An epic adventure by rail
This summer experience a remarkable journey by train across America - from New York to San Francisco - combining vibrant cities with stunning landscapes on a 21-day USA Coast to Coast itinerary courtesy of Great Rail Journeys, the UK's market leader for escorted holidays by rail.Enjoy travelling mainly in the comfort of Amtrak double-deck Superliner trains as well as on historic trains with highlights including:
- A journey along the route of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad past dramatic peaks into the Rocky Mountains and to the city of Grand Junction
- A journey on the Durango and Silverton Railroad through the remote wilderness of the National Forest to the 'Wild West' town of Durango
- Travelling in vintage carriages on the Grand Canyon Railway to the South Rim of the Canyon
- Journey on the Capitol Limited over the Allegheny Mountains into Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
- Overnight journey on the California Zephyr through the plains of Iowa and Nebraska
- Journey on the Coast Starlight along the scenic Pacific coast shoreline
Other highlights of the holiday include city tours of New York - plus a harbour cruise - Washington, Chicago and San Francisco with a visit to the island of Alcatraz as well as a visit to Walnut Canyon with its Native American cave dwellings.
In addition, there are stopovers in Denver - with an excursion to Rocky Mountain National Park, Big Thompson Canyon and Estes Park - and Los Angeles, followed by an overnight stay on the RMS Queen Mary complete with a tour of the ship.
Available with a wide choice of departure dates between May and October, the cost is from £2790 per person, twin-share, inclusive of return London flights (outward to New York, returning from San Francisco), rail and coach travel, 19 nights' accommodation (16 room-only hotel, three overnight train with all meals), excursions as per itinerary, transfers and luggage handling in the USA, plus the services of a Tour Manager throughout.
For more information and reservations, log on to GreatRail.com.