8 Day Michigan's Lakes & Mackinac Island with Chicago
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2 Detroit, 2 Mackinac Island, 1 Traverse City, 2 Chicago
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Tour the Henry Ford Museum and Rouge Factory that commemorates the achievements of American inventors Mackinac Island, a wooded paradise encircled by pristine waters Sightseeing tour of peaceful Mackinac by horse-drawn carriage reveals grand Victorian cottages Visit Fort Mackinac, built by the British to guard the Straits during the American Revolution In Traverse City, tour the Music House Museum’s rare collection of antique musical instruments Stop at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the nation's most significant sculpture and botanic experiences Dune ride through the wild and untamed dunes of Michigan's western shores Chicago, a sensational city boasting some of the world's best architecture and museums Gaze at the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome inside the Chicago Cultural Center
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2 Detroit, 2 Mackinac Island, 1 Traverse City, 2 Chicago
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Flights Newark-Detroit, Chicago-Newark Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 7 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Detroit 2 nights Mackinac Island 1 night Traverse City 2 nights Chicago Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage 11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Friday - Arrive in Detroit
Arrive in Detroit. Transfer independently to the hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Detroit
DAY 2, Saturday - City Tour of Detroit, Rouge Factory Tour, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
This morning, take a city tour of Downtown Detroit. Driving past the major sites, see a combination of theaters, a thriving cultural art district and live entertainment venues. After, take the Ford Rouge Factory Tour where you will view the history of America's manufactu...
DAY 3, Sunday - Travel to Mackinaw City, Ferry to Mackinac Island
This morning journey on a scenic drive to Mackinaw City. After lunch on your own, a ferry transports you back in time as you arrive at Mackinac Island where no cars are permitted on the island! Dominated by Mackinac State Park, Mackinac Island is a wooded paradise encirc...
DAY 4, Monday - Mackinac Island Carriage Tour
This morning, a horse-drawn carriage tour reveals the history and beauty of this peaceful island. Visit the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum displaying historic carriages. Stop at Arch Rock, natural limestone formation set against views of Lake Huron. See the sights and soun...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Travel to Traverse City, Music House Museum
Depart Mackinac Island by ferry and continue to Traverse City. Lunch on your own before departing for the Music House Museum. On the site of a historic farm, view a rare collection of antique musical instruments and music-making machines. At the press of a button the nic...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Travel to Chicago, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Dune Ride
Depart Traverse City for the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, that includes Michigan's largest tropical conservatory and works of art from renown artists like Dale Chihuly, Joan Miro, and Augustin Rodin. Continue to Saugatuck for a dune ride. Enjoy history a...
DAY 7, Thursday - Millennium Park, Chicago Cultural Center, Architecture River Cruise
Journey to Millennium Park and see the city skyline with one of Chicago's most popular outdoor sculptures. Created by a seamless series of highly polished steel plates, it has been nicknamed "The Bean" by locals. Cross over Michigan Avenue, known as the Magnificent Mile,...
DAY 8, Friday - Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Price From $3,399
Price per day$425
Last Updated: 7/13/2023
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