San Francisco is one of the most exciting cities in the world: breathtaking views, wonderful food, sparkling nightlife, diversity of people and the feeling of freedom at its best.

We have prepared a tour where not only will you discover the highlights of the city (Golden Gate, Alcatraz, cruise on the bay, victorian houses) and its surroundings (wine in Napa) but also experience shows and activities only known by locals.

Jackie Grandchamps, the founder of French Escapade, has lived there since 1995 but she first came to San Francisco as a tourist. Therefore, she knows the places tourists like to see but also the "behind the scene" life of the city. For the past 13 years, she has learnt the secrets of this fabulous city, in and out.

Because we have desiged this tour to be as special as it could, you will remember this trip for a life time.

Day 1: Guided Tour of San Francisco

2PM: Meet your fellow travelers during our welcome/ orientation meeting.

Then we will go on a guided tour of San Francisco. It is one of the most exciting cities in the US and certainly one of the most (if not the most) mythical cities.

You will enjoy the tour with one of our very knowledgeable guides who will give you a unique view of "The City" including: North Beach, Chinatown, Financial District, Embarcadero, Pacific Heights, Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and much more...

Day 2: Boat Cruise, Alcatraz and Sausalito

Morning: Boat Ride to the famous Prison of Alcatraz
We will take the ferry across the bay and visit the Alcatraz prison, once home of Al Capone and "Bird Man". With 378 cells and an entire island filled with history, suspense, and intrigue, it's an adventure you will not forget. It will give you the chill. The boat trip will also give you an incredible view of San Francisco.

Enjoy great food at Fisherman’s wharf for lunch. Taste some delicious seafood on the pier at one of the most typical restaurants with view on the Bay.

Afternoon: Mediterranean-style Village of Sausalito
In the afternoon, we will visit another California jewel, Sausalito,with the Mediterranean charm of a seaside village tucked amongst the hills on the Bay.

It offers amazing panoramic views of San Francisco. You will have free time to stroll along the bay or visit the great shops and the many art galleries.

Day 3: Wine Tasting in the Wine Country

Full day: Napa Valley
Discover the Napa Valley, the most renowned wine making region of the entire continent. With its rich volcanic soil and an ideal varied climate, Napa County is optimally suited to produce world quality wine grapes. We will drive through the beautiful rolling grassy hills, old oak trees and vineyards. We will visit at least two famous wineries and sample vintage wines in their tasting room.

Lunch: Wine country picnic.
We’ll shop at a gourmet  marketplace, with over 200 cheeses from around the world, as well as salads, sandwiches, panini--everything needed for our wine country picnic.

Day 4: Music, Choir and Laughs in San Francisco

Morning: Gospel Celebration

The 100 members of the Gospel choir take the Sunday celebration to another level. Clapping, swaying, and blasting out the spirit of empowerment, the choir embodies Glide's infectious message of diversity, acceptance, and unconditional love. The Glide Ensemble shakes the walls and raises spirits.

Afternoon: From China Town to Union Square
You will have some free time. They are many shopping opportunities: from cheap cameras and clothes at Fisherman Wharf or Chinatown to luxurious shopping malls at Powell and Union Square.

If you are not a shopper, we will give you ideas (and maps) of what to do: visit the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), hop on the cable car, walk on the beach, in the beautiful Golden Gate Park, to the Presidio, to Fishermanswarf, and more...

Beach Blanket Babylon, an internationally acclaimed San Francisco institution, is a zany musical spoof of pop culture with extravagant costumes and outrageously huge hats.  It continually evolves in its hilarious parodies of current events and popular icons as today’s headlines unfold. This is an incredible show not to be missed.

We will have our farewell dinner together after the show.

Day 1: Guided Tour of San Francisco

Morning: Guided Tour of San Francisco
After meeting your fellow travelers during our welcome/ orientation meeting, we will go on a driving guided tour of San Francisco. It is one of the most exciting cities in the US and certainly one of the most (if not the most) mythical cities.

You will enjoy the driving tour with one of our very knowledgeable guides who will give you a unique view of "The City" including: North Beach, Chinatown, Financial District, Embarcadero, Pacific Heights, Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and much more...

Lunch and afternoon : BBQ at the Private Home of Gays and/or Lesbian's from San Francisco
We will be invited at the home of some locals. This will be the opportunity to compare the way of living in the gay San Francisco to the one in the city or country you are from.

This is a unique opportunity we created for this group in order to exchange point of view and maybe make new friends.

Day 2: Music, Dance and Alcatraz Prison

Morning: Gospel Celebration

The 100 members of the Gospel choir take the Sunday celebration to another level. Clapping, swaying, and blasting out the spirit of empowerment, the choir embodies Glide's infectious message of diversity, acceptance, and unconditional love. The Glide Ensemble shakes the walls and raises spirits.

Evening: Dance in a LGBT Club
If you are up to it, you can go and learn a line dance in a country club or if country is not your cup of tea, there are many clubs in the city with different music.

Day 3: Follow the Rainbow to the Castro

Afterrnoon: From China Town to Union Square
You will have some free time either to hang out in the Castro or to explore the city.

We will give you ideas (and maps) of what to do: visit the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), hop on the cable car, walk on the beach, in the beautiful Golden Gate Park, to the Presidio, to Fishermanswarf, and more...

Day 4: Wine Tasting in the Wine Country

Full day: Napa Valley
Discover the Napa Valley, the most renowned wine making region of the entire continent. With its rich volcanic soil and an ideal varied climate, Napa County is optimally suited to produce world quality wine grapes. We will drive through the beautiful rolling grassy hills, old oak trees and vineyards. We will visit at least two famous wineries and sample vintage wines in their tasting room.

Lunch: Wine country picnic.
We’ll shop at a gourmet  marketplace, with over 200 cheeses from around the world, as well as salads, sandwiches, panini--everything needed for our wine country picnic.

Day 5: Giant Sequoia Trees

Afternoon: Free Time in San Francisco
For your last afternoon, you may have some shopping or catching out to do in the city. They are many shopping opportunities: from cheap cameras and clothes at Fisherman Wharf and Chinatown to luxurious shopping malls at Powell and Union Square. You may want to visit the Gay and Lesbian museum.