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- 13 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
- Round trip airport transfers
- Spend one night in downtown Chicago with a guided city tour
- Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Visit the Music House Museum with its one-of-a-kind collection of rare antique musical instruments
- Embark on a narrated rail excursion through scenic Agawa Canyon during autumn foliage time
- Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island
- Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island and enjoy free time
- Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage en route to the hotel
- Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the F150 pickup truck being built
- Have the choice of visiting either The Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village
Price Per person double occupancy
| Dates | Land Only No Transfers |
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| 2026 | ||
| September 30-October 8 October 3-11 |
$4,299 | |
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Single Supplement: Rooms for the night before the tour are available. The cost for a room in Chicago is $449, tax and breakfast included. |
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Day 1: Arrive in Chicago
Chicago is America’s third largest city and boasts a friendly, Midwest atmosphere. For those arriving early, your hotel is close to the Lake Michigan waterfront. Visit one of Chicago’s great museums or stroll along the “Magnificent Mile.” Your Tour Manager is available in the lobby at 6:00 p.m. to offer suggestions for dining this evening.
Day 2: Chicago to Michigan
This morning, begin the day with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Leave the big city behind for charming Traverse City, Michigan, known for its sparkling beaches, unique shops and cherry orchards. Meals: B, D
Day 3: Sleeping Bear Dunes Touring
Begin your day exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore that was named for an Indian legend. These expansive golden dunes stretch for more than 35 miles along the twinkling blue waters of Lake Michigan. A local guide tells the history and lore of the area including the peninsula and lighthouse. The observation deck at the Lake Michigan Overlook is about 450 feet above the lake and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is dotted with lookouts and covered bridges. Then, continue north and cross into Canada and arrive at your hotel. Meal: B
Day 4: Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train
Board the Algoma Central Railway for a spectacular train ride through scenic Agawa Canyon during autumn foliage time. This all-day adventure takes you past massive rock formations, through thick forests of maple and birch and over pristine streams and lakes as you wind your way to Agawa Canyon. Explore the Agawa River and its waterfalls on the valley floor before returning to your hotel. Meals: B, D
Day 5: Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel
A trip to Mackinac Island is a like a trip back in time. From its bluff cottages to its quaint horse-drawn carriages (no cars are allowed on the island), this peaceful resort island offers a glimpse into life during a simpler and more genteel era. Upon arrival, tour the Island via horse-drawn carriage and step back in time as you enjoy the atmosphere of this unique treasure. At the end of the tour, the carriage brings you to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel, the world’s largest summer hotel, built in 1897, and your home for the next two nights. Meals: B, D
Day 6: Explore Mackinac Island
You will have the entire day at leisure on Mackinac Island. Browse the many shops, visit historic Fort Mackinac or rent bikes and peddle along the coast of Lake Huron. “The Grand” is a venerable island institution and the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the landscaped gardens or enjoy afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample the world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! Meals: B, D
Day 7: Traveling in the Great Lakes State
Leave Mackinac Island today and travel through the Great Lakes State. Michigan has the unique distinction of being surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes. Your destination is Dearborn, the heartland of the Ford Motor Company. Meal: B
Day 8: Ford River Rouge Factory Tour and The Henry Ford Museum
This morning, you go behind the scenes at the world’s largest automotive complex as you watch the Ford F150 pickup truck being built on a Ford Motor Company factory tour. This afternoon you have the choice of visiting The Henry Ford Museum, often called “the attic” or Greenfield Village, also known as “America’s Hometown.” Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. Meals: B, D
Day 9: Journey Home
Your journey ends with a group transfer to Detroit Metropolitan Airport for flights out after 10:00 a.m. or Chicago O’Hare Airport for flights after 5:00 p.m. Meal: B
*The tour itinerary is subject to change or be slightly modified in order to best meet the interests of the group.
