San Francisco and Monterey
The Paris of the West will wow you immediately and leave a permanent mark on your memory. You'll get to experience the city's steep, winding hills, see the Golden Gate Bridge and take a walk back in time at the famous Fisherman's Wharf, where you'll find great food, boardwalk arcades and maybe even catch some seals lounging in the sun.
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Day 1: Travel to San Francisco
Take a walking tour of Union Square area
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Day 2: San Francisco
Take a guided tour of San Francisco
- Chinatown
- Lombard Street
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Fisherman's Wharf
Enjoy free time at Fisherman's Wharf
Take a tour of Alcatraz
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Day 3: San Francisco • Monterey
Visit California Academy of Sciences
- Take a behind-the-scenes tour
- See a show at the planetarium
Visit the Tech Museum of Innovation
Travel to Monterey
Take a walking tour of Monterey
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Day 4: Monterey
Take a guided tour of Monterey
Visit Monterey Bay Aquarium
Visit 17-Mile Drive
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Day 5: Carmel • Depart for home
Visit Carmel Mission Basilica
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Day 1: Travel to San Francisco
Take a walking tour of Union Square area
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Day 2: San Francisco
Take a guided tour of San Francisco
- Chinatown
- Lombard Street
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Fisherman's Wharf
Enjoy free time at Fisherman's Wharf
Take a tour of Alcatraz
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Day 3: San Francisco • Monterey
Visit California Academy of Sciences
- Take a behind-the-scenes tour
- See a show at the planetarium
Visit the Tech Museum of Innovation
Travel to Monterey
Take a walking tour of Monterey
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Day 4: Monterey
Take a guided tour of Monterey
Visit Monterey Bay Aquarium
Visit 17-Mile Drive
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Day 5: Carmel • Depart for home
Visit Carmel Mission Basilica
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Step inside the world’s most cherished treasures, like the Sistine Chapel, the Louvre and the Acropolis with your local guide—we’ll take care of lines and tickets.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Payment options
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