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9 Days • 13 Meals GREAT LAKES ADVENTURE & TULIP FESTIVAL
GREAT LAKES ADVENTURE & TULIP FESTIVAL
9 Days • 13 Meals
May 2 - 10, 2024 - Guaranteed Departure
May 2 - 10, 2024 Guaranteed Departure
Activity Level
Activity Level 3: Active walking daily, some hiking, uneven terrain, hills, and steps. Less rest options available. Active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, and significant travel times possible.
Activity Level
Activity Level 3: Active walking daily, some hiking, uneven terrain, hills, and steps. Less rest options available. Active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, and significant travel times possible.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Round Trip Home Pick-up*
  • Round Trip Airfare
  • 13 Meals: 8-Breakfasts, 1-Lunch, 4-Dinners 
  • Chicago Narrated Architectural River Cruise
  • Holland Tulip Festival
  • Dutch Village & Veldheer Gardens
  • Mackinac Island & Carriage Tour
  • Grand Hotel Lunch
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
  • Green Bay & Lambeau Field Tour
  • Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
  • Door County & Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
  • Wisconsin Upper Dells Boat Cruise
  • Tour Manager Chris McCool
  • Hotel Transfers & Baggage at Hotel
Accommodations
FEATURED HOTELS
  • Chicago (1) - Palmer House Hilton, Hilton Michigan Ave, or Holiday Inn
  • Grand Rapids (2) - Drury Inn
  • Mackinac Island (2) - Lake View Hotel or Island House
  • Green Bay (2) - Hyatt or Hotel Northland
  • Milwaukee (1) - Doubletree Downtown
Alternate hotels may be used

*Please see Terms & Conditions
 
Departures & Prices

Prices for this departure date:
$3699 per person double
$3649 per person triple
$4729 single

Prices above are from
DFW / IAH / SAT / AUS
ABQ / IND / CVG

Cash Early Booking Discount
SAVE $100 - First 1-10 Clients
SAVE $75 - 11-20 Clients
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Single Supplement Discount
The first TWO Singles to book, SAVE 50% off the Single Supplement

Additional Airports & Prices
$3,699 pp Double  DFW / IAH / SAT / AUS
$3,699 pp Double  ABQ / IND / CVG
+$100  LAX / SAN / SFO / PHX / LAS
+$100  DEN / SLC / SEA / PDX
+$200  SNA / SMF / OAK / SJC
+$300  ONT / PSP
Singles +$1,030 / Triple (in 2 Beds) -$50
Land Only $3,125

Contact us for prices from other airports.

Daily Itinerary
Day 1 - Thursday, 5/2/2024 - Fly to Chicago
Today fly to Chicago, “the Windy City” to begin your Great Lakes Adventure. This evening join your Tour Manager and traveling companions for a Welcome Dinner. - Dinner
Day 2 - Friday, 5/3/2024 - City Tour / Grand Rapids
This morning enjoy a unique Windy City experience, a Chicago River Boat Architecture Tour which provides an entertaining & historic river cruise through downtown. See famous landmarks such as the former Sears Tower (now Willis Tower) and the Wrigley Building. Chicago is known around the world for its architectural feats from the 100-year-old Art Deco, Neo-Classical and Gothic Towers, to some of the tallest modern-day skyscrapers. This afternoon travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan’s 2nd largest city for a two night stay.
- Breakfast
Day 3 - Saturday, 5/4/2024 - Tulip Festival
Today travel to Holland, Michigan where rows and rows of colorful tulips decorate the area during this time of year. Enjoy the wonders of Holland’s Annual Tulip Festival, a two week long celebration of Dutch life and the colorful tulip. Visit the Veldheer Tulip Gardens to see more than 275 varieties of tulips and daffodils in a setting of windmills, drawbridges, and canals. Also visit the Dutch Village featuring canals, gardens, wooden shoe carving, museums, klompen dancers, and Dutch treats. This evening return to Grand Rapids. - Breakfast
Day 4 - Sunday, 5/5/2024 - To Mackinac Island
This morning enjoy the passing scenery as you travel north towards Mackinaw City.  Arrive and visit the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse which marks the junction of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Founded in 1889, the castle style lighthouse was in operation from 1890 until 1957. Later board a ferry and cross the Straits of Mackinac, and arrive on famous Mackinac Island for a two night stay. The island  preserves the charm of a bygone era. No automobiles are permitted, transportation is by horse-drawn carriage, bicycle, or saddle horse. This evening enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. - Breakfast - Dinner
Day 5 - Monday, 5/6/2024 - Mackinac Island 
Today experience a Mackinac Island Carriage Tour to step back in time as you enjoy the atmosphere of this unique treasure. One of today’s highlights will be lunch at the famous Grand Hotel, which has been catering to the needs of guests since 1887. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore the shops, enjoy a nature walk, or just relax. - Breakfast - Lunch
Day 6 - Tuesday, 5/7/2024 - To Green Bay
This morning leave secluded Mackinac Island via ferry & cruise to Mackinaw City. Board your motorcoach and enjoy the scenic ride through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a forested region well known for its shoreline as it borders three of the Great Lakes. This afternoon enter Wisconsin, “America’s Dairyland” renown for its cheese. Arrive in Green Bay to visit famous Lambeau Field to tour the home stadium of the Green Bay Packers football team. Later check into your Green Bay hotel for a two-night stay.
- Breakfast
Day 7 - Wednesday, 5/8/2024 - Door County
This morning venture to charming Door County, one of the most scenic places in the country, located on the western side of Lake Michigan featuring over 250 miles of shoreline. Drive through quaint villages and make a stop at picturesque Eagle Bluff Lighthouse.  This evening enjoy an authentic Door County traditional meal, a Fish Boil Dinner. - Breakfast - Dinner
Day 8 - Thursday, 5/9/2024 - Boat Cruise
Today enjoy a scenic Upper Dells Boat Cruise featuring sandstone formations, pine-crowned cliffs, and winding river narrows. The Dells is home to a colorful history featuring Native American legends and tales of larger-than-life characters, all centered along the banks of the Wisconsin River. Later travel to Milwaukee and enjoy a Farewell Dinner of local specialties with your fellow travelers.
- Breakfast - Dinner
Day 9 - Friday, 5/10/2024 - Return Home
Return to Chicago and fly home. - Breakfast

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