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Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes 2026
8 Day Tour from Detroit to Chicago
Tour Description:
Experience life in the fast and slow lanes as you venture to where the automobile was born and also visit where it’s been banned since 1898. This tour of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes gets your engines revving with a visit to Detroit’s Henry Ford Museum to explore where past inventions have fueled the imagination of today’s innovations. Switch gears as you board a ferry for Mackinac Island, the Jewel of the Great Lakes and one of the nation’s most popular summer resorts. With horse-drawn carriages and bicycles as the island’s only means of transportation, you’ll have no choice but to fuel up on lunch at the famous Grand Hotel, military history at the restored Fort Mackinac, and the decadent fudge the charming island is known for. Other sweet detours include the Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, coastal resort of Petoskey, and faster-paced cities of Grand Rapids and Chicago. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Grand Rapids so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 31 May 26 — Sunday 07 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,329 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 07 Jun 26 — Sunday 14 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 21 Jun 26 — Sunday 28 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,959 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 26 Jul 26 — Sunday 02 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,419 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 02 Aug 26 — Sunday 09 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,809 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 16 Aug 26 — Sunday 23 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,419 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 31 Aug 26 — Monday 07 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,959 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Sep 26 — Sunday 20 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,359 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Tour the Henry Ford Museum• Visit Frankenmuth and Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland• Ferry to Mackinac Island • Horse and carriage ride for Mackinac’s famed Grand Hotel• Drive the Tunnel of Trees• Guided sightseeing in Charlevoix• Visit Petoskey and Traverse City• Globus Choice excursion in Grand Rapids – included in your tour with your choice of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum or Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park• Guided sightseeing in Chicago • Overnight stay at the historic Palmer House
Notes:
• Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including ¼-½ mile over uneven ground during select days of sightseeing. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven or wet surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.• We encourage all guests to prebook Globus Choice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. Globus Choice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.
• Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including ¼-½ mile over uneven ground during select days of sightseeing. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven or wet surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.• We encourage all guests to prebook Globus Choice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. Globus Choice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
CULTURE & TRADITION Discover Mackinac Island with a horse-drawn carriage ride to your hotel. Since the Civil War, the island has been one of the nation’s most favored summer resorts. Enjoy this special place with its air of 19th-century gentility and historic charm, where bicycles and horse-drawn carriages are the only means of transportation
Day 2
HERITAGE & TRADITION Horse-drawn carriages. Sitting in a rocking chair on the world’s longest porch with views of the Straits of Mackinac. The historic Grand Hotel served as a summer getaway for celebrities, such as Mark Twain, Jimmy Durante, Christopher Reeve, and five U.S. presidents since its opening in 1887. This stately retreat continues today in the style of a bygone era of old-world hospitality and charm
Day 3
CANDY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Following the invention of the brownie by the Palmer House hotel for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, European immigrants with an entrepreneurial spirit followed suit in the late 18th century to grow a booming candy industry in Chicago. So began America’s love affair with countless classic candies still loved today, from Baby Ruth to Cracker Jack.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Detroit | Frankenmuth | Mackinac Island | Petoskey | Grand Rapids | Chicago |
The Henry, Autograph Collection
First-Class
300 Town Center Drive Dearborn MI United States
The Henry, an Autograph Collection, features impeccable amenities and design influenced by art, showcasing the best of Michigan. Situated in close proximity to Fairlane Town Center and The Henry Ford Museum. Exquisite chandeliers, vivid color accents, and a well-chosen collection of contemporary art are features in the lobby, rooms, and event areas. Enjoy the hotel's indoor pool and onsite restaurant.
First-Class
300 Town Center Drive Dearborn MI United States
The Henry, an Autograph Collection, features impeccable amenities and design influenced by art, showcasing the best of Michigan. Situated in close proximity to Fairlane Town Center and The Henry Ford Museum. Exquisite chandeliers, vivid color accents, and a well-chosen collection of contemporary art are features in the lobby, rooms, and event areas. Enjoy the hotel's indoor pool and onsite restaurant.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
