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Journey The Great Lakes
FLY DRIVES
Days 12 & 13 Ephraim & Door County
Leaving Madison behind, travel to Door County;
a 75 mile long peninsula with over 300 miles of
shoreline, five state parks and ten lighthouses. Your
accommodation for the next two nights will be in
Ephraim; a quaint village where shops and galleries
are set in century-old barns, rustic log cabins
and vintage homes. Charter a boat for a fishing
expedition, enjoy a sailboat tour, take out a kayak,
have fun on a jet ski or how about a scuba dive!
Hotel: Eagle Harbor Inn
Day 14 Milwaukee
It’s back to the bright lights of the city, as you wind
your way to Milwaukee. Why not start by exploring
the beautiful Milwaukee Riverwalk, Milwaukee
Art Museum and the Harley Davidson Museum?
A brewery tour is a great way to sample the many
different beers in the place known as ‘Brew City’.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Day 15 Journey Home
Enjoy your last morning in Milwaukee before
making the short journey back to Chicago for your
flight back to the UK.
Day 1 Arrive Chicago
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to
Chicago. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and
proceed to your hotel.
Hotel: Palmer House Hilton
Day 2 Chicago
Take one of the elevators up Willis Tower for a
bird's eye view of the amazing skyscrapers and
wander along the beautiful lakefront. Michigan
Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile,
promises some of the east coast’s best shopping
opportunities.
Hotel: Palmer House Hilton
Days 3 & 4 Saugatuck
Sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan, Saugatuck is
a place of serene beauty, which also boasts unique
shops and fine dining. Travel 20 minutes north and
experience the Dutch heritage in Holland, boasting
Dutch architecture, culture, tulip and windmill
gardens and even a wooden shoe factory!
Hotel: Beachway Resort & Hotel
Days 5 & 6 Mackinac Island
Leaving your car at Mackinaw City, the ferry carries
you to Mackinac Island. An island of under four
square miles, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles
are the delightful modes of transport. Enjoy a
self-guided tour by bike or on foot and see the
varied sights which include Arch Rock, Skull Cave,
British Landing and Devil’s Kitchen.
Hotel: Grand Hotel
Day 7 Marquette
Leaving Mackinac Island behind, collect your car
from Mackinaw City and enjoy a scenic drive to
Marquette, which is the largest city on Michigan’s
Upper Peninsula. After spending an afternoon
exploring the city, we suggest sampling the
European and Scandinavian cuisines for dinner.
Hotel: Landmark Inn
Days 8 & 9 Bayfield
The Upper Peninsula is encased to the north by
Lake Superior, to the east by the St. Mary’s River,
to the southeast by both Lake Michigan and Lake
Huron, and to the southwest by Wisconsin. Its
extensive coastline on the Great Lakes, state and
national forests, cedar swamps, and more than 150
waterfalls make it a hub for boating, fishing and
hiking. A small town with plenty to see and do,
Bayfield serves as the gateway to the Apostle Island
National Lakeshore, a National Park that includes
21 beautiful islands and over 12 miles of scenic
peninsula shoreline.
Hotel: Rittenhouse Inn
Days 10 & 11 Madison
A scenic drive across Wisconsin brings you to the
state capital, Madison. Visit the Olbrich Botanical
Gardens, which is one of the finest botanical
gardens in the country. Also take time to visit the
State Capitol Building.
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Madison West
15 Days/14 Nights
• Begins and ends in Chicago
• Departures May to October
Your fly drive includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Intermediate 4 door car hire, including
insurances and satellite navigation
• Accommodations as stated
A PERSONALISED ROADBOOK IS INCLUDED, FEATURING DRIVING DIRECTIONS, MAPS AND DESTINATION INFORMATION
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