California's Redwoods, Rails & Wineries

HERITAGE RAILWAYS, HISTORIC SITES, BEAUTIFUL CITIES, SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST WINE AND EVEN A NATIONAL PARK ARE ON FULL DISPLAY AS WE SET OUT ON THIS 8-DAY SHOWCASE OF THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF CALIFORNIA. California is a land of possibilities, and this unforgettable tour gives you 8 days to explore... Read MoreHERITAGE RAILWAYS, HISTORIC SITES, BEAUTIFUL CITIES, SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST WINE AND EVEN A NATIONAL PARK ARE ON FULL DISPLAY AS WE SET OUT ON THIS 8-DAY SHOWCASE OF THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF CALIFORNIA. California is a land of possibilities, and this unforgettable tour gives you 8 days to explore them all. Our journey begins in San Francisco, where we explore both the modern and historic sides of the city through guided tours and memorable excursions. From San Francisco it is on to Yosemite - but not before embarking on the first of three railway journeys this trip provides, the Roaring Camp Railroad’s Redwood Forest Steam Train. In Yosemite, a guided tour of the park allows us to experience the grandeur of nature, and the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad gives us yet another perspective. It is after Yosemite that we begin the culinary portion of our journey - one that kicks off with a visit to a winery that has been in operation for four generations. Napa, Sonoma and Healdsburg are all on the itinerary, and in each destination, we savor the spectacular food and wine. Our ride through the vineyards of Napa aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train makes this journey even more memorable. Whether you seek gastronomic delights or deep history, this California adventure is one not to miss. Highlights: * Three scenic rail excursions: Redwood Forest Steam Train, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and Napa Valley Wine Train * Hotel accommodations for 7 nights, including 2 nights in Yosemite National Park * 10 meals, including lunch aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train * San Francisco city tour, including Fisherman’s Wharf * Alcatraz tour * Yosemite National Park tour * Visit to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park * J. Rickards Winery tasting * Sterling Vineyards tour and tasting * National Park entrance fees * Transportation by deluxe motorcoach * Services of a professional tour manager * Baggage handling

Starting at: $3,495

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National Parks & Big Sky Country

YOUR 12-DAY ADVENTURE THROUGH BIG SKY COUNTRY INCLUDES THE BEST OF THE OLD WEST WITH VISITS TO JACKSON HOLE, GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, BIG SKY COUNTRY, YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Travel on an 12-day tour through America's Wild West. Beginning in Chicago, board the Empire... Read MoreYOUR 12-DAY ADVENTURE THROUGH BIG SKY COUNTRY INCLUDES THE BEST OF THE OLD WEST WITH VISITS TO JACKSON HOLE, GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, BIG SKY COUNTRY, YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Travel on an 12-day tour through America's Wild West. Beginning in Chicago, board the Empire Builder for the overnight journey west to Montana. Arrive in East Glacier, MT, at the edge of Glacier National Park. A highlight of your stay will be a Red Jammer tour of Glacier National Park. Continue to Helena, where your two-night stay mixes elements of history and nature. Visit the Charles Russell Museum, the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, and tour Montana's Capitol. Relax on a cruise through the Gates of the Mountains and enjoy a trip to dinner on a horse wagon. Then it's time for a three-night stay in Big Sky Country, where you'll tour Yellowstone National Park, visit Old Faithful, and have a chance to relax on the ranch and take in the quiet scenery, horseback ride and fly fish. Travel by coach to Jackson, gateway to Grand Teton National Park and a quintessential cowboy town, complete with wooden plank sidewalks and saloons. You'll visit the rodeo and take a float trip on the Snake River through Grand Teton National Park, offering a great vantage point for spotting wildlife. This trip through Big Sky Country shows off the west's natural wonders, rich history, and roaming wildlife. Highlights: * Rail travel aboard Amtrak (1 night on train) * Hotel accommodations for 10 nights, including 2 nights in Glacier National Park and 3 nights at the 320 Ranch and Resort * 13 meals, including a Chuckwagon supper * Meals on the train included when upgrading to private sleeping accommodations * Glacier National Park including the Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard vintage Red Jammer buses * Visit Charles Russell's home and studio * Gates of the Mountains cruise * Yellowstone National Park tour, including Old Faithful * Jackson Hole Rodeo * Float trip on the Snake River through Grand Teton National Park * National Park entrance fees * Transportation by deluxe motorcoach * Services of a professional tour manager * Baggage handling

