GrandLuxe Rail Journeys
Western and
Pacific Coast Treasures

July 11-17, 2008
7 days, 6 nights

Book this departure by January 11 & SAVE $250 per person!!

(Other dates available; see below)

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Northbound Itinerary

DAY 1
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

Welcome aboard the GrandLuxe Express. Welcome Champagne Reception and Dinner • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (D)

DAY 2
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Your luxury train brings you to one of the world’s most spectacular geologic wonders. Lunch at historic El Tovar Hotel • Various activities at the South Rim • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 3
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

The perfect place to stroll, shop and admire the Pacific Ocean. Free time to explore and shop the famous Paseo • Lunch at one of Santa Barbara’s finest restaurants • Scenic afternoon rail journey right along the Pacific Coast • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 4
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

An enchanting day in the City by the Bay. Choose from: Fisherman’s Wharf and a variety of museums, a culinary excursion, or time to shop and explore at Union Square • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 5
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Enjoy a taste of America’s wine country and culinary heartland. Lunch in the gorgeous 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 GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

You will arrive by luxury rail at one of the West’s best treasures: the Grand Canyon.

DAY 6
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

Rail history comes alive. California State Railroad Museum, one of North America’s finest and most visited rail museums • Time to explore and shop in historic Old Sacramento • Farewell champagne reception and dinner • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 7
SEATTLE AREA, WASHINGTON

Say farewell to the GrandLuxe Express and the friends you’ve made on your journey. Our journey ends in Tacoma. Transfer directly to the Seattle-Tacoma airport or to your optional hotel extension in Seattle. (B)

 

Pricing:

Type of accommodations Retail Rate Early Booking Rate
(If booked 180+ Days Prior to departure)
 Vintage Pullman $4,770 $4,520
 Single Sleeper $5,850 $5,600
Single Sleeper Grand Class $6,150 $5,900
Triple Suite $6,140 $5,890
Parlor Suite $6,280 $6,030
 Classic Presidential Suite $6,610 $6,360
 Grand Suite $6,930 $6,680
Gold Suite $7,230 $6,980


*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.

 

2008 tour dates:

Northbound (Santa Fe to Seattle):

February 21-27
July 11-17*

Southbound (Seattle to Sante Fe):

April 30-May 6

*Special IRT departure


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