Essex CT Rail & Sail

Essex Rail & Sail

Thursday, September 25

Travel on a vintage 1920s coach pulled by an authentic steam locomotive through the Connecticut countryside.  Our conductor will explain the history of rail travel and point out local points of interest along the 12-mile, narrated round-trip train ride into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. The picturesque countryside includes pristine meadows, a mill pond with waterfall, trestles and bridges over rivers and creeks. While on board our rail excursion, we will be treated to a delicious full lunch.  Then, we’ll board the Becky Thatcher, for a one-hour Riverboat cruise along the majestic Connecticut River. Along the way, we’ll see Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House, and the Haddam Swing Bridge. End the day exploring the quaint seaside village of Essex to shop the boutiques or relax on the waterfront

$174

Package Includes:

*deluxe motorcoach transportation

*narrated steam train & riverboat rides

*full lunch

*gratuities for lunch, bus driver, tour escort

Payments & Cancellations:

Cash, personal checks & money orders accepted

Visa & MasterCard payments accepted via phone.

Full payment is due 45 days prior to the trip, refundable up to 14 days prior to tour

Cancellation Protection is available for this trip for $10.00 per person (does not cover weather related cancellations)

Lunch Menu:
choice of:

Braised Porchetta (pork loin) over mashed potatoes with gravy & seasonal roasted vegetables

Chicken Francaise with white wine, lemon, butter, fresh herbs served with fingerling potatoes

Eggplant Rollatini with whipped ricotta & fresh mozzarella served over angel hair

each entreee includes garden salad with balsamic vinaigrette, roll, and peach crisp with whipped cream for dessert