Thunder Over Louisville, KY

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ALL WOLF'S TOURS - TIMES AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

DAY 1

Join Wolf's for an unforgettable journey to Kentucky to experience the grand Thunder Over Louisville event from the luxury of the KFC YUM! Center featuring a stunning view of the air show and massive nighttime fireworks display over the Ohio River. Explore Kentucky's bourbon heritage, connection to horses and history, as well as a visit to the Ark Encounter. Your adventure begins with meal and rest stops at your expense enroute to Florence, Kentucky where you will stay one night at the Hampton Inn Cincinnati/Airport South (859-283-1600). Hotel amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center and business center with complimentary Wi-Fi. Guest rooms feature a mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer and complimentary high-speed internet access. After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the night to relax and unwind.

DAY 2

Enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast included at the hotel as you prepare for check-out and depart for your self-guided exploration of the awe-inspiring Ark Encounter. The largest timber frame structure in the world and an engineering masterpiece, the Ark stands seven stories tall and spans 510 feet long (equivalent to a football field and a half long), 85 feet wide and 51 feet high. Built according to the dimensions given in the Bible, enter Noah's world and tour three decks filled with scores of stunning exhibits that will allow you to experience what his life may have been like while on the Ark. Ark researchers estimate a maximum of around 7,000 animals were on board, and Noah and his family still had sufficient space for food, water and other storage. How did Noah fit all the animals on board? How did Noah care for all the animals? How did Noah build the Ark? These questions and much more about the year-long global Flood are answered in the mind-blowing and thought-provoking exhibits. During your self-guided visit, take time for lunch on your own in Emzara's Kitchen featuring comfort foods and some specialty items. Next, you board the motorcoach and travel to the historic Louisville Stoneware Company for a tour and hands-on paint your own pottery experience. Founded in 1815, this historic kiln and pottery company ranks among the oldest continuously operating stoneware potteries in the U.S. Their pieces are durable (oven, microwave dishwasher safe), built to last for generations, and some have even earned a place in the Smithsonian or the White House. Tour the factory, watch artisans at work, and take time to roll up your sleeves and paint your own piece to commemorate your visit to Louisville. Afterwards, you depart for your host hotel for the next three nights, Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport (502-366-8100). In-room amenities include a coffeemaker, HDTV, complimentary high-speed internet access and iron/ironing board. The hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center and business center with complimentary Wi-Fi. After a brief time to freshen up, you will have dinner included at a local restaurant. You then return to the hotel to retire for the night.

DAY 3

Begin your day with a deluxe continental breakfast included at the hotel before you board the motorcoach and depart for a tour of the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Celebrate the history and beauty of the horses as you experience the behind-the-scenes sights and sounds of a real working horse farm as you explore the grounds. While there, you visit the International Museum of Horses which is the largest and most comprehensive museum in the world dedicated to exploring the important history of all horses and their impact on human civilization. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum traces the history of the horse and houses racing trophies, priceless artifacts, carriages and more. Lunch will be on your own and at your expense today. Afterwards, you will dive into the rich history of "America's Official Native Spirit" on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Your guided tour of a local bourbon distillery will take you behind the scenes of the bourbon-making process, culminating with a guided tasting of their product. You will have time to purchase some of your favorites before you depart. Your day concludes with dinner and a show at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. Begin with a freshly prepared, home-style buffet paired with background music performed by the Derby Dinner's own talented vocal ensemble, the "Overtures". Then, be entertained by a talented cast of performers and a live orchestra presenting the show (TBA). You then return to the hotel to rest up for an eventful day to follow.

DAY 4

Fuel up with a deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel before you depart the hotel for a day filled with "liquid history", American history highlights and the main event which is the kick-off to the Kentucky Derby Festival, "Thunder Over Louisville" an experience like no other featuring a spectacular combination of aviation demonstrations and a massive nighttime fireworks display with the Ohio River and skyline as its backdrop. First, your look into Kentucky's "liquid history" continues with a stop once again along the Bourbon Trail at a local distillery. Learn about the bourbon making process and enjoy a taste of a few select products. Lunch will be on your own and at your expense during your day. Next, take an in-depth look at American history highlights through interactive exhibits, a unique collection of artifacts and storytelling at the Frazier History Museum. The museum features a wide range of exhibits that cover topics from the frontier and early American history to modern times and include a collection of historical weapons, Civil War artifacts and Kentucky bourbon heritage. Finally, it is time to hear the "sounds of freedom" that fill the air by military and civilian aircraft performing awe-inspiring ariel maneuvers and flyovers and is paired with one of North America's largest fireworks celebrations that paints the nights' sky over the Ohio River in this premier event, "Thunder Over Louisville". Enjoy this heart-pounding event from the comfort of your all-weather, upscale location in the KFC YUM! Center. Your premium location offers unbeatable river views, seating and dinner will also be included this evening. At the conclusion of the event, you return to your host hotel to turn in for the night.

DAY 5

Batter Up! Once again a deluxe continental breakfast is included at the hotel before you depart for a tour of the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory that is sure to be a hit. Learn the story behind the bat and the family company that creates them. Watch a thrilling movie that transports you to the forests and mills where every bat gets its start. Then, walk through the heart of the factory production line and check out never-before-seen steps in the bat making process including the creation of our fan favorite mini-bats. Afterward, you board the Belle of Louisville Riverboat for a delightfully, relaxing lunch cruise along the Ohio River. A National Historic Landmark and an icon of the Louisville waterfront, the Belle is the only remaining authentic steamboat from the great American packet boat era. Once back on land, you board the motorcoach and begin your journey home with your last overnight stay at the Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North (937-454-5200). The hotel features an indoor/outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center, business center with complimentary Wi-Fi and onsite restaurant/lounge. Your guestroom amenities include a microwave, mini refrigerator, hairdryer and complimentary high-speed internet access. While settling in for the night, enjoy the Drury's evening Kickback for dinner including hot food and cold beverages.

DAY 6

Enjoy a hearty breakfast included at the hotel before you pack up and hit to road for home with appropriate meal and rest stops at your expense along the way.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner