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.

American Ingenuity

Visit the Henry Ford Museum, the ultimate place to experience America's past and present. See the world'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 FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Be greeted with a hearty "Willkommen!" in Frankenmuth-Michigan's Little Bavaria." You'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!

Magical Mackinac

Visit Bronner'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 nation'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.

Somewhere in Time

This morning is at leisure. Rent a bicycle to explore on your own, visit Fort Mackinac, or sample some of the island'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 Governor'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 world'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.

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 inn'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 city's Victorian summer resorts and renowned "Mushroom Houses." Continue to your historic hotel in Petoskey, perched high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. (B)

LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Visit Legs Inn - a captivating setting on Lake Michigan - 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 "Odawa" Ottawa Native American craftsmen. Sample Old World specialties while taking in the artisan carvings and woodworking decor above the Great Lake.

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 Ford's journey from his boyhood in Grand Rapids to life before, during, and after the White House, emphasising the responsibilities of democratic citizenship and service to country. Discover revelations about Ford's childhood, marriage, military service, and political life of Grand Rapids' favourite 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.

Windy City Sights & Confections

Travel through Indiana to Chicago for a sightseeing tour of the "Windy City." 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 America's favourite desserts was created here - then enjoy a taste for yourself! (B/D)

LOCAL FAVOURITE - 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!

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Chicago? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)

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.

American Ingenuity

Visit the Henry Ford Museum, the ultimate place to experience America's past and present. See the world'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 FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Be greeted with a hearty "Willkommen!" in Frankenmuth-Michigan's Little Bavaria." You'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!

Magical Mackinac

Visit Bronner'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 nation'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.

Somewhere in Time

This morning is at leisure. Rent a bicycle to explore on your own, visit Fort Mackinac, or sample some of the island'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 Governor'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 world'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.

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 inn'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 city's Victorian summer resorts and renowned "Mushroom Houses." Continue to your historic hotel in Petoskey, perched high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. (B)

LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Visit Legs Inn - a captivating setting on Lake Michigan - 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 "Odawa" Ottawa Native American craftsmen. Sample Old World specialties while taking in the artisan carvings and woodworking decor above the Great Lake.

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 Ford's journey from his boyhood in Grand Rapids to life before, during, and after the White House, emphasising the responsibilities of democratic citizenship and service to country. Discover revelations about Ford's childhood, marriage, military service, and political life of Grand Rapids' favourite 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.

Windy City Sights & Confections

Travel through Indiana to Chicago for a sightseeing tour of the "Windy City." 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 America's favourite desserts was created here - then enjoy a taste for yourself! (B/D)

LOCAL FAVOURITE - 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!

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Chicago? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)