8 Days • fr. $3,469
Bustling and relaxed, cityscapes and sprawling coastlines, this Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes tour is an Eastern U.S. gem. From Detroit, Michigan to Chicago, Illinois you'll visit museums, stay in historic hotels, ride in horse-drawn carriages and gain insight into military history on this memorable vacation. Expert local guides escort tours and make recommendations about how to enjoy free time.
This adventure from the Motor City to the Windy City immerses guests in some of the areas most interesting attractions. In Detroit you'll visit the Henry Ford Museum than stay at the Dearborn Inn, built on the lovely former grounds of his Motor Company. One of the most beautiful vacation spots in the Great Lakes is Mackinac Island. Visitors can choose to get around via horse-drawn carriage or bicycles, the island's only forms of transportation. Frankenmuth celebrates its German heritage through wonderful Bavarian architecture, shops and restaurants. Explore Fort Mackinac an outpost and site of battles during the War of 1812. See the lovely "mushroom" houses in Charlevoix. Presidential history comes alive at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Learn about the elegant Palmer House Hilton, including former guests such as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, and Sarah Bernhardt among others. Embark on a vacation that will captivate guests of all interests.
Dearborn, United States
Welcome to the Michigan! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
The Dearborn Inn, a Marriott Hotel
Dearborn, United States
In Dearborn visit the Henry Ford Museum.
Frankenmuth, United States
Free time this afternoon, followed by an authentic local favorite Bavarian dinner and wine tasting.
Breakfast, Dinner
Bavarian Inn Lodge
Frankenmuth, United States
Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. Scenic ferry ride to Mackinac Island.
Mackinac Island, United States
Take a horse-drawn carriage ride from the ferry to your hotel. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast
Island House Hotel
Mackinac Island, United States
Free time this morning before a horse-drawn carriage ride to the Grand Hotel for a guided tour and lunch. Carriage tour of the island includes Avenue of Flags, the Governor’s Mansion, and Arch Rock. Free time this evening.
Breakfast, Lunch
Island House Hotel
Mackinac Island, United States
Scenic ferry ride to the mainland. Visit Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse State Park. Visit Legs Inn on Lake Michigan and sample favorite local specialties.
Petoskey, United States
Scenic drive through the Tunnel of Trees en route to Petoskey. Enjoy free time this evening.
Breakfast
Stafford's Perry Hotel
Charlevoix, United States
Free time in Petoskey then travel to Charlevoix for sightseeing with a Local Guide includes Victorian summer resorts and “Mushroom” Houses.
Grand Rapids, United States
In Traverse City enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Next, on to Grand Rapids. Visit the Gerald Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Free time this evening.
Breakfast
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Chicago, United States
Drive through Indiana en route to Chicago. Upon arrival, guided sightseeing tour, followed by free time this afternoon.
Farewell dinner this evening at your hotel, the Palmer House Hilton, includes a local favorite private presentation on the hotel’s history and a sample of the famous dessert invented here.
Breakfast, Dinner
Palmer House Hilton
Chicago, United States
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.
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