| Apart from regular winery hopping, Napa also offers some interesting ways to explore wine country. Tours combining wine tasting with biking are quite popular, but the more interesting way to travel is by the Napa Valley Wine Train or the Wine Plane.
The Napa Valley Wine Train takes you through this beautiful region in style, with gourmet dining and fantastic views. Daily gourmet rail excursions are available year-round. There are 3 dining experiences to choose from, including the Vista Dome, Gourmet Express and the Silverado Grill.
The "glass topped" 1947 Pullman Vista Dome dining car excursion features a 4-course luncheon and a glass of Napa Valley's premier sparkling wine. The lavishly restored 1915-1917 Pullman dining and lounge railcars allow the Gourmet Express passengers to visit the wine tasting car or observe the culinary staff in the 'one of a kind' kitchen car. Menus include a choice of 3-, 4- or 5-course meals. Passengers can choose first or second seating, similar to cruise ship seating. Full cocktail services, as well as over 100 wines, are available. The Silverado Grill is a casual 'open air' railcar. An 'a la carte' menu of grilled cuisine is perfect for families or passengers desiring a lighter fare.
The wine train also has other, special event or holiday, trips available. Call ahead for reservations, but remember that prices and schedules are subject to change without notice and seating is subject to availability.
The Wine Plane is a 90-minute ride on a Cessna Centurion 210, with plush interiors, over Napa, Sonoma, Point Reyes National Seashore and San Francisco. There is a choice of wines that you can sample onboard, and the ride costs you anywhere from $149-$299.
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