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Romantic San Francisco & Wine Country
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By Judie Karhan
With its fog-enshrouded hills, grand Victorian architecture, menacing – yet mesmerizing – ocean bays and sweeping bridges, San Francisco possesses one of the most stunning cityscapes in the world.
The city’s charms do not stop there. Clamoring cable cars lumber up and down steep streets; Fisherman’s Wharf bustles with excitement
over the fresh catches of the day; sea lions bark harmoniously while sunning themselves at famous Pier 39; and everywhere you turn there are those spectacular views.
Deciding where to begin your visit in San Francisco can be daunting, but you might start with a delightful seafood lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf while enjoying the seaside scenery, before tackling the sightseeing.
For a view of the city’s eccentric side, set out
for a real insider’s experience of Haight-Ashbury with a guided walk in the footsteps of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and The Grateful Dead to learn about the impact of the alternative rock culture on San Francisco and the world.
Be sure to also take some time to stroll the gardens of Golden Gate Park, with more than 1,000 acres to explore. As you venture into one of the first buildings situated in Golden Gate Park, you will encounter the oldest remaining municipal wooden conservatory in the United States. Highly praised
in the world of history, architecture, engineering and nature, the Conservatory of Flowers has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is considered an intensely valued landmark
in San Francisco. One of the highlights of the
SPOTLIGHT ON
SAN FRANCISCO Featuring Napa Valley & Monterey
BEST OF ITALY
Book Now & Save $100 Per Person*
AAA Member Benefit of $50 Per Person!
TWO TOUR PRESENTATIONS
FEBRUARY 9, 2016 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT OR APRIL 12, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M.
September 11-15, 2016
$2,499 per person, double occupancy
HIGHLIGHTS:
• San Francisco
• Choice of Cruise on San Francisco Bay
or City Tour of San Francisco • Napa Valley Wine Train
• Monterey
• 17 Mile Drive
INCLUDES:
• Round-trip air from Allentown Airport • Air taxes and fees/surcharges
• Hotel transfers
For more information
or reservations, contact Cathie Mazzuca at (570) 622-4991.
* Book now rates valid until April 11, 2016, valid on air-inclusive packages only.
September 30 - October 11, 2016
$4,899
per person. twin share
Roman antiquities, pious Assisi, Venetian canals, Renaissance Florence and Capri’s brilliant sunlight are fused with a touch of “la dolce vita” for the perfect tour of Italy.
Includes: airfare, round-trip transfers and guided touring.
For more information or reservations, contact Cathy Baldigo at (570) 622-4991.
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