Napa Valley Wine Train - GOURMET EXPRESS LUNCHE ON THE WINE TRAIN

Gourmet Express Lunch aboard the Wine Train

Enjoy a Gourmet Express Luncheon aboard the Wine Train ... either northbound for first seating or southbound for second seating aboard our lavishly restored 1915-1917 Pullman Dining & Lounge cars.

Lunch package includes wine tasting seminar in station prior to boarding. All guests can tour the cars and have the option of visiting the Wine Tasting Car. You will dine in style amid the accoutrements of fine dining -- fine china, crystalware, silverware and white damask linen with service by an attentive staff.

Enjoy a brief and informative 'welcome' Wine Tasting in the lobby of the McKinstry Street Station prior to boarding Luncheon Excursion. This 'Seminar' is open to all guests and is included as a part of the packaged pricing. This informal 15 minute seminar provides a sampling of two varietals and affords guests an opportunity to have fun learning about wine ... Napa Valley ... of course!

Wine Train Route

A 3-hour, 36 mile, excursion from the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and return. Government regulations do not permit the train to stop or disembark passengers enroute, except at designated stops or stations.

Location:	Napa Valley: 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA 94559
Schedule:	January to December: Closed 12/25 & 01/01 Wine Train Operates Daily

            

Sample Gourmet Express Luncheon Menu

First Course Choices...

Salad
Spring Mix, Radicchio, Frisée & Candied Walnuts
With Smoked Goat Cheese in Honey Cider Vinaigrette
Suggested Wine: Sparkling Wine
~ or ~
Soup du Jour
Please ask your server
For today's Freshly prepared soup

Entrée Choices...

Roasted Beef Tenderloin
In Red Wine~Shallot Reduction Sauce & Mushrooms
Suggested Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
~ or ~
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Marinated in Sweet Mustard &Served on Chard & Potato
Sauté with Mango Chipolte Reduction Pork Demi Glace
Suggested Wine: Pinot Noir
~ or ~
Grilled Breast of Chicken
In a Mélange of Mushrooms with
Spinach & Sun Dried Tomato Soufflé
Suggested Wine: Sangiovese
~ or ~
Pan Seared Salmon
With Sautéed Spinach in Fish Consommé
Garnished with Seaweed Salad & Romesco Sauce
Suggested Wine: Chardonnay
~ or ~
Saffron Rice Cake
Served over Seasonal Vegetables and Sautéed Spinach
With Romesco Sauce
Suggested Wine: Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Train Freshly Created Desserts

All Luncheon Entrées served with Chef's accompaniments.
Coffee & Tea are included with your meal.
All food and beverage is subject to 12% service charge & sales tax.
Gratuities are optional, thank you.

Lunch Seatings:

Lunch has two seatings. Passengers spend half of the trip in a Dining Car and half in a Lounge Car. All guests are always invited to visit the Wine Tasting Lounge Car.

Passengers choosing First Seating will begin the excursion in the Dining Car for the soup/salad and main course for the northbound trip to St. Helena. Approximately 1-1/2 hours later, passengers completing their first two courses are then escorted to a Lounge Car to enjoy dessert and coffee for the return trip to Napa.

Passengers choosing Second Seating will begin the excursion in the Lounge Car for appetizer course (and optional cocktails) for the northbound trip to St. Helena. Approximately 1-1/2 hours later, passengers are then escorted to the dining Car to enjoy their soup/salad, main course, dessert and coffee for the return trip to Napa.

 

Departures and Schedule:

LUNCHEON EXCURSIONS: MONDAY - SUNDAY
10:00 AM .......... Station Shops Open
10:30 AM .......... Check In
10:45 AM .......... Wine Tasting Seminar
11:00 AM .......... Board the Lunch Train
11:30 AM .......... Lunch Train Departs Napa
02:30 PM .......... Lunch Train Returns to Napa

All Schedules Subject to Change without notice and require a 24hr advance reservation. Trains operate daily, except when maintenance is planned. Any reserved seats not checked in 10 minutes prior to departure may be released for resale.

            

Wine Train - Gourmet Express Luncheon
January to December: Closed 12/25 & 01/01
Wine Train Operates Daily

            

Departure Location and Parking:

Wine Train Excursions leave from 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA 94559. Hotel pick up is not provided for this activity. Complimentary parking is available for all Wine Train guests.

Directions:

From Marin, San Francisco, Peninsula -via Golden Gate Bridge: Take 101 north to Highway 37 east. Take Highway 121 towards Napa, 121 connects with Highway 29. Turn left, take 29 north. Exit Lincoln Avenue. Go east on Lincoln Avenue. Turn right on Soscol Avenue. Turn left at light onto First Street then immediately turn left again onto McKinstry Street. Make second left into driveway for parking at the McKinstry Street Depot.

Alternate route: Take I-80 East. Exit Napa/Columbus Parkway to Hwy 29. Turn right heading North on Hwy 29. Exit Napa/Lake Berryessa. This road becomes Soscol Ave. in Napa. Continue on Soscol Ave. Turn right on First St. Turn Left on McKinstry Street. Approximate travel time from San Francisco is 1hr and 20min. 50 minutes from Marin County.

Handicapped Accessibility:

The Napa Valley Wine Train , although not required by the ADA (due to historic renovation), can be somewhat accessible to travellers with minimum mobility limitations. Wheelchairs measuring no wider than 26" can be accommodated onboard via our wheelchair lift. Advance notification and specific discussion of mobility restrictions is necessary in order to facilitate serving limitation needs and Boarding. Due to the unique boarding timing procedures, advance notification is critical to insure comfort for all guests.

Return Details:

Train Trip concludes at the original departure point.

Children and Seniors:

There is only one rate available for all guest. No other discounts are available.

 

            

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on you home/office printer and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge 100% for NO SHOWS. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Recommended Attire - Dress Code: Brunch and lunch are casual. Please NO old or faded jeans. During dinner, jackets are suggested but not required; ladies should dress as they would for dining in any fine restaurant.

The Napa Valley Wine Train , although not required by the ADA (due to historic renovation), can be somewhat accessible to travellers with minimum mobility limitations. Wheelchairs measuring no wider than 26" can be accommodated onboard via our wheelchair lift. Advance notification and specific discussion of mobility restrictions is necessary in order to facilitate serving limitation needs and Boarding. Due to the unique boarding timing procedures, advance notification is critical to insure comfort for all guests.

Package prices are per person and include meal, service charge, sales tax & train fare. Coffee, tea or decaf included in meal package. excursions. Wine, cocktails & other refreshments are an additional cost & are subject to service charge and sales tax. Gratuities are optional.

Credit cards are charged the package price for all programs at the time of placing a reservation. Operating schedule of excursions vary slightly based upon seasonal demands. All pricing, programs, terms & conditions are subject to change without notice. Service Charges are taxable in California. Confirmations are based upon space availability.

All company policies can be found at tourcorp.com, and a part of this tour purchase.

            

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