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Napa Valley Wine Train Lunch with round trip Motorcoach from San Francisco

Napa Valley Wine Train©2006 Gray Line

Duration: 7 Hours Estimated

Departs from: Hotel Pick Up is Available or Pier 43 1/2 Fisherman's Wharf

Price from:
$148.00 - $148.00 (USD)

Average rating:
Average rating: 4.0
(based on 13 reviews)

Overview

Enjoy a Napa Valley Wine Train Lunch with round trip Motorcoach from San Francisco

Start your day by heading north into the world renowned Napa Valley aboard a comfortable air-conditioned motorcoach.

Enjoy relaxed elegance, artfully prepared cuisine and world class wines aboard luxury dining cars gliding gently past California's famous vineyards. Complimentary wine tasting is available in the tasting car. Wine tasters must be at least 21 years of age.

From the moment you enter the Wine Train's Station, you begin a threefold adventure...A return to the gracious era of elegant rail travel with distinguished service... A deliciously crafted culinary and complete wine experience and gourmet lunch. An enjoyable and relaxing journey through the heart of Napa Valley's picturesque vineyards past world renowned wineries.

Guests spend time prior to boarding leisurely shopping and wine tasting. The McKinstry Street Station provides a perfect opportunity for purchasing gifts for loved ones ... or yourself! The Wine Emporium features almost 200 kinds of wine and related gifts, while Baubles & Beads offers an elegant variety of jewelry and other personal items, as well as luxurious gifts for the home in the Unique Gift Express!

The 1915-1917 Pullman Lounge and Wine Tasting Cars surround guests with imported hand-rubbed Honduran Mahogany, polished brass, and grape-motif etched glass. Wine Train features a selection of the finest Napa Valley Wines ...or cocktails.

All guests are proudly invited to observe our Chef and professionally trained Culinary Staff through glass as they busily prepare each guests' menu selections in our onboard professional restaurant kitchen while utilizing regional ingredients of the highest quality.

Every Lunch excursion is approximately a scenic 3-hour adventure through the heart of the Napa Valley Wine Country. Cancellation fee charged for no shows and/or cancellation received less than 72 hours prior to tour date. This is a fill-in seating program.

Location: Hotel Pick Up is Available or Pier 43 1/2 Fisherman's Wharf
Schedule: November 1 - April 30' 08 : Fridays Only
May - Oct 2008: Wednesdays and Fridays
            

Itinerary

Napa Valley Wine Train©2004 Napa Valley Wine Train

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 en route, except at designated stops or stations.

LUNCH:

9:15 AM Motorcoach departs from Tour Office to San Francisco to Napa Valley
10:45 - 11:00 AM Check In at Napa Wine Train Station
11:45 AM Wine Tasting Seminar
12:10 PM Board the Lunch Train
12:30 PM Lunch Train Departs Napa
3:30 PM .Lunch Train Returns to Napa
4:45-5:00 PM Est - Return to San Francisco by Motorcoach

Schedules subject to change without notice

This is one of award~winning Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald's sample menus to give you an idea of the culinary talents offered aboard the three dining venues of the Napa Valley Wine Train. Chef Macdonald changes menus seasonally to best utilize the freshest regional ingredients available from our diverse agricultural area. A vegetarian option is offered daily.

This is a sample menu for the Prix Fixe Lunch:

SALAD
Spinach, Radicchio & Frisée Lettuces & Candied Walnuts
with Smoked Goat Cheese Honey Cider Vinaigrette Dressing or

SOUP DU JOUR

Entrée Choices.

ROASTED ANGUS TENDERLOIN Red Wine~Shallot Reduction Sauce
& Wild Mushrooms

ACHIOTE GRILLED CHICKEN Grilled Chicken Breast over Saffron Risotto in Leek Cream Sauce
Portobello Mushrooms & Artichoke Hearts

ROASTED SALMON & CRAB SALAD Roasted Filet of Salmon wrapped around a presentation of Crab Salad
served on Upland Cress with Shallot Beurre Blanc & Mango Salsa

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN Sliced Pork Tenderloin encrusted with Almonds & Dijon Mustard
served with Brandy~Mushroom Demi-glace

GRILLED ASPARAGUS & SHIITAKE MUSHROOM Beautifully presented with Roasted Eggplant, smoked Squash Puree
Vegan Ravioli of Sweet Pea & Leek with Basil Aioli

Meal Packages include choice of tea or coffee. Other beverages are additional and subject to 12% service charge and sales tax. Additional Gratuities are optional. Desserts are prepared fresh daily to match year-round seasons and are also included in the meal packages. Please note menus are "SEASONAL" and can change to insure the best quality and freshest market availability.

            

Prices

Napa Valley Wine Train Lunch with Motorcoach transport from San Francisco - Gray Line
November 1 - April 30' 08 : Fridays Only
May - Oct 2008: Wednesdays and Fridays

Duration:
7 Hours Estimated

Regular PriceDiscountInternet Price
Adult$148.00$148.00
Child (5-11)$148.00$148.00
Senior$148.00$148.00

Reservations are required.

Wine Train Tour of Napa Valley with Lunch - Motorcoach transportation from San Francisco and return. Hotel pick up available

            

Other Info

Departure Point:
Tour departs from San Francisco Sightseeing Ticket Office at PIER 43 1/2 at Fisherman's Wharf or pick up from your San Francisco Hotel.

Departure Times:
9:00 AM

Napa Valley Wine Train Dome Car©2004 Napa Valley Wine Train

Children and Seniors:
Children and Seniors no additional discounts. Wine Tasters must be over 21.

Payment: Payment in advance by major credit card; Visa, AMEX, Mastercard, or Discover Card.

Itinerary: See details listed above.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher
For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a your E-Ticket Voucher - when your booking is confirmed. Please present this E-Ticket voucher to the ticket office at PIER 43 1/2 for a boarding pass.

For our full terms, conditions and F.A.Q. please follow this link.

Napa Valley Wine Train Dining Car©2004 Napa Valley Wine Train
            

Booking Information

Napa Valley Wine Train Lounge Car©2004 Napa Valley Wine Train

Recommended: Comfortable shoes and a extra layer of warm clothing.

Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, bus transportation route to Wine Train may be altered.

Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

San Francisco Sightseeing Tours, Gray Line, Napa Valley Wine Train and TourCorp, Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads,rails and other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation notification at least 3 days prior to tour departure will not incur any penalty and full refund will be issued except for the Napa Valley Wine Train, penalty is $25.00 per person. No shows for the Napa Valley Wine Train will be charged full price.

All company policies can be found at http://www.buysanfranciscotours.com and are part of this tour or activity purchase.

            

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