Meet like-minded couples while ExperiencING

the Louisville & Kentucky Bourbon Trail

An all-inclusive KENTUCKY Experience  
 May 8-12, 2023
5 days / 4 nights

Don’t just tour Louisville, Experience Louisville & the Bourbon Trail!

Every Beatrice Bradley trip is crafted to maximize the experiences had during the trip.
The itineraries are specially made to allow time for engaging in conversation and making like-minded new friends. We hope that the activities and experiences may allow you to come out of your comfort zone and to try new or unique things.
These trips are made to replicate a ‘friends get-away trip’. 

Day One: Monday, May 8, 2023 – Arrival Day

We will be staying at the Historic Seelbach Hotel:  A stay at the Historic Seelbach Hotel could never be described as ordinary. Appearing on the National Register of Historical Places, this luxury hotel is considered the premier hotel in the state of Kentucky, having hosted nine United States President and countless celebrity guests. Built in 1905, it is considered a landmark to “the Golden Era” with its grand ambiance inspiring author F. Scott Fitzgerald to use The Seelbach as a backdrop for Tom and Daisy Buchanan’s wedding in The Great Gatsby.

A series of secret tunnels were built under The Seelbach in the 1920’s for gangsters to elude police. The Rathskeller, covered from floor to ceiling by Rookwood-Pottery, is the only surviving room like it in the world.  The Oakroom, which opened in 1907, was a hangout for Al Capone and other notable gangsters. The Seelbach was built in 1905 by Louis and Otto Seelbach and is known as “Louisville’s Grand Hotel”.

Highlights

• Arrivals should be by 3:00 pm at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
• You will take the Seelbach Hotel shuttle to the hotel where we will greet you and you can get checked in
• Dinner at the Old Seelach Bar getting to know new like-minded couples

Day Two: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – Louisville Tour Day

Louisville Slugger Tour: 

The Louisville Slugger is one of the greatest Sports Museums in the world according to Forbes! The world-famous tour begins with a thrilling movie that transports you to the forests and mills where every Louisville Slugger bat begins.  After that, you will walk through the heart of our factory production line and check out never-before-seen steps in the bat-making process.  Get ready to smell the wood, see the wood chips fly, and learn about the history of an American icon.  At the end of the tour, you’ll get a free souvenir mini-bat in a newly revamped gallery that showcases quotes about Louisville Slugger from superstars like Babe Ruth, Roberto Clemente and Cool Papa Bell.

Touring 2 Bourbon Distilleries in Louisville:

Angels Envy Distillery:

Rooted in 200 years of bourbon heritage, Angel’s Envy Distillery creates hand-finished spirits that aren’t afraid to improve on the classic tradition. Inspired by legendary Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson’s lifetime spent crafting fine spirits, Angel’s Envy is their masterpiece.  You’ll experience the bourbon distillation process first-hand, from start to finish. Your tour will take you into the heart of the distilling operation and finish with a tasting of our Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks and Angel’s Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks. Following your tour, enjoy a cocktail in our Finishing Room bar.  Each couple will receive a gift from Beatrice Bradley while on the tour.

Evan Williams Distillery:

Evan Williams was a natural-born leader, innovator and entrepreneur. He worked in numerous trades as a businessman, politician, and—most notably—whiskey distiller. In 1783, he founded Kentucky’s first commercial distillery on the banks of the Ohio River in Louisville, KY

Highlights

•  Breakfast at Gatsby’s on Fourth at the hotel
• Touring the Louisville Slugger Museum
• Lunch at Mussel & Burger Bar
• Touring two of Louisville’s Bourbon Distilleries – Evan Williams and Angels Envy
• Dnner at Jack Fry’s Restaurant, one of the classic favorite restaurants in Louisville
• Nightcap at the Old Seelbach Bar at the hotel

Day Three: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – Touring the Kentucky Countryside with Distillery Tours

We will have an 8-hour excursion along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the beautiful countryside of the Bluegrass state.  You will learn the history of the area and the history of Bourbon Distilling in KY.  The tour will include:

