Grape Train Escape: Wine Tasting and Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

At Verde Canyon Railroad train depot.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Verde Canyon Railroad
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!
Duration: 180 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Verde River
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.
4. S O B Canyon
SOB Canyon and the 150 ft tall bridge are highlights of the trip. Looking back from the bridge and down the canyon is simply gorgeous!
5. Perkinsville Ghost Town
Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.
6. Tuzigoot National Monument
You'll ride past Tuzigoot National Monument on your train journey.

Inclusion

First class seating

Bottled water

Wine tasting

Live commentary on board

Accompanying appetizers to complement each wine selection

Exclusion

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

DVD (available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Pets are not allowed on train

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Verde Canyon Railroad

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