New Christmas Tour Announced for 2015 – Kentucky Christmas Featuring the Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY

Moostash Joe Tours is announcing a brand new Christmas Motorcoach Tour for 2015! The Kentucky Christmas Tour, featuring the Galt House Hotel in Louisville Kentucky, December 5 – 10, 2015. This brand new tour has something for everyone!  This bus tour leaves from Nebraska and will be a quick sell out.  Book Now!

See below for tour highlights!

Santa Claus, Indiana and Lincoln’s Boyhood Home & Visitors Center

On the way to Louisville, KY visit Lincoln’s Boyhood Home & Visitors Center. Watch the film: Forging Greatness: Lincoln in Indiana and take a brief tour. After the tour, visit the Famous Santa Claus, Indiana. Enjoy Lunch at St. Nicholas Church, in Santa Claus, IN. After lunch, time to shop at Kringle Place Shopping Center. Here you can visit the Only Post office in the world with the Santa Claus Name. Also mark your Christmas Cards with the famous Santa Claus postmark! Then visit the Santa Claus Museum & Village where you can view the restored 22 feet Santa Claus Statue! After the museum, time for sweets at Santa’s Candy Castle!

Kentucky Derby Backstretch Breakfast, Jockey Experience, and Reindeer Games

During Christmas time, the Kentucky Derby Museum transforms thoroughbred horses into reindeer. Reindeer Games is a mock racing activity that provides all the thrill and excitement of pari-mutuel wagering. You will receive $5000 in play money $$Horsey Bucks$$. The event emcee provides handicapping insight and tips for picking the winner. You will also receive a mock racing program to review the odds and stats. Prior to each race, you place your wager. Winning tickets receive play money and at the end of the three races, totals are tallied to determine which guests are the three Win – Place – Show winners.

The Backstretch Breakfast provides a unique, up close and personal glimpse of life on the backside at the world’s most renowned racetrack. From hot-walkers to trainers to jockeys, all eat in the Track Kitchen. Get to mingle with a real life Jockey at breakfast as he tells you stories from his experiences!

Pam Tillis: A Kentucky Christmas Dinner Show, Derby Playhouse White Christmas Dinner Show

Pam Tillis ushers in a new era of the Holiday Dinner Show, and a beautiful voice that will inspire holiday cheer to guests. Tillis has logged six Number One hits, 14 Top Ten hits, won Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association in 1994, and a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 1998 for “Same Old Train.” The daughter of Music City royalty and a former rebel, Tillis was determined to find her own way as a singer and songwriter. She has written songs for some of the top singers, including more than a few of her own hits. She first appeared at the Grand Ole Opry at age eight with her father, and has been a member since 2000. Tillis even lent her voice to Broadway when she joined the cast of Smokey Joe’s Café.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Derby Dinner Playhouse

Based on the popular movie, this timeless classic is full of dancing, laughter, and some of the best songs ever written. A holiday musical comedy that is sure to be one of the highlights of your Christmas season!

Louisville, KY Attractions to Include:

KaLightoscope Christmas – See beautiful luminaries that tell the story of A Christmas Carol, plus you’ll be transported back in time to an English Village!
Louisville Slugger Museum – Experience history-in-the-making as you stroll through the actual factory where world-famous Louisville Slugger bats are created.
Frazier History Museum: Holidays Around the World – Features the customs of over twenty countries, from decorated Christmas tree displays to visual exhibits of holiday traditions.
Muhammad Ali Center – This cultural attraction and international education center is inspired by the ideals of hometown hero, Muhammad Ali.

This Trip Also Includes:

Vaile Christmas Mansion, Independence, MO
Louisville Stoneware
Watch the short film, Kentucky Show!
And Much More!

Pam Tillis

Testimonials

“A wonderful trip! What a beautiful country we have.” (Colorado Train Adventure, 2026) – Carol, Essex, IA

“Our Driver was courteous and we felt very safe. Our Tour Director was very personable and always upbeat and happy. This was our first bus tour ever and we were well taken care of. We loved our tour of Colorado. And hopefully we will do more tours in the future!” (Colorado Train Adventure, 2026) – Larry & Brenda, Oxford Junction, IA

“Our Tour Director and Driver were both absolutely incredible. The best tour experience I have ever had. Fantastic accommodations and restaurants. Very high quality tour.” (Beautiful Cape Cod, 2026) – Jo, Monroe, IA

“Our Driver was wonderful. Very professional and positive. Our Tour Director was absolutely fantastic. Kept us informed and had different games and movies to make the travel more enjoyable. This trip was awesome! Thank you!” (Beautiful Cape Cod, 2026) – Michael & Vicki, Concordia, KS

“We loved Mackinac Island. It was so beautiful. All the hotel stays were great! One of the best parts were the other people on the tour that we met. Our favorite trip so far!” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Daniel & Linda, Elkhorn, NE

“Everyone was very professional and courteous.” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Roger & Denise, Sigourney, IA

“The trip exceeded my expectations. I thought the split between free time and scheduled activities was perfect. Thank you!” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Hilda, Shenandoah, IA

“Enjoyable tour. Two days on the river was just right. The crew on the Twilight was excellent.” (Mississippi River Cruise, 2026) – Jerry & Dianne, Yankton, SD

“This was our first Moostash Joe Tour and hopefully not our last! Everything was well-organized. We will recommend Moostash Joe Tours to our friends and family!” (Mississippi River Cruise, 2026) – Joe & Mary Jo, Howells, NE

“This tour was very relaxing and fun. Hotels were very nice. Meals were great. Our Tour Director and Driver were terrific. Would highly recommend this tour!” (Mississippi River Cruise, 2026) – Les & Deanna, Indianola, NE