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USA TRAIN VACATIONSWestern Treasures & Natural Wonders* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4America’s Parks & Monuments* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Yellowstone & Glacier Adventure* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5America’s Beautiful West* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5America’s Great National Parks* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Great Parks of the Southwest* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Autumn in New England with Cape Cod*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Fall Colors, Scenic Trains & Martha’s Vineyard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Colorado Rail Adventure* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Canyons, Glaciers & Waterfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9California Zephyr with Yellowstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9California Zephyr with Yosemite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Empire Builder with Glacier National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Glacier National Park at Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10America Coast to Coast with Glacier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Grand Canyon Rails to the Rim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Grand Canyon & America’s West Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Southwest Chief & the Grand Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Sights & Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Memphis-New Orleans Rail-River Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

RAIL-CRUISE VACATIONSChicago, New Orleans & Caribbean Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13California Zephyr & Hawaii Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Southwest Chief & the Panama Canal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13California Zephyr & Mexico Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Empire Builder, Glacier Park & Alaska Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Coast Starlight with Alaska Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Yosemite & Denali National Parks with Alaska Cruise . . . . . . . . . . 15Canada’s Rockies & Alaska Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Trans Canada by Rail & Alaska by Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska by Land and Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Eastern Canada Rail & Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CANADA TRAIN VACATIONSRail through the Canadian Rockies* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Western Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Classic Rail Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Rocky Mountaineer & the Edmonton Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Explorer’s Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Best of the Rockies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Canadian Rail Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Across Canada by Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Trans Canada by Rail with Jasper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Canadian Rockies by Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Winter in the Rockies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Quebec to the Maritimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Train du Massif de Charlevoix & Quebec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

EUROPE TRAIN VACATIONSLondon, Paris & Amsterdam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22London, Paris & Rome by Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Paris & the French Riviera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Classic Italy by Rail* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Rome, Florence & Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Vienna, Salzburg & Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Prague, Vienna & Budapest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Springtime in the Alps* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Geneva, Lucerne & Lugano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Costa Del Sol & the Portuguese Riviera* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Best of Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Barcelona & Madrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Luxury Train Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Iconic Trains Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Vacations By Rail is North America’s leading supplier oftrain travel and tours to destinations around the world.If there is a train, we have a vacation — from famousNational Parks like Yellowstone and Glacier to thebreathtaking Swiss Alps and nearly every destination in-between.

With so many well-planned itineraries featuring iconictrains of the world, selecting the perfect vacation comesdown to the type of experience you wish to have and thedestinations you wish to visit.

Where in the World will You Go —and How Long will You Stay?With hundreds of vacations to worldwide destinations

from which to choose, first determine where you’d like to travel,what you’d like to see and do, and how long you wish to be onholiday. Must-see destinations include America’s National Parks,New England’s fall foliage, the Canadian Rockies, cruises throughAlaska’s Inside Passage, and Europe’s capital cities. From shortcity breaks to two-week long cross-country and trans-Atlanticcrossing combination vacations, your options are endless.

Independent or EscortedEach and every vacation is a well-planned itinerary,but only you can determine your travel experience.

Independent vacations provide an itinerary and basic travelcomponents and allow you to set your own pace whereasescorted tours allow you to travel as part of a larger groupwith a tour manager to accompany you throughout thejourney. Vacations By Rail offers a wide selection of bothindependent and escorted vacations to the world’s must-see destinations.

Overnight Train Travel or Scenic Rail Excursions – or BothThe thought of a train vacation calls to mind a bygone

era when travel by rail across the miles meant sleepingcompartments, dining cars, and hours spent relaxing with yourfellow travelers as you admire the passing scenery. You canenjoy this same experience today aboard the world’s long-distance trains. By contrast, some travelers prefer strictly an all-daylight train journey with overnights spent in the comfort ofa hotel. We have something for everyone!

Vacations By Rail’s collection of train vacations can be tailoredto your taste and budget by our knowledgeable rail specialistsand connecting rail from your nearest rail station can beadded upon request.

What follows is a peek at some of our most popular trainvacations. Browse our entire collection including full itinerariesand trip details at www.vacationsbyrail.com

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Rocky MountaineerAmtrak’s Empire Builder

11 DAYS - ESCORTED | The rugged frontier towns and historicsites of the Old West await you on a rail adventure across theWestern frontier. Board your overnight train in Chicago for thejourney across the Rockies to Provo, where your Wild Westdiscovery begins. Visit the cowboy town of Jackson, relax on afloat trip down the Snake River, see Yellowstone National Park’sgeysers and fumeroles, learn about Buffalo Bill and other OldWest personalities in Cody, visit Little Bighorn Battlefield, embarkon an 1880’s train excursion through the Black Hills, visit 2 iconicnational sites — Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial —and more!

� HIGHLIGHTS: Jackson Hole • Grand Teton National Park Yellowstone National Park • Buffalo Bill Historic Center Little Bighorn Battlefield • Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Crazy Horse Memorial • Badlands National Park

� TRAINS: Amtrak’s California Zephyr • Black Hills Central Railroad

� INCLUSIONS:• One-way coach class rail transportation on Amtrak

(1 night on train)• Hotel accommodations for 9 nights including 2 nights

inside Yellowstone National Park• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• 18 meals• Float trip on Snake River• Scenic rail excursion through the Black Hills• Lighting ceremony at Mt. Rushmore• Services of a professional tour manager

America’s Parks & Monuments

14 DAYS - ESCORTED | Six of America’s storied National Parksawait you on this fantastic new rail tour across the SouthwesternU.S. Beginning in Chicago, make the overnight journey toFlagstaff, where your discovery of Western treasures and America’snatural wonders begins. Highlights include visits to the expansiveGrand Canyon; Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos; Zion National Park’shanging gardens; the majestic Grand Teton mountain range;America’s oldest park, Yellowstone, steeped in geothermalwonders; and, magnificent Glacier National Park, home to theGoing-to-the-Sun Road, one of the most renowned roadways inthe United States. Return to Chicago following the pioneer trailthrough the northern prairies.

