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About this trip
Join us on this exclusive tour that culminates with the Great Steamboat Race - an iconic 50+ year tradition of the Kentucky Derby Festival that includes fun, food, bourbon, and riverboat racing prior to the running of the Kentucky Derby.
Enjoy cruising on the river each day for 3 days on the Belle of Cincinnati and each evening stoping and spending the night in a hotel. The last day on the Belle of Cincinnati cheer us on as we meet up with the Belle of Louisville for our race down the River. See you at the finish line.
Registration Requirements
If sharing a room with another participant, please select DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
***ONLY USE SINGLE SUPPLENEMNT IF TRAVELING ALONE***
Bus Departues
Toms River NJT Bus Station 6:00 am
Brick Target 6:30 am
What’s included
- TransportationPremium Motor Coach Transportation
- Accommodation6 Nights Hotel Stays in Total, 1 Night Stay at Belterra Casino Resort
- Meals6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 6 Dinners
- ExcursionsBelle of Cincinnati Riverboat, Louisville Slugger Museum, Markland Lock and Dam, Bourbon Tasting
- Admission FeesAdmission fees to all EXCURSIONS covered
- GuideCompany Tour Manager
- ComplementaryBottled Water & Snack
- Bus EntertainmentGames, Movies, Music and Fun
- Pre-PaidAll Gratuities
Available Packages
Participant completing registration will be responsible for any and all participant's listed on registration form. Otherwise, we recommend registering up separately.
No fee for E-Check
ALL payments made by credit card will have a processing fee.
Transaction will appear as "We Travel" on credit card statement.
***Price is per person Double Occupancy***
Participant completing registration will be responsible for any participant's listed on registration form. Otherwise, we recommend registering up separately.
No fee for E-Check
ALL payments made by credit card will have a processing fee.
Transaction will appear as "We Travel" on credit card statement.
***SINGLE GUEST ONLY***
Make Check Payable to:
Gary's Tours
PO Box 211
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
*Checks must be received within 14 days of registration date.
***Price is per person Double Occupancy***
Make Check Payable to:
Gary's Tours
PO Box 211
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
*Checks must be received within 14 days of registration date.
***SINGLE GUEST ONLY***
Itinerary
ITINERARY
Day 1 Saturday, April 27 New Jersey / Ohio
6:00 am Departs Toms River, NJ Park n Ride
6:30 am Departs Brick, Target
30 minute morning comfort stop
1 hour lunch stop
30 minute comfort stop
30 minute comfort stop
5:30 pm Arrive Embassy Suites Hotel for 1 night stay
6:45 pm Sunny Street Café for a Irish dinner and fun
After dinner return to hotel
Day 2 Sunday, April 28 Ohio / Kentucky
7-8:30 am Enjoy a nice breakfast included
9:00 am Depart Embassy Suites with Luggage
10:15 am Arrive Air and Space Museum Dayton,Oh.
1:30 pm Depart
3:00 pm Arrive The Aloft Hotel in Newport, KY OVERNIGHT BAG ONLY
Tagged Luggage Will Remain Under Bus
4:30 pm Depart hotel for a included dinner
4:45 pm Arrive Hofbrauhaus for a included dinner
After Dinner return to hotel
Day 3 Monday, April 29 Kentucky / Indiana
6:15 am Depart Hotel
6:30 am Arrive at BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row. Newport, KY
7:00 am Boat departs Newport, Kentucky (Port of Cincinnati)
9:00 am Full breakfast is served on board.Throughout the day Craft / Game (TBD-
Pillows/Tote Bags, Puzzles/Cards?)
11:00 am Lunch is served on board with Entertainment
After lunch we meet bus in Aurora,IN Mt.Tabor Alpaca Farm
2:00 pm Arrive back to Riverboat
3:00 pm Game Time and Happy Hour with Appetizers and Entertainment
5:00 pm Travel through Markland Lock and Dam
6:00 pm Dinner begins onboard riverboat
7:00 pm Arrive at Belterra Resort and Spa for a 1 night stay
Guests can show their Driver’s License at the B Connected Cage to the
left of the entrance of the Casino for a complimentary $10 Gaming Card
Day 4 Tuesday, April 30 Indiana / Kentucky
6-730 am Breakfast this morning in the Oak Room (passed the Showroom)
7-7:30 am Bring your luggage down to the bus no later
8:15 am Board boat in Vevay, In cruise to Louisville, KY
9:30 am Craft/Game Time (TBD- Rocks & Bag Painting / Horse Shoes & Golf)
11:00 am Lunch is served on board with Entertainment
1:00 pm Game Time (TBD-Dice Game)
2:30 pm Boat docks in Louisville
2:30 pm Boat docks in Louisville
Day 4 Tuesday, April 30 Indiana / Kentucky CONTINUED
2:45 pm Depart Riverboat Waterfront Park to Hampton Inn Downtown
3:00 pm Arrive Hampton Inn Downtown
5:30 pm Depart Hotel for Derby Dinner Playhouse
6:00 pm Dinner and Show at Derby Dinner Playhouse (Escape to Margaritaville)
10:00 pm Arrive Hampton Inn Downtown for overnight
Day 5 Wednesday, May 1 Kentucky
6-8:30 am Breakfast at your leisure at Hampton Inn
Seating will be provided in the Lewis and Clark room
(to the right of the elevators)
8:45 am Depart hotel
9-11:30 am Tour of Frazier History Museum
11:30 am Depart for a included lunch at Bristol Bar and Grille
(some guests may walk)
11:45 am Buffet Lunch at Bristol Bar and Grille
12:45 pm Depart to Louisville Slugger (some guests may walk)
1:00 pm Tour of Louisville Slugger Bat Factory
3-4 pm Return to Hotel for Break
4:15 pm Depart to Waterfront Park for the Great Steamboat Race
4:30 pm Board boat for VIP Bourbon Tasting and Dinner Cruise
5:45 pm The Great Steamboat Race vs. The Belle of Louisville
8:00 pm Conclusion on Tour
8:30 pm Depart to hotel
Day 6 Thursday, May 2 Kentucky / Ohio
6-8 am Enjoy a included Breakfast
7:00 am LUGGAGE PICK UP - Leave your large Luggage (1 per person) Inside by your door (Please take carry ons with you)
8:30 am Depart Hotel with fond memories of Louisville, KY
9:00 am Arrive Church Hill Downs Museum for a guided tour
11:00 am Depart
12:00 pm Arrive 3 Bears Restaurant for a included Buffet lunch
1:30 pm Depart
2:00 pm Arrive Old Friends Horse Farm
3:30 pm Depart
6:30 pm Arrive Drury Inn & Suites OVERNIGHT BAG ONLY
Tagged Luggage Will Remain Under Bus
7:15 pm Depart for Cracker Barrel for our last included dinner together
After dinner return to hotel
Day 7 Friday, May 3 Ohio / New Jersey
7-8:30 am Enjoy a hot breakfast
8:30 am Depart with fond memories of the entire trip
30 minute morning comfort stop
1 hour lunch Stop
30 minute afternoon comfort stop
7:00 pm Arrive Brick, Target
7:30 pm Arrive Toms River Park n Ride
Garys Fun On Wheels Tours PO Box 211 Lanoka Harbor, NJ. 08734 | 609.857.6000