Wine Included Experiences
Wine Included Experiences on the Wine Train offer a set of exclusive adventures through Napa. Choose from a variety of elevated experiences ranging from a six-hour adventure with stops at Charles Krug and V. Sattui wineries, a seven-course tasting menu served alongside wide-open Valley views, or a visit to Grgich Hills Estate, and more. All of these experiences include wine in the ticket price and are thoughtfully crafted to feature the best of Napa.
Legacy Experience
Set out on a full-day Wine Train adventure, where every detail is one to savor, and each moment is one to remember. Delight in stunning sights, four courses of Valley-inspired fare, and exceptional tastings at Charles Krug and V. Sattui — all while riding in sophisticated style aboard fully restored Pullman rail cars.
Grgich Hills Estate Package
After a gourmet lunch aboard the Wine Train, head north to historic Grgich Hills Estate, home to the world-famous winemaker Mike Grgich, who put Napa Valley on the map. Disembark for a one-hour seated tasting with the Grgich Hills team and sample estate-grown selections while learning more about the family-owned and operated winery.
Tasting on the Rails Lunch
Take a trip on the rails that’s equal parts charming and delectable. Onboard, you’ll indulge in a true feast for the senses with a tasting menu of seven courses — each expertly paired with Napa AVA wines. While seated, you’ll enjoy expansive vineyard views and endless rolling hills.
Tasting On The Rails Dinner
Sample and savor some of the Valley’s very best—for even longer. Make the most of daylight savings with a sunlit ride aboard the Wine Train from dinnertime to dusk. Onboard, you’ll indulge in a true feast for the senses with a tasting menu of seven courses — each expertly paired with Napa AVA wines. While seated, you’ll enjoy expansive vineyard views and endless rolling hills.
Grape Stomp at Grgich Hills
Experience the essence of harvest season at a renowned winery that has defined Napa’s viticultural landscape. Engage in the traditional grape stomping ritual at Grgich Hills Estate, immersing yourself in the ancient art of winemaking through maceration. Following the stomping, indulge in a festive tasting session, savoring a curated array of organic reserve wines crafted by Grgich Hills.
Featured in September and October during Harvest season only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for your ride by browsing our frequently asked questions and visiting the FAQ page for in-depth answers.
Several Napa Valley Wine Train daytime experiences include visits to wineries, allowing guests to combine scenic rail travel with tastings at some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated wine estates. These journeys are ideal for those who want to step off the train, explore wine country firsthand, and enjoy a deeper connection to Napa Valley’s wineries.
The Legacy Experience is our signature full-day journey, featuring scenic rail travel, a freshly prepared multi-course meal, an exclusive tasting experience, and visits to iconic Napa Valley wineries where guests enjoy guided tastings and time to explore. Seasonal experiences may also include special winery partners and harvest-inspired activities, such as the Grgich Hills Estate Tasting Experience and traditional grape stomps offered during select harvest-season departures.
For guests whose primary goal is wine tasting, it’s also worth considering Tasting on the Rails. While this experience does not include a winery stop, it features a seven-course culinary journey paired with seven carefully selected wines onboard, making it one of the most wine-centric experiences available on the Napa Valley Wine Train.
To help you choose:
- Legacy Experience: Best for a complete Wine Country day with winery visits, dining, train travel, tastings, and entertainment.
- Seasonal Winery Experiences: Best for guests seeking limited-time offerings, harvest celebrations, and unique winery partnerships.
- Tasting on the Rails: Best for guests who want the most extensive onboard food and wine pairing experience without leaving the train.
- Scenic Dining Experiences: Best for guests focused on relaxation, sightseeing, and exceptional onboard dining.
Whether you prefer exploring Napa Valley wineries in person or enjoying expertly curated wine pairings from the comfort of a historic railcar, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers experiences tailored to every type of wine country traveler.