� HIGHLIGHTS: The Grand Canyon • Zion National ParkBryce Canyon National Park • Salt Lake City • Jackson Hole Grand Teton National Park • Yellowstone National Park Glacier National Park

� TRAINS: Amtrak’s Southwest Chief • Empire Builder

� INCLUSIONS:• Roundtrip coach class rail transportation on Amtrak

(2 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 11 nights• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• 22 meals• Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard Jammer buses• Chuckwagon dinner and Western Show• Open-air tram through Zion National Park• Services of a professional tour manager

Jammer in Glacier National Park Mt. Rushmore National Memorial


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2014 DEPARTURE DATES AND RATES

September 3

$3,295 per person (Double Occupancy)

Train Sleeping Accommodation Upgrades

Roomette: $600 Bedroom: $1,450


July 9, 20 • September 10, 26



Roomette: $325 Bedroom: $650

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Western Treasures & Natural Wonders

14 DAYS – ESCORTED | America’s legendary West beckons onthis spectacular tour to the country’s best-loved attractions. Travelby train from Chicago to Flagstaff. Continue by coach through theheart of the West to must-see destinations like the impressiveGrand Canyon; fabulous Las Vegas; Yosemite National Park’swaterfalls and Sequoia groves; the City by the Bay, San Francisco;and Utah’s capital city, Salt Lake City before returning to Chicagoby train over the Rocky Mountains.

� HIGHLIGHTS: The Grand Canyon • Las Vegas • Yosemite National Park • Sacramento • San Francisco • Salt Lake CityRocky Mountains • Glenwood Canyon

� TRAINS: Amtrak’s Southwest Chief • California Zephyr San Joaquin


(2 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 11 nights including a 2-night

stay in Fisherman’s Wharf• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• 18 meals• San Francisco city tour including Golden Gate Park• Muir Woods tour• Las Vegas strip excursion• Services of a professional tour manager

11 DAYS – ESCORTED | Follow America’s pioneer trail as you setoff on a rail adventure to some of America’s most popular naturalattractions. Beginning in Chicago, travel West by train to Salt LakeCity. From here your discovery of the West begins with a tour ofUtah’s capital city, a stay in Jackson Hole, and visits to Grand Teton,Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.

� HIGHLIGHTS: Ruby Canyon • Rocky Mountains • Salt LakeCity • National Oregon/California Trail Center • Jackson HoleGrand Teton National Park • Yellowstone National Park Glacier National Park

� TRAINS: Amtrak’s California Zephyr • Empire Builder

� INCLUSIONS:• Round-trip coach class rail transportation on Amtrak

(2 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 8 nights including 3 inside

Yellowstone National Park• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• 17 meals• Full-day touring in Yellowstone National Park• Open-air Jammer buses along the Going-to-the-Sun Road in

Glacier National Park• Services of a professional tour manager

Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon National Park


June 18 • July 16 • August 11, 18





September 3, 10




Yellowstone & GlacierAdventure By Rail

America’s Beautiful West


11 DAYS - ESCORTED | Discover the scenic Southwest on a railtour through canyon country! Journey across the ColoradoRockies by train from Chicago to Grand Junction, where yourtravels continue to the red rocks of Moab, seven of theSouthwest’s colorful state and national parks and monuments,Sedona for a scenic rail excursion through the Verde Canyon andWinslow, where you meet your train for the return trip along theSanta Fe Trail, across the Raton Pass and into the plains of theMidwest to Chicago.

� HIGHLIGHTS: Moab • Arches National Park • Deadhorse Point State Park • Capitol Reef National Park • Staircase-Escalante National Monument • Bryce Canyon National Park •Zion National Park • Lake Powell • Grand Canyon National Park • Verde Canyon

� TRAINS: Amtrak’s California Zephyr • Southwest Chief • Verde Canyon Railroad


(2 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 8 nights• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• 18 meals• Colorado River float trip• Boat tour of Antelope Canyon• Scenic rail excursion through Verde Canyon• Services of a professional tour manager

14 DAYS - ESCORTED | Visit six of North America’s acclaimedNational Parks in addition to popular destinations acrossAmerica’s Western frontier in one spectacular rail tour. Beginningand ending in Chicago, your travels by train take you across thenorthern prairies and the rugged Colorado Rockies. In-between,explore the best of the West including one of America’s mostfamous highways, Glacier Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road;geothermal activity in Yellowstone; the Grand Teton mountainrange, viewed from the Snake River; the red rocks of Moab; and,sandstone arches and colorful canyons.

� HIGHLIGHTS: Glacier National Park • Waterton Lakes NationalPark • Yellowstone National Park • Jackson Hole • Grand Teton National Park • Oregon Trail Historical Center • Salt Lake CityMoab • Arches National Park • Canyonlands National Park Dead Horse Point State Park

� TRAINS: Amtrak’s Empire Builder • California Zephyr


(2 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 11 nights including 3 nights at the

Glacier Park Lodge and 3 nights inside Yellowstone National Park• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• 22 meals• Lunch at Prince of Wales Hotel• Waterton boat cruise• Services of a professional tour manager

Glacier National Park Skyline Arch




June 17 • July 8 • August 17 • September 7





September 18




America’s Great National Parks

Great Parks of the Southwest

10 DAYS – ESCORTED | Be dazzled by brilliant fall colors on aspectacular tour through New England. Experience stunning fallfoliage on a series of scenic train excursions and lake cruises asyou travel throughout Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire,Vermont, and Connecticut.

