 Presents…featuring The Grand Hotel & the Tulip Festival Community Education Department • West Valley College • 408-741-2096 Highlights: Frankenmuth • Mackinac Island • The Grand Hotel • Door County • Chicago Itinerary Day 1: Southfield, Michigan - Tour Begins Beautiful Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region are the setting for this unforgettable Collette vacation. This tranquil area boasts incredible scenery and old-fashioned traditions. Tonight enjoy a special welcome dinner. (D) Day 2: Southfield *Today you will experience the Ford Rouge Factory Tour where you will witness a manufacturing miracle. Right before your eyes tons of iron ore, coal, and sand pour into one side of the complex and polished automobiles roll out the other.* You can also visit Greenfield Village or Henry Ford Museum for an experience in living history: view historic homes and famous American workshops including those from The Wright Brothers, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Robert Frost. (B) Day 3: Southfield - Frankenmuth This morning travel north and savor the old-world charm of Frankenmuth, an enchanting town with a rich Bavarian influence and gingerbread-style architecture. Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store. *This afternoon enjoy a German wine tasting before you feast on a wonderful Bavarian-style meal. * Enjoy time at leisure in the afternoon to explore the town’s many European-influenced shops and bakeries. (B, L) Day 4: Frankenmuth - Holland - Grand Rapids This morning depart Frankenmuth for the quaint village of Holland. Few places in the world evoke the feeling of spring like this town does year-round. Your first stop is at the Veldheer Tulip Gardens to view the extraordinary flowers in bloom. Later you will visit the Dutch Village, which recreates the old-world charm of the Netherlands. Klompen dancers perform, shops beckon, and the tunes from the Amsterdam Street organ invite you to dance. Later, arrive in Grand Rapids. (B, D) Day 5: Grand Rapids - Mackinac Island Today explore the cherry capital of the world and enjoy an informative and entertaining stop at Amon Orchards, where you can sample unique cherry products and home-baked goods. *Later today, learn about the history of the radio and phonograph with a visit to the Music House Museum which is filled with rare working and antique musical instruments.* Later, arrive on incredible Mackinac Island. This picturesque island evokes an old-fashioned feel and is often called the "Bermuda of the North." No automobiles are allowed on Mackinac, an island with just over 500 permanent residents, so enjoy a leisurely stroll through the cottage-filled village dotted with flowers. Your home for the next two nights is the world-famous Grand Hotel. (B, D) Day 6: Mackinac Island This morning you will board a horse-drawn carriage and tour a variety of historical sites on this Victorian-style island. Following your ride, enjoy some free time to explore the area on your own. *This afternoon, take a "behind the scenes" look at the Grand Hotel's kitchen. Over 300,000 meals are served in the Main Dining Room every season. Tour everything from the bakery to the dish room…see how they do it!* Later, enjoy a cooking demonstration led by one of the Grand Hotel’s chefs. Together you will prepare menu items from hors d'oeuvres to elaborate desserts and taste the delicious results. (B, D) Day 7: Mackinac Island - Green Bay, Wisconsin Today you depart the beautiful Mackinac Island and journey to Wisconsin, known as “America’s Dairyland.” Later, arrive into Green Bay, home of the Green Bay Packers! (B) Day 8: Green Bay - Door County - Green Bay This morning you travel through a picturesque green landscape dotted with farmlands, red barns and dairy cows. Arrive in Door County, an incredible region of Wisconsin boasting over 250 miles of scenic shoreline. Visit the Door Peninsula Winery for a tasting and learn how they make their unique fruit wines. *A stop at the Door County Maritime Museum teaches you the rich maritime history of this region - if you are lucky, you will even catch a skilled craftsman at work on a traditional wooden boat!* Explore some of the charming coastal villages in Door County before tonight’s dinner, an authentic Fish Boil, just the way the locals do it! (B, D) Day 9: Green Bay - Chicago, Illinois This morning travel to Chicago, the dynamic city known as the "Second City," the "Windy City," the "City of Big Shoulders," and "Chi-town." Chicago is celebrated for its beautiful lakefront, breathtaking architecture, world-class museums, great theatre, cutting-edge restaurants and fantastic shopping. This afternoon enjoy a tour of “The Windy City.” Highlights include the Historic Water Tower, Pumping Station, famed Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, Wrigley Building, The Loop and Lake Front. This evening join your fellow travelers and share your memories of this wonderful vacation over a farewell dinner. (B, D) Day 10: Chicago - Tour Ends Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of your visit to America’s heartland. (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Please also refer to our Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions for more information. |
 
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