights, Encounter the Wonder Show, The Christmas Star Planetarium Show, Live Nativity, & a Christmas Meal
* American Sign Museum Tour
* ChristmasTime at Ark Encounter featuring A Family Christmas Show with Encounter the Wonder, Live Animal Shows, Brilliant Light Displays, and Christmas Buffet Dinner
* National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
* Cincinnati Dinner Train
