This Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre features an interactive four act drama and complete four course gourmet dinner aboard the lavishly restored 1915 Pullman dining and lounge cars.

Professional Actors, attired in 1915 era costumes, mingle with guests throughout the Dinner and Lounge Car meal service, engaging in lively conversation while subtly imparting clues to help solve the mystery. Guests join in and share ideas...and an informal "whodunit" winner emerges! This drama was developed by Incentives to Intrigue and is based upon an actual 1915 incident which became a news item in the San Francisco Chronicle. This factual story is intricately woven with fiction to insure a lively evening of intrigue!

Napa Wine Train - Gourmet Dinner & Murder Mystery Length: approximately 4 hours  Prices - including tax Our Adult Retail Rate: $165.95 Our Adult Internet Rate (21 and above): $160.95 Savings: $5.00 Our Child Rate (20 and under): $160.95 Time: 5:30 pm on selected dates -Check-in time is 5:30 pm, boarding time at 6:00 pm This specialty event is only available two or three days a month - see schedule below  Summary: This tour does not provide hotel pick-up or drop-off (you must meet the tour at the train depot in Napa). Train fare, murder mystery interactive theater, four-course gourmet dinner, dessert and coffee or tea is included in tour price. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-881-3309. ** You will receive an E-Ticket for your tour/activity. We attempt to provide your E-Ticket within 72 hours (if your tour/activity is in less than 10 days). If your tour/activity is within the next 72 hours, your E-Ticket will be processed as quickly as possible. You will need to print your E-Ticket at www.reserve123.com/tickets; you must have your E-Ticket, or you will be charged again with no refund. There is a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.

2008 Murder Mystery Dates of Departure

January 12 & 26 - Saturdays
February 8 & 23 - Friday (2/8) and Saturday (2/23)
March 7 & 28 - Fridays
April 11 & 25 - Fridays
May 2 & 16 - Fridays
June 6 & 20 - Fridays
July 10 & 24 - Thursdays
August 7 & 21 - Thursdays
September 12, 20 and 25 - Friday (9/12), Saturday (9/20), Thursday (9/25)
October 10, 18 and 23 - Friday (10/12), Saturday (10/18), Friday (10/23)
November 7 & 21 - Fridays
December 5 & 19 - Fridays

Murder Mystery Schedule

5:00 PM .......... Station Shops Open
5:30 PM .......... Check In
6:00 PM .......... Board the Dinner Train
6:30 PM .......... Dinner Train Departs Napa
9:30 PM .......... Dinner Train Returns to Napa

Murder Mystery Sample Dinner Menu (subject to change without notice)

Hors d' oeuvre:
A selection of meat, cheese & vegetables

First Course:
Spring Mix Radicchio, Frisee & Candied Walnuts - with smoked goat cheese in honey cider vinaigrette

Intermezzo:
Harlequin Sorbet - a delicate trio of the Wine Train's own sorbets

Entrée Choices (choose one):
Roasted Beef Tenderloin - on grilled portabella in cabernet reduction with mustard butter
Braised Lamb Shank - topped with olive tapenade in Mediterranean broth
Seared Pork Medallion - wrapped in serrano with spring vegetable sautee & puree of slow-roasted garlic
Fresh Seafood - your server will inform you of the chef's fresh selection of the day
Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Ravioli - with grilled & roasted vegetables in tomato coulis

Dessert:
Wine Train freshly created desserts - coffee & tea are included with your meal

Attire

Jackets for men are suggested but not required. Ladies should dress as they would for dining in any fine restaurant.

Period costumes are welcome. It's great when guests are "in character."

The Wine Train Experience

Your Wine Train experience features a return to the gracious era of elegant rail travel with distinguished service. Your outing consists of a relaxing scenic journey through the heart of Napa Valley's picturesque vineyards past world-renowned wineries. It's a 3-hour, 36-mile excursion from the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and back. You'll enjoy a deliciously crafted gourmet dinner -- served in a lavishly restored vintage 1915-1947 Pullman Dining and Lounge Railcar.

