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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip. Meals 8 Breakfast(s),1 Lunch(es), 5 Dinner(s) Hotel Accommodations: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesCHICAGOAllerton Hotel or Hotel Indigo GREEN BAYRegency Suites or Holiday Inn MACKINAC ISLANDThe Grand Hotel FRANKENMUTHBavarian Inn SOUTHFIELDWestin Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling. Sightseeing Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Chicago, Illinois - Tour Begins Get ready for a journey through beautiful coastal regions and farmlands in the heart of the Midwest. The tranquil beauty of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region is accented by old-fashioned traditions and incredible scenery. Your tour begins in Chicago, a bustling city on the shores of Lake Michigan. Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner in one of Chicago’s vibrant ethnic communities. Day 2 Chicago Set off today for a locally guided tour of Chicago. As you make your way through its unique cityscape, you’ll note the impressive architecture that makes Chicago so remarkable. Highlights of your tour include famous Michigan Avenue, the “Magnificent Mile,” the Wrigley Building, the Loop, the Lake Front and a walking tour through Millennium Park. This afternoon, explore the Field Museum and visit Sue - the world’s largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex. The remainder of your day is at leisure to relax or discover more gems of the “Windy City”. Day 3 Chicago - Green Bay, Wisconsin This morning, enjoy time on your own to explore Chicago further. Maybe you’ll visit the Chicago Cultural Center, where the largest Tiffany dome in the world can be found. Or, you might visit the Art Institute of Chicago and behold the most complete collection of impressionist art outside of Paris. Perhaps you will ride to the top of the Sears Tower for remarkable views of the city, lake and neighboring states. This afternoon, head for the green pastures of Wisconsin, “America’s Dairyland.” Day 4 Green Bay - Door County - Green Bay Today you’ll travel through a picturesque and verdant landscape dotted with farmlands, red barns and dairy cows. Arrive in Door County, the Wisconsin peninsula that juts into northern Lake Michigan, creating Green Bay and boasting over 300 miles of scenic shoreline. Stop at the Door County Maritime Museum and learn about the region’s rich maritime history through exhibits featuring wooden boats, engine rooms and so much more! Day 5 Green Bay - Mackinac Island, Michigan Ferry across the lake to incredible Mackinac Island. Almost as soon as automobiles reached Mackinac, islanders elected to ban them. Today, Mackinac is quiet, with the neighs, whinnies and clip-clops of horses replacing the roar of engines. As your ferry approaches the shore you can see your home for the next two nights, the glorious Victorian-era resort, the Grand Hotel. Both your hotel and the island itself are National Historic Landmarks. The island is a natural gem, with over eighty percent preserved by Mackinac State Park, a wooded paradise accented with limestone formations and ringed by Lake Huron. The evening is yours to enjoy, perhaps with a leisurely stroll through the quaint village or by relaxing on the world’s longest porch in front of the Grand Hotel. Day 6 Mackinac Island Begin your morning with a horse-drawn carriage tour of the island with stops at the Surrey Hills Museum and Arch Rock. Following your tour, take some time to enjoy all of Mackinac Island’s quiet pleasures. Day 7 Mackinac Island - Charlevoix - Frankenmuth This morning depart for Charlevoix, famous for its Earl Young houses. Here you can explore the cherry capital of the world and enjoy a stop at one of the fantastic farm stands along the way! In the afternoon, learn about the history of the radio and phonograph with a visit to the Music House Museum. The museum is filled with rare working and antique musical instruments that will fill the museum with music like Rhapsody in Blue! Next, travel south to the unique Bavarian village of Frankenmuth. Day 8 Frankenmuth - Southfield Spend the day in Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” - the charming town of Frankenmuth! Learn key German words and phrases that you can use to impress Frankenmuth’s friendly residents before discovering the secrets of properly rolling a pretzel! Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store with a sprawling 96,000 square foot showroom. Day 9 Southfield Day 10 Southfield - Tour Ends Your tour ends today, leaving you with a bounty of happy memories from your visit to America’s heartland. Day 1 Southfield, Michigan - Tour Begins Get ready for a journey through beautiful coastal regions and farmlands in the heart of the Midwest. The tranquil beauty of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region is accented by old-fashioned traditions. Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner. Day 2 Southfield Day 3 Southfield - Frankenmuth This morning travel north and savor the old-world charm of Frankenmuth, an enchanting town with a rich Bavarian influence and gingerbread-style architecture. Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store with a sprawling 96,000 square foot showroom. Day 4 Frankenmuth - Holland - Grand Rapids This morning depart Frankenmuth for the quaint village of Holland. Few places in the world evoke the feeling of spring like this town does year-round. Your first stop is at the Veldheer Tulip Gardens to view the extraordinary flowers in bloom. Later you will visit the Dutch Village, which recreates the old-world charm of the Netherlands. Klompen dancers perform, shops beckon, and the tunes from the Amsterdam Street organ invite you to dance. Later, arrive in Grand Rapids. Day 5 Grand Rapids - Mackinac Island Today explore the cherry capital of the world, Charlevoix, and enjoy a stop at one of the fantastic farm stands along the way! Day 6 Mackinac Island Begin your morning with a horse-drawn carriage tour of the island with stops at the Surrey Hills Museum and Arch Rock. Following your tour, take some time to enjoy all of Mackinac Island’s quiet pleasures. Day 7 Mackinac Island - Green Bay, Wisconsin Today you depart beautiful Mackinac Island and journey to Wisconsin, known as “America’s Dairyland.” Later, arrive into Green Bay, home of the Green Bay Packers! Day 8 Green Bay - Door County - Green Bay Today you’ll travel through a picturesque and verdant landscape dotted with farmlands, red barns and dairy cows. Arrive in Door County, the Wisconsin peninsula that juts into northern Lake Michigan, creating Green Bay and boasting over 300 miles of scenic shoreline. Stop at the Door County Maritime Museum and learn about the region’s rich maritime history through exhibits featuring wooden boats, engine rooms and so much more! Day 9 Green Bay - Chicago, Illinois This morning you travel to Chicago, the dynamic city known as the "Second City," the "Windy City," the "City of Big Shoulders," and "Chi-town." A local guide will greet you upon arrival for a tour of this great city. As you make your way through its unique cityscape, you’ll note the impressive architecture that makes Chicago so remarkable. Highlights of your tour include famous Michigan Avenue, the “Magnificent Mile,” the Wrigley Building, the Loop, the Lake Front and a walking tour through Millennium Park. This afternoon, explore the Field Museum and visit Sue - the world’s largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex. This evening, join your fellow travelers in one of Chicago’s vibrant ethnic communities and share your memories of this wonderful vacation over a farewell dinner. Day 10 Chicago - Tour Ends Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of your visit to America''s heartland. Day 1 Southfield, Michigan - Tour Begins Get ready for a journey through beautiful coastal regions and farmlands in the heart of the Midwest. The tranquil beauty of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region is accented by old-fashioned traditions. Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner. Day 2 Southfield Day 3 Southfield - Frankenmuth This morning travel north and savor the old-world charm of Frankenmuth, an enchanting town with a rich Bavarian influence and gingerbread-style architecture. Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store with a sprawling 96,000 square foot showroom. Day 4 Frankenmuth - Holland - Grand Rapids This morning depart Frankenmuth for the quaint village of Holland. Few places in the world evoke the feeling of spring like this town does year-round. Your first stop is at the Veldheer Tulip Gardens to view the extraordinary flowers in bloom. Later you will visit the Dutch Village, which recreates the old-world charm of the Netherlands. Klompen dancers perform, shops beckon, and the tunes from the Amsterdam Street organ invite you to dance. Later, arrive in Grand Rapids. Day 5 Grand Rapids - Mackinac Island Today explore the cherry capital of the world, Charlevoix, and enjoy a stop at one of the fantastic farm stands along the way! Day 6 Mackinac Island Begin your morning with a horse-drawn carriage tour of the island with stops at the Surrey Hills Museum and Arch Rock. Following your tour, take some time to enjoy all of Mackinac Island’s quiet pleasures. Day 7 Mackinac Island - Green Bay, Wisconsin Today you depart beautiful Mackinac Island and journey to Wisconsin, known as “America’s Dairyland.” Later, arrive into Green Bay, home of the Green Bay Packers! Day 8 Green Bay - Door County - Green Bay Today you’ll travel through a picturesque and verdant landscape dotted with farmlands, red barns and dairy cows. Arrive in Door County, the Wisconsin peninsula that juts into northern Lake Michigan, creating Green Bay and boasting over 300 miles of scenic shoreline. Stop at the Door County Maritime Museum and learn about the region’s rich maritime history through exhibits featuring wooden boats, engine rooms and so much more! Day 9 Green Bay - Chicago, Illinois This morning you travel to Chicago, the dynamic city known as the "Second City," the "Windy City," the "City of Big Shoulders," and "Chi-town." A local guide will greet you upon arrival for a tour of this great city. As you make your way through its unique cityscape, you’ll note the impressive architecture that makes Chicago so remarkable. Highlights of your tour include famous Michigan Avenue, the “Magnificent Mile,” the Wrigley Building, the Loop, the Lake Front and a walking tour through Millennium Park. This afternoon, explore the Field Museum and visit Sue - the world’s largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex. This evening, join your fellow travelers in one of Chicago’s vibrant ethnic communities and share your memories of this wonderful vacation over a farewell dinner. Day 10 Chicago - Tour Ends Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of your visit to America''s heartland. Day 1 Chicago, Illinois - Tour Begins Get ready for a journey through beautiful coastal regions and farmlands in the heart of the Midwest. The tranquil beauty of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region is accented by old-fashioned traditions and incredible scenery. Your tour begins in Chicago, a bustling city on the shores of Lake Michigan. Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner in one of Chicago’s vibrant ethnic communities. Day 2 Chicago Set off today for a locally guided tour of Chicago. As you make your way through its unique cityscape, you’ll note the impressive architecture that makes Chicago so remarkable. Highlights of your tour include famous Michigan Avenue, the “Magnificent Mile,” the Wrigley Building, the Loop, the Lake Front and a walking tour through Millennium Park. This afternoon, explore the Field Museum and visit Sue - the world’s largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex. The remainder of your day is at leisure to relax or discover more gems of the “Windy City”. Day 3 Chicago - Green Bay, Wisconsin This morning, enjoy time on your own to explore Chicago further. Maybe you’ll visit the Chicago Cultural Center, where the largest Tiffany dome in the world can be found. Or, you might visit the Art Institute of Chicago and behold the most complete collection of impressionist art outside of Paris. Perhaps you will ride to the top of the Sears Tower for remarkable views of the city, lake and neighboring states. This afternoon, head for the green pastures of Wisconsin, “America’s Dairyland.” Day 4 Green Bay - Door County - Green Bay Today you’ll travel through a picturesque and verdant landscape dotted with farmlands, red barns and dairy cows. Arrive in Door County, the Wisconsin peninsula that juts into northern Lake Michigan, creating Green Bay and boasting over 300 miles of scenic shoreline. Stop at the Door County Maritime Museum and learn about the region’s rich maritime history through exhibits featuring wooden boats, engine rooms and so much more! Day 5 Green Bay - Mackinac Island, Michigan Ferry across the lake to incredible Mackinac Island. Almost as soon as automobiles reached Mackinac, islanders elected to ban them. Today, Mackinac is quiet, with the neighs, whinnies and clip-clops of horses replacing the roar of engines. As your ferry approaches the shore you can see your home for the next two nights, the glorious Victorian-era resort, the Grand Hotel. Both your hotel and the island itself are National Historic Landmarks. The island is a natural gem, with over eighty percent preserved by Mackinac State Park, a wooded paradise accented with limestone formations and ringed by Lake Huron. The evening is yours to enjoy, perhaps with a leisurely stroll through the quaint village or by relaxing on the world’s longest porch in front of the Grand Hotel. Day 6 Mackinac Island Begin your morning with a horse-drawn carriage tour of the island with stops at the Surrey Hills Museum and Arch Rock. Following your tour, take some time to enjoy all of Mackinac Island’s quiet pleasures. Day 7 Mackinac Island - Charlevoix - Frankenmuth This morning depart for Charlevoix, famous for its Earl Young houses. Here you can explore the cherry capital of the world and enjoy a stop at one of the fantastic farm stands along the way! In the afternoon, learn about the history of the radio and phonograph with a visit to the Music House Museum. The museum is filled with rare working and antique musical instruments that will fill the museum with music like Rhapsody in Blue! Next, travel south to the unique Bavarian village of Frankenmuth. Day 8 Frankenmuth - Southfield Spend the day in Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” - the charming town of Frankenmuth! Learn key German words and phrases that you can use to impress Frankenmuth’s friendly residents before discovering the secrets of properly rolling a pretzel! Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store with a sprawling 96,000 square foot showroom. Day 9 Southfield Day 10 Southfield - Tour Ends Your tour ends today, leaving you with a bounty of happy memories from your visit to America’s heartland.
Enjoy order-off-the-menu dining at the fabulous Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
Board a horse-drawn carriage and tour a variety of historical sites on Victorian Mackinac Island. Overnight in Frankenmuth, an enchanting town with a rich Bavarian influence and gingerbread-style architecture, featuring a wonderful Bavarian-style meal and a wine tasting. Sample uniqe cherry products and home-baked goods at the Amon Orchards. Stop at the Door Country Maritime Museum teaches you the rich maritime history of this region. A "behind the scenes" look at the Grand Hotel's kitchen. Over 300,000 meals are served in the Main Dining room every season. Tour everything from the bakery to the dish room. Enjoy German wine tasting before you feast on a wonderful Bavarian style meal. Experience the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. Due to tour scheduling, flights should arrive prior to 4 PM.
The itinerary will vary slightly for departures during the Tulip festival. Please confirm at time of reservation. If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. The Tulip Festival May 3-10, 2008: On some dates the Tulip Festival of Holland Michigan is offered. Visits are made to the Veldheer Tulip Gardens to view flowers in bloom, and the Dutch Village, which recreates the old world charm of the Netherlands. |
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