� HIGHLIGHTS: Boston • White Mountains • Echo Lake • LakeWinnipesaukee • Old Sturbridge Village • Essex • Mystic Seaport • Hyannis • Martha’s Vineyard

� TRAINS: Maine Eastern Railroad • Conway Scenic RailroadCape Cod Central Railroad • Amtrak’s Vermonter

� INCLUSIONS:• Hotel accommodations for 9 nights• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• 9 meals• Lake Winnipesaukee cruise• New England dinner at Publick House• Boston city tour• Lobster dinner on the Cape• Martha’s Vineyard excursion• Services of a professional tour manager

8 DAYS – ESCORTED | The fiery reds, yellows and burnt orangesof New England’s annual fall foliage are the perfect backdrop forthis fall tour through the region. Marvel at the brilliant colors asyou travel by rail and coach into the heart of autumn scenery,visiting quintessential New England sights and attractions.

� HIGHLIGHTS: Boston • Franconia Notch State Park • Mark Twain House and Museum • Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Home Mystic Seaport • Cape Cod • Kennedy Hyannis Museum

� TRAINS: Maine Eastern Railroad • Conway Scenic Railroad Cape Cod Central Railroad • Amtrak’s Vermonter

� INCLUSIONS:• Hotel accommodations for 7 nights• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• 9 meals• Boston city tour including Freedom Trail• Farnsworth Museum of Art• Dinner at Hart’s Turkey Farm• Lobster bake• Services of a professional tour manager

Conway Scenic Railroad Autumn in New England


September 29 • October 6



September 26 • October 2


Autumn in New Englandwith Cape Cod

Fall Colors, Scenic Trains& Martha’s Vineyard


8 DAYS - ESCORTED | Explore the Colorado Rockies by rail on aclassic circle tour beginning and ending in Denver. A hallmark ofthis extraordinary itinerary is travel aboard 6 remarkable standardand narrow gauge railways to summits of more than 14,000 feet!

� HIGHLIGHTS: Colorado Springs • Garden of the Gods • Royal Gorge Park • Silverton • Toltec Gorge • La Veta • Great Sand Dunes National Park • Hanging Bridge

� TRAINS: Georgetown Loop Railroad • Pike’s Peak Cog Railway • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad • Rio Grande Scenic Railroad • Royal Gorge Route Railway

� INCLUSIONS:• Hotel accommodations for 7 nights• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• 13 meals• Scenic rail excursions• Visit to Grand Sand Dunes National Park• Services of a professional tour manager

Royal Gorge Route Railway




July 18 • September 12 • October 2


Colorado Rail Adventure

Make your group’s next travel experience a train vacation from Vacations By Rail and make it one of themost memorable group getaways yet!

Select from any of our hundreds of rail vacations to destinations around the globe, all of which can betailored to your group’s tastes and budget by our grouprail specialists who can assist you in planning the perfectitinerary for your group.

� POPULAR DESTINATIONS AND GROUP TOURS INCLUDE:

• America’s great national parks• New England’s fall colors• Colorado’s scenic trains• The Canadian Rockies• Switzerland’s mountain peaks and alpine towns• Luxury rail journeys throughout Europe and

beyond including the journey on everyone’s bucket list, the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

� GROUP BENEFITS INCLUDE:• Special savings• Complimentary marketing and promotional

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17 DAYS | Journey to three of the United States’ famed National Parks —Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Glacier — aboard three renowned Amtraktrains: the Southwest Chief, Coast Starlight, and Empire Builder!

Canyons, Glacier & Waterfalls

Yosemite National Park

8 DAYS | Visit America’s first National Park, Yellowstone, on a relaxing rail-drive vacation where you set the pace as you explore the geysers, hotsprings and lava formations that make the park famous.

California Zephyr with Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park

8 DAYS | The only thing more appealing than a train vacation through theRocky and Sierra-Nevada Mountains is one that includes a visit to thewaterfalls and Sequoia groves of Yosemite National Park.

California Zephyr with Yosemite

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

� INCLUSIONS:• Coach class rail transportation on Amtrak

(5 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 11 nights• Select meals• Sightseeing in Chicago, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles,

Yosemite and Glacier National Parks, includingJammer busses


Daily departuresJune 7 – September 7

Prices from $2,934 per person (Double Occupancy)


Roomette: $1,709 Bedroom: $3,024


(2 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 5 nights• 4-day mid-size car rental• Sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park


Daily departuresMay 1 – October 1





(2 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 5 nights• Sightseeing in Chicago, San Francisco and Yosemite

National Park


Daily departuresMay 1 – October 1






7 DAYS | Discover the natural beauty of The Crown of the Continent onthis scenic train vacation to Glacier National Park and the PacificNorthwest. Highlights include a Swiftcurrent Lake boat cruise and ajourney along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard vintage redJammer busses.

Empire Builder with Glacier National Park

Many Glacier Lodge

6 DAYS LOCALLY HOSTED | Glacier National Park is home to more than25 glaciers, hundreds of lakes and waterfalls, thousands of plant species,and copious wildlife. Explore the most popular features of this nationaltreasure on your own with the added benefit of a Vacations By Rail localhost available to assist with tour suggestions and reservations.

Glacier National Park at Leisure

Glacier National Park

14 DAYS | From the Emerald City to New York City, travel from coast tocoast aboard two trains — Amtrak’s Empire Builder and Lake Shore Limited —with visits to Seattle, Glacier National Park, Chicago, and New York City.

America Coast to Coast with Glacier

Amtrak’s Empire Builder


(2 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 2 nights at Glacier Park

Lodge and 2 inside Glacier National Park• Sightseeing including the Going-to-the-Sun Road• Roundtrip transfers from Glacier Park Lodge to

Many Glacier Lodge







(1 night on train)• Hotel accommodations for 4 nights• 4 meals• Sightseeing including the Going-to-the-Sun Road• Services of a Vacations By Rail local host


August 8





(3 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 10 nights• Sightseeing in Seattle, Glacier National Park’s

Going-to-the-Sun Road, Chicago and New York City







6 DAYS | Visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World on asouthwest rail adventure beginning and ending in Chicago. Enjoy stays athistoric hotels in and around the South Rim and travel aboard two iconictrains, Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and the vintage Grand Canyon Railway.

