Grand Northern Rail Experience

12 DAYS FROM $2,999

Chicago > Seattle > San Francisco > Napa Valley > Chicago

• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago • Sightseeing city tour of Seattle • Sightseeing tour of Seattle,

Sonoma and Napa Valley • Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco • Sightseeing tour Sonoma and

Napa Valley • Roundtrip Amtrak® from

Chicago to Seattle on the

Empire Builder®; Seattle to

San Francisco on the Coast

Starlight®; San Francisco to Chicago onboard the

California Zephyr® in Coach accommodations • 6 nights’ hotel accommodations; 5 nights onboard Amtrak • 1 meal included (1 dinner in San

Francisco)

# of nights in a HOTEL # of nights on the TRAIN

DAY 1: CHICAGO

Welcome to Chicago! When you arrive, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the Windy City with your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Must visits include The Navy Pier (it was revamped in 2016 for its 100th birthday), Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park (including the “Bean”), 360 Chicago, the Magnificent Mile, and Lincoln Park Zoo. (Overnight in Chicago)

DAYS 2-3: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Spend your morning continuing to enjoy the city before heading to the Amtrak station in the afternoon. You’ll board the Empire Builder and head west to Seattle. Travelling from Chicago, the train passes through the city of Milwaukee and follows along the Mississippi river to Minneapolis. Traverse through the heart of the Rockies and Glacier National Park and then the route splits in Spokane before reaching Seattle.

DAY 4: SEATTLE

Welcome to Seattle! The “Emerald City” is full of gorgeous sights just waiting for you to discover. Upon arrival, you will travel on your own to your hotel to drop off your luggage. Then, the rest of the day is yours to explore all Seattle has to offer. Use your included CityPASS to see some of Seattle’s most popular sights. (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 5: SEATTLE

Today, continue using your Seattle CityPASS to get to know the city’s crowdpleasing landmarks and attractions.Your three-hour guided tour will connect you to downtown attractions such as Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden & Glass, Seattle Centre, Seattle’s Waterfront and more! (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 6: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

In the morning, you’ll head to the Amtrak station and depart Seattle onboard the Coast Starlight as it makes it way south toward San Francisco. The scenery along the Coast Starlight route is unrivalled. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

DAY 7: SAN FRANCISCO

You’ll arrive in San Francisco in the morning. When you arrive, check in to your hotel and begin using your included CityPASS and hop-on, hop-off to explore this beautiful city. Visit all of San Francisco’s great attractions, like Fisherman’s Wharf, Downtown, the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and many more. You can hop off the tour at any of the designated stops to explore them at your own pace. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 8: SAN FRANCISCO

Today, you can continue using your CityPASS and hop-on, hop-off and spend time checking out what you may have missed yesterday. In the evening, enjoy your included dinner in Fisherman’s Wharf. (Overnight in San Francisco) D

DAY 9: SAN FRANCISCO TO SONOMA AND NAPA VALLEY

Get a taste of Northern California’s famous Wine Country on this day trip to both Sonoma and Napa Valley. From Michelin starred cuisine, rolling vineyards, storybook inns, beautiful beaches, and unforgettable Pinot Noirs, there’s plenty to appreciate and indulge in. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAYS 10-11: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

This morning, travel on your own to the Amtrak station and board the California Zephyr® back to Chicago. This route is said to be one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America. As you climb through the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains, you may find it hard to disagree. Sit back, relax, and take in the stunning scenery. On Day 11, you’ll wake up on the California Zephyr and take in the gorgeous landscape of the American countryside as the train ventures east to Chicago. There are so many great sights to behold on this ride! Keep your eyes peeled for the Moffat Tunnel, Glenwood Canyons, and Midwest plains. (Overnight onboard Amtrak

DAY 12: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CHICAGO