Holland Tulip Festival and Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel
Departure Date
May 2, 2009
Day One
• Arrive in Chicago with included transfers to your hotel
• Meet your Tour Manager at 6 p.m. for dining suggestions
Day Two
• Sightseeing tour of Chicago
• Depart for Holland, Michigan
• Visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Garden
• Dinner
Day Three
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Visit Windmill Island
• Explore Holland on your own
• Visit Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids including
the tram tour of the Sculpture Park.
Day Four
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Ferry to Mackinac Island
• Check-in at The Grand Hotel for two nights
• Dinner at The Grand Hotel
Day Five
• Breakfast at The Grand Hotel
• Explore Mackinac Island at your leisure
• Dinner at The Grand Hotel
Day Six
• Breakfast at The Grand Hotel
• Stop at the German village of Frankenmuth, Michigan
• Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth
• Arrive in Dearborn
Day Seven
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Ford Rouge River Factory Tour
• Visit Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village
• Farewell dinner with Tour Manager
Day Eight
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Group Transfer to Detroit Airport for flights after 10
a.m. or group transfer to Chicago Airport for flights after 5
p.m.
*****All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
8
Days • 10 Meals
Spring has sprung in Michigan! From the brilliant tulips of
Holland to the gracious Victorian hospitality of Mackinac Island,
celebrate springtime splendor in this beautiful state.
The
Beauty of Spring
No flower better symbolizes the coming of spring than the graceful,
colorful tulip. For nearly 80 years, the descendants of Michigan’s
early settlers have celebrated both their favorite flower and
their Dutch heritage with the Holland Tulip Festival.
A Dutch Treat
Every year, the little town of Holland, Michigan, plays host
to visitors from around the world with a festival timed to coincide
with the blooming of the elegant tulip, and you’ll see
more than 150,000 during this peak growing time. We’ll
also tour the best of the local attractions, including the gorgeous
Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens and Windmill Island, home to
the only authentic Dutch windmill in the United States. In the
afternoon we visit Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids including
the tram tour of the Sculpture Park.
A Genteel Victorian Paradise
Imagine a journey back in time to a gracious era of horse-drawn
carriages and luxurious beach-front verandas. That’s what
you'll find on Mackinac Island. From the moment you step off
the ferry, you’ll feel like you’ve taken a step
back in time as no automobiles are allowed on the island. Sightseers
and locals alike travel by foot, bicycle or horse carriage.
Delights of all kinds await on this enchanting island and at
our luxurious hotel property, The Grand Hotel, where we will
be staying for two nights.
Birthplace of the Automobile
History is also on the agenda in Dearborn, where we’ll
explore the life and work of an American genius, Henry Ford.
We’ll see Ford’s genius in action as we witness
an F150 pickup truck being built from the ground up during the
Rouge River Factory Tour. Dearborn is also home to the Henry
Ford Museum, which houses stunning exhibits about the pioneers
of aviation, the automobile and other innovations of daily life.
Or you may choose to explore nearby Greenfield Village, a meticulous
re-creation of historic dwellings, neighborhoods and businesses
from various eras in America’s past.
A Bouquet of Spring Sensations!
Don’t miss this chance to welcome spring! Join us for
eight fun-filled days as we sample the best that Michigan has
to offer.
