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Scenic Great Lakes with Mackinac Island

9 days
From Chicago to Detroit
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
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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, 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 - Hudsonville - Grand Rapids

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seasonal three-course lunch among the orchards)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Embassy Suites Downtown)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Charlevoix - Mackinac Island

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Grand, Mackinac Island)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Charlevoix
    • Ferry across the Straits of Mackinac to Mackinac Island
    • Horse-drawn carriage ride to Grand Hotel
    • Visit Arch Rock on Mackinac Island
    • Visit Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island
    Landmarks
    Arch Rock
    Fort Mackinac
    Grand Hotel
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  5. Day 5

    Mackinac Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (At the Grand Hotel in elegant surroundings)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Grand, Mackinac Island)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Shop along the streets of Mackinac Island
    • Cycle along the shoreline
    • Relax at the Grand Hotel
    Landmarks
    Arch Rock
    Fort Mackinac
    Grand Hotel
  6. Day 6

    Mackinac Island - Frankenmuth

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Drury Inn and Suites Frankenmuth)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Frankenmuth - Detroit

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Southfield)

    Included Activities

    • Docent-led tour at Tuskegee Airmen National Museum exploring the legacy of the first African American military aviators during World War II, including aircraft exhibits and information on youth training programs and scholarships
    • Guided orientation tour of Detroit passing landmarks reflecting industrial history, cultural influence, and ongoing revitalisation

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive tour of the Guardian Building Art Deco skyscraper including access to hidden bank vaults and intricate design details
    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 sharing highlights from the journey)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Southfield)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation including exhibits on modern innovations, Rosa Parks bus from the Montgomery Bus Boycott, presidential limousine, and breakthroughs in automobiles, aviation, and industry
    • 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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    October 1st, 2025
    was a good trip thank you
  • Tony
    August 5th, 2025
    Jane was both informative and a great person. Michael was a great driver.
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    May 29th, 2025
    Robert was excellent. Well prepared, great organizer, very knowledgeable! The Outrigger hotels need to be replaced....
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    Can the operator assist to purchase air tickets from Los angeles to chicago and return from detroit. Plus airport pick-up.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2026

      We want to let you know that while we assist in booking tours, international flights to your tour destination need to be arranged independently. This allows you the flexibility to choose flights that best suit your schedule and preferences.

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