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California Culture Tours - San Francisco Bay Area

Asian Adventure & Macy's
$76 per person

Experience the exotic pan-Asian flavors of San Francisco with this rich cultural and multi-sensory tour! Includes The Asian Art Museum, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, escorted walking tour of Chinatown and VIP Shopping at Macy's San Francisco in Union Square.

San Francisco's Asian Art Museum is your ticket to Asia. Explore the art and culture of the world's largest continent: view 2,500 treasures from Asia's rich past and dynamic present. Admission plus FREE audio tour. Enjoy lunch on your own with delicious pan-Asian fare at Cafe Asia. Shop for unique gifts at the museum store.

A walking cultural, historical and culinary tour of Chinatown - that you will remember forever. This city within a city is a historic maze of mysterious sights, where an ancient culture from the other side of the world flourishes with remarkable authenticity. Two hour escorted tour includes: Historic Pagoda style architecture, The Herbal Pharmacy with life prolonging ginseng root, pearl pills for beautiful skin, gecko lizards for energy; Fortune Cookie Factory; Stockton Street Food Markets for the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area. Authentic Buddhist Temple-- dazzling altars adorned with red lanterns, priceless gold antiques and incense filled bronze urns. Waverly Place-- Chinatown's most interesting alley full of temples, private clubs and secret societies. Chinese Language School-- how Chinese families keep alive language and cultural traditions for their children. Plus Insider's list of recommended shopping and restaurants in Chinatown. Note: Advance Reservations Required. Call 415-982-8839.
Macy's flagship store San Francisco's renowned Union Square, is where the best names in fashion, dining and theater have resided for more than 100 years. Today, as a result of an international design competition and a $25-million renewal, Union Square is reborn. Enjoy exclusive Macy's savings pass good on most purchases plus a $25 Macy's Gift Card good throughout the store. 415-954-6271.

BONUS:Visit the nearby Oakland Asian Cultural Center, FREE admission.
Macy's
Macy's San Francisco
170 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-954-6271


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Gardens, Art & Macy's
$54 per person

This San Francisco Culture meets Horticulture package combines priceless ancient and modern art with dazzling natural wonders. At the Legion of Honor view Rodin's Thinker. Experience the exciting de Young Museum and its impressive collections. Explore the San Francisco Botanical Gardens with free docent tour. Plus VIP Shopping at Macy's San Francisco in Union Square.

Legion of Honor - Built to commemorate Californian soldiers who died in World War I, the Legion of Honor is a beautiful Beaux-arts building located in San Francisco's Lincoln Park. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge and all of San Francisco, the Legion is most noted for its breathtaking setting. Its collections include Rodin's Thinker, which sits in the museum's Court of Honor, European decorative arts and paintings, Ancient art and one of the nation's largest collections of prints and drawings. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30AM to 5:15PM.

de Young Museum Admission - Founded in 1895 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors to the region for over 100 years. In 2005, the de Young Museum re-opened in a state-of-the-art new facility that integrates art, architecture and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination to showcase the museum's priceless collections of American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries, and art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30AM to 5:15PM. Note: admission to both Legion of Honor and de Young Museum good only if both used on the same day.

Macy's flagship store in San Francisco's renowned Union Square, is where the best names in fashion, dining and theater have resided for more than 100 years. Today, as a result of an international design competition and a $25-million renewal, Union Square is reborn. Enjoy exclusive Macy's savings pass good on most purchases plus a $25 Macy's Gift Card good throughout the store. 415-954-6271



BONUS: Enhance your Golden Gate Park visit with a free visit to San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty, 55 acres of sanctuary - landscaped gardens and open spaces - and over 7500 varieties of plants from around the world! Open daily. FREE docent guided walks daily, info at the Bookstore.

Macy's
Macy's San Francisco
170 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-954-6271

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Best of San Francisco
$95 per person

The Best of San Francisco collection includes full week pass to all the top Cultural and Heritage Tourism attractions plus Macy's VIP Shopping and 15% discount at the renowned San Francisco Opera, select performances.



San Francisco CityPass provides admission to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise, Exploratorium, de Young, Legion of Honor, Muni & Cable Car 7-day Passport, Aquarium of the Bay. And your choice between: California Academy of Sciences & Steinhart Aquarium or the Asian Art Museum. Good for one single day admission per attraction. Pass valid up to 9 consecutive days.

