North America

Day 1 : Welcome to Michigan

Your Michigan tour begins at 515 PM at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. A transfer is included from the airport to this luxury resort where you stay in the prestigious Tower rooms. During your stay you'll be in the midst of a charming town with a lively arts scene and lots of wineries. 

In the evening join your fellow travellers at our welcome cocktail reception and dinner.

Day 2 : Great Lakes Dunes, A Scooner & Wines

You might be surprised to learn on your Michigan tour that the state's western coast is a land of vineyards and sandy beaches as well as really impressive sand dunes. This morning you’ll see some of the spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline as you travel along the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and through the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; ranging in colour from the palest champagne to vibrant sienna, the constantly shifting dunes can be as high as 400 feet! 

This afternoon, board the 114-foot schooner Manitou for a private tall ship cruise on the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. Wind up a great day with a winery tour and wine-pairing dinner at Chateau Chantal Winery on the Old Mission Peninsula in Grand Traverse Bay. 

Day 3 : Petoskey and on to Mackinac Island

On your first stop today, music fills the air at the Music House Museum, displaying rare antique musical instruments and music-making machines from between 1870 and 1930. Then wind your way along the shoreline of beautiful Grand Traverse Bay as your tour continues toward the historic Straits of Mackinac; this strip of water connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron saw both booming commerce and some pretty spirited conflicts during the active fur-trading era of centuries ago.
Stop in quaint Petoskey for lunch en route to Mackinaw City, from which a ferry carries you across the strategically important straits to historic Mackinac Island, where no cars are allowed... so you'll ride a horse-drawn carriage to your accommodation at the world-famous Grand Hotel, one of the most famous hotels in the USA. This stately hotel's front porch, reputed to be the longest of its kind when it was built in 1887, and a popular place to gather on the rocking chairs for a glass of wine as you watch the sunset.

Day 4 : Magical Mackinac Island

The tiny gem known as Mackinac Island remains much as it was when the first Europeans settled the island centuries ago. Here you can explore by horse, bicycle only as cars are strictly not allowed. Which adds to its charm! Here too the horse population is nearly as high as the humans. On your horse-drawn sightseeing tour you’ll learn about this magical island. You'll see Fort Mackinac, built by the British to guard the Straits of Mackinac during the American Revolution, as well as "downtown" Mackinac Island with many historic homes and grand Victorian cottages.
You'll also get to tour your celebrated hotel lead by a local historian who will share fascinating tales and anecdotes about this legendary landmark and its famous guests. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the island as you please.

Day 5 : An architectural gem in Midland

Leaving peaceful Mackinac Island behind via ferry to the mainland, your Michigan tour continues on to Midland, where you'll explore the home and studio of noted 20th-century architect Alden B. Dow, son of the founder of the Dow Chemical Company, who was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Dow's innovative use of geometric planes, angles and landscaping elements to integrate his home into its natural surroundings has earned the home the designation as a National Historic Landmark. This evening dine at your hotel located in downtown Midland.

Day 6 : Frankenmuth, Ford & A Motown Band

Founded in the 1840s by German pioneers, you’ll probably think you’ve landed in Bavaria in the charming village of Frankenmuth. Here you’ll have time for a stroll around the quaint boutiques and a spot of lunch in one of the cosy cafes. We continue onto Dearborn, a city instrumental in America's automobile culture, where a guided visit to The Henry Ford is a fascinating, "must-do" experience..

Historic trains, automobiles, airplanes and more help illustrate the American experience of progress and innovation between 1800 and 1950 – along with Dymaxion House, and the homes and workplaces of ground-breaking innovators such as Thomas Edison, the Wright Brothers and Harvey Firestone.

Your stay for the next two nights is at The Dearborn Inn on the Ford Motor Company grounds. We’ve a treat in store for you here at dinner tonight, a private Motown musical performance by a local band. 

Day 7 : Ford Rouge Factory and a test drive

We begin the day with a stroll around the automotive manufacturing facility at the impressive Ford Rouge Factory Tour in Dearborn, here the innovation of the past connects with the technology of the present and future.

It’s off next to ‘Motor City’, Detroit; where you’ll enjoy a leisurely city tour which includes visits to the Renaissance Center, Comerica Park (home of the Detroit Tigers), the Fox Theatre and more. Return to Dearborn, where the afternoon is at leisure to explore the living history and Americana of Greenfield Village. We’ve even included a spin of the village in a vintage Model T, if you so wish.

In the evening join your group for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner. 

Day 8 : Homeward bound

Your tour ends today with a transfer to Detroit Airport.

All Bon Voyage holidays can be totally tailor-made, if you'd like to extend you time in Michigan or beyond, call the experts at Bon Voyage for ideas and suggestions.