A lifelong memory AAO Tour Program Annual Session 2015 San Francisco 1
2 Saturday, May 16, 2015 Dynasty of Chinatown San Francisco City Tour Escape from Alcatraz San Francisco s Chinatown holds the distinction of being one of the few ethnic communities with an enduring presence in the city. The neighborhood is home to over 30,000 people of Chinese heritage and proudly presents a public face while safeguarding a private elusive side. Guests may visit a Buddhist Temple, Chinese Herbal Pharmacy, Fortune Cookie Factory, Food Market and more! Layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The walking tour begins and ends at Moscone North. What do guests imagine when they think of San Francisco? Crooked streets and rolling hills? San Francisco is teeming with timeless images that seem nostalgic, and recognizable to even first time visitors. Today, guests experience all the city by the bay has to offer from the comfort of a Deluxe Motorcoach with a Knowledgeable Tour Guide pointing out all of the landmarks San Francisco has to offer and offering fun tidbits and interesting history along the way. The city tour begins and ends at Moscone North. Price per person: $50.00; Time: 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Alcatraz became the prison of choice for serious offenders for a simple reason The Rock was believed to be inescapable. Alcatraz was home to such infamous characters as Al Capone, Robert The Birdman Stroud, and George Machine Gun Kelly. Guests will take an afternoon ferry to the island where they will take a self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz. Layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The tour begins and ends at Moscone North. Price per person: $96.00, Time: 1:00 PM 5:00 PM
3 Sunday, May 17, 2015 Barbary Coast Escape from Alcatraz Dynasty of Chinatown with Lunch The Barbary Coast marks the edge of one of America s most hedonistic quarters. Before the discovery of gold 130 miles east of San Francisco in 1848, less than 400 people lived in the little village then known as Yerba Buena. Once the news of gold became world-wide, over 200,000 men and women made their way to California. Today s tour takes guests past some haunts of the era and brings them to life with anecdotes. Layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The walking tour begins and ends at Moscone North. Alcatraz became the prison of choice for serious offenders for a simple reason The Rock was believed to be inescapable. Alcatraz was home to such infamous characters as Al Capone, Robert The Birdman Stroud, and George Machine Gun Kelly. Guests will take a morning ferry to the island where they will take a self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz. Layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The tour begins and ends at Moscone North. Price per person: $96.00, Time: 9:00 AM 12:30 PM San Francisco s Chinatown holds the distinction of being one of the few ethnic communities with an enduring presence in the city. The neighborhood is home to over 30,000 people of Chinese heritage. Guests may visit a Buddhist Temple, Chinese Herbal Pharmacy, Fortune Cookie Factory, Food Market and more! During the tour, guests will stop at an Authentic Chinese Restaurant for a family-style lunch. Layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The walking tour begins and ends at Moscone North. Price per person: $115.00, Time: 12:00 PM 4:00 PM
4 Monday, May 18, 2015 1906 Earthquake Napa Valley Wine Tour Deluxe San Francisco City Tour The California earthquake of April 18, 1906 ranks as one of the most significant earthquakes of all time. The earthquake was felt from southern Oregon to south of Los Angeles and inland as far as central Nevada. On this walking tour explore the remnants of this powerful earthquake and visit buildings that survived the quake and the rapid fires. Layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The walking tour begins and ends at Moscone North. The Napa Valley is the premier wine region in the United States. Today guests get a change to experience the relaxing ambiance of the valley and the world-class wines that put it on the map. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or just want to enjoy the beautiful countryside, this tour can be enjoyed by everyone. Today, guests will visit (2) exclusive wineries for a tour and tasting. In between, we ll stop at another winery for an alfresco boxed lunch on their gorgeous property. The wine tour begins and ends at Moscone North. Price per person: $250.00, Time: 9:30 AM 5:00 PM What do guests imagine when they think of San Francisco? Cable cars and Victorian homes? Guests experience all the city by the bay has to offer from an open aired, motorized cable car with a Knowledgeable Tour Guide pointing out all of the San Francisco s landmarks and offering fun tidbits and interesting history along the way. Guests also take a private tour of a Historic Victorian Home. Following the city tour, guests will enjoy lunch at a Fisherman s Wharf restaurant with great views. The city tour begins and ends at Moscone North. Price per person: $205.00, Time: 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
5 Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Muir Woods & Sausalito Until the 1800 s, many Northern California coastal valleys were covered with coast redwood trees similar to those now found in Muir Woods National Monument. Today, guests learn about this natural beauty and are then free to explore and hike at their own pace. Following Muir Woods, travel to Sausalito where plentiful restaurants and a diverse selection of shopping opportunities, galleries and retail fashion shops are found. Guests have free time for shopping and to grab a bite to eat. Layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The tour begins and end at Moscone North. Price per person: $70.00; Time: 9:00 AM 1:00 PM To register for any of these tours, visit https://www.regonline.com/aao2015tours. Should you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Linden with AlliedPRA at (415) 397-6300 or Kelsey.Linden@alliedpra.com.