Essex CT Rail & Sail

Essex Rail & Sail

Thursday, September 3

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

$195

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:

Salad (local greens, tomoto, cucumber, red onion, croutons)

Dinner Roll

Chef's Choice Dessert

entree choices: 

Beef Short Rib with root vegetable puree and seasonal vegetables

Chicken Cacciatore over jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables

Roasted Portabella Mushroom with roasted red pepper and fresh mozzarella brushetta