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Transcontinental Rail Journey
Transcontinental Rail Journey

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APRIL 5
WASHINGTON DC
Welcome aboard.
Arrive early and explore Washington DC on your own Welcome aboard champagne Reception and Dinner Overnight GrandLuxe Express
(D)

APRIL 6
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Explore living history.
Choose from the following: Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home in Charlottesville Civil War battlefields at Fredericksburg Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

APRIL 7
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
One of America's most well-preserved cities.
Horse-drawn carriage tour Choose from: Fort Sumter National Monument, where the first shot of the Civil War was fired Magnolia Plantation and America's Oldest garden H.L. Hunley, a restored Civil War era submarine Free time to shop Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Savannah, Georgia   Savannah, Georgia

APRIL 8
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
The Belle of the South.
Historic Trolley tour of grand public squares and oaks draped with Spanish moss Home and garden tour including home of Dr. Metts, the Savannah resident made infamous in the book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" Fort Pulaski National Monument Free time at River Street's historic shopping district Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

APRIL 9
RAIL DAY THROUGH THE SOUTH
Marvel at the ever-changing scenery of the South as you spend a day on the rails.
Informative lectures Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

APRIL 10
NEW ORLEANS (NIGHT IN HOTEL)
Explore New Orleans' French Quarter, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street.
Tour of New Orleans Lunch at local restaurant Overnight luxury hotel (B,L,D)

APRIL 11
RAIL DAY THROUGH THE HEART
OF AMERICA
Enjoy at the scenery of the Mid-West as you spend a day on the rails.
Informative lectures Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

APRIL 12
KANSAS CITY
Midwestern heritage.
Choose from: WWI Memorial Museum, Shopping at the elegant Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, or the Truman Presidential Library Famous Kansas City BBQ lunch Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Santa Fe
Santa Fe

APRIL 13
SANTA FE
One of America's great art and culinary capitals.
Choose from: Abiquiu tour featuring private tour of the Georgia O'Keeffe museum and lunch or free time with lunch in Santa Fe Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

APRIL 14
GRAND CANYON
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 tour Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

APRIL 15
SANTA BARBARA
The perfect place to stroll, shop, and admire the Pacific Ocean.
Tour, wine tasting and lunch at Demetria Estate and Winery Scenic afternoon rail journey along the Pacific Coast Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

APRIL 16
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Your GrandLuxe Rail Journey comes to a close.
If time allows, enjoy the City by the Bay on your own before departing for home (B)

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




Transcontinental Journey
Washington D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area
Apr 2009 – 12 days
2009
Early
Bookings
Vintage Pullman
$8,480 $8,230
Single Sleeper
$10,530 $10,280
Single Sleeper Grand Class
$11,100 $10,850
Triple Suite
$11,080 $10,830
Parlor Suite
$11,360 $11,110
Classic Presidential Suites
$11,980 $11,730
Grand Suites
$12,590 $12,340
Gold Suites
$13,170 $12,920
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 6 months prior to the departure date. Prices are valid through August 2008.