California Rail

Discover Northern California by train on a spectacular seven-day journey through San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe, with views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the way.

A crimson bridge, cable cars, a sparkling bay, and streets lined with elegant Victorian homes — San Francisco is undeniably one of the world’s great cities. Begin your trip with a two night stay in the Fisherman’s Wharf area of San Francisco.

A tour of the “City by the Bay” will show the city’s many highlights, and features a San Francisco Bay Cruise for spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the beautiful skyline.

Next visit the picturesque town of Sausalito, before heading inland for a Winery Tour and Tasting and then onto Sacramento. Explore the Napa Valley Wine Country as you board the famous Napa Valley Wine Train for lunch and wine tasting.

Continuing your travels, board another train, Amtrak’s California Zephyr, which heads east into the spectacular snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains and disembark in Truckee near Lake Tahoe. Enjoy two nights at a resort in Lake Tahoe in the scenic and popular South Tahoe area.

Discover the historic town of Virginia City, once considered the richest city in America during its’ Old West mining days. Cap off your western adventure with a Paddlewheeler Cruise on Lake Tahoe and a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant