We board our motorcoach to begin our Wonder Of Christmas Experience. At the Creation Museum’s ChristmasTown you are surrounded with the wonder of Christ’s birth. Discover the truth about the special Star in the stunning planetarium show, then enjoy the breathtaking garden of lights with new designs added each year, lit-up dinosaurs throughout the grounds, a live nativity (including live animals), and more. Dinner is included at Noah’s Café. (D)

We begin our day at Jungle Jim’s. With more than 200,000 square feet of shopping space, there are over 180,000 products from which to choose. Next we board the BB Riverboat and set sail on a holiday riverboat cruise along the Ohio River. Expect lots of great food and lots of wonderful Christmas music! We move on to Lebanon, OH for their Christmas Festival. Visit the antique and specialty shops along with food and craft vendors. This evening we witness the candlelight Horse Drawn Carriage Parade. The Christmas parade is like none other. (L)

We travel across Ohio. After an included lunch we visit Castle Noel for America’s largest indoor year-round Christmas entertainment attraction. Castle Noel has over $2 million of animated New York City department store Christmas windows and the entire Christmas Movieland prop and costume collection from Hollywood - including the Grinch’s sleigh. Later this afternoon we visit the beautifully decorated Stan Hywet Hall. The 64,500 square foot estate is filled with treasures from around the globe, many Christmas trees, and decked out halls. After a busy day we check into our hotel in the area. (L)

After a delightful breakfast we take this morning to visit a few of the shops in the Amish area, beginning with Coblentz Chocolate, offering delicious hand-made candies. Tis the season is a one-of-a-kind Christmas shop where you can do all your Christmas shopping and find everything you need to create the Christmas of your dreams. Our next stop is Walnut Creek Cheese, where you can shop for meats, cheese, bakery, bulk foods, as well as kitchenwares and home décor. Once you’re done shopping, grab a bite to eat at their café and creamery. David Warther Carvings includes his exhibit of over 90 carvings, depicting the “History of the Ship” from 1st Dynasty Egypt to present day. The day is not over as we travel to downtown Cambridge, which is charmingly transformed into Dickens Victorian Village. Here we stroll along the streets amidst 94 scenes depicting classic views of Victorian life. Next we enjoy a delicious holiday dinner at a local family restaurant, then get ready for an amazing display of lights before ending our day. (D)

On our way home we make a stop in Beckley to admire local artisans’ creations at Tamarack. We continue home, filled with the wonder of Christmas, ready to share Christ’s love with our families and friends back home.