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Stop At: Napa Valley Wine Train, 1275 McKinstry St, Napa, CA 94559, USA

The first part of your journey is a culinary one, full of elegance, luxury, and style. Soup du Jour or fresh Sonoma Greens. Your choice of gourmet entrées. And of course, coffee or tea and our pastry chef’s daily dessert creation, all freshly prepared aboard our elegant vintage train. Savored as you head northbound through the Napa Valley to St. Helena, with breathtaking views of the western side of the Napa Valley as an enjoyable side.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574-9502

Your first stop, a visit to the Charles Krug Winery and an exploration into the history of the Napa Valley itself. The oldest winery in Napa Valley is home to the first tasting room in California and now prides itself on being a world-class destination with exceptional wines. And more than 150 years of winemaking experience to discover.

Your Wine Train tour brings you to this legendary estate, a legacy created by an icon, Charles Krug—a Prussian immigrant, teacher, revolutionary, and visionary—carried on by the storied Mondavi family, true Napa Valley pioneers. Tour the beautiful estate, stroll the property’s lush Culinary Institute of America farm-to-table garden, enjoy a tasting of prized wines and delicious varietals in the celebrated Redwood Cellar, and hear endless stories of the foundations Krug laid for wine industry.

But when you leave Charles Krug, your journey doesn’t end there.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Raymond Vineyards, 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena, CA 94574-1645

From intimate barrel cellars to a living outdoor educational exhibit, Raymond Vineyards an experience you can see, feel, taste, and touch. Artful and elegant, whimsical and fun, this is a whole other world of discovery. Explore the winery from the inside out and get an exclusive look into the evolution of five generations of winemaking in the Napa Valley.

Tour of the Theater of Nature and discover organic and Biodynamic farming. Learn about the interplay between the soil, the vines and other plants, animals, and the vineyardist as a holistic system in harmony with the calendar and the moon. You’ll love the Red Room and the Crystal Cellar, a working cellar with gorgeous Baccarat chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and an extraordinary collection of historical crystal decanters. And of course, sample some of the winery’s wonderful wines.

After this extraordinary experience, it’s back to real life. And your private shuttle that brings you back to the Napa Valley Wine Train Station along the scenic Silverado Trail.

Duration: 1 hour

Included

1.5-hour train journey
Lunch - Multiple course gourmet lunch
1-hour each, tour and tasting at Charles Krug Winery and Raymond Vineyards
Coffee and/or Tea
Entry/Admission - Napa Valley Wine Train
Entry/Admission - Charles Krug Winery
Entry/Admission - Raymond Vineyards

Not included

Server gratuities
Alcoholic beverages on train
Soda/Pop

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
All Napa Valley Wine Train winery tours require moderate stair climbing and standing for extended periods. We encourage guests who may have difficulty performing these two activities to consider one of our dining journeys
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers