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    Calera Wine Tasting Train Ride

    Choose dry reserves or sweet slushies on a Saturday wine excursion

    3.9 stars• 97 reviews

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Train ride, museum, winery

    Highlights

    Ride vintage rails to Ozan Vineyard & Winery for a Saturday wine stop matched to your preferred pace. Choose a focused reserve tasting at 10:00 AM or a casual slushie-focused visit at 1:00 PM.

    • Savor premium dry reserves and classic flights on the 10:00 AM departure
    • Discover vineyard operations during the Vintner's Reserve experience
    • Enjoy signature wine slushies and sweet fruit wines at 1:00 PM
    • Take in vineyard views and background music during the afternoon visit
    • Browse bottles and quick-grab bundles at the winery

    Itinerary

    Start at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera, Alabama Board & Depart from the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Calera, AL

    • Pre-Boarding (≈15–20 Mins Prior): After a quick check-in and ID check, your adventure begins with a self-guided tour of the Heart of Dixie museum and historic campus exhibits. Don't be late—the train waits for no one!
    • The Outbound Run (≈15 Minutes): Board the vintage train for an upbeat, high-energy rail transit to the Ozan estate.
    • The Ozan Experience (≈60 Minutes): Approximately one hour on the ground at the winery to enjoy your tastings, grab a slushie, and purchase your favorite bottles.
    • The Return Lap (≈15 Minutes): Ride the rails back to the station with your purchases in hand.
    • The Finale: Deboard and keep the vintage vibe going with a visit to the Heart of Dixie Gift Shop.

    Important details

    • Arrive 15–20 minutes before departure for check-in and a self-guided museum visit
    • Bring a valid photo ID for the required ID check
    • Historic railcars are not wheelchair or handicap accessible

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund with 48 hours' notice of cancellation. No-shows are charged in full. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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    FAQs

    No. The historic railcars are not wheelchair or handicap accessible.

    Choose the 10:00 AM Vintner's Reserve for a 60-minute tasting focused on premium dry reserves and classic flights, or the 1:00 PM Sweet Sip & Slushie Run for wine slushies, sweet fruit wines, and a casual atmosphere.

    Meeting details

    Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Calera, AL

    Experience provided by Ozan Vineyard & Winery

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    Admit One

    $51.70

    Reservation for 1. Includes admission and all included offerings.

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    Review summary

    3.9
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    Travelers consistently rave about the guides here, particularly Wes, Lydia, Clayton, and Phil, who bring deep local knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to every tour. What stands out is how personalized these experiences feel. Multiple families mention how guides customized hikes and tours to match their group's abilities and interests, whether that meant accommodating limited mobility, keeping young children engaged with salamander hunts, or maintaining a swift pace for experienced hikers. The guides share fascinating historical details, use photos and articles to enhance storytelling, and clearly know these mountains intimately. The flexibility really shines through in these reviews. People appreciate that guides read the group dynamic well and adjust on the fly, from pacing to activity choices. Families with kids repeatedly mention how patient and engaging the guides were across age ranges, while others highlight the professionalism during multi-day backpacking trips. The attention to detail matters too: guides show up with coffee and lunch, help with photos, and even provide shelter assistance during unexpected weather. Whether you book a short three-hour van tour through Cades Cove or a four-day backpacking adventure on the Appalachian Trail, expect knowledgeable guides who genuinely care about creating memorable experiences in the Smokies.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This was my husband and I first visit but my sister's second visit. We were celebrating my sister's birthday and had an absolute blast. The ladies that run everything were SO AWESOME and gave us some really good recommendations that led to us buying a few bottles. We traveled here from Atlanta and will definitely be back!!🍷🍷🍷

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    Alytia Simpson

    June 20, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was my husband and I first visit but my sister's second visit. We were celebrating my sister's birthday and had an absolute blast. The ladies that run everything were SO AWESOME and gave us some really good recommendations that led to us buying a few bottles. We traveled here from Atlanta and will definitely be back!!🍷🍷🍷

    Photo of Alytia Simpson

    Alytia Simpson

    June 20, 2026

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