Kentucky Food Trail to Nashville

Welcome to Kentucky, built on bourbon and overflowing with charisma. Your adventure begins in Louisville with a group meeting at 10am. Get to know the city a little better during a walking tour with your leader, covering highlights and local hangouts. Walk the Big Four Bridge which crosses the Ohio River connecting Waterfront Park in Kentucky to Jeffersonville, Indiana. Once on the other side, you’ll check out Jeffersonville’s Arts and Cultural District, where artisans, creatives and historians have come together to transform the area. Take some time to explore the vibrant world of murals, exhibitions and art installations before hopping back across the river to Louisville. The afternoon is free for your own discoveries, then regroup in the evening for dinner. Boasting one of the south’s most celebrated food scenes, head out for a taste of Louisville as you hop between three of the city’s best restaurants. You’ll be served up dynamic dishes carefully curated by top chefs and each paired with an excellent cocktail.

After breakfast, make your way to a historical village that was home to the Kentucky Shakers between 1805 and 1910. The religious sect was known for their simple, peaceful way of living, and today the village provides visitors with unique insight into Shaker life. On arrival, meet a local guide for a tour of the village and learn how the community empowered women under the belief that men and women were created equal, and therefore shared authority and responsibility within the community. Then, enjoy lunch at the onsite restaurant. Traditional favourites and seasonal Kentucky dishes are made with fresh ingredients grown in the village garden, adopting the Shaker’s sustainable agricultural practices.

Say goodbye to Louisville and travel south towards a distillery that has been in a family business since 1875! The distillery, situated in the heart of Kentucky's bourbon country, uses open-pollinated white heirloom corn which makes for a slightly lighter whiskey flavor. After your visit, continue to Mammoth Cave National Park, home to the world’s longest cave system, covering more than 400 miles. Here you’ll find an unbelievable underground world of rock formations, caverns and natural cathedrals. After some time to explore this eerie landscape, travel onwards to Nashville, Tennessee, the country music capital of the world. The city is famous for its “honky tonks” – buzzing bars, clubs and pubs that play live music into the night. This evening, settle into your hotel then you may like to join the group for dinner in a local spot popular for line dancing – a true Nashville experience!

After breakfast this morning, get to know Nashville’s trendy and eclectic neighbourhoods during a tour of the city. Pay a visit to some of Nashville’s most photogenic and colourful murals, featuring emblems of the city and positive messages – perfect backdrops for some pictures to remember your trip. You’ll also stop in at a local bakery for a donut – you’re in for a real treat! For lunch today, ready your appetite and embrace more of Nashville’s culture during a barbecue and bourbon tour. Visit some of the city’s most popular eating and drinking establishments to learn the stories of how they came to be. Sample a tempting array of smoked meats paired with southern spirits and classic side dishes. Next up is a backstage tour of Grand Ole Opry, where they say country music started. You will have an exclusive look at what happens backstage of shows and walk in the footsteps of country music's stars!

Today there are no activities planned. Check out from the hotel is at 10am