Grand Canyon Rails to the Rim� INCLUSIONS:

• Coach class rail transportation on Amtrak (2 nights on train)

• Round-trip coach class rail travel on the GrandCanyon Railway between Williams and the South Rim

• Hotel accommodations for 3 nights including 1 nightat the South Rim

• Select meals• Sightseeing at the Grand Canyon• Roundtrip transfers between Williams Junction railway

station and Grand Canyon Railway Hotel


Daily departures year-round

Prices from $975 per person (Double Occupancy)

Train Sleeping Accommodation UpgradesRoomette: $520 Bedroom: $1,228

Grand Canyon National Park

12 DAYS | Explore America’s West on a train adventure to the GrandCanyon, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Highlights include travel aboardthe Grand Canyon Railway and an overnight stay at the South Rim

Grand Canyon & America’s West Coast� INCLUSIONS:


• Round-trip coach class rail travel on the Grand Canyon Railway between Williams and the South Rim

• Hotel accommodations for 9 nights• Select meals• Sightseeing in Chicago, Grand Canyon, Universal

Studios, and Muir Woods






Grand Canyon Railway

6 DAYS | Ride the rails southwest to Grand Canyon National Park andglamorous Los Angeles. Experience the vintage Grand Canyon Railwayand overnight stays at the South Rim of the canyon

Southwest Chief & the Grand Canyon � INCLUSIONS:


• Roundtrip coach class rail travel on the Grand CanyonRailway between Williams and the South Rim

• Hotel accommodations for 3 nights• Sightseeing including the South Rim of the

Grand Canyon


Daily departures year-Round




Colorado River


7 DAYS | Dive into the sights and sounds of Chicago, Memphis and NewOrleans and discover why these great cities are important to the historyof jazz, blues and rock ‘n roll. This music-themed getaway includescomprehensive sightseeing in each destination and overnight train travelinto the Deep South.

Sights and Sounds

New Orleans


(1 night on train)• Hotel accommodations for 5 nights• Sightseeing in Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans

including visits to Graceland, Stax Museum of AmericanSoul Music and Sun Studio






11 DAYS | Discover the magic of the Mississippi on this rail-river cruiseadventure that takes travelers from the Windy City, Chicago, to Memphisby train and from Memphis to New Orleans by steamboat. Highlightsinclude visits to Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge,Plantation Road and New Orleans.

Memphis-New Orleans Rail-River Journey

River Cruising Down the Misssissippi

� INCLUSIONS:• Coach class rail transportation from Chicago

to Memphis• 8-night river cruise aboard the American

Queen steamboat• All meals including wine and beer with dinner and

cappuccino, espresso, specialty coffee, bottled water and soft drinks throughout

• Sightseeing in Chicago and complimentary shoreexcursions at every port

• Hotel accommodations for 1 night in Chicago


March 19, April 30, May14, May 28, December 3


Port charges additional



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� RAIL-CRUISE VACATIONS

12 DAYS | Escape the winter chill and head for warmer climates aboardthe City of New Orleans, traveling south to the Big Easy to join your cruiseship for a 7-day sailing in the sunny Caribbean waters.

Chicago, New Orleans & Caribbean Cruise � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on Amtrak including privatesleeping accommodations (2 nights on train)

• 7-night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas to Mexico, Cayman Islands and Jamaica

• Hotel accommodations for 2 nights• All meals aboard the train and ship• Sightseeing in Chicago and New Orleans


February 12 • March 12, 26

Prices from $2,201 per person

plus port tax (Double Occupancy)

Mayan Ruins in Cozumel

19 DAYS | Say aloha to warm Pacific breezes as you leave the wintryMidwest for San Francisco and the tropical Hawaiian Islands. Ports of callinclude Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui and Ensenada.

California Zephyr & Hawaii Cruise � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on Amtrak including private sleeping accommodations (2 nights on train)

• 15-night Hawaii cruise aboard Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess to Hawaii and Mexico

• Hotel accommodations for 1 night• All meals aboard the train and ship• Sightseeing in San Francisco• Transfers to/from cruise terminal


January 16, 31 • February 15 • March 19



Honolulu

18 DAYS | Set off for adventure on a rail-sail vacation that takes youacross America’s colorful Southwest by train and through the PanamaCanal by cruise ship.

Southwest Chief & Panama Canal � INCLUSIONS:


• 14-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises’ Island Princessto Mexico, Nicaraugua, Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia, and Aruba

• Hotel accommodations for 1 night• All meals aboard the train and ship• Sightseeing in Los Angeles• Transfers to/from cruise terminal


March 14 • April 13



Cabo San Lucas



14 DAYS | A train journey across the Rocky and Sierra-Nevada Mountainsto San Francisco paired with a Mexico cruise makes for the perfect fun-in-the-sun vacation.

California Zephyr & Mexico Cruise � INCLUSIONS:


• 10-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises’ Grand Princessto Mexico

• Hotel accommodations for 1 night• All meals aboard the train and ship• Sightseeing in San Francisco


March 2



Catalina Island

15 DAYS | Experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest as you travelacross the Northern Prairies by train from Chicago to Seattle, stopping inGlacier National Park for a 2-night stay. Continue your voyage of discoveryby cruise ship through Alaska’s Inside Passage.