Macy's flagship store in San Francisco's renowned Union Square, is where the best names in fashion, dining and theater have resided for more than 100 years. Today, as a result of an international design competition and a $25-million renewal, Union Square is reborn. Enjoy exclusive Macy's savings pass good on most purchases plus a $25 Macy's Gift Card good throughout the store. 415-954-6271

BONUS: Free gift with paid Gallery admission-- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is committed to placing contemporary art at the heart of community life. Visit and experience life-amplified. 701 Mission Street @ 3rd. 415-978-2700



Macy's
Macy's San Francisco
170 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-954-6271


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Taste of
San Francisco

$45 per person

From sour dough bread to Ghirardelli Chocolate, the unique treats of San Francisco are the menu for this Food Lover's package. Tour and taste, nibble and nosh on your own schedule but don't miss the Saturday Farmer's Market and Walking Tour of the Ferry Building Marketplace.

Boudin at the Wharf: Museum & Bakery Tour with samples! Before Fisherman's Wharf was even on the map, the Boudin French Bakery was making bread for San Franciscans. Through a compelling array of historic photos, artifacts, and interactive exhibits, you will discover the history of Boudin, the events and personalities surrounding its origins, and the art and science behind their original San Francisco Sourdough. When Boudin's first demonstration bakery opened on Fisherman's Wharf more than 30 years ago, visitors lined up to watch the bakers at work, then bought sourdough loaves hot out of the oven. Now Boudin Bakery at the Wharf includes a 30-foot observation window along Jefferson Street, and a glass-walled catwalk suspended directly over the action. Watch as the flour is pumped at high velocity from the on-site silo directly into the mixer, and as the dough is tossed from the mezzanine to the ground floor, where it is hand-finished and baked into nearly 10,000 loaves of fresh sourdough, French, and European hearth breads every day. Daily self-guided tours.

Ghirardelli Square - Coated in tradition and history, Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco's most treasured landmarks. The story of the City is played out in the Square's history, home to some of the finest views, galleries, boutiques, culinary treats and special events that San Francisco has to offer. Follow your nose to Ghirardelli Chocolate and enjoy 10% off any Ghirardelli Chocolate purchases at Ghirardelli Square or Union Square. A sweet deal!

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a popular stop for locals and visitors. Each Saturday, thousands of faithful shoppers attend the market as it reconnects them with their food sources, providing a forum for learning how food is grown, who grew it, and why it tastes so good. Enjoy weekly cooking demonstrations and interviews with farmers in the open-air Arcades along the front of the building. Ferry Building/Farmers Market, escorted Walking Tour. Experience the results of a multi-million-dollar renovation and a new culinary epicenter featuring gourmet foods, artisan cheeses, fine wines, great restaurants and foodie essentials. 45-minute guided tour. Saturdays, 12 noon, Meet at Ferry Building, Main Entrance.

Macy's flagship store in San Francisco's renowned Union Square, is where the best names in fashion, dining and theater have resided for more than 100 years. Today, as a result of an international design competition and a $25-million renewal, Union Square is reborn. Enjoy exclusive Macy's savings pass good on most purchases plus a $25 Macy's Gift Card good throughout the store. 415-954-6271

Macy's
Macy's San Francisco
170 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-954-6271

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Family Fun Adventure
$95 per person - $37 children 5-11 includes all except Macy's Gift Card

San Francisco's family fun begins at historic Fisherman's Wharf with your tickets to PIER 39's top attractions: The Aquarium of the Bay, Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure and San Francisco Sightseeing Trolley Hop. Plus you'll receive a 39 Fun pack chuck full of discount coupons to many of PIER 39's 110 shops, restaurants and other attractions. Meet history up close at San Francisco's amazing Wax Museum. Plus, enjoy VIP shopping at Macy's Union Square!



PIER 39 There's something for everyone at PIER 39, San Francisco's Premier Bay Attraction, a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 14 Bay view restaurants, and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages including, world-renowned sea lions, street performers and live daily entertainment.

