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Scenic Great Lakes with Mackinac Island

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From Chicago to Detroit
4.5
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  • The white-columned façade of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is lined with large American flags on a sunny day.
  • City skyline under cloudy skies viewed from above.
  • Aerial view of a city skyline by a large body of water.
  • Urban area with modern and historical buildings.
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Trafalgar
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chicago

    Chicago
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    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambassador Gold Coast)
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  2. Day 2

    Chicago

    Chicago
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambassador Gold Coast)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Chicago with Travel Director visiting Cloud Gate, Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier

    Optional Activities

    • 360 Chicago - panoramic city and lake views from the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center
    • Chicago River cruise to see the skyline and learn stories of famous architectural landmarks
    Landmarks
    Cloud Gate
    Magnificent Mile
    Navy Pier
    John Hancock Center
  3. Day 3

    Chicago to Grand Rapids

    Chicago to Grand Rapids
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seasonal three-course lunch at Farmhaus Farms among the orchards)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Embassy Suites Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • Be My Guest experience at Farmhaus Farms with John and Meghan Behrens - tour through orchard, small-batch cider tasting and seasonal three-course lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Explore a local craft brewery in Grand Rapids
    • Stroll along the Grand River
  4. Day 4

    Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island

    Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Grand, Mackinac Island)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing Lake Huron to Mackinac Island
    • Horse-drawn carriage ride from dock to the Grand Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Charlevoix's lakeside harbour
    Landmarks
    Grand Hotel
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  5. Day 5

    Mackinac Island

    Mackinac Island
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the Grand Hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Grand, Mackinac Island)

    Included Activities

    • Private horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island including Arch Rock and Fort Mackinac
    • Lunch at the Grand Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore shops on the island
    • Cycle along the shoreline
    Landmarks
    Arch Rock
    Fort Mackinac
  6. Day 6

    Mackinac Island to Frankenmuth

    Mackinac Island to Frankenmuth
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Drury Inn and Suites Frankenmuth)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Mackinac Island back to Mackinaw City
    • Bavarian pretzel rolling experience at the Bavarian Inn with expert bakers teaching traditional technique

    Optional Activities

    • Explore boutique-lined streets in Frankenmuth
    • Visit a German bakery
    • Relax at a local stein venue
    Landmarks
    Bavarian Inn
  7. Day 7

    Frankenmuth to Detroit

    Frankenmuth to Detroit
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Southfield)

    Included Activities

    • Tuskegee Airmen National Museum - docent-led tour of first African American military aviators, their World War II role, aircraft exhibits, youth training programs and scholarships

    Optional Activities

    • Guardian Building - exclusive tour of Art Deco skyscraper with access to hidden bank vaults and architectural design stories
    Landmarks
    Tuskegee Airmen National Museum
    Guardian Building
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  8. Day 8

    Detroit

    Detroit
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    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers sharing journey highlights)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Southfield)

    Included Activities

    • Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation - exhibits on automobiles, aviation and industry breakthroughs including the Rosa Parks bus and presidential limousine
    • Final dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
  9. Day 9

    Detroit

    Detroit
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    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Ambassador Gold Coast

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  • Embassy Suites Downtown

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    day 3

  • The Grand, Mackinac Island

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  • Drury Inn and Suites Frankenmuth

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    day 6

  • The Westin Southfield

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Reviews from other tours by Trafalgar

  • Kevin
    October 1st, 2025
    Led by Michał
    was a good trip thank you
  • Tony
    August 5th, 2025
    Jane was both informative and a great person. Michael was a great driver.
  • David
    May 29th, 2025
    Robert was excellent. Well prepared, great organizer, very knowledgeable! The Outrigger hotels need to be replaced....
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