This tour gives you the opportunity to design your own travel around the core event, which will have you arrive into Lexington on Wed, 28th of April to meet up with the balance of the group. Enjoy this tour in the company of like minded individuals and take in the Kentucky Derby. On Mon, 3rd of May you can continue on with your own travel arrangements. Should you require assistance in further planning your tour, please contact our office and one of our experienced staff will be delighted to look after all your travel needs.
Day 1, Wed 28 April
ARRIVE - LEXINGTON
Arrive Lexington and make your way to your centrally located hotel. Lexington is situated in the magnificent Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Frequently referred to as the “Thoroughbred City” or the “Horse Capital of the World”. Lexington and Fayette County consists of gently rolling pasture land, and fertile soil which plays a major role in the area’s scenic beauty and development of champion race horses. Accommodation: Lexington
Day 2, Thurs 29 May
LEXINGTON
This morning you will commence a tour of the beautiful Bluegrass Horse country, renowned for breeding champion thoroughbreds. Experience a behind the gates tour of some of Lexington’s most prominent stud farms which are home to some of the world’s most famous and successful stallions. This evening enjoy a Welcome to Lexington dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Lexington
Day 3, Fri 30 May
LEXINGTON
Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Keeneland Racecourse, one of America’s most famous race tracks, to experience morning track work. Continue on to other leading stud farms prior to returning to your hotel. Your evening is at your leisure. Accommodation: Lexington
Day 4, Sat 1 May
LEXINGTON
Day at leisure and whether your interests are Civil War sites, historic homes, Bourbon distilleries, folk arts and crafts, hiking, bird watching, antiques, horse farms, museums, art galleries or memorable dining, Lexington has a wealth of attractions to discover. Accommodation: Lexington
Day 5, Sun 2 May
LEXINGTON
After breakfast transfer to Louisville by coach for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. One of the United States oldest thoroughbred races, known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”, this spectacular day of racing and tradition is the first leg of the Triple Crown and has been run for over 142 years. Accommodation: Lexington
Day 6, Mon 3 May
LEXINGTON - DEPART
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and you are free to check out at your leisure and continue with your own arrangements.