Aquarium of the Bay at PIER 39 is a unique educational and entertainment facility dedicated to the rich and diverse aquatic life of the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. The Aquarium provides a window to the Bay that focuses on its distinctive ecosystems and seeks to entertain, educate and inspire preservation of the wonderful natural resource. Walk through 300-feet of crystal tunnels where you are within inches of marine animals indigenous to the Bay! Open daily except December 25. 1-888-SEA-DIVE

Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure Experience the thrilling history of the San Francisco Bay with Captain Nemo and his crew reliving 150 years of the celebrated San Francisco Coast. There is no better way to experience unobstructed views of sensational skylines in every direction. It's a great vantage point for snapping pictures or simply reflecting on the vast beauty of the San Francisco Bay. Along the way, you will be entertained with historical, fun narration and factual tid-bits. That's why the Bay Adventure has become San Francisco's newest cruise adventure! The Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure departs daily with frequent departures year-round from PIER 39.

San Francisco Sightseeing Trolley Hop Enjoy a 1-hour narrated tour aboard an authentic motorized cable car. Drive through San Francisco's most scenic neighborhoods such as Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Nob Hill, Downtown, Union Square (Macy's), Chinatown, and Ghirardelli Square. Passengers can hop on or off at the following stations beginning at 10AM: PIER 39/Hard Rock Cafe, Ghirardelli Square and Union Square.

Wax Museum One of the most prestigious wax museums in the world, located in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, showcasing over 275 expertly crafted wax figures. The figures are presented in collages featuring world leaders, movie stars, sports personalities and the Chamber of Horrors! Your self-guided tour averages about 45 minutes. Open daily from 9AM - 10PM. 145 Jefferson Street between Mason and Taylor Streets.

Macy's flagship store in San Francisco's renowned Union Square, is where the best names in fashion, dining and theater have resided for more than 100 years. Today, as a result of an international design competition and a $25-million renewal, Union Square is reborn. Enjoy exclusive Macy's savings pass good on most purchases plus a $25 Macy's Gift Card good throughout the store.


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Napa Insider's Tour
$55 per person

The savvy insider's wine country experience offers great value! Wine Tasting 101 Class at Copia, a leisurely self guided tour of Copia's Edible Gardens and exhibits, discounts on gourmet dining, wine tasting and shopping at Copia and throughout the Napa Valley, Behind the Scenes Tour of the Napa Valley Opera House- a historic architectural gem, plus a Shopping Spree with VIP savings at Napa Premium Outlets.

COPIA The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts -- admission to COPIA, self-guided tour of the organic Edible Gardens, pass for Wine Tasting 101 and a COPIA Wine Country Passport (valued at over $500), which includes shopping and dining discounts in Cornucopia and Julia's Kitchen, along with exciting Wine Country experiences at select winery partners. COPIA is open daily, except Tuesdays and major holidays; Wine Tasting 101 is offered daily at 10:15AM and a second class at 1PM, Thursday - Sunday. Guests must be 21 or older for wine tasting. 707-259-1600

Napa Valley Opera House -- Behind the Scenes Tour of this historic jewel of the valley. Tours offered most days at 1PM, except Sundays, with 3-day advance reservations. Call 707-603-2338 Monday to Friday. On performance nights, best seats available for purchase. www.nvoh.org

Napa Premium Outlets® $25 Shopping Spree valid at all Napa Premium Outlets stores, plus a complimentary VIP Coupon Book featuring additional discounts on your favorite designer and name brands on top of every day savings of 25% to 65%. Open daily. 707-226-9876


Napa Premium Outlets
629 Factory Stores Drive
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 226-9876
www.premiumoutlets.com/napa

Hours
Mon-Thu 10am-8pm Fri-Sat 10am-9pm Sun 10am-6pm
Holiday Hours May Vary


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Napa River Inn Getaway
$225 per person (double, 1 night)
(*$225 to $275 per night for two persons, double occupancy, subject to availability with rates based on season and weekday/weekend.)

Get ready for history, arts, tours, and shopping! Perfect getaway any time at the charming and historic Napa River Inn, a boutique hotel with evening wine tasting and breakfast included. Enjoy Wine Tasting 101 Class at Copia, a leisurely self guided tour of Copia's Edible Gardens and exhibits, discounts on gourmet dining, wine tasting and shopping at Copia and throughout the Napa Valley, Behind the Scenes Tour of the Napa Valley Opera House- a historic architectural gem, plus a Shopping Spree with VIP savings at Napa Premium Outlets.

