Railroad Train Vacations

Rail vacations present an opportunities to visit historic places and see beautiful scenery in the most relaxing way possible. Train vacations can be as short as two days or as long as a week. Some train tours are escorted, meaning a guide accompanies your tour group. Other packages allow tourists to explore on their own. Pick a vacation on high-speed trains or take a leisurely trip on a vintage model.
  1. Jazz, Blues and Rock 'N Roll By Rail

    • A musical journey by train is one that you will not soon forget. Amtrak's Jazz, Blues and Rock 'N Roll By Rail tour is unescorted and travels from Chicago through Memphis to New Orleans. This nine-day vacation gives you tours of Chicago, New Orleans and Graceland, a visit to Memphis nightclubs and admission to Mardi Gras World. Hotel accommodations are included for seven nights, and one night is spent on the roomette aboard the train from Chicago to Memphis. Meals include dinner in Chicago and Memphis, brunch in New Orleans and dining car fare on the Chicago-to-Memphis train.

      Amtrak Vacations / Yankee Holidays

      500 Cummings Center

      Suite 5500

      Beverly, MA 01915

      800-268-7252

      amtrakvacations.com

    EuroVacations

    • Discover the romance of Paris and the Riviera by rail on a six-day EuroVacation tour. Spend three days in Paris with a pass for the Metro subway system. Explore the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe. Stroll the gardens of the Tuileries, visit the Latin Quarter, or take a walk on the wild side and visit the Moulin Rouge. Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine before boarding a train to the Riviera. A gourmet meal will await you in Nice at Restaurant Le Gustave 5. Take a hop-on hop-off tour of the area, then visit Monte Carlo in Monaco for a half-day tour. Hotel stays are included, and modifications to this package can be made to suit the traveler.

      EuroVacations

      1629 SW Salmon St.

      Portland, OR 97205

      877-471-3876

      eurovacations.com

    Rocky Mountaineer

    • Ride on a historical railway that was forged through the Canadian Rockies a century ago. Rocky Mountaineer travelers have the singular opportunity of viewing natural vistas that are raw, pristine and breathtaking. Two-day journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer start in Vancouver and head east to Jasper, or vice versa. Travel takes place during the day, with overnight stays in a hotel. Choose Red Leaf or Gold Leaf service depending on the level of amenities you prefer. Gold Leaf is the most opulent, offering an optional package that includes golf or a wine-tasting tour. Vacations on Rocky Mountaineer can be customized to include activities such as a Rail & Cruise tour to Alaska.

      Rocky Mountaineer

      369 Terminal Ave., Suite 101

      Vancouver, B.C.

      Canada V6A 4C4

      604-606-7200

      rockymountaineer.com

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