GrandLuxe Rail Journeys
Rockies, Sierras & NapaOctober 29-November 4, 2008
with tour host Karl Zimmermann
7 days, 6 nights
Book NOW and save $250 per person!(Other dates available; see below)
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NEW BONUS! A tour of the Colorado Railcar Manufacturing Plant in Denver
Eastbound Itinerary
DAY 1
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA
Step into a luxurious world of adventure and excitement. Board the GrandLuxe Express • Welcome Aboard Champagne Reception and Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (D)DAY 2
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Enjoy a taste of America’s culinary heartland. Lunch at the Cask Room at Merryvale Winery • Copia, the American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts, conceived by Robert Mondavi with assistance from Julia Child • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)DAY 3
SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS AND LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA
Spend the day at one of the world’s most beautiful lakes. Rail through Donner Pass and descend through the Sierra Mountains • Lake Tahoe Boat Cruise • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)DAY 4
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Discover the many sides of Salt Lake City. Choose from: Downtown Salt Lake City tour, Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort, Park City art walk • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 5
ARCHES & CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS FROM GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
Some of the most inspiring landscapes on earth. World’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches • Grandview Point • Balanced Rock • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
Meals included:
DAY 6
RAIL THROUGH COLORADO ROCKIES BY DAYLIGHT
Rail day through the Colorado Rockies by daylight. An unforgettable journey through the incomparable Rocky Mountains. Glenwood Canyon, which inspired the world’s first dome railcar • Cross the Continental Divide • Moffat Tunnel • Farewell Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 7
DENVER, COLORADO
A week of fabulous adventures comes to a close. (B)(Left) This is the view inside of Colorado Railcar Manufacturing’s plant. Colorado Railcar builds the world’s largest passenger railcars and has a patent on this fabulous dome car design. Enjoy an exclusive tour of Colorado Railcar on Eastbound departures.
Pricing:
Type of accommodations Retail Rate Early Booking Rate
(Must be booked 180+ Days Prior to Departure)Vintage Pullman $4,570 $4,320 Single Sleeper $5,650 $5,400 Single Sleeper Grand Class $5,950 $5,700 Triple Suite $5,940 $5,690 Parlor Suite $6,080 $5,830 Classic Presidential Suite $6,410 $6,160 Grand Suite $6,730 $6,480 Gold Suite $7,030 $6,780
*Book 180 days+ prior to departure and save $250 per person!
Sleeping Accommodations
Vintage Pullman: Upper and lower beds, converted full-size couch, private sink and water closet.
Single Sleeper: Lower bed, converted single sofa seat, private sink, and water closet.
Single Sleeper Grand Class: Single bed, sink, toilet and shower
Triple Suite: Parlor Suite and single sleeper with adjoining door -- total of three beds
Parlor Suite: Two lower beds, hand-held shower, sink and toilet
Classic Presidential Suite: Double-size cabin with two lower beds, two converted single sofa seats or a converted couch, private sink, water closet and shower.
Grand Suite: New, larger cabin with two lower beds in an "L" configuration, converted full-size couch and converted single sofa seat, table, private sink, water closet and shower.
Gold Suite (NEW!): Two lower beds side by side, shower, two sinks and toilet.
Eastbound (Oakland to Denver):
Oct. 1-7
Oct. 15-21
Oct. 29-Nov. 4*
Nov. 12-18
Westbound (Denver to Oakland):
Oct. 8-14
Oct. 22-28
Nov. 5-11
Nov. 19-25
*IRT Group Departure with lecturer Karl Zimmermann
Note: The Colorado Railcar Manufacturing Plant tour is only available on eastbound departures.
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800-478-4881 or 502-454-0277
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