The Kentucky Derby

This 9 day extravaganza is a must for all horseracing enthusiasts as it gives you the chance to attend the Kentucky Derby as well as visit some of the world’s top stud farms.

The Kentucky Derby will take place for the 136th time at Churchill Downs in Louisville on 1st May 2010. One of the oldest continuously-held sporting events, the race was first contested back in 1875. Aristides was the winner that day in front of a crowd of about 10,000 Kentucky Derby ticket holders. For the 2010 Kentucky Derby, that number will be more like 150,000 to see “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sport”.

Kentucky is known as the Bluegrass state as it is noted for its fertile soil and excellent pasture land which has helped in making Lexington the Horse Capital of the World. Home to 450 horse farms, some of Lexington’s wealthiest residents are horses.

The Kentucky Derby

Start Date :	28-04-2010	£ 1259.00	OR
End Date :	04-04-2010

The Package Includes:

Flights ex London and Manchester
All Transfers
7 nights at the Crowne Plaza Campbell House
Visit to Kentucky Horse Park and to a leading stud farm
Kentucky Stud Farm Visits

Day 1 -

Delta Airlines flights depart Manchester and London to Cincinnatti (via Atlanta) where on arrival you'll be met by our local Success Tours representative for the transfer to Lexington and your hotel

Day 2 -
The day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel and Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World. Lexington offers an array of attractions, delightful dining, historic homes, the restored Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, world-class shopping in the heart of the Bluegrass & historic Downtown Lexington and the four historic Kentucky Bourbon distilleries; Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses and Wild Turkey all of which are real working distilleries.

Day 3 -
We depart after breakfast for visits to the Kentucky Horse Park and to a leading stud farm. The world famous Kentucky Horse Park is home to close to fifty different horse breeds and spread over twelve hundred acres, it features various exhibits and tours dealing with the history of horses and horse racing. Standing proudly on the grounds is a bronze statue commemorating the famed thoroughbred Man O’War.

Day 4 -
Day excursion to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with general admission included in the price. Also referred to as “The Run for the Roses” or “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby is a 1.25 mile race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses. The Kentucky Derby draws an average of 150,000 visitors each year, including; celebrities, presidents, and even members of royal families.

Day 5 -
The day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel and Lexington

Day 6 -
Today you'll enjoy visits to two of Kentucky’s best known stud farms.

Day 7 -
The day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel and Lexington

Day 8 -
Morning at leisure followed by transfer to Cincinnatti Airport for your flight back to the UK (via Atlanta)

DAY 9 -
Arrival back in London or Manchester