Starting at: $3,695

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Pacific Northwest and the Columbia River Cruise

TRAVEL THE STORIED PIONEER ROUTE FROM CHICAGO TO VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON BY TRAIN FOR A PACIFIC NORTHWEST ADVENTURE THAT CONTINUES THROUGH OREGON AND WASHINGTON, FOLLOWING THE COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS ABOARD THE AMERICAN EMPRESS STEAMBOAT. Embark on a rail and river cruise adventure following the path... Read MoreTRAVEL THE STORIED PIONEER ROUTE FROM CHICAGO TO VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON BY TRAIN FOR A PACIFIC NORTHWEST ADVENTURE THAT CONTINUES THROUGH OREGON AND WASHINGTON, FOLLOWING THE COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS ABOARD THE AMERICAN EMPRESS STEAMBOAT. Embark on a rail and river cruise adventure following the path taken by explorers Lewis and Clark in 1805. Beginning in Chicago, board Amtrak's Empire Builder train for the storied 2-night journey across the northern prairies into Big Sky Country, ending in Vancouver, Washington. Explore Vancouver and nearby Portland during a short city stay before boarding the American Empress, your floating boutique hotel for the journey into the heart of Washington's wine country. our a millionaire's Victorian home in Astoria, Oregon and marvel at the engineering achievement of the Bonneville Dam. Whether you choose to take in the scenery from Mt. Hood's Timberline Lodge nestled among the pines or climb a lighthouse to view the expansive Pacific, a voyage on the Columbia and Snake Rivers will show you the world from a new perspective. American Queen Steamboat Company requires a COVID-19 vaccination for all guests and crew for all sailings beginning July 1, 2021 Highlights: * Transportation aboard Amtrak (2 nights on train) * Hotel accommodations for 1 night * All meals aboard the ship * 7-night river cruise aboard the American Empress * Complimentary wine and beer with dinner and complimentary cappuccino, espresso, specialty coffees, bottled water and soft drinks throughout the river cruise * Ports of call: - Astoria, OR - The Dalles, OR - Stevenson, WA - Tri-Cities (Richland), WA - Clarkston, WA

Starting at: $3,750

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An Alaskan Odyssey

EXPLORE THE SPECTACULAR BEAUTY AND FASCINATING HISTORY OF ALASKA ON A JOURNEY FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ARCTIC OCEAN. Your Alaskan adventure begins in Anchorage, where you’ll depart on a glacier cruise into Prince William Sound, taking in marine life and stunning views along the way. Next, you’ll... Read MoreEXPLORE THE SPECTACULAR BEAUTY AND FASCINATING HISTORY OF ALASKA ON A JOURNEY FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ARCTIC OCEAN. Your Alaskan adventure begins in Anchorage, where you’ll depart on a glacier cruise into Prince William Sound, taking in marine life and stunning views along the way. Next, you’ll explore Denali National Park’s majestic wildlife and scenery, and visit the historic city of Fairbanks, known as Alaska’s “Golden Heart City.” From Fairbanks, you’ll cross the Arctic Circle and take a guided scenic drive along the Dalton Highway, stopping to explore the Arctic Coastal Plane’s wetlands and streams. Continue on the guided drive, where you’ll traverse the Brooks Mountain Range, cross the Continental Divide, and visit the Yukon River, one of the most famous and beautiful rivers in North America. Finish your trip with time to explore Fairbanks on your own before heading back to Anchorage. Highlights: * Travel the Alaska Railroad * 9 nights accommodation in hotels * Glacier cruise in Prince William Sound with roundtrip rail transfers * Guided tours of Denali, Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay * Sightseeing tour of Fairbanks and Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise * Flight from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, experiencing the Arctic Ocean by air * Guided travel on the remote Dalton Highway across the Arctic Circle, Yukon River and the spectacular Brooks Mountain Range to the Arctic Ocean * Bus transfer from Anchorage to Denali * Flight from Fairbanks to Anchorage