Empire Builder, Glacier Park & Alaska Cruise � INCLUSIONS:


• 7-night cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Westerdam to Alaska

• Hotel accommodations for 5 nights• Sightseeing in Chicago, Glacier National Park, and Seattle• All meals aboard the train and ship• Transfers to/from cruise terminal


June 7, 28 • August 2



Juneau, Alaska

Coast Starlight with Alaska Cruise � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on Amtrak including private sleeping accommodations (1 night on train)

• 7-night cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Westerdamto Alaska

• Hotel accommodations for 1 night• All meals aboard the train and ship• Transfer between Seattle hotel and cruise terminal• Airport transfer available for return flights after 1:00 pm


May 15 • June 12 • July 3 • August 7 • September 4



ms Westerdam

10 DAYS | Travel the scenic route between Los Angeles and Seattleaboard the Coast Starlight, continuing the visual feast with a refreshingAlaska cruise for the utmost in West Coast beauty.


18 DAYS | Travel along the breathtaking Pacific Coast by train, connectingSan Francisco and Yosemite National Park with Seattle and Vancouver.Continue your scenic adventure with an Alaska cruise featuring GlacierBay and a stay in Denali National Park.

Yosemite & Denali National Parks with Cruise� INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on Amtrak including privatesleeping accommodations (1 night on train)

• 7-night cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Zaandamto Alaska

• Hotel accommodations for 9 nights• All meals aboard the train and ship• Sightseeing in Yosemite National Park, Seattle,

and Denali National Park• Rail excursion aboard the McKinley Explorer


May 5 • June 16 • July 14 • July 28 • August 25

Prices from $3,908 per personplus port tax (Double Occupancy)

Denali National Park

15 DAYS | Experience the best of the Canadian Rockies including Bariff, Lake Louise, and Jasper, and Alaska’s Inside Passage on one fantastic rail-cruise vacation.

Canada’s Rockies & Alaska Cruise � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on VIA Rail including sleepingaccommodations (1 night on train)

• 7-night cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Volendamto Alaska

• Hotel accommodations for 7 nights• All meals aboard the train and ship• Sightseeing in Banff and Vancouver• Transfers in Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper,

and Vancouver





Cruising Alaska

15 DAYS | Combine a trans-Canada train adventure from Toronto to Vancouver with an Alaska cruise and the result is a spectacular scenicrail-sail adventure!

Trans Canada by Rail & Alaska by Sea � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on VIA Rail including sleeping accommodations (4 nights on train)

• 7-night cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Volendam to Alaska

• Hotel accommodations for 3 nights• All meals aboard the train and ship• Sightseeing in Toronto and Vancouver• Transfers in Toronto and Vancouver





Ketchikan, Alaska



16 DAYS | Combine an all-daylight rail journey aboard the renownedRocky Mountaineer, a relaxing Alaska cruise and a superb touringexperience through Anchorage, Denali National Park and Fairbanks for anadventure of a lifetime.

Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska by Land and Sea � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on the Rocky Mountaineer• 7-night cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Oosterdam

to Alaska• Hotel accommodations for 8 nights• All meals aboard the train and ship• Sightseeing in Vancouver and Denali• Transfers to/from cruise terminal


May 20 • June 17 • July 15 • August 12, 26



Rocky Mountaineer

15 DAYS | Your holiday begins with a cruise from Boston to Atlantic Canada’smost popular seaside cities. The journey continues by train from Montreal toOttawa and Toronto on this perfectly-planned combination package.

Eastern Canada Rail & Cruise

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation on VIA Rail • 7-night Holland America cruise aboard the

ms Maasdam to Canada• Hotel accommodations for 7 nights• All meals aboard the ship• Sightseeing in Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto• Hotel to ship transfer


July 18 • August 15 • September 26



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10 DAYS – ESCORTED | Discover the wonders of Western Canadaas you travel aboard two of the region’s spectacular trains, makinga circle through the Canadian Rockies as you visit the area’s must-see destinations and popular attractions

� HIGHLIGHTS: Vancouver • Kamloops • Banff National Park Yoho National Park • Lake Louise • Jasper National Park

� TRAINS: Rocky Mountaineer, VIA Rail’s Canadian

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation on the Rocky Mountaineer from

Vancouver to Banff• Rail transportation on VIA Rail including sleeping

accommodations (1 night on train)• Hotel accommodations for 7 nights• 16 meals• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• Banff Gondola ride• Icefield Parkway including Ice Explorer Tour• Sightseeing in Yoho National Park and Lake Louise• Services of a professional tour manager

Via Rail’s Canadian winds through the Rockies


June 22 • July 20

$4,950 per person


Superior/SilverLeaf/Cabin: $499 Deluxe/GoldLeaf/Cabin: $875

Rail through theCanadian Rockies


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8 DAYS | Uncover all of the must-see attractions within the CanadianRockies as you journey by all-daylight train from Vancouver to Jasper andcontinue by scenic transfers to Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary.

Western Explorer � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on the Rocky Mountaineer• Hotel accommodations for 7 nights• All meals aboard the train• Sightseeing in Vancouver, Jasper, Icefields Parkway,

Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, Banff, Kananaskis, and Calgary

• Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, and Jasper• National Parks Pass• Baggage handling


April 21 – September 29 (Monday and Thursday departures)


Banff National Park

9 DAYS | Embark on an all-daylight, all-rail journey through the CanadianRockies as you travel along two distinct rail routes. Highlights include avisit to the resort town of Whistler and Jasper National Park.

Classic Rail Circle � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on the Rocky Mountaineer and theWhistler Sea to Sky Climb

• Hotel accommodations for 8 nights• All meals aboard the train• Sightseeing in Vancouver and Jasper• Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel,

Jasper, and Kamloops• National Parks Pass• Baggage handling


May 16 – September 12 (Friday departures)


Lake Louise

Rocky Mountaineer & The Edmonton Mall

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation on the Rocky Mountaineer• Hotel accommodations for 7 nights• All meals aboard the train• Scenic transfer from Edmonton to Jasper• Rail station transfers in Kamloops and Vancouver


May 3 – August 30 (Tuesday and Saturday departures)


Spirit Island

8 DAYS | Pair a visit to Alberta’s capital city, Edmonton, for culture, cuisine,and retail therapy with a stay in Jasper National Park and a rail journey toVancouver for a unique spin on a Rockies rail vacation.


