Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes

Eight days Dearborn to Chicago
Dearborn, Frankenmuth, Mackinac Island, Sault Ste Marie, Bay Harbor, Grand Rapids, Chicago

Explore the history of the automobile in Dearborn before stopping in Frankenmuth, dubbed 'Little Bavaria'. Move on to the shores of Lake Huron to catch the ferry to beautiful Mackinac Island, where motor cars are banned. Travel by horse-drawn carriage and stay at the opulent and historic Grand Hotel.

After two nights on the island head along the Upper Michigan peninsula for a boat trip through the Soo Locks that connect Lakes Huron and Superior. Next you'll stay at the stylish Bay Harbor resort on Lake Michigan, visit a cherry orchard on the way to Grand Rapids, and end your trip with a tour of bustling Chicago.

INSIDE VISITS AND SPECIAL FEATURES Shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 - DETROIT/DEARBORN

Arrive in the Dearborn district of Detroit, Michigan, and the Great Lakes region. Get to know your tour director and travelling companions at the evening WELCOME RECEPTION, where you will meet your travelling companions and be fully briefed on your forthcoming adventure. (WR)

DAY 2 - DEARBORN - FRANKENMUTH

Get an insight into the history of the American automobile industry, with a tour of the WALTER P CHRYSLER MUSEUM, which exhibits vehicles from a 1902 Rambler to the latest autos and concept vehicles. You will also take a look at the HENRY FORD MUSEUM. Ford was born in Dearborn and the city is the world HQ of the Ford Motor Company. Move onwards to Frankenmuth, founded by Bavarian German immigrants in the 1840s, where you will enjoy a BAVARIAN DINNER featuring traditional German food and live entertainment. (B,D)

DAY 3 - FRANKENMUTH-MACKINAC ISLAND

Visit Bronner's, the largest Christmas store in the world, and then head north to the shores of Lake Huron to catch the ferry to the 3.8 square mile Mackinac Island, most of which forms the Mackinac Island State Park. Private cars are banned on the island, with bicycles and horse-drawn carriages the main way of getting around. There are also many walking trails across the island and several places where you can even rent rollerblades. (B,D)
Special Feature: Your two-night stay on the historic island will be at the Victorian-style Grand Hotel, which retains its period features and has served as a summer vacation spot for presidents and dignitaries since it opened in 1887.

DAY 4 - MACKINAC ISLAND; CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a horse-drawn CARRIAGE RIDE this morning to see more of this beautiful island. Select how you wish to spend the afternoon as GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, choosing between an indulgent AFTERNOON TEA accompanied by live chamber music at the Grand Hotel, or taking a HISTORIC TOUR and lunch at Fort Mackinac, which the British built during the American Revolutionary War. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 - MACKINAC ISLAND - SAULT STE. MARIE

Leave Mackinac to travel along Michigan's Upper Peninsula and through Soo Locks on a narrated BOAT TOUR, where you can get a first hand look at the system of locks that link Lake Huron to Lake Superior. The passage sees more cargo traffic each year than the Panama Canal. Learn more about the region's shipping heritage by stepping aboard the museum ship VALLEY CAMP, a retired steam-powered freighter. (B)

DAY 6 - SAULT STE. MARIE - BAY HARBOR

Drive southwards to Mackinaw City, with a visit to COLONIAL MICHILIMACKINAC to see a reconstructed French fur trading outpost of 1715. The village was later occupied by British soldiers and traders. Continue through the Tunnel of Trees to arrive at the Bay Harbor resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B,D)
Special Feature: Overnight at The Inn at Bay Harbor, a waterside hotel with spectacular views across Lake Michigan, that recreates the style of the great American inns of the past.

DAY 7 - BAY HARBOR - GRAND RAPIDS

Michigan is the USA's prime cherry-growing region and you'll visit an orchard to try some fresh cherries or a slice of cherry pie. Stop off next at the THE MUSIC HOUSE for a guided tour of its antique instruments. Head onwards along the shores of Lake Michigan to arrive in Grand Rapids. Upon arrival, enjoy a visit to the GERALD FORD MUSEUM, which has a rich permanent collection as well as fascinating temporary exhibitions based on the vast holdings of the Smithsonian Institution, presidential library system and National Archies. As a finale to your tour, join your tour director and fellow travellers this evening for a GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. (B,D)

DAY 8 - GRAND RAPIDS - CHICAGO

Travel from Michigan through northern Indiana and into Chicago, with an orientation tour of America's third largest city. Chicago is a major finanical hub, and home to the Sears Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world. Airport transfers are included to Chicago O'Hare Airport or you could decide to extend your holiday with a stay in a downtown Chicago hotel - please call for options. (B)

Departure Dates & Prices

Dates	Twin Per Person	Single Supplement	Triple Reduction
06/06/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
13/06/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
27/06/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
11/07/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
18/07/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
25/07/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
08/08/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
22/08/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
05/09/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
19/09/2008	€1,312	€444	€95
All prices shown are for tour only and subject to availability. Please call to ask for a full package inclusive of airfares.
Pre/Post Tour overnights are also available and rail/cruise upgrades can be quoted where applicable

Included Highlights

• DEARBORN: Welcome reception, Henry Ford Museum, Walter P Chrysler Museum
• FRANKENMUTH: Visit Bronner's Christmas Wonderland store, Bavarian dinner and entertainment
• MACKINAC ISLAND: Horse-drawn carriage sightseeing ride, 'Choose Your Experience' activity
• SAULT STE MARIE: Boat trip on the Soo Locks, visit the Valley Camp museum ship
• MACKINAW CITY: Colonial Michilimackinac visit
• MICHIGAN'S WEST COAST: Visit a local cherry orchard, Music House Museum
• GRAND RAPIDS: Gerald Ford Museum, Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
• CHICAGO: Orientation tour

Included Meals

Welcome reception (WR), daily American breakfast (B), one lunch (L), five three-course dinners with choice of entrees (D), including a Farewell Celebration Dinner.

Superior Hotels

DEARBORN Hyatt Regency Dearborn, FRANKENMUTH Bavarian Inn, MACKINAC ISLAND Grand Hotel, SAULT STE MARIE Kewadin Casino Hotel, BAY HARBOR The Inn at Bay Harbor, GRAND RAPIDS Amway Grand Plaza, CHICAGO Palmer House Hilton.