US Kentucky Derby and Nashville Tour 2009 - Itinerary
Monday 27 April
- Depart London Heathrow 12-05pm
- Arrive Toronto, Canada 2-45pm
- Depart Toronto 4-40pm
- Arrive Nashville 5-39pm
Pick up rental car (7 seater minvan) from Airport and drive to Hampton Inn Downtown Nashville
Overnight in Hampton Inn
Tuesday 28 April
Check out of hotel.
- Drive to Lexington Kentucky - 215 miles/ travel time of 3 hrs 20 mins - directions will be provided.
- Check in to Radisson Hotel, downtown Lexington to start Horse Racing Tour
- Tuesday evening: Reception with speaker from the Racing Industry
Overnight in Radisson Hotel
Wednesday 29 April and Thursday 30 April
Tour destinations to include:
- Breakfast and Tour at Keeneland, Kentucky Horse Park
- Winstar Farms
- 3 Chimney's Open House (Thurs)
- Kentucky Thoroughbred Center
- Lunch at Sawyer's Bar & Grill
- Woodford Reserve Bourbon Distillery
Timing to be determined.
Overnight in Radisson Hotel
Friday 1 May
Kentucky Oaks: You will be transported by Motor Coach to Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY for the races and returned after the races
Overnight in Radisson Hotel
Saturday 2 May
Kentucky Derby: Again you will be transported by Motor Coach to Churchill Downs for the big race day and returned after the races.
Overnight in Radisson Hotel.
Sunday 3 May
Check out of Radisson and drive back to Nashville, TN for the rest of your trip.
Check into Hampton Inn Downtown Nashville (same hotel as on arrival)
Overnight in Hampton
Monday 4 May
You are free to drive around Nashville and enjoy the sights and sounds of this wonderful city.
Return to your hotel late afternoon to be ready for your departure to the dinner and show aboard the General Jackson Showboat! You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Showboat ready for a 6-30pm departure and 3.5 hours of action packed entertainment.
Overnight in Hampton Inn
Tuesday 5 May
Day free to enjoy the sights and sounds of Nashville. Return to your hotel in the afternoon ready to be picked up by bus for your 5.30pm departure to the Grand Ole Oprey. The show starts at 7.00pm and you will be brought back to your hotel afterwards.
Overnight in Hampton.
Wednesday 6 May
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing with the ALL About Nashville Day Pass! Enjoy a one hour tour of the city on a Nashville Trolley. See the State Capitol, The Parthenon, Music Row, Bicentennial Mall and much more.
Nashville Unpublished is a walking tour of historic downtown which includes a behind the scenes tour of the Ryman Auditorium, 'The Mother Church of Country Music'. You will enjoy stories never heard before on a Nashville sightseeing tour.
Your day will also include a ticket to the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is a 37 million dollar facility paying tribute to the music and performers that have made Nashville famous throughout the world.
Overnight in Hampton.
Thursday 7 May
Day free to enjoy the sights and sounds of Nashville.
Overnight in Hampton.
Friday 8 May
Check out of Hampton and enjoy your last day in Nashville. Drive to the airport. Return rental car before 5-00pm.
- Depart Nashville at 6-35pm
- Arrive Toronto, Canada at 9.34pm
- Depart Toronto at 11.10pm
Saturday 9 May
Arrive London Heathrow at 11-25am
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