6 DAYS | Double your pleasure as you make a great circle through theCanadian Rockies, traversing Western Canada’s National Parks, alpinetowns, and lush landscapes aboard two of its premier trains.

Explorer’s Circle� INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on the Rocky Mountaineer• Rail transportation on VIA Rail’s Canadian

(1 night on train)• Hotel accommodations for 4 nights• All meals aboard the train• Scenic transfer between Banff and Jasper including an

excursion to the Columbia Icefields


April 27 – September 28 (Sunday departures)


Columbia Icefield

8 DAYS | Travel through the Canadian Rockies aboard two of WesternCanada’s popular trains: the famous Rocky Mountaineer for an all-daylightadventure and the country’s premier overnight train, VIA Rail’s Canadian.

Best of the Rockies � INCLUSIONS:


(1 night on train)• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights• All meals aboard the trains• Sightseeing in Banff and Vancouver• Scenic transfer between Banff and Jasper including an

excursion to the Columbia Icefields


May 1 – September 28(Thursday and Sunday departures)


VIA Rail’s Canadian

12 DAYS | Embark on a cross-Canada rail adventure aboard two ofCanada’s premier trains, the Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail’s Canadian,traveling from the coastal city of Vancouver, through the CanadianRockies and across five provinces, to the cosmopolitan city of Toronto.

Canadian Rail Adventure � INCLUSIONS:


(3 nights on train)• Hotel accommodations for 8 nights• All meals aboard the train• Sightseeing in Banff, Yoho National Park, Lake Louise,

Toronto and Niagara Falls• Scenic transfer between Lake Louise and Jasper

including an excursion to the Columbia Icefields


May 1 – September 25(Thursday and Sunday departures)


Rocky Mountaineer



14 DAYS | Travel across seven Canadian provinces by train as you travelfrom Vancouver to Halifax with visits to Toronto, Montreal and QuebecCity en route.

Across Canada by Train � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on VIA Rail’s Canadian(4 nights on train)

• Rail transportation aboard VIA Rail’s Corridor Service

• One-way rail transportation on VIA Rail’s Ocean(1 night on train)

• Hotel accommodations for 8 nights• All meals aboard the trains• Sightseeing in Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls,

Montreal, Quebec City, and Halifax


May 1 – October 16 (Friday departures)


Niagara Falls

9 DAYS | Connect two cosmopolitan cities and a visit to one of Canada’smost-photographed National Parks, Jasper, with a journey across Canada’splains, prairies and Canadian Rockies aboard the country’s premierovernight train to create one spectacular rail vacation.

Trans Canada by Rail with Jasper

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation on VIA Rail’s Canadian (4 nights

on train)• Hotel accommodations for 4 nights• All meals aboard the train• Sightseeing in Toronto, Jasper and Vancouver• Transfers in Toronto and Vancouver


May 5 – October 13(Monday and Wednesday departures)


Maligne Lake

Canadian Rockies by Rail � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on VIA Rail’s Canadian (1 night on train)

• Hotel accommodations for 5 nights• All meals aboard the train• Sightseeing in Vancouver and Banff• Scenic transfer between Jasper and Lake Louise

including an excursion to the Columbia Icefields• Transfers in Vancouver, between Lake Louise and

Banff, and between Banff and Calgary


May 1 – October 13(Friday departures)


Bariff

7 DAYS | Visit three of the Canadian Rockies must-see destinations —Jasper, Banff, and Lake Louise—on this memorable and popular train vacation,including overnight train travel aboad VIA Rail’s iconic Canadian.


8 DAYS | The Canadian Rockies are a veritable winter wonderland! Travelfrom Vancouver into the heart of Canada’s winter playground aboard VIARail’s Canadian for the perfect seasonal getaway!

Winter in the Rockies � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on VIA Rail’s Canadian(1 night on train)

• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights• All meals aboard the train• Transfers in Vancouver, between Jasper and Lake

Louise, between Lake Louise and Banff, and betweenBanff and Calgary


January 1 – April 28 and November 1 – December 31(Monday and Thursday departures)


Banff National Park

6 DAYS | Immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of Quebec and thecharm of Nova Scotia’s seaside towns as you enjoy both aspects of EasternCanada on this refreshing train vacation.

Quebec to the Maritimes � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation on VIA Rail’s Corridor Service• Rail transportation on VIA Rail’s Ocean

(1 night on train)• Hotel accommodations for 5 nights• All meals aboard the train• Sightseeing in Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax• Private transfer from Quebec City to Charny


May 2 - October 3(Monday, Wednesday and Friday departures)


Halifax, Nova Scotia

8 DAYS | The province of Quebec is known for its sophisticated cities andlovely landscapes. See for yourself on this rail adventure incorporatingstays in Quebec City and La Malbaie with superb sightseeing and aspectacular train journey aboard the luxurious Le Massif de Charlevoix.

Train du Massif de Charlevoix and Quebec� INCLUSIONS:

• Round-trip scenic rail journey aboard Le Massif de Charlevoix

• Hotel accommodations for 7 nights• 2 meals• Sightseeing in Quebec City • Guided whale-watching cruise • Visit Baie-Saint-Paul• Transfers in La Malbaie and Quebec City


June 15 – October 7


Quebec


� EUROPE TRAIN VACATIONS

10 DAYS | Discover the history and culture of some of Europe’s mostpopular cities and the excitement of high-speed rail as you connectLondon, Paris and Amsterdam with travel aboard the Eurostar andThalys trains.

London, Paris & Amsterdam� INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation aboard Eurostar and Thalys trains• Hotel accommodations for 8 nights• London Oyster Card• Paris Visite Pass• Canal Bus Day Pass• Private rail station to hotel transfers• Sightseeing in London, Paris and Amsterdam




London

11 DAYS | Visit three of Europe’s most famous cities on this classic railvacation featuring travel aboard three renowned high-speed trains:Eurostar, TGV, and LeFrecce.

