Bourbon, Bluegrass & Horse Country
15 Days
Overview
15 Days | 14 Nights | American Road Trip
Nashville to Nashville
Discover the heart of America's music, bourbon and horse country on an unforgettable journey through Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.
From Nashville's legendary honky-tonks to the beautiful thoroughbred farms of Kentucky, this adventure combines incredible music, fascinating history, famous distilleries and genuine Southern hospitality.
Explore charming towns, scenic countryside and some of America's most iconic musical and sporting destinations, all with the freedom of travelling at your own pace.
Country Music. Kentucky Bourbon. Thoroughbred Racing.
Discover the people, places and stories behind these iconic experiences on an unforgettable American road trip.
Personal service… unforgettable memories.
What's Included
All accommodation
2 nights at Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Stadium in a Standard Room
1 night at Hampton Inn Tullahoma in a Standard Room
1 night at Best Western Plaza Inn, Pigeon Forge in a Standard Room
5 nights at Days Inn by Wyndham Lexington Southeast in a Standard Room
1 night at Quality Inn & Suites, Cincinnati in a Standard Room
1 night at Super 8 by Wyndham Indianapolis in a Standard Room
1 night at Econo Lodge Downtown, Louisville in a Standard Room
2 nights at Best Western Plus Owensboro in a Standard Room
Car Hire for the Duration in a Toyota camry or Similar
Country Music Hall of Fame Admission and Audio Tour
Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville
Optional: Grand Ole Opry Tickets - ask our team!
The advertised itinerary includes suggested visits to distilleries, museums, horse farms and other attractions. Entry fees, guided tours and tastings are not explicitly included in the package price
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 – ARRIVE NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Welcome to Nashville, Music City USA!
Collect your rental vehicle and begin exploring one of America's most exciting music destinations.
Visit and Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame with an included Audio Tour
Discover Nashville's incredible live music scene before visiting Nelson's Green Brier Distillery to learn about Tennessee whiskey production.
Finish your evening enjoying the famous honky-tonks of Lower Broadway.
Highlights: Ryman Auditorium, Nelson's Green Brier Distillery and Nashville's live music scene.
Overnight: Nashville
DAY 2 – NASHVILLE TO TULLAHOMA
Depart Nashville and travel towards Lynchburg, home of the world-famous Jack Daniel's Distillery.
Discover the history of this legendary Tennessee whiskey before exploring the charming town of Lynchburg.
Enjoy traditional Southern cooking at Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House Restaurant and browse the Lynchburg Hardware General Store.
Continue towards Tullahoma, with the opportunity to explore Short Springs Natural Area, renowned for its beautiful waterfalls and woodland scenery.
Overnight: Tullahoma
DAY 3 – TULLAHOMA TO PIGEON FORGE
Continue your journey through Tennessee towards the spectacular Great Smoky Mountains.
Stop in Knoxville, where you may have the opportunity to enjoy the WDVX Blue Plate Special, a live radio performance showcasing everything from bluegrass and blues to folk and country music.
Continue to Pigeon Forge, home of Dolly Parton's famous Dollywood theme park.
Enjoy the mountain atmosphere, live entertainment and Southern hospitality of this popular destination.
Overnight: Pigeon Forge
DAY 4 – PIGEON FORGE TO LEXINGTON
Leave the Smoky Mountains behind and travel north into Kentucky.
Take a scenic detour through Daniel Boone National Forest, with its beautiful landscapes and Appalachian heritage.
Visit the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Mount Vernon, celebrating the state's remarkable musical history.
Continue to Lexington, the heart of Kentucky's famous horse country.
Highlights: Daniel Boone National Forest
Overnight: Lexington
DAY 5 – LEXINGTON: KENTUCKY HORSE COUNTRY
Today, discover why Lexington is known as the Horse Capital of the World.
Explore the beautiful rolling countryside and visit some of Kentucky's renowned thoroughbred breeding farms.
A highlight is Darley at Jonabell Farm, home to champion thoroughbred stallions.
Continue to historic Keeneland Racecourse, internationally recognised for its racing and thoroughbred sales.
Overnight: Lexington
DAY 6 – LEXINGTON: THOROUGHBRED HERITAGE
Enjoy another day discovering Lexington and the surrounding countryside.
Visit Claiborne Farm, one of America's most famous thoroughbred breeding operations, with more than a century of racing history.
Discover the stories of legendary racehorses and the traditions that have made Kentucky the centre of American thoroughbred breeding.
