HORSE COUNTRY OF KENTUCKY LEXINGTON & LOUISVILLE

We have all seen the Derby at some time or another, now let’s see where it all began, also see the origins of Muhammad Ali and the Louisville Slugger! All of this is found in beautiful Western Kentucky! The following is a basic breakdown of our activities. Exact hotel and dinner arrangements will be detailed once we have secured at least 20 passengers for this tour, but always know our hotel accommodations are usually Hilton or Marriott properties. We will depart Woodbridge at 7:00 AM and Manassas at 7:45 AM.

Day 1
Today we depart on your deluxe motorcoach for a beautiful scenic drive through Virginia and into Kentucky, making the usual rest and lunch stops along the way. We arrive in Lexington, KY for dinner (included) and a two-night hotel stay.
Day 2
After breakfast at our hotel, we meet our guide for Horse Farm Tour. The guide will take us through the heart and soul of Blue Grass Country with the behind-the-scenes peeks of the thoroughbred horse lifestyle. Later, we will visit the Kentucky Horse Park – 1,200 acres of 50 breeds of horses, museums, galleries, shows, and demonstrations. Dinner is included tonight.
Day 3
After breakfast, we will check out and visit the Thoroughbred Center to see the morning workout of the horses, then it is off to Louisville, about 90 minutes away. Lunch on your own then, visit the Muhammad Ali Center, where you will learn all about Ali’s epic life. The Ali Center includes an amazing five-screen orientation theater film, historic Civil Rights era media footage, an interactive timeline of Ali’s life, video of all of Ali’s fights, hands-on boxing fun, and two art galleries. After our visit, we will check into our hotel and freshen up before dinner which is included.
Day 4
This morning, we will depart for the world’s most legendary racetrack, Churchill Downs, where you will enjoy the magic of thoroughbred racing with a “backstretch” breakfast tour at Churchill Downs. Savor the exclusive atmosphere of a morning at the track with a delicious breakfast in the trackside kitchen. You will also enjoy a short walking tour of the area. Afterwards, visit the Kentucky Derby Museum Where you can explore the museum’s two floors that capture the tradition and pageantry of the Derby and view “The Greatest Race”, the Museum’s 360-degree high-definition video. Later this day, we will visit the Louisville Slugger Museum that showcases the history of the Louisville Slugger brand of baseball bats made by Hillerich & Bradsby. After this day of touring, dinner will be on your own at one of the area restaurants.
Day 5
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and start our journey home, making the necessary stops along the way. Approximate arrival in the area is 7:00 PM