2026 EXCELLENT ADVENTURES

Thunder Over Louisville

April 16-19, 2026

$1,399.00 per person

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

$1,699.00 per person

SINGLE OCCUPANCY

$1,299.00 per person

TRIPLE OCCUPANCY

Rated as one of the top 100 events in North America, the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies is truly a sight to behold. The Air Show dazzles the crowd with more than 100 planes, aerobatics teams, daring sky diving groups, and breathtaking stunts. When it gets dark, the Thunder rolls. Eight 400-foot barges assemble on both sides of the 2nd Street Bridge to form the stage from which the fireworks spectacular ignites. The breathtaking show includes Thunder’s signature one-mile “waterfall” effect off the bridge, making the fireworks seem to rain down forever.

Your Excellent Adventure Includes:

  • 3 Nights’ accommodations in Louisville
  • 6 Meals- 3 Dinners, 3 Breakfasts
  • Tour of Louisville Stoneware, including painting your own pottery
  • Reserved Seating for the Derby Dinner Playhouse
  • Viewing for the Air Show and Fireworks in a Suite at the Yum Center overlooking the Ohio River and the staging area for the Fireworks
  • Dinner in the Suite at the Yum Center
  • Tour of the Muhammad Ali Center
  • Tour of the Frazier Museum (the official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail) and Cool Kentucky
  • Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation
  • All baggage handling, taxes, and meal gratuities included
  • An Ed & Ted’s Excellent Adventures Professional Tour Director

Senior Adult Travel Difficulty Levels (1–5)

Level 1 – Very Easy
  • Ideal for travelers who prefer minimal activity.
  • Mostly relaxing activities such as time on the beach, sitting by the pool, or gentle strolls on flat, even surfaces.
  • Little to no stairs or long walking distances.
Level 2 – Easy
  • Light activity with short, infrequent walks.
  • Mostly smooth, even surfaces with occasional steps or slight inclines.
  • Suitable for those who want to stay comfortable while still engaging in mild sightseeing.
Level 3 – Moderate
  • Some walking is involved, possibly over longer distances.
  • Occasional stairs, mild uneven surfaces, or standing for longer periods.
  • Good for travelers who are mobile but may need occasional breaks.
Level 4 – Challenging
  • Regular walking throughout the day, including uneven surfaces, hills, or multiple flights of stairs.
  • May involve getting in and out of boats, buses, or other transportation that requires balance and mobility.
Level 5 – Very Challenging
  • High physical demand.
  • Frequent stairs, steep terrain, uneven or sandy surfaces, and long walking distances.
  • Suitable only for very active seniors comfortable with rigorous movement and less accessible environments.