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New Orleans to Napa
New Orleans to Napa



Vice Chairman’s Trip
GrandLuxe’s Vice Chairman, Greg Mueller, will accompany this trip.  Mr. Mueller has over 30 years experience in the industry, including 10 years with GrandLuxe Rail Journeys and its predecessors, the American Orient Express and the American European Express.

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DAY 1
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA April 21, 2008
Southern cultural center.
Arrive early and explore New Orleans on your own: French Quarter, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street  Check-in and Orientation  Board the GrandLuxe Express  Welcome Aboard  Champagne Reception and Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 2
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS & MISSOURI
April 22, 2008
Midwestern heritage

Choose from: Food tour of Kansas City • Truman Presidential Library (note: 2 hour roundtrip transfer) • Historical Museum tour • Shopping at the elegant Plaza • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 3
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – April 23, 2008
One of America’s great art and culinary capitals.
Choose from: World-renowned art galleries, shops and museums • Walking tour of the plaza Institute of American Indian Arts • Museum of Fine Arts’ Georgia O’Keeffe Collection • Tour an artist’s home and studio Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
The Grand Canyon
  The Grand Canyon

DAY 4
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK – April 24, 2008
Your luxury train brings you to one of the world’s most spectacular geologic wonders.
Various activities at the South Rim including guided hikes, historic tours, etc. • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)


Meals included:
B=Breakfast • L=Lunch • D=Dinner

DAY 5
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA – April 25, 2008
The perfect place to stroll, shop, and admire the Pacific Ocean.
Free time to explore and shop the famous Paseo
Guided walking tour Scenic afternoon rail journey along the Pacific Coast • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 6
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – April 26, 2008
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 Union Square • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

World-class shopping awaits you at Santa Barbara’s beautiful Paseo
World-class shopping awaits you at Santa Barbara’s beautiful Paseo

DAY 7
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA – April 27, 2008
Enjoy a taste of America’s wine country and culinary heartland.
Vineyard and winery tours • Copia, the American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts, conceived by Robert Mondavi with assistance from Julia Child  Explore the scenic town of St. Helena and visit the famous Oakville Grocery • Farewell Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 8
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA – April 28, 2008
Farewell to GrandLuxe.
Transfer to the Oakland airport or Sacramento airport for your flight home. (B)


 2008 Dates
Price
(see key below) 
Apr 30 – May 6 
New Orleans to Napa
$L
Price $L
 
Early bookings
4 months prior
Vintage Pullman
$5,340
$5,090
Single Sleeper
$6,600
$6,350
Single Sleeper Grand Class
$6,950
$6,700
Triple Suite
$6,930
$6,680
Parlor Suite
$7,100
$6,850
Classic Presidential Suite
$7,480
$7,230
Grand Suite
$7,860
$7,610
Gold Suite
$8,200
$7,950
Prices are per person, double occupancy, except Single Sleepers which are single occupancy and Triple Suite which is triple occupancy.  Early booking savings are available by booking at least 4 months prior to the departure date.