Itinerary
- Day 1
Chicago
- Day 2
Chicago
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Chicago covering Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile, and the Loop
- Visit to Navy Pier
- Narrated architecture cruise on the Chicago River featuring over 40 architectural icons
Landmarks Millennium Park Magnificent Mile Navy Pier Wrigley Building Willis Tower Tribune Tower Marina City 
- Day 3
Chicago to Holland to Grand Rapids
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Bowerman's Blueberry Farm including farm visit and fresh blueberry dessert
- Free time in Holland, Michigan historic downtown
Landmarks Windmill Island Gardens Bowerman's Blueberry Farm - Day 4
Grand Rapids to Traverse City to Charlevoix to Petoskey
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Globus Choice excursion in Grand Rapids (choice of Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum or Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park)
- Free time in Traverse City historic downtown
- Visit to Charlevoix to see Victorian summer resorts and Mushroom Houses
Landmarks Grand Traverse Bay Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - Day 5
Petoskey to Cross Village to Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through the Tunnel of Trees
- Visit to Legs Inn on Lake Michigan with authentic Polish cuisine tasting
- Ferry across Lake Huron to Mackinac Island
- Horse-drawn carriage ride to the Grand Hotel
Landmarks Tunnel of Trees Legs Inn Mackinac Island Grand Hotel - Day 6
Mackinac Island
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Five-course locally focused dinner at the Grand Hotel Main Dining Room with live entertainment from the Grand Hotel Orchestra)
Included Activities
- Private horse-drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island including Avenue of Flags, Governor's Mansion, and Arch Rock
- Special five-course dinner at the Grand Hotel Main Dining Room with live entertainment from the Grand Hotel Orchestra
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental to explore island on your own
- Visit to Fort Mackinac
- Sample island fudge
- Explore downtown galleries, restaurants, and shops
Landmarks Fort Mackinac Arch Rock Avenue of Flags Governor's Mansion - Day 7
Mackinac Island to St. Ignace to Mackinaw City to Bay City
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Wawatam Lighthouse
- Views of the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Bridge
- Ferry from St. Ignace to Mackinaw City
- Visit to Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse State Park
- Free time in Bay City to explore Victorian architecture and waterfront
Optional Activities
- Stroll on the Riverwalk Pier along the Saginaw River
- Visit the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
- Sunset cruise across Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron
Landmarks Wawatam Lighthouse Straits of Mackinac Mackinac Bridge Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse State Park Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum - Day 8
Bay City to Frankenmuth to Dearborn
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, the world's largest Christmas store
- Exploration of Bavarian-themed downtown Frankenmuth
- Tour of the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation including automotive exhibitions, JFK Presidential Limousine, Wright brothers' plane, and other historic artifacts
- Farewell dinner with travel companions
Landmarks Bronner's Christmas Wonderland Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation - Day 9
Dearborn
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extra nights available for purchase in the Detroit area
