From Pittsburgh to Louisville: Sailing the Ohio River

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Sail along the Ohio River to small towns as you immerse yourself in local history before journeying to exciting cities to learn just how far America has come over the last 150 years.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
    • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

What's this trip about?

    Sail along the Ohio River to small towns as you immerse yourself in local history before journeying to exciting cities to learn just how far America has come over the last 150 years.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPittsburgh, PA
End CityLouisville, KY

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Pittsburgh, PA

Hotel check-in 3:00 p.m.

After you pick up your keys from the front desk, come over to the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register & get your welcome packet containing your up to date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes. If your arrival is del...

Day 2 Explore Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA

Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking and standing for periods of time at museums.

This morning we’ll head out for our full-day field trip in Pittsburgh, known in the 1800’s as the “Gateway of the American West” because it was a debarkation point for those heading ...

Day 3 Sites in Pittsburgh followed by embarkation Pittsburgh, PA

Getting on/off motorcoach. Embark on the American Countess.

This morning we will first visit the Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden, a 15-acre oasis just a few miles from downtown Pittsburgh. The garden features 23 distinct gardens, a 14-room greenhouse,...

Day 4 Wheeling, WV Wheeling, WV

Getting on/off motorcoaches. Limited walking in Wheeling.

This morning we will gather onboard the boat to hear a lecture from our Study Leader.

This afternoon we'll dock in Wheeling to explore on Hop-on Hop-off buses. We will investigate West Virginia’s re...

Day 5 Marietta, OH Marietta, OH

Getting on/off motorcoaches. Limited walking and standing.

This morning we will visit Marietta, Ohio, established in 1788 as the first permanent settlement of the Northwest Territory. We will use Hop-on Hop-off buses to explore this charming city; visit the Gree...

Day 6 Huntington, WV Huntington, WV

Getting on/off motorcoaches. Limited standing and walking.

This morning we will gather onboard for a lecture from our Study Leader.

The boat docks in Huntington, West Virginia this afternoon. We will be exploring at our own pace on Hop-on Hop-off buses. Se...

Day 7 Augusta, KY Augusta, KY

Getting on/off motorcoaches. Limited standing and walking.

We will gather for a lecture onboard.

After docking, we'll explore Augusta, KY. This town was considered one of the most popular shipping ports during the agricultural growth era. Today, it is know...

Day 8 Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH

Getting on/off motorcoach. Limited standing and walking.

This morning we will be docked in Cincinnati, Ohio. This city got its name in 1790, when General Arthur St. Clair, the Commander of nearby Fort Washington named it after the Cincinati society of Revolution...

Day 9 Madison, IN Madison, IN

Getting on/off motorcoaches. Limited walking.

This morning we'll stop in Madison, Indiana, which boasts the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark in the United States in its downtown area. We will use Hop-on Hop-off buses to explore at our own pace and s...

Day 10 Louisville, KY Louisville, KY

Getting on/off motorcoaches. Limited walking.

Today is dedicated to visiting Lewis & Clark sites in Louisville, KY and Clarksville, IN. We will stop at Locust Grove, which Lewis and Clark visited upon their return from the Pacific in 1806. William Clark’s ol...

Day 11 Louisville, KY Louisville, KY

Getting on/off motorcoaches. Limited walking.

This morning we will board a motorcoach for a tour of Louisville, and then make our way to the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack to visit the Kentucky Derby Museum for a walking tour, a talk with a derby expert, and f...

Day 12 Program Concludes Louisville, KY

Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.. Please refer to the "Getting There" section of the program information for departure details.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another R...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,399
Price per day$450
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Road Scholar.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 11
  • Number of Lunch: 10
  • Number of Dinner: 11
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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