Collette > Windy City Wonders

Windy City Wonders
5 Days starting from $1,249

Countries Visited:
United States

 

Length: 5 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: USA Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3470
   
 
 
About This Tour


Chicago is celebrated for its beautiful lakefront, breathtaking architecture, world-class museums, great theater, cutting-edge restaurants and fantastic shopping. You will enjoy a city tour featuring famed Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, The Loop and more. Next you will visit the home and studio of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. On your final day, you will enjoy a scenic cruise that will give you a great view of the skyscrapers of this fantastic city.
 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
4 Breakfast(s), 2 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

CHICAGOChicago City Center

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Chicago, IL - Tour Begins
Welcome to Chicago, the dynamic city known as the "Second City," the "Windy City," the "City of Big Shoulders," and "Chi-town." Chicago is celebrated for its beautiful lakefront, breathtaking architecture, world-class museums, great theatre, cutting-edge restaurants and fantastic shopping. Tonight you will meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome dinner.

Day 2
Chicago
Your first full day begins on a high note with the quintessential sightseeing tour of the “Windy City.” Highlights include the historic Water Tower, Pumping Station, famed Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, Wrigley Building, The Loop and Lake Front. Then enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own. Perhaps you will decide to shop on the Magnificent Mile or at Macy’s on State Street, the second largest department store in the world! You may also choose to take in the incredible views of the city from the top of the famous Sears Tower!

Day 3
Chicago
This morning travel to the village of Oak Park to visit the home and studio of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This is where he lived and worked for the first 20 years of his career. It was here that Wright developed and perfected his signature Prairie Style architecture. Next, travel to the Victorian home of Ernest Hemingway, the famous American novelist, short-story writer and essayist, whose style left a lasting influence on American literature. An Oak Park native, Hemingway was awarded the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature. This afternoon, travel to the wonderful Field Museum located at Chicago''s Museum Campus. The Field Museum is perhaps best known as the home of Sue, the world’s largest and most famous T-Rex. During your visit you will enjoy plenty of time to observe Sue and take in some of the museum''s more than 35 world-renowned exhibitions. This evening, head for Chicago''s renowned theatre district where you''ll enjoy an exciting performance.

Day 4
Chicago
This morning enjoy a scenic cruise through downtown Chicago, showcasing the city''s unique architecture. As you cruise along the historic Chicago River, you will see why Chicago is considered the home of the skyscraper and the cradle of modern American architecture. After the cruise, arrive back at Navy Pier and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. This evening share a special farewell dinner at the Walnut Room on State Street, Chicago’s oldest restaurant. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, it features original Circassian Walnut paneling and Austrian chandeliers.

Day 5
Chicago - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your stay in the great city of Chicago.


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
Touring Date
Land Only
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(Land + Air)
9/12/2008 - 9/17/2008
$1,249
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10/9/2008 - 10/14/2008
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Due to tour scheduling, flights on the first day should arrive no later than 5:00 p.m.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
This vacation will allow you to explore the best of the exciting city of Chicago.

Enjoy reserved seats at a thrilling theatre performance in Chicago's renowned theater district.

Visit the famous Field Museum where you'll take in more than 35 fascinating exhibitions.

Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Chicago River, highlighting the unique architecture of downtown Chicago.

Travel to the wonderful Field Museum located at Chicago's Museum Campus
Due to tour scheduling, flights on the first day should arrive no later than 5:00 p.m.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
   
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