San Francisco Holidays
San Francisco holidays are always iconic; from cycling over the famed Golden Gate Bridge and exploring the colourful, hilly neighbourhoods to sipping a glass of delicious wine in Napa Valley.
Home to some of North America's great icons, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and eerie Alcatraz, there’s plenty to explore here. One of the best ways to see the city’s sights is with a Hop on Hop off bus tour; book your tickets, sit back and enjoy a whole new perspective of this urban paradise. Relax in the Golden Gate Park before heading to Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf to sample tasty, fresh seafood while watching the sea lions sunbathe and listening to their distinctive call. Ride historic cable cars, stopping off to see the 'crookedest' street in the world; Lombard Street and finish your day with an indulgent ice-cream sundae from Ghirardelhi Square.
Once you’ve relished what San Francisco has to offer, hire a car and explore more of California or why not venture to neighbouring state Nevada for breathtaking shows, shopping and sights of the Las Vegas strip. Swap the city haze for the serene sands of Hawaii and hop from Oahu to Kauai to tailor make your very own slice of paradise.
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Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas Multi Centre
Guide Price £2,239 pp
For people around the world San Francisco is representative of the perfect city. It is awash with film-sets and folklore. It possesses stunning vistas and has a culture based on intellect and innovation. It is as famous for it's fantastic...
Self drive holidays
Wings Over The West Tour
Guide Price £4,399 pp
The ultimate Western USA tour, this 15-day itinerary takes you on an incredible journey across Western America – from the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, to the roller coaster roads of San Francisco. You'll visit the epic Grand Canyon...
Iconic journeys
San Francisco and Hawaii Multi Centre
Guide Price £3,679 pp
San Francisco is a city full of iconic sights to explore and delicious food to experience. Whether you ride the cable or explore by foot, San Francisco's laid back atmosphere makes it a great city for first stop on a...
USA road trips
Classic West
Guide Price £2,859 pp
Take a huge bite of Western highlights, visit iconic cities and see nature at its most splendid, explore Yosemite, Grand Canyon and more!California is the back drop for this fantastic self-drive tour - you'll get it all - from celeb...
Motorhome holidays
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San Francisco hosts an iconic bridge, the world's last manually operated cable car system and lots of delicious fresh seafood; the 'City by the Bay' has it all. Spend a few days exploring the city then head off on your California adventure. You can also experience other areas on day trips from the city, such as sipping wine in Napa Valley and witnessing the majestic Yosemite National Park.
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Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39
A thriving location filled with shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars on San Francisco's waterfront. Head to Boudin Bakery for some of their famous sour dough rolls filled with clam chowder, take a cruise from here around the bay or listen to the noisey sea lions basking in the sun.
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Golden Gate Bridge and Park
Take a cruise around the bay and under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or cycle across the bridge for a different perspective. Why not cycle a little further to Sausalito, where you can grab lunch or an ice-cream before the 8 mile cycle back to Fisherman's Wharf or if you're a little tired, catch the ferry.
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Alcatraz
Learn about the history of this legendary prison and the notorious criminals that were housed here during the 1930s and 1960s. You can choose to explore during the day and you will also get great views of the city and the bay while you ride the 20 minute boat out to the island. Tickets sell out fast, so don't miss out and book yours in advance.
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Yosemite Tours
If driving is not your thing, then head out to Yosemite National Park on a full day guided tour to witness the Giant Sequoias, waterfalls and incredible landscape of California's most famous National Park. Choose from a full day or overnight tours.
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Ride the Napa Valley Wine Train
What better way to experience the fabulous wine region of Napa Valley, but aboard a restored, vintage rail car. Sit back and watch the vineyards pass you by, while enjoying local wines and a delicious meal. Let the Napa Valley Wine train be your designated driver and have you transported up from San Francisco by ferry, so you can truly immerse yourselves into the experience.
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"After you have cycled the Golden Gate Bridge, continue onto Sausalito for lunch on the waterfront; it's a really pretty little town and if you don't fancy cycling back the way you came, hop on the ferry to get you across to Fisherman's Wharf."
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City Skyline
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Cable Car
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Lombard Street
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Baseball Park
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City at night
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Cable Car
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San Francisco City Hall
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City View
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Sea lions at Pier 39
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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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