London, Paris & Rome by Rail

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation aboard Eurostar, TGV and Le Frecce• Hotel accommodations for 9 nights• Breakfast daily• London Oyster Card• 3-day Paris Visite Pass (Zones 1-3)• Sightseeing in Paris and Rome• Semi-private railway transfers with meet and greet

in Paris and Rome




Paris, France

Paris & the French Riviera

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation aboard TGV• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights• 7 meals• 3-day Paris Visite Pass (Zones 1-3)• Sightseeing in Paris and Nice• Excursion to your choice of Antibes and Cannes

or Monte Carlo and Èze



Prices from $1,189 per person (Double Occupancy)Monte Carlo, France

8 DAYS | Combine the sophistication of Paris with the glamour of the FrenchRiviera for the perfect week in France. Enjoy high-speed rail travel through thecountryside aboard the TGV to Nice and excursions along the French Riviera.


10 DAYS ESCORTED | Discover the history, art, and spectacular scenery ofItaly on this tour to Venice, Florence, Montecatini and Rome withadditional visits to Siena and Pisa.

Classic Italy by Rail

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation aboard Eurostar Italia • Hotel accommodations for 9 nights• 11 meals• Transportation aboard a deluxe motorcoach• Sightseeing in Rome, Florence, Siena, Pisa• Services of a professional tour manager


April 7 • October 27 • November 3


Colosseum, Rome

11 DAYS | This is the grand tour of Italy at your leisure, with equal timespent in the Eternal City of Rome, the Renaissance City of Florence, andVenice with its meandering canals.

Rome, Florence & Venice

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation aboard Eurostar Italia • Hotel accommodations for 9 nights• 12 meals• Sightseeing in Rome, Florence and Venice• Private transfers in Rome, Florence and Venice• TripBuilder City Guides for Rome, Florence and Venice



Prices from $1,531 per person (Double Occupancy)Grand Canal, Venice

11 DAYS | Discover the best of Austria and Bavaria with visits to Austria’scapital city, Vienna; the birthplace of Mozart and home to “The Sound ofMusic,” Salzburg; and, Bavaria’s capital, Munich.

Vienna, Salzburg & Munich

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation aboard InterCity and EuroCity trains • Hotel accommodations for 9 nights• 12 meals• 48-hour Salzburg card• Sightseeing in Vienna, Salzburg and Munich



Prices from $1,250 per person (Double Occupancy)Discover Europe’s historic sites


� EUROPE TRAIN VACATIONS

11 DAYS | Uncover the history of the former Austro-Hungarian Empirewith visits to Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Admire Gothic architecture,beautiful palaces, ornate churches and royal residences.

Prague, Vienna & Budapest

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation aboard international and local trains • Hotel accommodations for 9 nights• 12 meals• Sightseeing in Prague, Vienna and Budapest• 9 meals• Private transfers in Prague, Vienna and Budapest


Daily Departures year-round

Prices from $1,139 per person (Double Occupancy)St. Vitus Cathedral

16 DAYS ESCORTED | Traverse Switzerland aboard the country’s premierscenic trains including the Glacier Express and Bernia Express on thisbreathtaking alpine rail tour to Chur, Interlaken, Zermatt, Lucerne, and more!

Springtime in the Alps � INCLUSIONS:

• First-class 15-day Swiss Railpass and train reservations• Hotel accommodations for 14 nights• 24 meals• Sightseeing in St. Gallen, Zermatt. Montreaux, Bern,

Lucerne, and more• Transfers• Baggage handling• Services of a professional tour manager


April 17


Castle de Chillon

Geneva, Lucerne & Lugano � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation aboard the Swiss Railways• Hotel accommodations for 9 nights• 10 meals• Sightseeing in Geneva, Lucerne and Lugano• Transfers to/from rail station• Services of a local host in Geneva, Lucerne and Lugano• Destination guides


May 1- September 30(Tuesday departures)


Lugano

11 DAYS LOCALLY HOSTED | Journey through Switzerland’s charmingAlpine villages by train with the snow-capped Alps providing thebackground for this well-planned train vacation.


13 DAYS ESCORTED | Enjoy a true taste of the Iberian Peninsula as yousample the colorful cities and charming towns of Spain and Portugal.Highlights include stays in Madrid, the Costal del Sol, Seville, and Cascaiswith fantastic sightseeing and scenic excursions throughout.

Costa Del Sol & the Portuguese Riviera � INCLUSIONS:

• Rail transportation aboard the AVE• Hotel accommodations for 11 nights• Transportation aboard a deluxe motorcoach• 15 meals• Sightseeing in Madrid, Cordoba, Granada, Cadiz, Seville,

Azeitao, Lisbon, Sintra, Estoril, Obidos, Nazare, and Fatima• Services of a professional tour manager• Baggage handling


April 3 • May 15 • June 26 • July 10September 18, 25 • October 30


Monument to the Discoveries

10 DAYS | Experience firsthand Spain’s passion for life, music and artduring your stays in three of the country’s most colorful cities: Barcelona,Madrid and Seville.

Best of Spain

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation aboard local trains• Hotel accommodations for 8 nights• 11 meals• Sightseeing in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville• Airport and rail station transfers



Prices from $1,795 per person (Double Occupancy)Barcelona

8 DAYS LOCALLY HOSTED | Discover two of Spain’s most historic citiesas you connect the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona, with the capital ofSpain, Madrid, by high-speed train.

Barcelona & Madrid

� INCLUSIONS:• Rail transportation aboard the AVE• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights• 7 meals• Sightseeing in Barcelona and Madrid• Services of a local host in Barcelona and Madrid• Transfers to/from rail station




Park Cibelas


� LUXURY TRAIN VACATIONS

5 DAYS | This is the quintessential luxury rail journey through Scotland.Traveling roundtrip from Edinburgh, the train makes its way along theeast coast to Keith, across the country to the west coast village of Plocktonand south to Perth before returning to Edinburgh.

