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Napa Valley Wine Train with Gourmet Lunch and Transport from San Francisco

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Location: San Francisco, California
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                                7 hours (approx.)

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Hop aboard the famous Napa Valley Wine Train for an unforgettable dining experience! Aboard a restored antique train, enjoy a gourmet lunch while traveling through beautiful Napa wine country to the quaint village of St Helena. You'll be astounded by endless views of gorgeous rolling vineyards on your 3-hour ride. This is the most relaxing, exclusive way to experience Napa, and round-trip transport from San Francisco is included.

Highlights

Enjoy a unique, scenic dining experience aboard the famous Napa Valley Wine Train
Ride a restored antique train through gorgeous Napa Valley
Enjoy a freshly prepared gourmet lunch and a glass of wine
Admire gorgeous views of rolling vineyards on your ride to St Helena
Round-trip transport from San Francisco included

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What You Can Expect

Scenic Ferry from San Francisco

On the morning of your tour, head to the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Depending on the day you select, you’ll take the ferry (Mon-Fri) or a bus (Sat-Sun) from here to Vallejo, where you’ll then board a shuttle and head north to beautiful Napa Valley wine country.

When you arrive in Napa, hop aboard the famous Napa Valley Wine Train! You'll be directed to your seat and welcomed with a glass of wine. Then, simply sit back and soak in impeccable views of Napa’s stunning vineyards as you travel north to the quaint village of St Helena, passing the towns of Yountville, Oakville and Rutherford along the way.

When your eyes aren't pasted to the large viewing windows, you’re encouraged to explore this unique train during your journey – you may even visit the kitchen car to watch the chefs prepare your gourmet meal.

You’ll sit in your choice of the first or second seating section, depending on when you’d like to enjoy your lunch (see Schedule & Pricing for details). Choose from a fresh, seasonal menu, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared to your specifications (see Itinerary below for a sample menu). This highly acclaimed restaurant prides itself in using fresh ingredients and sustainable produce, as well as humanely raised meats and line-caught or farmed fish.

Before or after your meal, head to the lounge car to enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine from the bar (own expense) and lounge on the loveseats. Your Napa Valley Wine Train experience will end in the early evening, when you'll board the shuttle for your return trip to Vallejo. You’ll then hop on the 5:15pm ferry to return to San Francisco.

Itinerary

Sample Menu

Appetizer (choose one)

Baby lettuce salad with candied walnuts and smoked goat cheese in a honey cider vinaigrette

Soup du jour

Main Course (choose one)

Roasted beef tenderloin on a black truffle potato cake with onion and cambozola cheese

Grilled pork tenderloin stuffed with wild mushroom polenta on vegetables in a truffle port reduction sauce

Coriander chicken breast in a wild mushroom pappardelle pasta with pesto

Grilled salmon on fingerling potatoes and sautéed baby spinach in a coconut curry broth topped with a calamari salad

Winter squash polenta with a spinach-ricotta portabella and yam-stuffed pepper in a tomato-basil coulis

Dessert

Changes daily

Drinks

One glass of wine

Coffee and tea

Espresso, cappuccino, soft drinks, juices and mineral water (additional cost)

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Glenn P

5 star rating: Highly Recommended May 2013

The ferry ride to the train was very nice and relaxing. The coach limo picked us up at the ferry and took us to the train. The driver was great. Once at the train the journey started.
The cars were very stylish and comfortable. The food was amazing as well as the service.The view from the train was amazing.

leann s

5 star rating: Highly Recommended April 2013

I reallyenjoyed the tour. I thaought the train was beautiful the food excellent, but the service was superb. I felt well tke care of and pampered. Thanks

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Schedule Details

Departs

Departure point

Ferry Building, San Francisco

Departure time

8:10am check-in at the Ferry Building (ferry departs at 8:30am)

Duration

7 hours (approx.)

Return details
Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Inclusions

Round-trip ferry or bus transport between San Francisco and Vallejo
Round-trip shuttle transport between Vallejo and Napa Valley Wine Train
3-course lunch
Glass of wine
Coffee, tea and water

Exclusions

Server gratuities (recommended)
Soft drinks, juice and alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Any reserved seats not claimed within 10 minutes prior to departure may be released for resale
Dress code is smart casual
Ferry runs Mon-Fri; bus runs Sat & Sun

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First Seating
Code: 1STLUNCH

Includes soup or salad and main course during trip to St Helena, then dessert and coffee or tea during return trip to Napa. Check-in time is 10:30am.

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$162.00

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Second Seating
Code: 2NDLUNCH

Includes appetizers and drinks on trip to St Helena, then soup or salad, main course and dessert on return trip to Napa. Check-in time is10:30am.

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$162.00

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