The Napa Valley Wine Train simplifies the Napa Valley experience by bringing transportation, dining, hospitality, scenic travel, and select winery visits together into one seamless itinerary. Rather than coordinating reservations, driving between destinations, managing tasting schedules, and planning meals, guests can relax and enjoy Wine Country while every detail is handled for them.
The Napa Valley Wine Train offers far more than a traditional wine tasting. While many tasting experiences take place in a single tasting room or vineyard, Wine Train journeys combine scenic rail travel, chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard, private table seating, exceptional hospitality, and immersive Wine Country experiences into one seamless itinerary.
Every guest is welcomed aboard with a complimentary glass of wine, and many of our experiences include additional wine tastings, curated wine flights, winery visits, guided tastings, and wine education experiences. Guests looking for an even deeper wine experience can explore our dedicated wine-included journeys or add wine flights to many experiences at a discounted rate when purchased with their tickets.
Guests travel through the heart of Napa Valley aboard beautifully restored historic railcars, enjoying vineyard views, iconic landmarks, and stories of Napa’s winemaking heritage along the way. Depending on the experience selected, guests may enjoy winery visits, guided tastings, educational wine pairings, open-air observation car experiences, seasonal events, or specialty railcar experiences.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is not simply a winery visit, restaurant reservation, or train ride. It is one of Napa Valley’s most iconic attractions, offering a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences designed to showcase the best of Wine Country in a uniquely memorable way.
Whether you choose a three-hour lunch journey, a romantic dinner, a wine education experience, or a full-day winery excursion like our Legacy Experience, every experience combines food, wine, hospitality, sightseeing, and the timeless charm of historic rail travel.
Napa Valley Wine Train tasting experiences range from approximately 3 to 6 hours, offering guests different ways to explore the wines, wineries, and traditions of Napa Valley.
For a shorter Wine Country adventure, our Tasting on the Rails, Grgich Hills Estate Tasting Experience, and seasonal Harvest Grape Stomp Experience last approximately 3 hours. Depending on the journey, guests can enjoy guided wine tastings aboard the train, visits to celebrated Napa Valley wineries, hands-on harvest activities, and freshly prepared gourmet dining.
For a more immersive winery tour, our flagship Legacy Experience lasts approximately 6 hours. This curated journey combines scenic travel aboard our historic train, a freshly prepared four-course meal, approximately 11 wine tastings, and visits to iconic Napa Valley destinations, including Charles Krug Winery, V. Sattui Winery, and the famous Napa Valley Welcome Sign.
Whether you choose a three-hour tasting journey or a six-hour winery adventure, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully coordinated Wine Country experience without the need to arrange separate transportation, dining reservations, or winery appointments.
Our shorter journeys also leave plenty of time to explore downtown Napa, visit additional tasting rooms, or enjoy other Wine Country activities before or after your ride.
Napa Valley Wine Train tasting journeys bring together the best of Wine Country: curated wine tastings, scenic rail travel, freshly prepared gourmet dining, and exceptional hospitality aboard our beautifully restored vintage trains.
Depending on the experience selected, guests can enjoy guided tastings of Napa Valley wines, insights into local winemaking traditions, and opportunities to discover new favorites while traveling past some of the region’s most celebrated vineyards.
Our Tasting on the Rails experience combines a guided wine tasting paired with a multi-course gourmet meal prepared fresh in our onboard kitchen, allowing guests to explore the flavors of Napa Valley without leaving the train.
For those seeking a winery excursion, experiences such as our Legacy Experience and Grgich Hills Estate Tasting combine scenic rail travel with winery visits, curated tastings, and onboard dining. Our six-hour Legacy Experience, for example, includes approximately 11 wine tastings, visits to celebrated Napa Valley wineries, and a freshly prepared four-course meal.
Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious to learn more about Napa Valley wines, our tasting journeys offer an enjoyable and immersive way to experience Wine Country.
Wine selections, tasting formats, winery visits, and dining inclusions vary by experience. We encourage guests to explore the details of each journey to find the experience that best matches their interests. Visit our Tasting page to learn more about the offerings that include tasting experiences.