9 days tour

Mackinac Island (Chicago, Il To Southfield, Mi) (2024)

Mackinac Island (Chicago, Il To Southfield, Mi) (2024)

This tour includes:

Guide

Local guide

Accommodation

Day 1 to 2: Hyatt Regency Day 3: Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown Day 4 to 5: Grand Hotel Day 6: Courtyard by Marriott Bay City Day 7 to 8: Westin Hotel Southfield Detroit

Meals

8 breakfasts, 4 dinners

Transport

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Others

*The Grand Hotel experience includes dressing up for dinner. After 6:30 p.m., ladies should wear a dress, skirt and blouse, or pantsuit and gentlemen are required to wear a coat and necktie. Evening wear is required in all areas of the hotel except the Cupola Bar, where casual dress is acceptable at any time.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Mackinac Island (Chicago, Il To Southfield, Mi) (2024)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Chicago, Illinois
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Chicago, Illinois

      Get ready for a relaxing journey through the tranquil beauty of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region. This stunning landscape comes alive amid old-fashioned traditions.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Chicago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Chicago

      Begin your day with a locally guided tour of Chicagoโ€™s remarkable and impressive architecture. This dynamic city goes by many names including "Second City" and โ€œThe Windy City," but no matter what you call it, youโ€™re sure to fall in love. Highlights of your tour include famous Michigan Avenue, the โ€œMagnificent Mile,โ€ the Wrigley Building, the Loop, the Lakefront, and a walking tour through Millennium Park. The remainder of your day is at leisure. You may want to visit one of Chicagoโ€™s many museums, relax during a scenic boat ride across the Chicago River, or visit the Chicago Cultural Center. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Chicago - Grand Rapids, Michigan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Chicago - Grand Rapids, Michigan

      Travel north as we make our way to the city of Grand Rapids. This afternoon, take some time to explore the many gardens, greenhouses, and art exhibits of the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Grand Rapids - Mackinac Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Grand Rapids - Mackinac Island

      This morning, enjoy a scenic drive before arriving in Mackinaw City at the tip of Michiganโ€™s lower peninsula. You will have some time to explore this coastal vacation town and grab lunch before boarding the ferry that will take you back to a simpler time on Mackinac Island. Upon arrival, listen for how the neighs of horses replace the roar of engines. Your home for the next two nights is 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 of its land preserved by Mackinac State Park, a woodland paradise accented with limestone formations and ringed by Lake Huron. After dinner at your hotel, the evening is yours to enjoy. Perhaps youโ€™ll take a leisurely stroll through the quaint village or relax on the Grand Hotelโ€™s famous porch.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Mackinac Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Mackinac Island

      Climb aboard your horse-drawn carriage for an island tour that includes stops at the Surrey Hills Carriage Museum and Arch Rock. Following your tour, savor some time to enjoy all of Mackinac Islandโ€™s quiet pleasures. Enjoy brilliant views while sitting on the front porch of the Grand Hotel or take a walk downtown to visit the shops and buy some fudge, a favorite item on the island. Later, choose from a menu of tasty delicacies when you dine at the elegant Salle ร  Manger. After dinner, enjoy a cup of coffee while listening to the refined sounds of the Grand Hotelโ€™s orchestra. If you crave a secluded hideaway, retreat to the charming Cupola Bar.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Mackinac Island - Bay City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Mackinac Island - Bay City

      Enjoy some leisure time at the Grand Hotel and in town before departing this afternoon for your riverfront accommodations in Bay City. This evening is at leisure. Perhaps you will take to the river walk where you can explore the downtown on your own.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Bay City - Frankenmuth - Southfield
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Bay City - Frankenmuth - Southfield

      Today, explore the architectural artistry of Alden B. Dowโ€™s home & studio during a guided tour. This legendary 20th century architect designed his home to be the peak of Mid-Twentieth Century Modern Architecture, and since its construction has been declared a National Historic Landmark. This afternoon, we visit the quaint town of Frankenmuth, or as the locals call it, "Little Bavaria," because of its Franconian-style architecture. Upon arrival, visit the largest Christmas store in the world โ€“ Bronnerโ€™s.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Southfield - Dearborn - Southfield
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Southfield - Dearborn - Southfield

      Today we visit Dearborn, hometown of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company. Visit the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village for an experience in living history. Learn how the automobile forever changed American life and society as you explore the Henry Ford Museum. At Greenfield Village,** take in the historic homes and see the workshops where famous American icons like the Wright Brothers, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Robert Frost were once inspired. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening, toasting the end of your wonderful journey.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Southfield - Tour Ends
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Southfield - Tour Ends

      Your tour ends today, leaving you with a bounty of happy memories from your visit to Americaโ€™s heartland.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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