Starting at: $3,875

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Enchanting Rhine (Basel to Amsterdam)

Starting at: $3,879

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Enchanting Rhine (Wine Cruise) (Basel to Amsterdam)

Starting at: $3,879

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Enchanting Rhine (Celebration of Wine, Taste of Christmas) (Basel to Amsterdam)

Starting at: $4,049

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America's Treasures & Natural Wonders

AN ADVENTURE INTO THE GREAT WEST, THIS 2-WEEK JOURNEY TELLS A STORY OF EARTH’S WONDERS AND MAGNIFICENT DISPLAYS OF NATURE THROUGH VISITS TO SIX OF AMERICA’S MOST BELOVED NATIONAL PARKS. Set your sights on amazing scenes of America’s wilderness with visits to six national parks on this unforgettable... Read MoreAN ADVENTURE INTO THE GREAT WEST, THIS 2-WEEK JOURNEY TELLS A STORY OF EARTH’S WONDERS AND MAGNIFICENT DISPLAYS OF NATURE THROUGH VISITS TO SIX OF AMERICA’S MOST BELOVED NATIONAL PARKS. Set your sights on amazing scenes of America’s wilderness with visits to six national parks on this unforgettable 14-day tour of the West. The journey begins on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, aboard which beautiful vistas of pueblos, deserts, mountains and cities come to life en route to Flagstaff. Our first glimpse at the sheer majesty of nature is had upon arrival, as we venture to Grand Canyon National Park. Moving onto Lake Powell, a scenic reservoir on the Arizona/Utah border, we enjoy dramatic scenery from both the land and the water before continuing onto Zion National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park offers even further insight into the natural wonders hidden right in our backyard. Between national parks, we enjoy some time in Salt Lake City; then, it is back to nature with excursions to Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. From the scenery to the iconic sites and the wildlife, your camera and your heart will overflow with memories from this voyage. Highlights: * Rail travel on Amtrak (1 night on train) * Hotel accommodations for 12 nights * 16 meals, including a traditional Chuckwagon dinner * Meals on the train included when upgrading to private sleeping accommodations * Grand Canyon National Park * Lake Powell Dinner Cruise * Zion National Park, including tram tour * Bryce Canyon National Park * Salt Lake City Tour * Grand Teton National Park * Yellowstone National Park, including Old Faithful * Glacier National Park, including Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard vintage Red Jammer Buses * National Park entrance fees * Transportation by deluxe motorcoach * Services of a professional tour manager * Baggage handling

Starting at: $4,120

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National Parks of the Southwest

It’s a land of scenes epic in scope, from the immense Grand Canyon and the winding Colorado to the sandstone spires of Bryce and the red-rock cliffs and chasms of Zion. It’s the Southwest, which our small group celebrates at favorite national parks and preserves. And, wrote author Wallace Stegner,... Read MoreIt’s a land of scenes epic in scope, from the immense Grand Canyon and the winding Colorado to the sandstone spires of Bryce and the red-rock cliffs and chasms of Zion. It’s the Southwest, which our small group celebrates at favorite national parks and preserves. And, wrote author Wallace Stegner, it’s America’s “best idea.” Note: Some dates may travel with a reverse itinerary.

Starting at: $4,195

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Enchanting Rhine (New Year's Celebration) (Basel to Amsterdam)

Starting at: $4,249

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