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Rail Journey

Grand Tour of America

2025

Rail Tour

Grand Tour of America

Grand Tour of America

From coast to coast, explore the best of the USA on this spectacular 17-day tour. Travel on several iconic and historic railways, taking in incredible sights, such as Monument Valley and Yosemite National Park. You'll also visit vibrant cities, including San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago and New York City.

17 day Rail Tour

Itinerary

17 days / 16 night Rail Tour

Day 1

Arrive San Francisco

Day 2

San Francisco

Insider Experiences

Day 3

San Francisco, Yosemite National Park

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Las Vegas

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Las Vegas

Day 6

Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Flagstaff

Day 7

Grand Canyon

Insider Experiences

Day 8

Flagstaff, Monument Valley, Durango

Day 9

Durango and Silverton Railroad

Insider Experiences

Day 10

California Zephyr

Day 11

Chicago

Day 12

Chicago

Day 13

Chicago

Day 14

Niagara Falls

Day 15

Niagara Falls, New York

Day 16

New York

Day 17

Depart New York

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

14 nights in premium accommodation
Two overnight train journeys in a two-berth roomette
Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and expert local guides
A guided city tour of San Francisco, visiting Alcatraz Island
A guided city tour of San Francisco, visiting Alcatraz Island
Admire the scenery as you journey on the San Joaquins route
Travel on the incredible Grand Canyon Railway
Relax aboard the overnight California Zephyr Train

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Grand Canyon Railway

Travel in vintage carriages hauled by historic locomotives on the Grand Canyon Railway as you journey to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. As you enjoy the scenic views, you may be joined by western musicians and cowboy characters who will provide on board entertainment.

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Durango and Silverton Railroad

Board a vintage train and travel on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for a sensational journey across the remote wilderness of the National Forest. Pass breathtaking canyons and emerald-green rivers en route to Silverton.

Alcatraz Island Tour

Visit the infamous island of Alcatraz and embark on a fascinating self-guided tour of this public museum, which was once a maximum-security federal penitentiary that housed criminals such as Al Capone and the ‘Birdman of Alcatraz’.

San Joaquins Train

Journey by train on the San Joaquins route and admire the breathtaking natural landscape, including the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Yosemite National Park and San Joaquin Valley.

Trip notes

  • Prices, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change. 

  • Prices include airport transfers and tipping. 

  • Porterage is not included. 

  • No meals are included on this tour. 

  • The overnight train journeys on Amtrak are based on shared bathroom facilities. 

  • Hotels are subject to change and will be confirmed at documentation. 

  • Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included. 

APT/TM - APT Travel Group
APT/TM - Australian Pacific Holdings
APT/TM - OneTomorrow