Enjoy some authentic Kentucky barbecue at Blue Door Smokehouse before exploring Lexington's historic downtown.
Highlights: Claiborne Farm, Kentucky barbecue and historic Lexington.
Overnight: Lexington
DAY 7 – LEXINGTON AT LEISURE
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Lexington and the surrounding Bluegrass Region.
Discover local restaurants, boutique shops, galleries and historic neighbourhoods.
You may wish to visit additional horse farms, explore the Kentucky Horse Park or discover more of the region's famous bourbon distilleries.
Highlights: Lexington, Bluegrass Region and optional horse country experiences.
Overnight: Lexington
DAY 8 – LEXINGTON TO VERSAILLES
Today, travel through the beautiful countryside surrounding Versailles, Kentucky.
Discover some of the world's most prestigious thoroughbred breeding farms, including WinStar Farm and Lane's End Farm.
Enjoy lunch at a local café before exploring Kentucky's legendary bourbon heritage.
Suggested distillery visits include Wild Turkey, Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve, each offering a fascinating insight into the history and production of Kentucky bourbon.
You may also visit Ashford Stud, another internationally renowned thoroughbred breeding farm.
Overnight: Versailles area
DAY 9 – VERSAILLES TO CINCINNATI
Leave Kentucky horse country behind and travel north to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Explore the city's beautiful riverfront and walk across the famous Purple People Bridge, connecting Cincinnati with Newport, Kentucky.
Discover the restaurants, entertainment and attractions along both sides of the Ohio River.
For whiskey enthusiasts, consider visiting New Riff Distilling, known for its handcrafted spirits and impressive copper still.
Highlights: Cincinnati riverfront, Purple People Bridge and New Riff Distilling.
Overnight: Cincinnati
DAY 10 – CINCINNATI TO INDIANAPOLIS
Continue to Indianapolis, Indiana, where a growing craft distillery scene awaits.
Discover the city's fascinating whiskey heritage, including suggested visits to 12.05 Distillery, West Fork Whiskey Co. and Hotel Tango.
Explore the historic Fletcher Place neighbourhood and enjoy the city's excellent dining scene.
Highlights: Indianapolis craft distilleries, Fletcher Place and local restaurants.
Overnight: Indianapolis
DAY 11 – INDIANAPOLIS TO LOUISVILLE
Travel south to Louisville, Kentucky, one of America's most famous horse racing destinations.
Visit legendary Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, and discover the traditions behind one of the world's most celebrated horse races.
Continue your bourbon journey with a visit to the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery, which opened in 1935.
This evening, explore Louisville's famous Whiskey Row and enjoy traditional Southern cuisine.
Highlights: Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby heritage, Stitzel-Weller Distillery and Whiskey Row.
Overnight: Louisville
DAY 12 – LOUISVILLE TO OWENSBORO
Today is all about Kentucky bourbon!
Travel through the rolling countryside towards Clermont, home of the famous Jim Beam Distillery.
Continue to Bardstown, where you can explore the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History.
Another highlight is Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, famous for its handcrafted bourbon and distinctive red wax-sealed bottles.
Continue to Owensboro, a city celebrated for its bluegrass music heritage.
Overnight: Owensboro
DAY 13 – OWENSBORO
Discover why Owensboro is recognised as one of America's great bluegrass music destinations.
Visit the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, celebrating the musicians, instruments and stories that shaped this uniquely American style of music.
Explore Owensboro's musical heritage before discovering more of the region's whiskey history.
The itinerary also suggests a visit to the historic O.Z. Tyler Distillery.
Overnight: Owensboro
DAY 14 – OWENSBORO TO NASHVILLE
Begin your journey back towards Nashville, travelling through the beautiful Kentucky countryside.
Stop in Rosine, the birthplace of legendary musician Bill Monroe, widely recognised as the Father of Bluegrass.
Visit the Bill Monroe Museum and discover the story behind one of America's most influential musical pioneers.
Continue south to Nashville for your final evening.
Dinner Included at The Hard Rock Cafe
Why not celebrate with one last night of live country music on Broadway?
Overnight: Nashville
DAY 15 – DEPART NASHVILLE
Enjoy your final morning in Music City before returning your rental vehicle and continuing with your onward travel arrangements.
After 15 days exploring legendary music destinations, Kentucky bourbon distilleries, beautiful horse country and charming American towns, your journey comes to an end.
End of Tour
Product code for refence:
TS-006
Price
From $1598* per person twin share
Per Person