HIGHLIGHTS

• 2-Nights at the Grand Hotel

• 2-Nights in Niagara Falls

• River Rouge Truck Plant

• Henry Ford Museum

• Greenfield Village*

• Ferry ride to Mackinac Island

• Horse Drawn Carriage on Mackinac Island

• Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, MI

• Niagara Falls Cruise

• Journey Behind the Falls

• Niagara Area Tour

• Niagara-on-the-Lake

• White Water Walk

• Skylon Tower Dinner at Niagara Falls

INCLUSIONS

• Roundtrip Airfare - DFW (Call for other Gateways)

• 11 Meals: 7-Breakfasts & 4-Dinners

• Sightseeing per Itinerary

• Admissions per Itinerary

• Hotel Transfers

• Professional Tour Director

• Motorcoach Transportation

• Baggage Handling at Hotels

ACCOMMODATIONS

• 7 Nights Accommodations

  • 2 Nights - Courtyard, Staybridge or Doubletree by Hilton, Dearborn

  • 2 Nights - Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

  • 1 Night - Drury Inn & Suites or Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth

  • 2 Nights - Marriott on the Falls, Doubletree Niagara Falls or Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls

On some dates alternate hotels may be used

*On some departures, an alternate venue will replace Greenfield Village due to seasonal closures.

**Valid U.S. Passport required for this tour.

DAY 1: ARRIVE DETROIT

Upon arrival in Detroit, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Dearborn for a two-night stay. Dinner is included this evening. (D)

Overnight: Dearborn

DAY 2: FORD FACTORY & VILLAGE

This morning, visit the famous River Rouge Plant, a modern marvel of 21st century manufacturing where Ford F-150 trucks are built. Then, visit the Henry Ford Museum, known as the greatest auto collection documenting the American experience. See the Rosa Parks bus, the chair in which Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, the limousine where President Kennedy was shot, and much more. Later visit Greenfield Village*, established by Henry Ford in 1929 as a living history museum to celebrate the American spirit from Pioneer days to modern times. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,D)

Overnight: Dearborn

DAY 3: DEARBORN - MACKINAC ISLAND

Today, journey north to Mackinac Island. Your adventure begins with a 16-minute ferry ride in the shadow of the Mackinac Bridge. You’ll be greeted with the sights and sounds of the Victorian era, where transportation was by horse drawn carriage or bicycle. Step back in time for two nights at The Grand Hotel, Mackinac’s finest & most famous resort property. The Grand Hotel provides an elegant dining experience for dinner this evening. (B,D)

Overnight: Mackinac Island

DAY 4: MACKINAC ISLAND CARRIAGE RIDE - TIME AT LEISURE

Begin today with a Horse Drawn Carriage Tour of Mackinac Island. Your private carriage will take you on a scenic tour of the famous West Bluff Victorian homes. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the quaint town and more of the island. This ideal vacation spot is a paradise of exploration with incredible natural landmarks, unique shopping, diverse dining and famous fudge! (B)

Overnight: Mackinac Island

DAY 5: MACKINAC TO FRANKENMUTH

After breakfast, ride the ferry back to the mainland. Cross the Mighty Mac, one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, and later arrive in Frankenmuth. Enjoy this small city settled by Germans from the Bavarian region. The streets are lined with Bavarian style shops including Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland and Frankenmuth Riverplace. (B)

Overnight: Frankenmuth

DAY 6: FRANKENMUTH - NIAGARA FALLS

Motorcoach into Ontario, Canada**, and drive east to Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Enjoy the unique Journey Behind the Falls experience where you descend 125-feet and explore 130-year-old tunnels carved through the bedrock. Feel the thunderous vibration of the Horseshoe Falls before arriving at the observation deck for an up close and possibly wet view of the falls. Later check into your hotel for two nights in Niagara Falls. (B)

Overnight: Niagara Falls

DAY 7: NIAGARA FALLS AREA

A full day of incredible Niagara Falls Area Sightseeing awaits as you drive the scenic Niagara Parkway with stops at the Hydro Floral Clock and visit the quaint town of Niagaraon-the-Lake which sits on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River. Stop to experience the White Water Walk which offers a firsthand lesson on the Niagara River’s whitewater rapids. Walk on a quarter-mile boardwalk with incredible views that will take your breath away! Later experience the legendary Niagara Falls Boat Tour for an up-close encounter with the awe-inspiring thundering falls. Other than the falls themselves the boat excursion is the most famous attraction in the area. The Niagara Falls were created by glacier activity over 10,000 years ago, and the 3 waterfalls combine to produce the highest flow rate of any waterfall on earth. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the world-famous revolving Skylon Tower which combines an exhilarating 52 second ride with the awe of seeing Niagara from 775 feet above the mighty Falls. (B,D)

Overnight: Niagara Falls

DAY 8: NIAGARA FALLS - BUFFALO – FLY HOME

This morning travel to the Buffalo airport for your return flight home. (B)