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Kentucky: Bourbon, Bluegrass & Booms
"Churchill Downs" by Jainrajat11 (Public Domain) / Photo may appear cropped
Overview
Discover the perfect blend of Kentucky's horse culture, historic Bluegrass charm, and one of the nation's most exciting events.
Details
- In Lexington, tour Claiborne Farms, Keeneland Racetrack & the Kentucky Horse Park
- Visit one of the world's largest antique stores
- Historic Lexington Tour
- Travel the Bourbon Trail, visit two distilleries
- First Class accommodations - The Campbell House in Lexington (3 nights) & The Brown Hotel in Louisville (2 nights)
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Thunder over Louisville - one of the planet's biggest fireworks shows, kicking off the Kentucky Derby Festival
- 10 meals: 5 full breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Round trip airfare
- Door-to-door airport transportation
- 3900/4250 Gold Passport Points
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome you to the heart of Kentucky. You'll enjoy a group dinner at the iconic Columbia's Steakhouse, known for its rich flavors and welcoming atmosphere - a perfect start to your Kentucky adventure. (It's Mark's favorite steakhouse in the country.) Your accommodations are among Lexington's finest and most traditional. The Campbell House - 3 nights (D)
Day 2
Today kicks off with a highlight of the tour - an immersive visit to Claiborne Farms, a celebrated Thoroughbred breeding farm, followed by a private tour of the famous Keeneland Racetrack. Lunch at the acclaimed Honeywood restaurant allows you to savor regional flavors.
After lunch, enjoy a visit to one of the largest antique shops found anywhere! Anritage Antiques is over 18,000 square feet! Even if you aren't buying, there is a wonderful array of treasures to admire. (FB,L)
Day 3
Delve deeper into Lexington's history with a guided tour of the city, including a stop in the historic distillery district for lunch. The afternoon takes you to the Kentucky Horse Park, a comprehensive look at the state's proud equestrian heritage, followed by dinner at Dudley's. (FB,D)
Day 4
No visit to Kentucky would be complete without some time along the Bourbon Trail. What's the Bourbon Trail? Like our own wine country, it's a region highlighting the production of Bourbon, with visits to the famed Woodford Reserve and Bardstown Distilleries. Cap off the day in Louisville with a tour of Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby.
In keeping with traditional hotels, our home in Louisville is the famous Brown Hotel (Home of the "Hot Brown" - a culinary hot sandwich masterpiece created out of turkey, bacon, tomatoes,and mornay sauce). Brown Hotel - 2 nights (FB,D)
Day 5
Your guided tour of the city gives you a chance to see Churchill Downs and learn the diverse history of the area. Learn about a young man named Cassius Clay, you may remember him as Muhammad Ali, the king of boxing. This is his hometown and today you'll hear his story.
Take a break this afternoon, before the evening brings the crescendo - Thunder Over Louisville! You'll experience the jaw dropping airshow and fireworks display that kicks off the Kentucky Derby Festival. (FB,L)
Day 6
Before heading for home this afternoon, there is time for a little more Louisville. Visits the Louisville Slugger Museum and the Frazier History Museum are slated. They've been making baseball bats here for decades. Hint: The gift shop here is always quite popular. A little Louisville history rounds out your time in the city. (FB)
| CB | Continental Breakfast |
|---|---|
| B | Generally a limited buffet or menu |
| FB | Full buffet or choice of menu |
| BR | Brunch, often buffet-style |
| L | Lunch, often several menu options |
| HT or AT | High or Afternoon Tea |
| D | Dinner, often several menu options |
Departures
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 to Sunday, April 13, 2025
6 Days, 10 Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
$3875 | p.p./dbl.occ. |
$4245 | single |
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| Local | (916) 361 - 2051 |
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| Toll-Free | (800) 951 - 5556 |
