Mackinac Island feat. Niagara Falls

Mackinac Island feat. Niagara Falls

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$2349

Mackinac Island feat. Niagara Falls

8 Days Starting and ending in 4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225, USA

Visiting: Erie, Cleveland, Dearborn, Mackinac Island, Frankenmuth, Niagara Falls

Tour operator:

Tours of Distinction

Tour code:

MINF

Specialist Group:

Fifty+

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

34 - 50

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

12-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

Private Available:

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From: $2499 $2349 Operator discount: -$150

NB: Prices correct on 18-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Magical…Magnificent… and, Marvelous - are three words that encapsulate the charm of Mackinac Island, the jewel of the Great Lakes. Crowned as “one of the world’s friendliest islands” get ready to experience a slower, more genteel time as you take a carriage ride through a “living” Victorian village, have lunch at the Grand Hotel and visit Fort Mackinac that dates to the 1700s.

Highlights

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

  • Greenfield Village

  • Henry Ford Museum

  • Mackinac Island

  • Frankenmuth Bavarian Village

  • Niagara Falls

  • Grand Hotel Mackinac Island

Places You'll See

Grand Hotel

Henry Ford Museum

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Buffalo, Ny

Location: Erie

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn & Suites Erie-South

Arrive in Buffalo* and transfer to Erie, PA where overnight lodging will be provided at the Hampton Inn & Suites Erie-South.

*Please arrive into Buffalo no later than 4pm.

Day 2 : Erie - Dearborn, Mi

Location: Cleveland

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dearborn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast is included this morning before we follow the shores of Lake Erie to Cleveland, Ohio and a visit to the famous Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Located in a striking pyramid shaped building on the shores of Lake Erie, you’ll enjoy a morning with the legends of Rock & Roll. It’s a real trip down memory lane. This afternoon brings us to Dearborn, Michigan, for 2 nights at the DoubleTree Dearborn with dinner. (B,D)

Day 3 : Dearborn

Location: Dearborn

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dearborn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, we visit the Ford Rogue factory and see this great truck being built in action with a tour. After, enter the world of Henry Ford, with admission provided to both Greenfield Village and The Henry Ford Museum. The Ford Museum is where Henry Ford stored his vast private collection, and at Greenfield Village we travel back in time to America of the mid-1800s, a living history museum far removed from today’s fast paced society. (B,D)

Day 4 : Dearborn - Mackianc Island

Location: Mackinac Island

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Island House Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we depart, after breakfast, for Northern Michigan, the legendary home of Hiawatha. In Mackinaw City we are transported by island ferry across Lake Huron to beautiful Mackinac Island. Our hotel is the lovely Island House located on the Main Street, amidst all the historic attractions and shops. The Island House is a National Historic Landmark that has welcomed guests to Mackinac for over 150 years. Dinner is included off the menu at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 5 : Mackianc Island

Location: Mackinac Island

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Island House Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast is included this morning, at the Island House, before we set out to explore the town. Everyone on Mackinac either walks or rides in horse drawn carriages, and today our sightseeing will be by horse drawn carriage in true Mackinac tradition. Featured today will be the famous Grand Buffet Lunch at the Grand Hotel. With its magnificent wrap around porch and beautiful gardens, this is one of the great hotels of North America. Enjoy the Grand Hotel and the rest of the afternoon to visit the shops and explore the Island. Dinner is on your own, and on Mackinac Island there are many wonderful restaurants to choose from. (B,L)

Day 6 : Mackinac Island - Frankenmuth

Location: Frankenmuth

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we will be transferred back to the ferry dock for the lake port of St. Ignace. Our motor-coach will meet us and we will  cross the famous suspension bridge over the Straits of Mackinac with Lake Huron on one side and Lake Michigan on the other. Continue on to Frankenmuth, Michigan’s Bavarian Village. For over 150 years Frankenmuth has been the center of German Culture in the Upper Midwest. Enjoy sightseeing and shop at Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, where they make beautiful glass ornaments. After checking into our hotel in Frankenmuth, we will enjoy a true Bavarian Chicken Dinner. (B,D)

