$2,599 $2,499 7 Fun Days! May 17-23, 2026

Brand New for 2026! Follow your inner spirit to Kentucky!

  • $2,599 per person, double occupancy
  • $3,199 per person, single occupancy

Book by 60 days before departure and receive $100 off the tour price!

Please Note: $100 Deposit per person is required to reserve your space!

Live Horse Racing at Churchill Downs!

Visits to Louisvilles must-see attractions!

  • Kentucky Derby Museum – including Hatitude
  • Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
  • Louisville Slugger Museum
  • Frazier History Museum

Delicious Meals!

  • Uncle Boojie’s Distilling Company
  • J Renders

Dinner Cruise on the Ohio River aboard BB Riverboats

Visit Kentucky Horse Park and Mill Ridge Farm, known for their raising and selling first-class thoroughbreds!

Busch Stadium Tour, home of the St. Louis Cardinals

Two nights at the elegant, historic downtown Louisville Seelbach Hotel

Much, much more!

*Tour Itinerary is subject to change

Book by 60 days before departure and receive $100 off the tour price!

Tour Price Includes:

  • Round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation (with restroom & video)
  • 6 nights excellent accommodations, including two nights downtown Louisville
  • 16 total delicious meals, featuring traditional southern fare!
  • Admissions and fees for tours, attractions, etc. as stated in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for all local step-on guides
  • Professional Moostash Joe Tour Director
  • WIFI on-board
  • Luggage Handling
  • Delicious rolls en route

Tour Price Does Not Include:

  • Gratuity for Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver
    • Suggested $5.00-$6.00 per person per day for each (you may want to tip more for outstanding service)
  • Meals other than those stated in the itinerary
  • Optional Travel Protection

Departs: Norfolk, Lincoln, Fremont & Omaha, NE

Cancellation Penalties: (Cancellation must be received by Moostash Joe Tours in writing)

Up until 60 days before departure: Full Refund

59-45 days before departure: $100 Penalty

44 days or less before departure: $1,000 Penalty

Travel Protection is available for purchase. Please see the FAQ section on our website for complete Travel Protection detail

Discover the Moostash Joe Tours Difference!

Night One – Drury Inn & Suites, Champaign, IL

Night Two – Fairfield Inn & Suites, Newport, KY

Night Three – TBA, Lexington, KY

Nights Four & Five – The Seelbach Hilton, Louisville, KY (Check this one out! Click HERE)

Night Six – Drury Inn & Suites, St. Louis, MO

May 17 – Travel Day / Champaign, IL

Meet your Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver at one of our many convenient pick-up points this morning and head east! Sit back, relax and enjoy the company of your fellow travelers today as we make our way to Champaign, IL where we enjoy Drury’s great “Kickback” – where complimentary food and drinks are available. (D)

May 18 – Newport, KY / Ohio River Dinner Cruise

Continue east today, arriving in The Bluegrass State early this afternoon. In Newport, we’ll enjoy a guided “gangster” tour before visiting Revival Vintage Spirits for a sip off the tasting menu. As America’s foremost vintage spirits collector, owner Dusty Bonds refers to Revival as a combination of “American Pickers” and “Pawn Stars.” A special evening is planned on the Ohio River aboard BB Riverboats. (B, D)

May 19 – Lexington, KY / Mill Ridge Farm

This morning we head south towards Lexington, famous for its horses. We’ll visit Kentucky Horse Park with time for exploring and enjoy lunch together, as well as visit Mill Ridge Farm near iconic Keeneland Racetrack. Mill Ridge is renonwned for raising and selling first-class thoroughbreds! Dinner this evening is at J Renders, a local favorite spot featuring traditional southern fare. (B, L, D)

May 20 – Louisville, KY / Historic Seelbach Hotel

Today we make our way to Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby. Here we visit the Frazier History Museum and explore the Louisville Slugger Museum – a must when in town. We’ll check-in to the elegant, historic downtown Seelbach hotel, where we enjoy a welcome reception as well as a brief tour of the property. Dinner and bourbon tasting (a must) is at Uncle Boojie’s Distilling Company in the fun Paristown neighborhood. (B, L, D)

May 21 – Louisville, KY / Churchill Downs

A full day in Louisville awaits! We’ll head to the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience to learn about this famed local spirits maker. And visit the Kentucky Derby Museum, including a walking tour of historic Churchill Downs. Also included is Hatitude – where we’ll create our own Derby hat and enjoy a class on how to place your bets! Listen up as tonight we enjoy live racing at Churchill Downs with dinner on Millionaires Row! (B, L, D)

May 22 – St. Louis, MO / Busch Stadium

This morning we travel west to St. Louis, MO. Upon arrival, we enjoy lunch together at Cardinals Nation before our private Busch Stadium Tour and visit to the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum! We’ll check in to the nearby Drury Inn & Suites and an opportunity to sit down and enjoy Drury’s great “Kickback.” (B, L, D)

May 23 – Return Home

Spend today reminiscing with your newly made friends about your tour to The Bluegrass State! Say goodbye to your tour director, driver and fellow travelers as you arrive back at your initial pick-up point early this evening. (B)

Meals Included:

(B) – Breakfast

(L) – Lunch

(D) – Dinner

Testimonials

“Our Tour Director and Driver were the best. Our Driver drove us safely and professionally through the snow and was always ready to help. Our Tour Director kept us entertained with games and fun things to do on the bus.” (Nashville Country Christmas, 2025) – Ed & Hilda, Underwood, IA

“This tour lived up to my expectations. I have traveled with other companies but find Moostash Joe Tours the best and a good value. I really enjoyed the tour.” (San Antonio Christmas, 2025) – Donna, Jewell, IA

“It was a wonderful time. Enjoyed all the shows. Helped me get more into the Christmas spirit!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Susan, Maitland, MO

“Thank you for an excellent trip. The Tour Director was helpful, knowledgable and friendly. The Driver was great as well. I am a big fan of Moostash Joe Tours.” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Jan, Lincoln, NE

“This was our 4th tour with Moostash Joe Tours – it was excellent as always! Thank you!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Paul & Lori, Beemer, NE

“Our Tour Director was a delight. She was very organized and helpful. Our Driver did a great job as well. This was a wonderful trip! I also love the family and faith-based values of Moostash Joe Tours. Thank you!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Diana, North Platte, NE

“This tour was wonderful. Met lots of fun people and made some new friends. It was a great experience and I will definitely do more trips with Moostash Joe Tours. Everyone says Moostash Joe Tours is the BEST!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Patti, Lincoln, NE

“This was our first tour with Moostash Joe Tours and we will definitely go again! Our Tour Director was great. She kept us informed of what was going to happen and where to be. We enjoyed the others on the tour as well. The food was good and the shows were awesome! Thank you!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Rollin & Faye, Wisner, NE

“This was my second Moostash Joe Tour and I have enjoyed both so much. Looking forward to my next trip, whereever that might be!” (San Antonio Christmas, 2025) – Barb, Omaha, NE

“I always enjoy Moostash Joe Tours! Always go to interesting places.” (San Antonio Christmas, 2025) – Marlene, Omaha, NE