The 1915-1947 Pullman Dining and Lounge Cars are lavishly restored and appointed with hand-rubbed Honduran Mahogany, polished brass, and grape-motif etched glass. During your time on the train, you may visit the Wine Tasting Car to enjoy a relaxing and informal wine education.

Enjoy a brief and informative 'welcome' Wine Tasting in the lobby of the McKinstry Street Station prior to boarding Luncheon Excursion. This seminar is open to all guests and is included as a part of the packaged pricing. This informal seminar provides a sampling of two varietals and lasts approximately 15 minutes. This affords guests an opportunity to have fun learning about wine, Napa Valley, and the Napa Valley Wine Train!

Guests enjoy the freshest and finest ingredients available prepared on board in a classic continental style with California overtones. The custom-designed kitchen car includes observation windows to view preparation. The Dinner Excursion features an "Intermezzo" of homemade Sorbet in addition to the four entree choices. A vegetarian entree option is also available. Special dietary needs can be accommodated in most cases with advance notification of at least 72-hours.

Wine, cocktails, soft drinks, and mineral waters are available at additional charge aboard all cars. There is a $5 charge per person for four tastings in the Wine Tasting Car. Wine with your meal will be charged on the train based upon your selection. All beverage charges are paid on board the train and are subject to service charge and sales tax. Coffee and tea are included with the meal.

Shopping at the McKinstry Street Station in Napa

You can shop and taste wine prior to boarding the Wine Train at the McKinstry Street Station in Napa. The Wine Emporium features over 200 kinds of wine and related gifts, while Baubles & Beads offers an elegant variety of jewelry and other personal items. For luxurious gifts, visit Unique Gift Express!

Route

A 3-hour, 36 mile, excursion from the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and return. Government regulations do not permit the train to stop or disembark passengers enroute, except at designated stops or stations.

Travelers with Mobility Restrictions

The Napa Valley Wine Train, although not required by the ADA (due to historic renovation), can be somewhat accessible to travelers with minimum mobility limitations. Wheelchairs measuring no wider than 26" can be accommodated onboard via our wheelchair lift. Advance notification and specific discussion of mobility restrictions is necessary in order to facilitate serving limitation needs and Boarding. Due to the unique boarding timing procedures, advance notification is critical to insure comfort for all guests.

No Smoking

Consistent with California State Law, there is "No Smoking" aboard any area of the Napa Valley Wine Train.

History of the Napa Valley Wine Train

The Napa Valley Railroad Company was founded in 1864 by Samuel Brannan. In 1885 the Southern Pacific Railroad Company purchased the line and it continued in operation for the next 102 years until sold to the Napa Valley Wine Train in 1987.

Vincent DeDomenico, Chairman and principal shareholder of Napa Valley Wine Train, is a veteran of more than 50 years in the food business. His success with the Golden Grain Macaroni Company and its most famous product, "Rice-a-Roni" is legendary. The delicious pasta dishes we serve are "Mama" DeDomenico's old family recipes.

As a principal shareholder and President of Golden Grain, Vincent acquired Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Francisco from the family of Domingo Ghirardelli, who founded the company in 1852. The present Ghirardelli Chocolate factory was built alongside the Golden Grain pasta plant in San Leandro, California. A small Ghirardelli Chocolate plant, equipped with 100 year old cocoa bean roasters and mills remains in Ghirardelli Square and hosts over 1 million visitors per year in this San Francisco landmark. It is famous for its fine chocolate, ice cream, and soda fountain. A large selection of Ghirardelli Chocolate and cocoa products is available for purchase in our Wine Emporium along with a selection of the finest gourmet coffees in the world.

Vincent DeDomenico was Vice President of the United States for the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs -- the world's foremost Wine and Food Society with chapters in 122 countries around the world. In Paris, Vincent received the Gold Medal of Honor for his efforts to promote the marriage of good food with great wines. We hope you enjoy the results of those efforts as you relax and dine aboard the Wine Train.

Wine tasters must be at least 21 years of age.

This tour does not provide hotel pick-up or drop-off (you must meet the tour at the train depot in Napa). Train fare, murder mystery interactive theater, four-course gourmet dinner, dessert and coffee or tea is included in tour price. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-881-3309.