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Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes 8 Days

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From Detroit to Chicago
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Globus

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Platinum Operator
Globus
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Detroit

  2. Day 2

    Detroit to Frankenmuth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic German wine tasting with cheese and crackers, followed by traditional family-style dinner featuring Rippchen, sauerbraten, bratwurst, special Frankenmuth chicken, homemade breads and preserves)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Henry Ford Museum
    • German wine tasting
    • Traditional family-style Bavarian dinner with German cuisine
    Landmarks
    Henry Ford Museum
  3. Day 3

    Frankenmuth to Mackinac Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
    • Ferry ride on Lake Huron to Mackinac Island
    • Horse-drawn carriage transfer to hotel
    Landmarks
    Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
    Mackinac Island
  4. Day 4

    Mackinac Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Elegant lunch at Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Horse-drawn carriage lunch at Grand Hotel
    • Horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental to explore on your own
    • Visit Fort Mackinac
    • Sample island fudge
    Landmarks
    Fort Mackinac
    Grand Hotel
    Arch Rock
    Avenue of Flags
    Governor's Mansion
  5. Day 5

    Mackinac Island - Mackinaw City - Charlevoix - Petoskey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Polish cuisine at Legs Inn including kielbasa, whitefish, pierogi, and berry szarlotka crumble cake with Lake Michigan views), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry departure from Mackinac Island
    • Visit Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse State Park
    • Polish cuisine sampling at Legs Inn
    • Sightseeing tour of Charlevoix with Local Guide
    • Tunnel of Trees scenic drive
    Landmarks
    Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse State Park
    Legs Inn
  6. Day 6

    Petoskey to Traverse City to Grand Rapids

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Free time in Traverse City historic downtown
    • Choice of: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park with guided trolley tour OR Gerald R. Ford Museum
    Landmarks
    Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    Gerald R. Ford Museum
    Grand Traverse Bay
  7. Day 7

    Grand Rapids to Chicago

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farewell lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Chicago sightseeing tour
    • Farewell lunch with Tour Director and travel companions
    Landmarks
    Palmer House Hilton
  8. Day 8

    Chicago

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • T
    August 26th, 2025
    Tour director and coach driver were excellent.
    Traveled in August 2025
  • A
    September 24th, 2023
    Wonderful tour director, Susanna! Very knowledgeable and personable.
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    September 24th, 2023
    Great destination tour - was not disappointed
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    September 21st, 2023
    Tour guide was super.
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    September 13th, 2023
    Due to the great organization skills of Globus, all went off without a hitch!
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    September 13th, 2023
    A visit to Michilimackinac Historic site would have been appropriate since we were already at the lighthouse.
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    September 12th, 2023
    Super tour guide. Clean coach. Lot of great places.
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    September 12th, 2023
    Very well organised, great tour director
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    August 31st, 2023
    Extended beyond expectations. Well-designed stopping points. Overall, a great tour of Michigan.
    Traveled in August 2023
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  • A
    August 30th, 2023
    Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
    Traveled in August 2023
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    Sonia

    Asked on August 18th, 2024

    I need a solo room. Is this a problem?

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    • GlobusOperator•Written August 2024

      We can accommodate a single room. There will be an additional $1050 USD. You will not have to share your accommodations with another single guest.

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    Diane

    Asked on August 8th, 2024

    I need a single room. How do you handle this?

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    • GlobusOperator•Written August 2024

      The Single Supplement cost would be $985.

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    Erica

    Asked on May 29th, 2024

    Do the travelers secure their on flights to Detroit and from Chicago?

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    • GlobusOperator•Written May 2024

      The tour does not include flights to Detroit and from Chicago.

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    Cristina

    Asked on April 24th, 2024

    The age range for this tour states that it's from 5 to 80 years of age. The passengers are 77, 80, and 82 and would like to know if they can book this tour. What is the cost to add roundtrip airport transfers? Will it be possible to confirm handicap accessible bathrooms at the hotels?

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    • GlobusOperator•Written April 2024

      No Age Limit: There is no age limit for participation in our tours. If you feel comfortable joining the tour, we are delighted to welcome you aboard! Transfer Policy: Please note that in North America, we no longer offer transfers as part of our tour packages. Passengers are responsible for arranging their own transportation from the airport to the starting hotel and vice versa. We make every effort to accommodate specific hotel requests but we cannot guarantee confirmation at every hotel. We will strive to fulfill your preferences wherever possible.

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    Rick

    Asked on June 24th, 2023

    Is the price shown for this trip also the same price for one person accommodations?

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    Single supplement
    • GlobusOperator•Written June 2023

      The price shown is based off of double occupancy room accommodations. For a single traveler, there will be an additional $895. The total cost for a single traveler would be $4074.

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    Tania

    Asked on April 24th, 2023

    does this tour include air to & from ? Does this tour include Greenfield Village?

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    • GlobusOperator•Written April 2023

      Pricing is for land only, flights are not included. Greenfield Village is not an included stop on this tour.

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    Carmen

    Asked on April 18th, 2023

    Wondering how safe travel is for 80 year old in good physical condition to take this trip, how much alone travel would I be looking at, for instance what accommodations from airport to first day hotel etc.

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    • GlobusOperator•Written April 2023

      This tour will be great for a person in their 80s. There will be slow to moderate pace walking and some uneven payments. The Tour Director will adjust the pace of the group to accommodate the slowest people in the group. On day one of the tour, there will be welcome drinks at the hotel. You will meet the Tour Director and other guest that will be touring with you. You will have some free time.

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    Lydia

    Asked on January 3rd, 2023

    Does this tour include airfare?

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    • GlobusOperator•Written January 2023

      Airfare is not included in the tour price.

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