8 days tour

Mackinac Island & The Great Lakes

Mackinac Island & The Great Lakes

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Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotels

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Transport

Motorcoach

Guide

Tour guide

Meals

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Accommodation

DETROIT - DETROIT MARRIOTT AT THE RENAISSANCE CENTER FRANKENMUTH - BAVARIAN INN LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER MACKINAC ISLAND - ISLAND HOUSE HOTEL PETOSKEY - STAFFORDโ€™S PERRY HOTEL GRAND RAPIDS - AMWAY GRAND PLAZA HOTEL CHICAGO - PALMER HOUSE HILTON CHICAGO

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Transport is not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Mackinac Island & The Great Lakes

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Detroit Michigan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Detroit Michigan

      Welcome to the Michigan! At 6 pm, meet your fellow travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming journey.

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Detroitโ€“Frankenmuth
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Detroitโ€“Frankenmuth

      American Ingenuity Visit the Henry Ford Museum, the ultimate place to experience Americaโ€™s past and present. See the worldโ€™s premier automotive exhibition, the JFK Presidential Limousine, an original camp bed used by George Washington, and the Rosa Parks Bus. Continue to the little Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, founded by German immigrants in 1845. This evening, enjoy an authentic Bavarian dinner to experience fine German cuisine and a wine tasting. (B,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES Be greeted with a hearty โ€œWillkommen!โ€ in Frankenmuth-Michiganโ€™s Little Bavaria.โ€ Youโ€™ll be treated to an authentic Bavarian dinner and wine tasting, including three German wines, cheese, crackers, and an authentic family-style dinner. Indulge in German cuisine, including Rippchen, Sauerbraten, Bratwurst, and homemade breads and preserves. Guten Appetit!


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  • Day 3 Day 3: Frankenmuthโ€“Mackinac Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Frankenmuthโ€“Mackinac Island

      Magical Mackinac Visit Bronnerโ€™s Christmas Wonderland, a one stop shop for everything Christmas. Leave the motorcoach behind and take a ferry to beautiful Mackinac Island. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CULTURE & TRADITION Discover Mackinac Island with a horse-drawn carriage ride to your hotel. Since the Civil War, the island has been one of the nationโ€™s most favored summer resorts. Enjoy this special place with its air of 19th-century gentility and where bicycles and horse-drawn carriages are the only means of transportation.


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

      Day 4: Mackinac Island

      Somewhere in Time This morning is at leisure. Rent a bicycle to explore on your own, visit Fort Mackinac, or sample some of the islandโ€™s famous fudge. Travel by horse and carriage for lunch at the elegant Grand Hotel. After lunch, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour of this celebrated island. See the Avenue of Flags, the Governorโ€™s Mansion, and enjoy a stop at Arch Rock, one of the most photographed spots on the island. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      HERITAGE & TRADITION Horse-drawn carriages. Sitting in a rocking chair on the worldโ€™s longest porch with views of the Straits of Mackinac. The historic Grand Hotel served as a summer getaway for celebrities, such as Mark Twain, Jimmy Durante, Christopher Reeve, and five U.S. presidents since its opening in 1887. This stately retreat continues today in the style of a bygone era of old-world hospitality and charm.


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  • Day 5 Day 5: Mackinac Islandโ€“Mackinaw Cityโ€“Charlevoix-Petoskey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Mackinac Islandโ€“Mackinaw Cityโ€“Charlevoix-Petoskey

      Great Lake Michigan Depart by ferry from Mackinac Island, returning to mainland Michigan. Visit Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse State Park, a guiding beacon for ships since 1889. Stop at the historic Legs Inn for incredible views of Lake Michigan. Learn about the innโ€™s fascinating history and sample some Polish and other Old World specialties. Visit Charlevoix where a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide introduces you to the cityโ€™s Victorian summer resorts and renowned โ€œMushroom Houses.โ€ Continue to your historic hotel in Petoskey, perched high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. (B)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES Visit Legs Inn - a captivating setting on Lake Michigan โ€“ tempting travel-lovers for generations. Founded by Stanley Smolak, a Polish immigrant who creatively worked on the inn using local timber and stone with local โ€œOdawaโ€ Ottawa Native American craftsmen. Sample Old World specialties while taking in the artisan carvings and woodworking dรฉcor above the Great Lake.


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  • Day 6 Day 6: Petoskeyโ€“Traverse Cityโ€“Grand Rapids
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Petoskeyโ€“Traverse Cityโ€“Grand Rapids

      American History & Heritage This morning, travel to Traverse City, located on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan. Enjoy free time for lunch on your own before continuing to Grand Rapids. Visit to the Gerald Ford Presidential Library and Museum. The museum lets you participate in history while learning about the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      LEGENDARY LIVES Explore the Gerald R. Ford Museum where a tribute to the 38th president of the United States offers fascinating exhibits highlighting Fordโ€™s journey from his boyhood in Grand Rapids to life before, during, and after the White House, emphasizing the responsibilities of democratic citizenship and service to country. Discover revelations about Fordโ€™s childhood, marriage, military service, and political life of Grand Rapidsโ€™ favorite son through exhibits that include a replica of the Oval Office and a multimedia re-creation of the 1944 typhoon that almost swept a young Jerry Ford off the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier. Browse mementos and memorabilia highlighting the life and times of the president and First Lady Betty Ford through artifacts from museums all over the country.


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  • Day 7 Day 7: Grand Rapidsโ€“Chicago, Illinois
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Grand Rapidsโ€“Chicago, Illinois

      Windy City Sights & Confections Travel through Indiana to Chicago for a sightseeing tour of the โ€œWindy City.โ€ Enjoy an overnight at the historic Palmer House Hilton. Tonight, join your Tour Director and travel companions for a farewell dinner. During dinner, learn how one of Americaโ€™s favorite desserts was created here - then enjoy a taste for yourself! (B,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Enjoy an overnight stay at the historic and elegant Palmer House Hilton. With an interesting story ranging from the love story that built the hotel, a friendship with Claude Monet that influenced the decor, the invention of a sweet confection, and the long list of celebrity guests like Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, and more. This is a stay to remember!
  • Day 8 Day 8: Chicago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Chicago

      Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Chicago? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
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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: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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