Come to the city where “horse play is encouraged” with all they have to offer for excitement!
Day 1:
Arrive at Louisville hotel and check in while your luggage is taken to your rooms. Enjoy some free time to freshen up before evening event. Enjoy your dinner cruise on the Belle of Louisville or the Spirit of Jefferson this evening. (D)
Day 2:
Depart for Churchill Downs for your Backstretch Breakfast and Guided Tour. Have your breakfast overlooking the race track and watching the thoroughbreds early morning workouts! After breakfast you will learn the history of Churchill Downs and get to meet some of the horses during their workouts! Kentucky Derby Museum, explore the museum that captures the tradition and pageantry of the Derby and view “The Greatest Race”, the Museum’s 360 degree high-definition video. Louisville Slugger Museum, a one-of-a-kind tribute to baseballs greatest hits and hitters! Tour the plant while the “bats” are in the process of being made Explore Glassworks, a dynamic facility providing visitors with a rich portrayal of the magic, mystery and beauty of glass! Also experience the Muhammad Ali Museum, preserving Muhammad’s Legacy (one of the greatest boxers of all time). Read some of Ali’s poetry, view his drawings & watch classic examples of Ali’s humor on a video monitor. Board your motorcoach and depart for Derby Dinner Playhouse Enjoy your delicious playhouse Buffet Dinner and their special musical tribute “Footnote” pre-Show followed by a Broadway Production. (B, D)
Day 3:
Hot Breakfast in hotel before starting the day with a Tour of Louisville with an informative step-on guide learning the history of the area and viewing Downtown area. We will take a Tour of the Historic Locust Grove, committed to preserving the suburban and park elements that now characterize the 692-acres once known as William Croghan’s Locust Grove farm. Enjoy lunch on your own and some free time for shopping. Great served dinner at King Fish Restaurant. (B, D)
Day 4:
After your breakfast in hotel, check out and depart for home. (B)