Napa Valley Wine Train Lunch with round trip Motorcoach from San Francisco

Enjoy a Napa Valley Wine Train Lunch with round trip Motorcoach from San Francisco

Start your day by heading north into the world renowned Napa Valley aboard a comfortable air-conditioned motorcoach.

Enjoy relaxed elegance, artfully prepared cuisine and world class wines aboard luxury dining cars gliding gently past California's famous vineyards. Complimentary wine tasting is available in the tasting car. Wine tasters must be at least 21 years of age.

From the moment you enter the Wine Train's Station, you begin a threefold adventure...A return to the gracious era of elegant rail travel with distinguished service... A deliciously crafted culinary and complete wine experience and gourmet lunch. An enjoyable and relaxing journey through the heart of Napa Valley's picturesque vineyards past world renowned wineries.

Guests spend time prior to boarding leisurely shopping and wine tasting. The McKinstry Street Station provides a perfect opportunity for purchasing gifts for loved ones ... or yourself! The Wine Emporium features almost 200 kinds of wine and related gifts, while Baubles & Beads offers an elegant variety of jewelry and other personal items, as well as luxurious gifts for the home in the Unique Gift Express!

The 1915-1917 Pullman Lounge and Wine Tasting Cars surround guests with imported hand-rubbed Honduran Mahogany, polished brass, and grape-motif etched glass. Wine Train features a selection of the finest Napa Valley Wines ...or cocktails.

All guests are proudly invited to observe our Chef and professionally trained Culinary Staff through glass as they busily prepare each guests' menu selections in our onboard professional restaurant kitchen while utilizing regional ingredients of the highest quality.

Every Lunch excursion is approximately a scenic 3-hour adventure through the heart of the Napa Valley Wine Country. Cancellation fee charged for no shows and/or cancellation received less than 72 hours prior to tour date. This is a fill-in seating program.

Location:	Hotel Pick Up is Available or Pier 43 1/2 Fisherman's Wharf
Schedule:	November 1 - April 30' 08 : Fridays Only May - Oct 2008: Wednesdays and Fridays

            

WINE TRAIN ROUTE
A 3-hour, 36 mile, excursion from the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and return. Government regulations do not permit the train to stop or disembark passengers en route, except at designated stops or stations.

LUNCH:

9:15 AM Motorcoach departs from Tour Office to San Francisco to Napa Valley
10:45 - 11:00 AM Check In at Napa Wine Train Station
11:45 AM Wine Tasting Seminar
12:10 PM Board the Lunch Train
12:30 PM Lunch Train Departs Napa
3:30 PM .Lunch Train Returns to Napa
4:45-5:00 PM Est - Return to San Francisco by Motorcoach

Schedules subject to change without notice

This is one of award~winning Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald's sample menus to give you an idea of the culinary talents offered aboard the three dining venues of the Napa Valley Wine Train. Chef Macdonald changes menus seasonally to best utilize the freshest regional ingredients available from our diverse agricultural area. A vegetarian option is offered daily.

This is a sample menu for the Prix Fixe Lunch:

SALAD
Spinach, Radicchio & Frisée Lettuces & Candied Walnuts
with Smoked Goat Cheese Honey Cider Vinaigrette Dressing or

SOUP DU JOUR

Entrée Choices.

ROASTED ANGUS TENDERLOIN Red Wine~Shallot Reduction Sauce
& Wild Mushrooms

ACHIOTE GRILLED CHICKEN Grilled Chicken Breast over Saffron Risotto in Leek Cream Sauce
Portobello Mushrooms & Artichoke Hearts

ROASTED SALMON & CRAB SALAD Roasted Filet of Salmon wrapped around a presentation of Crab Salad
served on Upland Cress with Shallot Beurre Blanc & Mango Salsa

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN Sliced Pork Tenderloin encrusted with Almonds & Dijon Mustard
served with Brandy~Mushroom Demi-glace

GRILLED ASPARAGUS & SHIITAKE MUSHROOM Beautifully presented with Roasted Eggplant, smoked Squash Puree
Vegan Ravioli of Sweet Pea & Leek with Basil Aioli

Meal Packages include choice of tea or coffee. Other beverages are additional and subject to 12% service charge and sales tax. Additional Gratuities are optional. Desserts are prepared fresh daily to match year-round seasons and are also included in the meal packages. Please note menus are "SEASONAL" and can change to insure the best quality and freshest market availability.

            

Napa Valley Wine Train Lunch with Motorcoach transport from San Francisco - Gray Line
November 1 - April 30' 08 : Fridays Only
May - Oct 2008: Wednesdays and Fridays