Culinary Themed Trip and Adventures on American Orient Express

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February 2004 - Travel enthusiasts and rail fans alike revel in the experience of a train trip on the picturesque Pacific Coast, and now, passengers traveling on American Orient Express (AOE) this fall can get their fill in more ways than one - indulging in food, wine and other epicurean adventures on a special culinary-themed trip.

AOE's Coastal Culinary Explorer will run from Seattle to Los Angeles on October 10-17, and October 24-31. A brand new themed trip in 2004 inspired by the Food Network's Dining By Rail program featuring AOE, this eight-day, seven-night rail journey travels the Pacific Coast through breathtaking scenery, and caters to the many sensibilities of the discerning food and wine enthusiast. Among other opportunities to excite the palate, the trip includes:

  • A lecture series focused on the cultural influences on culinary traditions
  • A special visit to Clear Creek Distillery, which features America's quality Pear Brandy
  • Guided tours of Domaine Carneros and Merryvale Wineries in Napa Valley, and Eberley Winery in Paso Robles.
  • A culinary tour of San Francisco, including a special walking tour of Chinatown.
  • An optional epicurean cooking class with a San Francisco chef.

En route from Seattle to Los Angeles, the Coastal Culinary Explorer features several other stops and excursions, such as tours of Multnomah Falls in Portland, Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Ca., and more.

Prices start at $3,190 per person (based on the Vintage Pullman cabin category) and feature deluxe rail journey, overnight accommodations, fine dining, daily excursions and nightly entertainment. Early booking incentives are offered to those passengers who book 90 to 179 days prior ($300 discount) or 180+ days prior ($500 discount).

Noted for its exceptional service, outstanding cuisine, and deluxe furnishings, AOE is North America's premier private vintage train company, operating two trains on regional, seven to 10-night itineraries throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. AOE is owned by Oregon Rail Holdings, LLC of Portland, Ore., which also owns the American West Steamboat Company of Seattle, Wash. For more information and reservations call 800-320-4206, or visit www.AmericanOrientExpress.com.

SOURCE American Orient Express