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 Tour Information
San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau (INET’99 Official Tour Company) INET’99 SJCVB Destination Planning All Tour rates are in US Dollars. Tour tickets will be available for pick up on-site at the McEnery Convention Center near the Registration Desk. For attendees who plan on participating in the "Pier Fun" tour, tickets will be delivered to your hotel. Please be sure to indicate which hotel you are staying at and the date and time of your arrival. Payment must be included with the tour reservation form. Tour buses will leave from the convention center and attendees should plan on arriving at least 20-minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. To register for a tour, use the enclosed tour registration form and mail or fax it to the contact information listed on the form or visit ISOC’s web page at http://www.isoc.org/inet99/tours.shtml to email your tour registration. All questions and inquiries should be directed to the SJCVB and not to the ISOC Secretariat office. Any changes and/or cancellations must be in writing and forwarded to the SJCVB. See the INET’99 Tour Procedures form for additional information. PIER FUNSunday, 20 June 1999 Enjoy a one-hour narrated city tour of San Francisco aboard the famous cable cars and see the leading sights of Frisco. Your tour will end at Pier 39, a 45-acre complex which houses more than 100 unique shops and restaurants so you can enjoy lunch on your own. End your day by cruising to the former federal prison, Alcatraz, for a self guided tour with audio, which gives the history and stories of this famous landmark. (Due to number of hills, this tour is not recommended for people with physical limitations). Tour cost includes: Round trip bus transportation, escort, Pier 39 coupon book, admissions, all taxes and gratuities. WINERY DINNERMonday, 21 June 1999 MIRASSOU VINEYARDS: Operated by the fifth generation of "America’s oldest wine making family," enjoy the tastes of premium wines and a private guided tour of the beautiful winery. After the tour and tasting, enjoy a delicious four-course dinner from renowned chef, Dave Page. Tour cost includes: Round trip bus transportation, dinner, escort, all taxes and gratuities. ANCIENT & MYSTERIOUSTuesday, 22 June 1999 Discover the world’s largest and strangest monument -- the Winchester Mystery House. Enjoy a guided tour of the bizarre yet beautiful four-story, 160-room mansion, built by rifle heiress Sarah Winchester. After your tour, enjoy a delicious lunch in the Winchester Room. Next, travel to the Egyptian Museum & Planetarium to view the largest collection of authentic Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the Western United States and a replica of an Egyptian tomb. Tour cost includes: Round trip bus transportation, admissions, lunch, escort, all taxes and gratuities. ROARING CAMP/BIG TREES RAILROADWednesday, 23 June Enjoy a scenic drive through the Santa Cruz Mountains this Narrow Gauge Railroad. An 1880’s steam-powered engine pulls passenger cars over a 1909 steel bridge and through the magnificent groves of California Redwoods. Tour cost includes: Round trip bus transportation, admissions, escort, all taxes and gratuities. CHAMPAGNE TOURThursday, 24 June 1999 MIRASSOU CHAMPAGNE CELLARS: During your private tour, learn how champagne is made, then enjoy a tasting of Mirassou’s wines and sparkling champagnes. Operated by the fifth generation of "America’s oldest wine making family," the winery features a panoramic view of the Santa Clara Valley. Tour cost includes: Round trip bus transportation, admissions, escort, all taxes & gratuities. "Downtown Night" Dinner & TheatreThursday, 24 June 1999
Depart: 18:30
Depart: 19:00 VINTAGE HISTORYFriday, 25 June 1999 Learn San Jose’s rich history by beginning your tour at the Fallon House and Peralta Adobe where you will enjoy a delicious box lunch in the extensive pear orchard and magnificent gardens that surround the Fallon House, built in 1854. To end a perfect day, visit J. Lohr Winery for a private tour and tasting of premium wines at the former site of Falstaff & Fredricksburg Breweries. Tour cost includes: Round trip bus transportation, admissions, lunch, escort, all taxes & gratuities. 17-MILE DRIVE TOURSaturday, 26 June 1999 Start your tour viewing the scenic beauty of Monterey Bay and Carmel during a narrated tour of the famous 17-mile drive. Your narrated tour will end at the famous "4-star" restaurant, The Sardine Factory for a gourmet lunch, then walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to see one of the world’s most spectacular marine regions. Tour cost includes: Round trip bus transportation, escort, lunch, admissions, all taxes & gratuities. THE THRILL SEEKER PARAMOUNT’S GREAT AMERICAOpen 7 days a week, Movie themes set the stage for the thrilling rides, stage shows and shops you will enjoy. Look for your Paramount discount pass in your on-site convention materials to receive the above discounted tickets. |
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