Napa River Inn, A Historic Hotel of America -- Graciously Appointed Standard Room for two at the Historic Napa River Inn plus complimentary breakfast for two at Sweetie Pies and Wine Tasting for two at Bounty Hunter.

NOTE: Reserve this package by calling the Napa River Inn Reservations line at 877-251-8500 or 707-251-8500 or email reservations@napariverinn.com and ask for the HATS package.

COPIA The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts -- admission to COPIA, self-guided tour of the organic Edible Gardens, pass for Wine Tasting 101 and a COPIA Wine Country Passport (valued at over $500), which includes shopping and dining discounts in Cornucopia and Julia's Kitchen, along with exciting Wine Country experiences at select winery partners. COPIA is open daily, except Tuesdays and major holidays; Wine Tasting 101 is offered daily at 10:15AM and a second class at 1PM, Thursday - Sunday. Guests must be 21 or older for wine tasting. 707-259-1600

Napa Valley Opera House Behind the Scenes Tour of this historic jewel of the valley. Tours offered most days at 1PM, except Sundays, with 3-day advance reservations. Call 707-603-2338 Monday to Friday. On performance nights, best seats available for purchase. www.nvoh.org

Napa Premium Outlets® $25 Shopping Spree valid at all Napa Premium Outlets stores, plus a complimentary VIP Coupon Book featuring additional discounts on your favorite designer and name brands on top of every day savings of 25% to 65%. Open daily. 707-226-9876


Napa Premium Outlets
629 Factory Stores Drive
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 226-9876
www.premiumoutlets.com/napa

Hours
Mon-Thu 10am-8pm Fri-Sat 10am-9pm Sun 10am-6pm
Holiday Hours May Vary


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San Jose/Gilroy Garlic,
Goat Cheese & Outlets

$69

Get out of town and explore Filoli Estate, tour and taste at Harley Farms and enjoy a Shopping Spree with VIP Savings at Gilroy Premium Outlets, located in Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the World!

Gardens -- Located thirty miles south of San Francisco on the eastern slope of the Coast Range, the 654-acre Filoli Estate is recognized as one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. The historic house is surrounded by sixteen acres of formal gardens. Guided House & Garden Tours are available, by reservation, during the open season. This package includes a two-hour docent led tour through both the house and gardens. Contact Visitor Services for tour times and to make tour reservations at 650-364-8300 x 507. Or self-guided tours are available Tuesday through Saturday. The Filoli Center Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10AM-3:30PM (last admission 2:30PM) Sunday 11AM-3:30PM (last admission 2:30PM)

Goat Cheese -- Born in Yorkshire, England, Dee Harley realized her dream of blending family, local farming and gourmet food, Dee started Harley Farms in 1993 with just six goats. Guests receive a "behind the scenes" look at the workings of an award winning goat dairy farm. Follow the flow of the milk - from the goats to the cheese making. Meet their friendly goats, milk a goat, learn how to make goat cheese. Enjoy a cheese tasting upstairs in their refurbished hay loft. The tour lasts about 2 hours (although it often goes longer due to high interest and many questions! ) Visit the cheese shop and take home delicious goat cheese! Tours on Saturdays at 1PM. Call 650-879-0480 for reservations and directions. Shop open 11AM-5PM.

Gilroy Premium Outlets - Gilroy Premium Outlets features savings of 25% to 65% every day on 145 designer and name brand stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Hugo Boss, J Crew, Jones New York, Kenneth Cole, Liz Claiborne, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Sony, Timberland, and Tommy Hilfiger just to name a few! Enjoy an exclusive $25 shopping spree valid at all Gilroy Premium Outlets stores, plus a complimentary VIP coupon book featuring additional savings. Open daily. Highway 101 in Gilroy. 408-842-3729. Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM. Holiday hours vary. www.premiumoutlets.com/gilroy

Gilroy Premium Outlets
681 Leavesly Road
Gilroy, CA 95020
408-842-3729
www.premiumoutlets.com