Mackinac Island featuring the Grand Hotel and the Tulip Time Festival - 2022

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This classic Midwestern destination tour features Illinois and Michigan. Savor two incredible nights amid the luxury of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and experience Holland’s Tulip Time Festival.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

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    • Visit the Henry Ford Museum and explore Greenfield Village.
    • Climb aboard your horse-drawn carriage for an island tour.
    • Visit quaint Frankenmuth, home to the world's largest Christmas store.
    • Spend two nights at the glorious Victorian-era resort, the Grand Hotel.
    • Enjoy a guided tour of Chicago's unique and remarkable landmarks.
    • View extraordinary flowers in bloom at Holland’s Tulip Time Festival.

What's this trip about?

    This classic Midwestern destination tour features Illinois and Michigan. Savor two incredible nights amid the luxury of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and experience Holland’s Tulip Time Festival.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityChicago, IL
End CitySouthfield, MI

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Chicago, Illinois - Tour Begins

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 Chicago

Begin your day with a locally guided tour of Chicago’s remarkable and impressive architecture. This dynamic city goes by many names including "Second City" and “The Windy City," but no matter what you call it, you’re sure to fall in love. Highlights of your tour inclu...

Day 3 Chicago - Holland, Michigan - Grand Rapids

This morning you will depart Chicago and make your way to Holland, Michigan, to celebrate the Tulip Time Festival. After an included lunch, a local guide will show off the town’s beautiful floral displays while also giving you the history of this celebration dating ba...

Day 4 Grand Rapids - Charlevoix - Mackinac Island

Today’s first stop is the historic city of Charlevoix, surrounded by four bodies of water, including Lake Michigan. A local guide will take you through the intriguing history of the area, and you’ll view the fairy-tale mushroom houses built by famous architect Earl Yo...

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 Island’s quiet pleasures. Enjoy brilliant views while sitting on the front po...

Day 6 Mackinac Island - Bay City

This morning, enjoy some leisure time at the Grand Hotel before departing 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 Bay City - Frankenmuth - Southfield

Today, explore the architectural artistry of Alden B. Dow’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 Nati...

Day 8 Southfield - Dearborn - Southfield

Today we visit Dearborn, home town 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...

Day 9 Southfield - Tour Ends

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

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    • The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

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Age Requirements
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