Free train travel from Chicago/Midwest points to Reno, Nevada and the start of the tour aboard the famed California Zephyr train. Guests may even 'stopover' on their way to Reno at no additional cost if they would like to visit family or friends en route. We have included basic reclining seat coach travel but guests may opt to upgrade to First Class sleeping car accommodations (which include all meals while onboard) at additional cost.

Two-night hotel stay at the lavish Grand Sierra Resort in Reno with welcome dinner and day trip to stunningly beautiful Lake Tahoe during our stay in Reno.

Train travel from Reno to the Bay Area over the historic original Transcontinental Railroad past Donner Lake and through the High Sierra, a day trip of epic beauty

Two night deluxe hotel stay in the Napa Valley with complete sightseeing including winery visits and a stop in colorful Sausalito on day 7

Extraordinary sightseeing is included such as a ride on the now restored Virginia & Truckee Railroad during our visit to Reno, a San Francisco Bay Cruise and even a cable car ride.

Two night stay in San Francisco at the superbly located Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf during our stay in 'Everybody's Favorite City' along with welcome dinner in 'The City by the Bay'. We have also included a great deal of free time for you to enjoy Chinatown, Union Square and even Alcatraz at your own pace.

Fully hosted by professional tour manager with special parties & events for our guests both aboard ship and 'ashore’.

16 night Panama Canal voyage from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale aboard the showcase ms Zuiderdam of Holland America Line with port calls in Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco and Puerto Chiapas Mexico, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Corinto, Nicaragua, Fuerte Amador/the Panama Canal, Cartagena,Colombia and Fort Lauderdale.