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This 10 day Midwestern tour features Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois. Stay for 2 nights in luxury at The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Enjoy a "behind the scenes" look at the kitchen and a cooking demonstration. Explore the maritime heritage of Door County and indulge in an authentic Fish Boil. Visit the Bavarian-influenced town, Frankenmuth. Learn to roll pretzels, taste German wines and feast on a hearty Bavarian meal. In Southfield, experience the Ford Rouge Factory tour and learn about the automobile making process. |
| Call (800) 999-1216 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7072798 | | Collette Vacations | | Offer valid through 8/31/2008 | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Chicago | Chicago, Illinois - Tour Begins: Beautiful Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region are the setting for this unforgettable Collette vacation. This tranquil area boasts incredible scenery and old-fashioned traditions. Your tour begins in Chicago. Tonight enjoy a special welcome dinner.Today dinner is included. | | Day 2 | Chicago | Chicago: Your first full day begins on a high note, with a tour of "The Windy City." Highlights include the Historic Water Tower, Pumping Station, famed Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, Wrigley Building, The Loop and Lake Front. This afternoon explore the Field Museum, where you will be intrigued by its many exhibits and collections. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore the best Chicago has to offer.Today breakfast is included. | | Day 3 | Green Bay | Chicago - Green Bay, Wisconsin: This morning enjoy time on your own to explore the city. You may choose to shop on the Magnificent Mile or view the city from the top of the Sears Tower. This afternoon depart Chicago for Wisconsin, "America's Dairyland," and the city of Green Bay.Today breakfast is included. | | Day 4 | Green Bay | Green Bay - Door County - Green Bay: This morning you travel through a picturesque green landscape dotted with farmlands, red barns and dairy cows. Arrive in Door County, an incredible region of Wisconsin boasting over 250 miles of scenic shoreline. Visit the Door Peninsula Winery for a tasting and learn how they make their unique fruit wines. A stop at the Door County Maritime Museum teaches you the rich maritime history of this region - if you are lucky, you will even catch a skilled craftsman at work on a traditional wooden boat! Explore some of the charming coastal villages in Door County before tonight's dinner, an authentic Fish Boil, just the way the locals do it!Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 5 | Mackinac Island | Green Bay - Mackinac Island, Michigan: Today you arrive on incredible Mackinac Island. This picturesque island evokes an old-fashioned feel and is often called the "Bermuda of the North." No automobiles are allowed on Mackinac, an island with just over 500 permanent residents, so enjoy a leisurely stroll through the cottage-filled village dotted with flowers. Your home for the next two nights is the world-famous Grand Hotel.Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 6 | Mackinac Island | Mackinac Island: This morning you will board a horse-drawn carriage and tour a variety of historical sites on this Victorian-style island. Following your ride, enjoy some free time to explore the area on your own. This afternoon, take a "behind the scenes" look at the Grand Hotel's kitchen. Over 300,000 meals are served in the Main Dining Room every season. Tour everything from the bakery to the dish room...see how they do it! Later, enjoy a cooking demonstration led by one of the Grand Hotel's chefs. Together you will prepare menu items from hors d'oeuvres to elaborate desserts and taste the delicious results.Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 7 | Frankenmuth | Mackinac Island - Frankenmuth: This morning depart for Charlevoix, famous for its Earl Young houses. Explore the cherry capital of the world and enjoy an informative and entertaining stop at Amon Orchards, where you can sample unique cherry products and home-baked goods. Later today, learn about the history of the radio and phonograph with a visit to the Music House Museum which is filled with rare working and antique musical instruments. Next, travel south to the unique town of Frankenmuth.Today breakfast is included. | | Day 8 | Southfield | Frankenmuth - Southfield: This morning, learn how to roll your own pretzels during a pretzel rolling demonstration. Savor the old-world charm of Frankenmuth, an enchanting town with a rich Bavarian influence and gingerbread-style architecture. Visit Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, the world's largest Christmas store. This afternoon enjoy a German wine tasting before you feast on a wonderful Bavarian-style meal. Enjoy time at leisure in the afternoon to explore the town's many European-influenced shops and bakeries. This evening you arrive in Southfield, your home for the remainder of the trip.Today breakfast and lunch are included. | | Day 9 | Southfield | Southfield: Today you will experience the Ford Rouge Factory Tour where you will witness a manufacturing miracle. Right before your eyes tons of iron ore, coal, and sand pour into one side of the complex and polished automobiles roll out the other. You can also visit Greenfield Village or Henry Ford Museum for an experience in living history: view historic homes and famous American workshops including those from The Wright Brothers, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Robert Frost.Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 10 | Southfield | Southfield - Tour Ends: Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of your visit to America's heartland. |
| | | Allerton Hotel or Hotel Indigo, Chicago, IL | | Regency Suites or Holiday Inn, Green Bay, WI | | The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI | | Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, MI | | Westin, Southfield, MI | |
| | Total meals - 14 | Breakfasts - 8 | | Lunches - 1 | Dinners - 5 |
| * NOTE: Tour prices are lead-in land only rates based on double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations. |
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