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Deluxe Travel Experiences since 1985

Choose from a selection of wonderful vacation  journeys featuring North America's most fabulous natural scenery.  Travel aboard great trains and enjoy dramatic vistas of the majestic Hudson River Valley, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lake Champlain, New England, the Mohawk River Valley or the Old South.  Reserve now and allow us to pamper you and yours to a delightful weekend Hudson Valley outing, a week-long Rail & Cruise adventure or fantastic weekend getaways to the Greenbrier, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Niagara Falls or Savannah. Traveling with us you'll find that life is also about the journey not just the destination.

2009

 

Hudson Valley Explorer

dining car train excursions

Operates Selected Weekends

June thru November

details here

 

Vermont Dining Train

Operates Selected Sundays

June thru November

details here

 

Montreal Getaway

 

 

New England - Canada

Rail & Sail

 

 

Luxury Weekend Railway Journeys

Pennsylvania Weekender

Montreal Weekender

Niagara Weekender

Southern Weekender

Greenbrier Getaway

In Style to Chicago

 

private charters available

Hudson Valley Explorer

dining car train excursions

Enjoy a fun-filled one or two day Railway Journey upstate along the majestic Hudson River and through the Catskills.   Delight-in a complete Dinner prepared and served en route.  Visit  scenic Lake George, charming Saratoga Springs or colorful Vermont.  It's a fabulous outing the whole family will enjoy.

Montreal Getaway

 It a world-class Railway Journey as our train travels through the majestic Hudson River Valley and along pristine Lake Champlain...set amid the regions tallest peaks.  The destination is friendly, sparkling, sophisticated Montreal. 

 

 

 

A Message from the President....

Dear Guests,

As people stay closer to home this year and celebrate New York's 400th anniversary we are pleased to offer our inexpensive Hudson Valley Explorer train throughout the Summer and Autumn months.  Yes it has been 400 years since Captain Henry Hudson led the first European expedition up the river that now bears his name! 

By popular request we have extended our train north to serve Lake George, Saratoga Springs and Vermont.  We've also been busy redecorating and improving our exclusive dining car "Epicurus".  New interior decor will take you back to that glorious streamlined era of the 1950's out west on the "Santa Fe" when travel was actually a pleasant experience.  Guests will enjoy the benefits and state-of-the-art audio-visual entertainment and there's always a sense of place as our large GPS monitors pinpoint your exact location. 

 

New England/Canada

Rail & Sail

 Celebrate the end of summer on an enchanting vacation.  The old world meets the new in many of the cities and villages you'll visit.  Allow yourself to be pampered on a relaxing Holland America cruise.  This great vacation experience begins and ends with a scenic railway journey.  Enjoy the convenience of our hosted arrangements.

Pennsylvania Weekender

The splendor's of the Keystone State come to life on a wonderful journey from New York and Philadelphia ...through the well kept farms and rolling hills of Pennsylvania Dutch Country...past the State Capitol...over the mighty Allegheny mountains ...'round Horseshoe Curve ...en route to Pittsburgh...the River's City.

 

 

In order to allow flexibility in your vacation planning, our luxury weekend railway journeys will now be offered as private charters available throughout the season on the date of your choice at surprisingly affordable flat-rate fares.  We're sure everyone has a small circle of friends or family that will love our fine personalized vacation experiences.

Unfortunately with each passing year it becomes more and more difficult to operate our vintage railcars.  Witness the many northeast railtour operators that have left the market....such as Four Winds, American European Express, Acadian Railway, American Orient Express, GrandLuxe Rail Journeys, etc.  I believe our nation needs to decrease its reliance on foreign oil in part by enhancing the availability and attractiveness of fuel-efficient rail transportation.  The federal government spends freely on interstate highways,  waterways, airports and airport security but seemingly cannot provide consistent support for intercity rail service.  Fortunately the new Obama administration is a firm supporter of Amtrak's continued survival and improvement.  

Now I invite you to slow down and escape from the "bare bones" jet set.  Enjoy our very civilized mode of transportation where travel is still a "sense of occasion" and the vacation begins as soon as you board the train.  I suggest that you reserve a place with us now as the opportunity may not be able if you "wait till next year".

P. V. Calleo

President and General Manager

Niagara Weekender

 Featuring the refreshing natural wonders of Niagara Falls.  Our route travels through the majestic Hudson River Valley and upstate New York’s Mohawk River wine country.

 

In November the Festival of Lights will immerse you in the whimsical delights of colorful sparkling light displays.

Southern Weekender

 

Our newest and longest railway journey will take you for a ride deep into the heart of the "old South".  Historic Savannah will captivate you with elegant architecture, ornate ironworks, fountains and 21 lush garden squares. You'll love the city's charm, genteel beauty and hearty Lowcountry Cuisine.

 

Limited Capacity.....Click here to reserve online now!

 

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"We wish to thank you for a wonderful, wonderful trip.  We'll never forget it.  The scenery was beautiful, the food and accommodations great....We are telling all our friends about your tours"....D.H. West Trenton, NJ

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