June 14, 2018 Vicky Collins

Chicago to New Orleans to San Antonio to Chicago – September 2018

 

Here is a rare “family and friends” private charter that is available to book at well below the normal per bed charter rate. Our two Amtrak compliant private railcars will depart Chicago, behind Amtrak’s “City of New Orleans” on September 8, 2018 bound for New Orleans. Following our two day stay in the big easy, we travel west to San Antonio, TX behind the Sunset Limited. After a two day stay, we then travel back north to Chicago behind Amtrak’s Texas Eagle, arriving Sunday, September 16th.

Our two private rail cars are the Moonlight Dome” and the Birch Grove. We are able to accommodate 24 total passengers. The dome car features four staterooms that each sleep two people. The sleeper features nine single roomettes and six double bedrooms that feature up a& down berths. All rooms have toilets and sinks with passengers having use of two showers for communal use. All meals are served in the dome section of Moonlight Dome which has six, four top tables. Our onboard staff consists of our professional chef and two server/porters. Your ticket price includes all travel, lodging, food and drink. It does not include gratuity for the staff or any expenses off the train.

 

Itinerary:

Saturday September 8, 2018 –

Moonlight Dome and Birch Grove will depart Chicago behind Amtrak’s City of New Orleans #59 train 8:05 PM.   Enjoy evening snacks and drinks in the lounge of the Moonlight Dome while meeting our other travel companions.

Sunday September 9

3:32 PM                   Arrive New Orleans.  Spend the rest of the day as you like in New Orleans.  (Breakfast and Lunch will be served on board.)

Monday September 10

Spend the day as you like in New Orleans.   (Breakfast served on board)

Tuesday September 11

Spend the day as you like in New Orleans.   (Breakfast served on board)

Wednesday September 12

9:00 AM                   Depart New Orleans behind Amtrak’s #1 Sunset Limited (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner served on board)

Thursday September 13

12:05 AM                 Arrive San Antonio.    Spend the rest of the day as you like in San Antonio.  (Breakfast served on board)

Friday September 14

Spend the day as you like in San Antonio (Breakfast served on board)

Saturday September 15

7:00 AM                   Depart San Antonio behind Amtrak’s #22 Texas Eagle (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner served on board)

Sunday September 16

1:52 PM                   Arrive Chicago – All passengers must de-board in Union Station.   (breakfast and lunch served onboard)

Per bed prices for this charter are as follows:

Birch Grove Single roomettes – $3200.00

Birch Grove double bedrooms – $6800.00 double occupancy

Moonlight Dome staterooms – $7600.00 double occupancy

Book a room for you and your spouse and even consider travelling with another couple you know.  Bedrooms will book up early so don’t delay.

Hope to see you in Chicago in September.

Call 513.791.7245 to book your bedroom now!

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For information about our Private Rail Car Trips, please send an e-mail or call