A uplifting journey across Tennessee and Kentucky
On a five-day excursion through the well-known Kentucky food and music route, experience the true flavour of the South. Beginning in the thriving metropolis of Louisville, learn about the progressive culinary culture, meet local farmers at a Shaker Village, and find out where foodies like to hang out. Before travelling south to Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, stop at a bourbon distillery to learn the ropes of the profession. You may feast on barbecue while getting a behind-the-scenes tour of the origins of country music, and of course, sip more bourbon!
Inclusions
Meals
- 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle
Accommodation
- Hotel (4 nights)
Included activities
- Louisville – Leader led Walking Tour
- Louisville - Big Four Bridge Walk
- Jeffersonville – NoCo Arts & Cultural District Walk
- Louisville - Taste of Louisville Food Tour
- Pleasant Hill – Shaker Village Farm to Table Lunch
- Pleasant Hill – Shaker Village Tour
- Bardstown - Distillery tour
- Kentucky - Mammoth Cave National Park
- Nashville - Wildhorse Saloon & line dancing
- Nashville - Murals City Tour
- Nashville - Bourbon & BBQ Lunch
- Nashville – Backstage Tour of the Grand Ole Opry
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Itinerary
Day 1: Louisville
Welcome to Kentucky, a state filled with charm and based on bourbon. A group gathering is held in
Louisville at 10 am to kick off your journey. Take a walking tour of the city with your guide to learn more
about its attractions and popular spots. Take a walk across the Big Four Bridge, which spans the Ohio River
and connects Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Waterfront Park in Kentucky. You may explore Jeffersonville's
Arts and Cultural District after crossing over to see how local artists, designers, and historians have
collaborated to improve the neighbourhood. Before crossing the river to Louisville, take some time to
explore the rich world of murals, exhibits, and art installations.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Louisville – Leader led Walking Tour
- Louisville - Big Four Bridge Walk
- Jeffersonville – NoCo Arts & Cultural District Walk
- Louisville - Taste of Louisville Food Tour
Meals Included
- Dinner
Day 2: Louisville
Make your way to a historic village where the Kentucky Shakers lived between 1805 and
1910 after breakfast. Shaker life was known for being modest and quiet, and today the village
offers tourists a fascinating look into this way of life. Arrive and meet a local guide
for a tour of the hamlet. Discover how the society encouraged women since they shared
authority and responsibility because they believed that men and women were created equally.
Enjoy lunch at the on-site restaurant after that. Utilizing fresh materials cultivated in
the village garden and following the Shaker's sustainable agricultural methods,
classic favourites and seasonal Kentucky recipes are prepared.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Pleasant Hill – Shaker Village Farm to Table Lunch
- Pleasant Hill – Shaker Village Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Total driving time today 3 hoursDay 3: Nashville
Leave Louisville behind and head south to a distillery that has been run by the same family
since 1875! Open-pollinated white heirloom maize is used at the distillery, which is located
in the heart of Kentucky's bourbon region, to produce whiskey with a tad lighter flavour. Continue
to Mammoth Cave National Park after your visit to see the world's longest cave system,
which spans more than 400 miles. You'll discover an incredible subterranean environment
filled with caves, natural cathedrals, and rock formations here. After spending some time
exploring this unsettling environment, continue on to Nashville, Tennessee, the home of
country music. The "honky tonks" of the city are well-known; these are lively taverns,
clubs, and pubs that provide live music far into the night.Settling into your accommodation
this evening will allow you to join the group for supper at a Nashville-style restaurant where
line dancing is popular.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Bardstown - Distillery tour
- Kentucky - Mammoth Cave National Park
- Nashville - Wildhorse Saloon & line dancing
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 4: Nashville
This morning, after breakfast, take a tour of the city to learn more about Nashville's hip
and diverse neighbourhoods. Visit some of Nashville's brightest and most picturesque murals,
which include positive messages and city symbols and make for the ideal settings for some images
to capture your vacation. You'll also pause to get a doughnut from a nearby bakery;
you're in for a fantastic treat! Get hungry and learn more about Nashville's culture with a
barbecue and bourbon tour for lunch today. Learn about the history of some of the city's
most well-known restaurants and bars by visiting them. Try a tantalising selection of
smoked meats combined with regional drinks and traditional side dishes.The Grand Ole Opry
backstage tour will come next, the alleged birthplace of country music. You will get a
behind-the-scenes glimpse at performances and follow in the stars of country music's footsteps!
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Nashville - Murals City Tour
- Nashville - Bourbon & BBQ Lunch
- Nashville – Backstage Tour of the Grand Ole Opry
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 5: Nashville
There are no events scheduled for today. The hotel's check-out time is at 10 am.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
