California Rail Discovery
May 12, 2027 - 7 Days

Experience the Golden State like never before on this unforgettable 7-day California Rail Discovery tour. From the iconic hills of San Francisco to the vineyards of Napa, the historic charm of Sacramento, and the sparkling shores of Lake Tahoe, this journey blends scenic train rides with coastal beauty, Old West history, and world-class wine. Cruise San Francisco Bay, stroll through towering redwoods at Muir Woods, sip your way through Napa Valley, and relax with a paddle wheeler cruise on Lake Tahoe. Highlights include a scenic Sierra Nevada Amtrak journey, Virginia City, and a farewell dinner in the mountains. Join us for a rail adventure that captures the heart of California and Nevada.

• HIGHLIGHTS

  • San Francisco City Tour

  • Muir Woods

  • Napa Valley Winery Tour & Tasting

  • Sierra Nevada Rail Journey

  • Two Cruise Experiences

  • San Francisco Bay Cruise

  • Lake Tahoe Paddle Wheeler Cruise

  • Old Sacramento Waterfront

  • Virginia City, NV

  • Nevada State Railroad Museum

  • Reno & National Auto Museum

  • Two Night Stay in San Francisco

  • Three Night Stay in Lake Tahoe

• INCLUSIONS

  • Roundtrip Airfare - MSP

  • 6 Nights Accommodations

  • 8 Meals: 6 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners

  • Sightseeing per Itinerary

  • Admissions per Itinerary

  • Hotel Transfers

  • Professional Tour Director

  • Motorcoach Transportation

  • Baggage Handling at Hotels

• ITINERARY - (full itinerary listed)

  Day 1: Arrive San Francisco
  Today board your flight bound for the San Francisco Bay Area for your California Rail Discovery. Upon arrival meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel to begin a two night stay in one of the world's most beautiful cities, San Francisco. "The City by the Bay" highlights fascinating museums, world-class cuisine & amazing shopping.

  Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at a popular restaurant in the Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39 area.
  Overnight: San Francisco

  Day 2: San Francisco City Tour & Bay Cruise – Muir Woods
  Today enjoy a San Francisco City Tour to see the Civic Center area, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Seal Rocks & Pier 39.
  
  Experience a San Francisco Bay Cruise featuring views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz & the city's skyline. This afternoon cross over the Golden Gate Bridge enroute to visit Muir Woods National Monument to see some of the oldest & the tallest Redwood trees in the world. Later enjoy time at leisure to browse the storefronts along Fisherman's Wharf, sample a chowder filled sourdough bread bowl or take a Cable Car ride.
  Overnight: San Francisco

  Day 3: Napa Valley Winery – Old Sacramento Waterfront
  This morning travel into California's famous Napa Valley, where hundreds of wineries prosper and stop for a Winery Tour & Tasting to sample some local wines while learning about wine making. While Napa is best known for its prodigious Cabernet Sauvignon production, growing conditions are favorable for a wide range of grapes.

  This afternoon travel to the River City and Capital of California, Sacramento. Old Sacramento was the commercial hub of the Gold Rush Era & is filled with shops, restaurants and entertainment venues yet retains 1800's charm with original storefronts and wooden sidewalks. Later check into your hotel for an overnight stay in the "River City". Tonight join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant in Sacramento.
  Overnight: Sacramento

  Day 4: Sacramento - Sierra Nevada - Rail Journey - Lake Tahoe
  This morning board an Amtrak Train for a Sierra Nevada Rail Journey through the beautiful snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Lake Tahoe area. Disembark your train in Truckee and board your motorcoach to drive to the spectacular year round resort area of Lake Tahoe to spend the next three evenings in the popular and revitalized South Lake Tahoe/Stateline area.
  Overnight: Lake Tahoe

  Day 5: Reno - Virginia City
  This morning travel through historic Carson City, capital of the Silver State of Nevada.

  Stop in Carson City to visit the Nevada State Railroad Museum, dedicated to educating visitors about Nevada's rich railroad history.

  The museum features a significant collection of locomotives, artifacts and memorabilia that showcase railroads and railroading in Nevada.

  Continue to Reno, the Biggest Little City in the World. Visit the famous National Automobile Museum, recognized as one of the top auto museums in the world featuring the original Harrah Auto Collection of gaming pioneer Bill Harrah. Then visit Virginia City, site of the Comstock Lode and once the richest place in the world. The famous Old West town was once the west's mining metropolis and featured notable residents Mark Twain & Bret Harte. Return to your Lake Tahoe hotel for an evening at your own pace.
  Overnight: Lake Tahoe

  Day 6: Lake Tahoe Cruise
  Today enjoy a Lake Tahoe Paddle Wheeler Cruise for spectacular views of the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains and Emerald Bay which features the 1929 Nordic-style mansion Vikingsholm. Later enjoy some leisure time in the Lake Tahoe area. Maybe take a stroll down to the lake, do some shopping, take a gondola ride up the mountain or experience the amenities of your hotel. Tonight's Farewell Dinner will be at a local restaurant in the area.
  Overnight: Lake Tahoe

  Day 7: Lake Tahoe – Sacramento Airport
  This morning transfer to the Sacramento Airport & fly home with wonderful memories of your California Rail Discovery.

• ACCOMODATIONS

  • 2 Nights - Hotel Zephyr or Westin St. Francis Union Square, San Francisco

  • 1 Night - Hyatt Regency or Embassy Suites, Sacramento

  • 3 Nights - Margaritaville Resort, Bally's or Harrah's Lake Tahoe, So. Lake Tahoe/Stateline

  *On some dates alternative hotels may be used

• TOUR RATES

  With Booking Discount: $4499 per person DBL

  Regular Rate: $4599 per person DBL

  Single Supplement: $1175

  *Please call if you have questions regarding our booking discount, deposits, and/or travel protection plans.
  We’re happy to assist you!