Day 7 : Frankenmuth - Niagara Falls, Canada

Location: Niagara Falls

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast in Bavarian Frankenmuth and dinner in world famous Niagara Falls. Our hotel in Niagara Falls is the beautiful Hilton Niagara Falls, on the Canadian side of the falls. Dinner is included at the Skylon Tower high above the Falls. What a view and what a dinner! See Niagara Falls illuminated after dark and try your luck at the big Casino near our hotel. (B,D)

Day 8 : Depart Niagara Falls

Location: Niagara Falls

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we will meet our local guide who will take us on a tour of Niagara Falls before we depart filled with magical Mackinac memories. (B)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    7-Nights Accommodation

  • Meals

    13 Meals: 7 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 5 Dinners

  • Transport

    Roundtrip Motorcoach, Ferry, Horse-drawn Carriage

  • Sightseeing Per Itinerary

    All Attractions/Admissions As Listed In The Itinerary

  • All Gratuities

    Gratuities for Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides

  • Airport Transfers

    Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers

  • Tour Director

    Professional Tours of Distinction Tour Director

What's Not Included

  • Personal Items

  • Alcoholic Drinks

  • Meal Not Mentioned

  • Optional Travel Protection

Mode of Transport

Motorcoach, Ferry, Horse-drawn Carriage

Accommodation

7-nights Accommodation
3/4-Star Hotels | Centrally Located

Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Arrival and departure airport transfers are included in this tour.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes, all admission and entrance fees per the itinerary are included.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    We can assist you with any pre or post tour accommodations.

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes, the coach is air-conditioned.

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    We ask that you limit your luggage to one suitcase, one carry-on and one personal item.

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    The currencies required for this tour are USD and CAD.

  • What is the maximum group size?

    The maximum group size is 44.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    The hotels are 3/4-star properties and are centrally located.

  • What is the tipping policy?

    All gratuities are included in the cost of the tour.

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes, all accommodation details will be provided in the trip dossier approximately 3 weeks prior to departure.

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    There is a full-time escort on this tour.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Covid-19 policies are in place. Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change your holiday date once booked and a fee would apply.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes. Our accommodation adheres to health and safety regulations in place at time of tour.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Yes! We do offer singe share options. If we are not able to match you with another traveler of the same sex, you can

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 52 years. We have been offering guided tours and travel since 1971

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Susan P.   USA

One of the Most Fun Trips

18-Aug-2024

This was one of the most fun trips my best friend and I have taken, and all credit goes to Loretta, our tour director. She was kind and efficient, and you can tell she really cares about her job and the people she shepherds around the world! She is so accommodating and empathic. I do wish we hadn't had to wake up so early every morning but I understand that's a risk you take when signing up for a multi-destination trip. I also enjoyed every location we visited.

Linda N.   USA

Great Trip to Mackinac Island

11-Aug-2024

I recently ( Aug. 11 to Aug. 18) took a trip to Mackinaw Island. It was an amazing experience. I would add one more day at Mackinaw, and another day in Niagara Falls to visit Niagara on the Lake because everything was so fast. I would suggest to add in the packing list a bathing suit because only one person and I took it. All the hotels have a covered pool and a hot tub. I am also writing this mail to congratulate Loretta our tour director.She did a great job! She deserves to be praised. I enjoyed the tour and hopefully I will consider doing another one in the future with your company.

Kevin F.   USA

Wonderful Time

16-Aug-2023

We had a wonderful time. The accommodations were good to great. The included meals were very good. The bus was very comfortable but the drive was long. The tour guide, Julie, was very good about making frequent comfort stops on long drives and answering all questions. The destinations we visited offered a lot of history and natural beauty. The biggest problem I had was during the rest stops the specified departure times were routinely ignored by some fellow travelers and nothing was said or done to prevent reoccurrences of this nature.

Stephen T   USA

Best Guide Ever

11-Aug-2024

We had a great time the only thing I did not like was how many hours we had to ride on the bus. Should have planned one more day to break up the distance between Niagara Falls and Connecticut. Loretta is an excellent travel guide always there to help with any needs, very caring and kind individual the best guide ever. Bev & Steve Toth

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    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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