Grape Train Escape: Wine Tasting and Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure
Verde Canyon Railroad's Grape Train Escape is an evening event, featuring onboard wine-tasting showcasing distinct vineyards from Arizona and beyond. While aboard the “Grape Train Escape,” passengers will be served a sampling of select wines. Guests also will enjoy specialty cheeses and hors d’oeuvres chosen to complement the featured wines. Viogniers from each winery will be onboard to discuss the terroir and the techniques of wine-making. This event is for passengers age 21 and up. Proof of age may be requested.
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Grape Train Escape: Wine Tasting and Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure
What's included in Grape Train Escape: Wine Tasting and Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
What could be better than savoring wine while soaking in the scenery of the Southwest? This is a relatively new pairing for Arizona’s Verde Valley, but it is quickly gaining notoriety as a fine region for grape growing. Enjoy open-air cars where the lush riparian landscape of summer, including canopies cottonwoods, moody monsoon afternoons and deep crimson cliffs, compliments a great glass of wine!
Verde Canyon Railroad
At the depot, be sure to visit the John Bell Museum, home to the railroad's history and artifacts from its early days, as well as a wealth of information on Clarkdale, Jerome and the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
Verde RiverPass-by Only
The train runs on the same tracks that were created following the Verde River back in 1911. The river is visible for most of your journey.
Inclusions
- First class seating
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- Live commentary on board
- Accompanying appetizers to complement each wine selection
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pets are not allowed on train
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 21 years
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At Verde Canyon Railroad train depot.
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Ticket Redemption
• Passenger must present a photo ID and along with voucher to receive train tickets • Passengers must check-in a minimum of 1 hour prior to departure time • Pre-ordered Meals are served ONLY at DEPOT restaurant • Strollers and car seats are NOT allowed onboard the train • No outside food or beverage is allowed onboard the train • Unfortunately, special dietary options are unable to be accommodated • Backpacks and purses are subject to search