• Custom bourbon distillery tours at 3 bourbon distilleries
• Straight-from-the-barrel tastings
• Each couple will receive a gift of a bottle of bourbon that you have filled yourself at Whiskey Thief Distilling Company
• Seeing the beautiful Kentucky countryside and finding out information on the area 

Highlights

• Breakfast at Gatsby’s on Fourth at the hotel
• Taking a bus tour out to the Kentucky Countryside Bourbon Distilleries
• Tours at 3 different bourbon distilleries including Whiskey Thief, Uncle Boojie’s and Bulleit Distilleries
• Dinner together at The Brown Hotel – home of the historic “Hot Brown’s”
• Nightcap at the Old Seelbach Bar at the hotel

Day Four: Thursday, May 11, 2023 – Kentucky Derby Tour & Exploring Louisville

Kentucky Derby Museum:

We will visit the Kentucky Derby Museum that is located next to Churchill Downs Racetrack.  The museum is entrusted to preserve the history and legacy of the Kentucky Derby, the longest continuously-running sporting event in the country dating back to the first Derby in 1875. 

Highlights

• Breakfast at a fabulous breakfast spot in Louisville
• Tour of the Kentucky Derby Museum during the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat’s Historical Triple Crown win!
• Lunch at Troll Pub Under the Bridge
• Free time to check out the Bourbon Trail bars in downtown Louisville or do a little shopping
• Goodbye Dinner at Porcini Italian Restaurant
• Nightcap at the Old Seelbach Bar at the hotel

Day Five: Friday, May 12, 2023 – Departure Day

Highlights

• Farewell Breakfast at Gatsby’s on Fourth at the hotel
• Saying goodbye your new like-minded friends.   New couples that you can travel the world with!
• Free time to spend in Louisville until you need to leave for the airport

Pricing

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment plan

How it Works:

Activity Level – Moderate

There will be walking and standing during the tour.  You will need to be able to get in and out of a van.

It is your responsibly to fully read and understand the physical abilities that correlate to this Beatrice Bradley Experience. Difficulty level of activity is subject to individual interpretation so it is extremely important that you read the itinerary and reach out if you have concerns or questions.

If you have questions about the specifics of the physical activity during this trip, please give us a call at 763-784-8291

Role of the Beatrice bradley hosts

Beatrice Bradley is an Experience Company not a Tour Company.  The role of a Beatrice Bradley Host is to be warm and welcoming. To relate and connect. To have attention to details. And to manage the behind-the-scenes magic so your experience is one-of-a-kind. They are not local experts nor are they tour guides. We hire local experts, guides, and historians as each location warrants. They are expert hosts and manage the camaraderie and logistics of the experience. Our goal is that your hostess will make you feel welcomed, comfortable, and that you will walk away with new & lasting friendships made during an unforgettable experience.

Flight Details

Airport Pick Up is included when arriving at the designated airport within the specified pick up window.

Departure Airport: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Departure Date:  May 12, 2023
Drop off Times: Varies depending on flight times

Important information

As a solo-traveler, we need you to provide self-awareness and an understanding that you are fully responsible for yourself. This includes: your possessions, your physical abilities or fitness, your attitude, and all other aspects that relate to traveling in a group. 

• Connect with our Members on our Private Facebook Group – Beatrice Bradley Member’s Only
• You must be able to manage your own luggage and all of your personal belongings on this trip
• This is not a handicap accessible able trip – you must be able to get in and out of a Large Passenger Transit Vehicle
• All ground transportation is included on this trip
• Group Airport transfers are included in this trip
• This trip will have have a maximum of 6 couples
• This trip will have 2 Beatrice Bradley Hosts
• Travel insurance is not included. Beatrice Bradley is not a licensed travel insurance operator nor is our staff trained to in travel insurance. You can choose to purchase travel insurance through any licensed provider you choose. We will ask you upon booking if you would like us to send you some suggested licensed insurance companies.