Mackinac Island featuring Niagara Falls

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.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Erie, Pennsylvania

Arrive in Buffalo* and transfer to Erie, PA where overnight lodging will be provided at the Springhill Suites by Marriott. 

*Please arrive into Buffalo no later than 4pm.

Day 2 - Erie - Dearborn, MI

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 Best Western Inn, with dinner. (B,D)

Day 3 - Dearborn

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 - Mackinac Island

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 - Mackinac Island

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

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

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

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)


Tour Details

Hotel / Lodging
(or similar)

7-Nights Hotel Accommodations

The Hilton Garden Inn of Erie

Erie, PA

The Island House

Mackinac Island

Holiday Inn Express Frankenmuth

Frankenmuth, MI

Best Western Greenfield Inn

Dearborn, MI

Hilton Niagara Falls

Connected to Fallsview Casino Resort, Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel is the perfect Niagara Falls getaway destination.

Transportation

Roundtrip Motor-coach
Ferry
Horse-drawn Carriage

Meals

13 Meals: 7 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 5 Dinners
Lunch at the Grand Hotel

Trip Highlights

Niagara Falls, Canada
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Mackinac Island Horse Tour
The Grand Hotel
Lake Huron Ferry


Upcoming Departures

Tour DatesAvailabilityDeparture Points Subject to Change 
Sat June 15, 2024 - Sat June 22, 2024
6/15/2024 - 6/22/2024
6
  • North Haven, CT
  • Springfield, MA
  • New Britain/West Hartford, CT
  • Buffalo International Airport
Sun August 11, 2024 - Sun August 18, 2024
8/11/2024 - 8/18/2024
Available
  • West Hartford / New Britain, CT
  • Westchester County, NY
  • Buffalo International Airport
Sun September 15, 2024 - Sun September 22, 2024
9/15/2024 - 9/22/2024
Available
  • North Haven, CT
  • Enfield, CT
  • Buffalo International Airport

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  • Anne K., New England
    “It was a great trip!! Mackinac was absolutely beautiful! We really enjoyed all the places we visited. Henry was great and our driver was also wonderful. The hotels were very nice, but we were especially spoiled in Mackinac and Niagara Falls.”
  • Sue & Bud S, Pennsylvania
    “Our small group is great! Our tour guide, Donna, is the best. She is doing a wonderful job and has a great sense of humor and makes us all feel special. We would love to travel with her again. Chris, or bus driver, is also amazing. We enjoy his company and his safe driving.”
  • Betty K., Connecticut
    “This was a wonderful tour and I really enjoyed it. Our tour guide, Donna, and driver, Chris, were excellent. They had just the right amount of humor and were on top of everything. It was great to have a small group size. Everything went very smoothly.”
  • Chris S., Massachusetts
    “Our meals were fantastic and eating at the Grand Hotel, the Skylon Restaurant, the Bavarian Inn, the Island House and the Ventosa Vineyards were ALL excellent experiences! Our hotels were great as well. Thank you so much for pulling this all together for us!”

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