Royal Scotsman Classic Journey� INCLUSIONS:

• Overnight train travel aboard the Royal Scotsman in a private cabin (4 nights on train)

• All meals• Including visits to Ballindalloch Castle and

Rothiemrchus Estate• Services of a train host throughout


April 21 • May 7, 11, 18, 22, 26 • June 2, 10, 14, 23, 30July 7, 21, 26 • August 4, 15, 23 • September 1, 16

October 6, 13, 19


Select from three additional journeys aboard the Royal Scotsman,ranging from 5-8 days for travel across Scotland.

Royal Scotsman

15 DAYS ESCORTED | Experience one of the world’s greatest rail journeysaboard the Golden Eagle Trans Siberian Express, making the 6,000 milejourney from Vladivostok to Moscow.

Trans Siberian Classic Route � INCLUSIONS:

• Overnight train travel aboard the Golden Eagle Trans Siberian Express in a private cabin (12 nights on train)

• Hotel accommodations for 2 nights• All meals• Sightseeing and scenic excursions in Vladivostok,

Ulaan Baatar, Ulan Ude, Lake Baikal, Irkutsk,Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Moscow and more

• Freedom of Choice touring options• 24-hour service attendant• Arrival and departure transfers


May 17 • June 14 • August 9 • September 6

Prices from $15,495 per person (Double Occupancy)Select from three additional journeys aboard the Golden Eagle, ranging

from 15 to 21 days traveling across Eastern Europe, Russia, and Asia.

Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

Rovos Rail Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town � INCLUSIONS:

• Overnight train travel aboard Rovos Rail in a private cabin (10 nights on train)

• Hotel accommodations for 3 nights• 39 meals• Sightseeing and scenic excursions in Selous Game

Reserve, Chisimba Falls, Madikwe Game Reserve, Kimberly, and more

• Services of a train host throughout


February 3 • July 14 • October 13

Prices from $10,600 per person (Double Occupancy)Select from one additional journey aboard Rovos Rail traveling

across the plains of Africa.

Madikwe Game Reserve

14 DAYS | Embark on an epic rail journey through Tanzania, Zambia,Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa aboard the world-famous Rovos Rail.


� ICONIC TRAINS

Whether your vacation consists of overnight train travelor an all-daylight adventure, each of our well-planneditineraries feature iconic trains traveling legendary railroutes. Popular trains include:

IN THE USAThe California Zephyr travels daily between Chicago and SanFrancisco, by way of the Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountains.

The Empire Builder makes the daily passage between Chicagoand Seattle via Glacier National Park the Northern Prairies.

The Southwest Chief makes the daily run between Chicago andLos Angeles, by way of the Raton Pass with connections to theGrand Canyon.

The Coast Starlight travels daily between Los Angeles andSeattle via the Cascade Mountains and over 100 miles ofdazzling Pacific coastline.

Select from three levels of accommodations:Coach accommodations include spacious reclining seats withleg rests in a traditional rail coach environment.

Enhance your rail experience by upgrading to privateonboard accommodations.

Roomettes are a cozy cabin for 1-2 passengers. Daytimeconfiguration features two reclining seats beside a picturewindow, which converts to upper and lower berths at night.Compartment dimensions: 3’6” x 6’6”.

Bedrooms accommodate 2 passengers. Daytime configurationfeatures a sofa and one reclining chair beside a picture window;nighttime configuration is an upper and lower berth. Bedroomsinclude a private self-enclosed restroom with toilet, sink andshower. Compartment dimensions: 6’6” x 7’6”.

Additional features of these iconic overnight trains include afull-service dining car, a Café serving snacks and beverages, andthe Sightseer Lounge, a glass-walled observation car availablefor all passengers.

IN CANADAVIA Rail’s Canadian is Canada’s iconic overnight train travelingthree days a week in peak season across five provinces toconnect Toronto and Vancouver via Winnipeg, Edmonton andJasper in the Canadian Rockies. Sleeper Plus classaccommodations include meals and access to lounge andobservation dome cars as well as a choice of two levels ofsleeping options: semi-private berth or private cabins for one ortwo passengers with an average size between 6’5” x 4’5” and7’3” x 5’.

VIA Rail’s Ocean train takes travelers from Montreal along the St.Lawrence River to Halifax three times a week. Accommodationsinclude a private cabin for two with an average size of 6’5 x 4’5”,meals (for travel mid-June to mid-October) and access tolounge and observation cars.

VIA Rail’s Jasper-Prince Rupert route connects Jasper, PrinceGeorge and Prince Rupert in Canada’s west. Daytime travelincludes comfortable seats beside picture windows.

Select from three classes of service:GoldLeaf Service features a bi-level glass-domed rail carfeatures reserved seating with panoramic views from the upperlevel and an elegant private dining room serving gourmetmeals for breakfast and lunch on the lower level.

SilverLeaf Service includes a single-level dome coach offeringpanoramic views and hot meal service at your seat.

RedLeaf Service includes a comfortable reclining seat beside alarge picture window and at-your-seat boxed meal service in atraditional rail coach environment.

ICONIC TRAINS OF THE WORLDWherever your destinations, a hallmark of a Vacations By Rail touris travel aboard the world’s iconic trains from the scenic GlacierExpress to luxury trains like the Royal Scotsman, Golden EagleTrans-Siberian Express, Venice Simplon-Orient Express, Blue Train,and more. Visit www.vacationsbyrail for the complete collectionof rail vacations aboard the world’s most legendary trains.

Sightseer Lounge aboard Amtrak GoldLeaf dinning room aboard Rocky Mountaineer Dining aboard VIA Rail’s Canadian

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