Kentucky Derby 2012 Packages
Experience the 138th Run for the Roses and the beautiful Bluegrass with packages from Blue Grass Tours!
Derby Week Tours
We will offer multiple tours with special stops all during the week preceding Derby.
Package A versus Package B
Package A
All Package A offerings include Hospitality Lounge access with your Derby or Oaks Grandstand ticket. Enjoy amenities including a covered area with dining tables & chairs, food service from your table, a cash bar, and private wagering lines during your day(s) at Churchill Downs.
**First and Second Level Grandstand seating Hospitality is Sold Out. Some Third Level Grandstand and Clubhouse seating is available with Hospitality. Please call for availability and pricing.
Package B
Package B offerings do NOT include Hospitality admission.
TOUR & KENTUCKY DERBY PACKAGES
3 Nights, Tour & Derby Package
May 3—May 6, 2011
Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Central Kentucky! This package includes 3 nights’ accommodations at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort of Lexington with a gourmet breakfast buffet each morning.
Day 1, May 3rd: Begin your weekend attending the Open House at world-famous Three Chimneys Farm on Thursday from 10 am – 12:30 pm. Enjoy lunch on your own. Come socialize at the Blue Grass Tours Welcome Reception and continue your evening savoring dinner at a renowned local restaurant.
Day 2, May 4th: Experience our popular Horses, Hooch & History tour. A professional Blue Grass Tours guide will lead you on a tour of gorgeous horse country including an exclusive visit to a Thoroughbred horse farm; a behind-the-scenes walking tour of historic Keeneland Race Course; and a tour of one of the area’s famous Bourbon Distilleries with a complimentary bourbon tasting. A delicious box lunch will be provided during the tour.
Day 3, May 5th: Derby! Saturday morning don your hat for Churchill Downs and the 138th Run for the Roses! Enjoy comfortable, roundtrip transportation on a Blue Grass Tours deluxe motor coach to Churchill Downs. Includes refreshments on the coach, a delicious box lunch packaged to take into Churchill Downs or enjoy on the return trip to Lexington, souvenir Derby program, and Grandstand seating for The Kentucky Derby. *Airport transfers to & from Bluegrass Airport are included with this package.
Price is based on room occupancy and hospitality amenities.
Package A (Grandstand 121-122)
SOLD OUT
Package B (Grandstand 125-128)
LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Please call for pricing: 859-252-5744
Derby Day Ticket & Transportation – Package B
This package includes a Derby Day ticket in the Grandstand (125-128), transportation on a Blue Grass Tours deluxe motor coach to Churchill Downs. Departure will be from the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort of Lexington at 9:00 AM. Includes a box lunch packaged to take into Churchill Downs or enjoy on the return trip to Lexington, souvenir Derby program, and refreshments on the coach. Price: $760.00 per person
Derby Day Transportation Only
Ride in style on a Blue Grass Tours deluxe motor coach to Churchill Downs. Departure will be from the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort of Lexington at 9:00 AM. Includes a box lunch packaged to take into Churchill Downs or enjoy on the return trip to Lexington, souvenir Derby program, and refreshments on the coach. Price: $175.00 per person
KENTUCKY OAKS & DERBY PACKAGES
3 Nights, Tour & Derby Package
May 3—May 6, 2011
Immerse yourself in the world of horse racing with this package! This package includes 3 nights’ accommodations at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort of Lexington with a gourmet breakfast buffet each morning.
Day 1, May 3rd: Begin your weekend attending the Open House at world-famous Three Chimneys Farm on Thursday from 10 am – 12:30 pm. Enjoy lunch on your own. Come socialize at the Blue Grass Tours Welcome Reception and continue your evening savoring dinner at a renowned local restaurant.
Day 2, May 4th: Enjoy comfortable, roundtrip transportation on a Blue Grass Tours deluxe motor coach to Churchill Downs with refreshments on the coach, a delicious box lunch packaged to take into Church Downs or enjoy on the return trip to Lexington, a program, and Grandstand seating for The Kentucky Oaks.
Day 3, May 5th: Derby! Saturday morning don your hat for Churchill Downs and the 138th Run for the Roses! Enjoy a 2nd day of comfortable roundtrip transportation on a Blue Grass Tours deluxe motor coach to Churchill Downs with refreshments on the coach, a delicious box lunch packaged to take into Churchill Downs or enjoy on the return trip to Lexington, souvenir Derby program, and Grandstand seating for the Kentucky Derby. *Airport transfers to & from Bluegrass Airport are included with this package.
Price is based on room occupancy and hospitality amenities.
Package A (Grandstand 121-122)
SOLD OUT
Package B (Grandstand 125-128)
LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Please call for pricing: 859-252-5744
Oaks & Derby Day Tickets & Transportation - Package A
Includes tickets for both Oaks & Derby Day with Grandstand seating and hospitality lounge access. Package includes comfortable, roundtrip transportation each day on a deluxe motor coach to Churchill Downs. Departure will be from the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington at 9:00 AM each morning. Includes a delicious box lunch packaged to take into Churchill Downs or enjoy on the return trip to Lexington, programs, and refreshments on the coach. Price: SOLD OUT
Oaks Day Ticket & Transportation – Package B
The package includes a ticket for Oaks Day only with Grandstand seating and comfortable, roundtrip transportation on a deluxe motor coach to Churchill Downs. Departure will be from the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington at 9:00 AM. Includes a delicious box lunch packaged to take into Churchill Downs or enjoy on the return trip to Lexington, program, and refreshments on the coach. Price: $425.00 per person
Oaks Day Transportation Only
Ride in style on a Blue Grass Tours deluxe motor coach to Churchill Downs. Departure will be from the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort of Lexington at 9:00 AM. Includes a box lunch packaged to take into Churchill Downs or enjoy on the return trip to Lexington, program, and refreshments on the coach. Price: $145.00 per person
Upgraded Seating
Any package can be priced with upgraded seating from 2nd level Grandstand to the Clubhouse area. Please call 859-252-5744 for pricing.
Additional Hotel Nights
Additional hotel nights can be added to your package as well. Please call 859-252-5744 for pricing.

