Make “A Run for the Roses” at the Kentucky Derby and the Oaks

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Fulfill a dream and come to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby! Plus, go beyond the race at a horse breeding farm and enjoy tastings at a local bourbon distillery.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy full-track views from third-floor grandstand seats at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks and the grand finale itself — the Kentucky Derby
    • Go behind the scenes at a horse breeding farm, see “old friends” at a facility for pensioned thoroughbreds and meet a jockey to learn about racing
    • Explore the history of thoroughbred racing and Kentucky traditions through visits to race tracks, museums and a bourbon distillery!

What's this trip about?

    Fulfill a dream and come to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby! Plus, go beyond the race at a horse breeding farm and enjoy tastings at a local bourbon distillery.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 Registration, Orientation, Dinner, and Welcome Berea, KY D Boone Tavern Hotel Afternoon: Hotel check-in after 3:00PM. Road Scholar orientation session in the hotel conference room at 4:30PM. Your arrival packet will contain an updated schedule of program activiti...
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2 Kentucky Horse Park, Old Friends Rescue/Retirement Facility, History of the Derby Presentation Berea, KY B,L,D Boone Tavern Hotel Activity note: Walking and standing in museum at Kentucky Horse Park; walking outdoors through pastures at Old Friends Breakfast...
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3 Thoroughbred Center, Bourbon Distillery, Lecture Berea, KY B,L,D Boone Tavern Hotel Activity note: Some walking around thoroughbred facility to view tracks and race barns. Standing and walking through distillery with guide. Breakfast: Hot breakfast served da...
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4 Keeneland Racing Facility, Derby Prep Course Berea, KY B,L,D Boone Tavern Hotel Activity note: Walking through Keeneland race track, around grounds Breakfast: Hot breakfast served daily at the hotel. Morning: FIELD TRIP: Expert-led exploration of Keenel...
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5 The Kentucky Oaks Races at Churchill Downs Louisville, KY B,L,D Comfort Suites Airport Activity note: Travel to Louisville and spend the day at the races Breakfast: Hot breakfast served daily at the hotel. Morning: Off to the races! Check out of the Ber...
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6 The Kentucky Derby- The Run for the Roses Louisville, KY B,L,D Comfort Suites Airport Activity note: Depart to Churchill Downs for a day of racing and the main event The Kentucky Derby. Breakfast: Hot breakfast served at the hotel daily. Morning: Our mo...
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7 Breakfast/departures. Louisville, KY B Breakfast: Breakfast/departures. Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to Louisville airport. Please call in advance to reserve shuttle time.

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Price From $4,999
Price per day$714
Last Updated: 6/8/2022

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Meals Included
  • 17 Meals
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
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