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Scenic Great Lakes with Mackinac Island

9 days
From Chicago to Detroit
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

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

    Chicago

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambassador Gold Coast)

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation tour of Chicago including Cloud Gate, the 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 with stories of architectural landmarks
    Landmarks
    Cloud Gate
    Magnificent Mile
    Navy Pier
    John Hancock Center
  3. Day 3

    Illinois to Michigan

    Meals
    Lunch (Seasonal three-course lunch among the orchards at Farmhaus Farms)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Embassy Suites Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • Be My Guest experience at Farmhaus Farms with John and Meghan Behrens
    • Tour through the fruit grove at Farmhaus Farms
    • Small-batch cider tasting at Farmhaus Farms

    Optional Activities

    • Explore a local brewery in Grand Rapids
    • Stroll along the Grand River
    Landmarks
    Farmhaus Farms
    Grand River
  4. Day 4

    Grand Rapids - Charlevoix - Mackinac Island

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Grand, Mackinac Island)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry across Lake Huron to Mackinac Island (16-minute journey)
    • Horse-drawn carriage ride to the Grand Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Charlevoix
    Landmarks
    Charlevoix
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  5. Day 5

    Mackinac Island

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

    Included Activities

    • Private horse-drawn carriage tour around Mackinac Island
    • Stop at Arch Rock
    • Visit Fort Mackinac
    • Lunch at the Grand Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at island boutiques
    • Cycle along the shoreline
    • Relax at the Grand Hotel
    Landmarks
    Arch Rock
    Fort Mackinac
    The Grand Hotel
  6. Day 6

    Mackinac Island to Frankenmuth

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Drury Inn and Suites Frankenmuth)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry back to Mackinaw City
    • Pretzel rolling at the Bavarian Inn with expert guidance and traditional technique

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through boutique-lined streets
    • Visit a German bakery
    • Relax with a stein
    Landmarks
    Bavarian Inn
  7. Day 7

    Frankenmuth to Detroit

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Southfield)

    Included Activities

    • Tuskegee Airmen National Museum docent-led tour—explore the legacy of the first African American military aviators, see historic aircraft, and learn about youth training programs and scholarships

    Optional Activities

    • Guardian Building exclusive tour—access hidden bank vaults and explore the Art Deco architecture
    Landmarks
    Tuskegee Airmen National Museum
    Guardian Building
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  8. Day 8

    Detroit

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Southfield)

    Included Activities

    • Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation—explore exhibits on automobiles, aviation and industry
    • View the bus where Rosa Parks participated in the Montgomery Bus Boycott
    • View presidential limousine and other historical vehicles
    • Final dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
  9. Day 9

    Detroit

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Kevin
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    Jane was both informative and a great person. Michael was a great driver.
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    Robert was excellent. Well prepared, great organizer, very knowledgeable! The Outrigger hotels need to be replaced....
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