Holland Tulip Festival and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel 2012
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7 Days · 9 Meals
Feel like you've landed in Europe with the beauty of Holland and the Dutch culture all around. Relax in the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, The Grand Hotel, and so much more!
Highlights
- 9 Meals (4 dinners and 5 breakfasts)
- Round trip airport transfers
- Attend the annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, steeped in the area’s rich Dutch heritage
- Spend 2 nights at The Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island
- Spend 1 night in downtown Chicago with a guided sightseeing tour of the “Windy City”
- Visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens, set ablaze with acres of brilliant color in a Dutch setting
- Attend the Dutch Muziekparade (Music Parade) featuring local and national marching bands, floats and Dutch Dancers
- Visit the Bavarian village of Frankenmuth, featuring Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland
- $35 in Mayflower Money
Itinerary
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Day One – Arrive in Chicago
Chicago is America’s third largest city and boasts a friendly, Midwest atmosphere. For those arriving early, your hotel is close to the Lake Michigan waterfront. Visit one of Chicago’s great museums or stroll along the “Magnificent Mile.” Your Tour Manager is available in the lobby at 6:00 p.m. to assist with check-in and can offer suggestions for dining this evening.
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Day Two – Chicago to Michigan
This morning we begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Later, we depart for Michigan and arrive in Holland at the height of their annual Tulip Festival. We visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens, Holland’s only tulip farm ablaze with acres of tulips in brilliant color in a Dutch setting of windmills, drawbridges and canals. You may also wish to shop for Delftware, the famous Dutch pottery or be fitted for a pair of wooden shoes. (Dinner)
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Day Three – Holland Tulip Festival
This morning we return to Holland and visit famous Windmill Island to see “De Zwaan,” a 240-year-old working windmill. We also visit a miniature Netherlands Village, a candle-making shop and an antique carousel with hand carved wooden horses and beautiful paintings. You will have time available to explore Holland on your own. This afternoon we have reserved seating at the Muziekparade (Music Parade), where local and national marching bands, floats, giant helium balloons, Dutch Dancers and more participate to the delight of young and old alike. (Breakfast)
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Day Four – Mackinac Island
Today we ferry to Mackinac Island, a picturesque spot in Lake Huron that still preserves the charm of a bygone era. No automobiles are permitted and nothing intrudes on the serenity and natural beauty of the Island. Upon arrival, we tour via horse-drawn carriage. Take a step back in time as you enjoy the atmosphere of this unique treasure. At the end of the tour, the carriage brings us to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, The Grand Hotel. The world’s largest summer hotel, it was built in 1897 and is our home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)
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Day Five – Explore Mackinac Island
You will have the entire day at leisure on Mackinac Island. Browse the many shops, visit historic Fort Mackinac or rent bikes and pedal along the coast of Lake Huron. “The Grand” is a venerable island institution and the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens or enjoy afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample some world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! (Breakfast and dinner)
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Day Six – A Bavarian Welcome
Raise the stein of good cheer in Frankenmuth, also known as Michigan’s “Little Bavaria.” Stroll over Holz-Brucke, a 239-foot replica of an authentic 19th-century covered bridge, and visit the charming Bavarian-style shops that line the streets. A trip to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store, is a Michigan must see. (Breakfast and dinner)
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Day Seven – Journey Home
Our journey ends with a transfer to the airport in Chicago for flights home after 5:00 p.m. (Breakfast)
Accommodations
Day One
The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois
Days Two and Three
Hilton Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Days Four and Five
The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Day Six
Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan
Dates & Rates
| 2012 Departure Dates | Per Person Twin | Single Room Add | Triple Room Deduct |
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| May 10 | $1,729 | add $719 | deduct $12 |
Call for air rates and schedules from your city to and from Chicago Airport.
Stay another night
Rooms for the night before the tour are available.
Cost for a room in Chicago is $299, tax included.
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