Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
Including
Frankenmuth, Michigan
4 Days: June 15 to 18, 2012
DAY 1: After a stop at the duty free shop we cross into the great state of Michigan and make our way to Frankenmuth, known as Michigan's little Bavaria. Frankenmuth is a pretty town nestled on the banks of the beautiful Cass River. You will find an old-world European flavor and Franconian-style architecture. Horses trotting down the street, authentic German meals, Cheese Hauses, unique gift shops, and a friendly atmosphere are just a part of what you will find. The lovely Bavarian Inn Lodge is where we will spend the night and is a tourist attraction on its own. Comfortable rooms, 5 swimming pools, 2 restaurants, 2 entertainment lounges, with free nightly entertainment, 2 gift shops, 18-hole indoor golf make this Lodge a place you won't want to leave. However, a short stroll across the wooden covered bridge will take us into town to explore on your own. Family-style chicken dinner is included at the hotel this evening. Remainder of the evening is free to relax, swim or enjoy a sing-along or karaoke in one of the lounges.
DAY 2: After a hearty German-style buffet breakfast we make our way through Michigan's Lower Peninsula and across one of the worlds largest and most beautiful suspension bridges. This journey will take us to St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula. Excellent accommodations for the next two nights are situated on the shores of Lake Huron and the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy a walk on the beach, a stroll into the village or relax by the indoor or outdoor pool. Shuttle service available each evening to the Kewadin Casino. Beach BBQ is included this evening.
DAY 3: A short journey on the ferry this morning takes us to beautiful Mackinac Island where we will be met by horse-drawn carriage for a tour of this verdant Island. The tour concludes at the stately Grand Hotel where we will be ushered into the elegant dining room for a sumptuous buffet. The meal and ambiance of this magnificent world-famous hotel is considered by many as the "highlight of the tour".
Next, you will have time to explore this stately hotel at your leisure. The hotel's most unforgettable architectural feature is its seemingly endless colonnaded front porch. Reputed to be the longest porch in the world, it stretches the entire length of the hotel's elegant facade. Visitors need only spend a few relaxing moments in one of the dozens of rocking chairs on the 880-foot long verandah to understand why this famous porch has captured the hearts of so many for over a century. The remainder of the day will be spent exploring on your own, enjoying the horse-drawn floats in the Lilac Parade, browsing in the unique stores that line the streets of this Resort Island, or relaxing on a bench by the water. Returning by ferry to the mainland you will have the remainder of the evening free to do as you please. Coach will drop off at the casino for those interested. Beach bonfire and marshmallow roast included at the hotel this evening.
DAY 4: Homeward bound with Buffet meal included before crossing the border back into Canada.
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TOUR
INCLUDES 3
nights accommodation 2 continental breakfasts & 1 hot buffet breakfast Family style chicken dinner in Frankenmuth Beach BBQ Sumptuous buffet at the Grand Hotel buffet meal on return journey Beach bonfire & marshmallow roast Ferry
crossing to Mackinac Island Horse
drawn carriage tour of Island Lilac Parade Kewadin casino & Bonus (optional) Fully
escorted luxury coach Hotel
taxes & baggage handling Gst
exempt |
COST
PER PERSON Single…………$745.00 Twin…….….…$579.00 Triple……….…$535.00 Quad……..…….$510.00 Company
cancellation policy 45
days or more prior to departure…………full
refund 32-44
days prior to departure………$200.00
p.p. charge 31
days or less prior to departure……….….no
refunds Cancellation insurance will provide complete coverage right up to
and beyond departure. Out
of country medical insurance highly recommended. Rates
for both upon request. |
(519) 650-2643
Outside Of
Waterloo Region
(800) 395-5953