5 daysChicago Milwaukee and Lakes 6 Day Tour
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Length
6 days
Itinerary
6 days planned
Group
Max 55
Guides
English
Overview
Six days to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the three major lakes in the Great Lakes region of the United States, all of which are located in Lake Michigan in the United States, Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world, and Lake Huron.
Famous cities along the five great lakes: Chicago, Milwaukee and Traverse City along Lake Michigan, Green Bay along Green Bay, and Sault Ste.
Mackinac Island, which was once selected as one of the top ten most beautiful islands in the world.
Room Details
All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what rooms are availiable at the hotel on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
One Room Selection
If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
Avoid traveling in a different bus?
If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
Day by day itinerary
1Home --Chicago（Optional Night Tour）⌄
Airport Pickup Information： 1. Complementary airport pickup on the first day of your tour is provided between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Please be aware that you may have to wait for other guests to arrive. The first day’s itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival. For passengers arriving with domestic flights, please wait at the baggage claim area. For passengers taking an International flight, please wait at the exit doors after retrieving your luggage. The tour guide will lead you to the meeting point. For passengers who arrive before 17:00, you are invited to join the night tour of Chicago with surcharge. (*To arrange the night tour, it requires at least 4 guests to be enrolled.)
Chicago Night Tour(optional) For passengers who arrive before 17:00, you are invited to join the night tour of Chicago with surcharge(*To arrange the night tour, it requires at least 4 guests to be enrolled.) The Chicago Night Tour will begin from the Crown Fountain at Millennium Park. We will set off to Michigan Avenue where you can have a wonderful view of the Magnificent Mile at night. Following, we will take a walk alongside the Chicago River and finally visit the Michigan Lakeside with the panoramic view of the world-class city skyline of Chicago.
To provide greater convenience for our guests, effective immediately, travelers booking our Chicago airport pickup products can now choose paid airport pickup service from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). For pricing details, please contact our tour operator.
Overnight: Hotel：Comfort Inn O'Hare-Convention Center; similar
2Chicago --Milwaukee --Green Bay --Escanaba⌄
We will start our first day Milwaukee, the largest industrial city in Wisconsin visiting Harley-Davidson Museum. After the museum, we will head to the famous Milwaukee Public Market located in Milwaukee’s historic Third Wards. In the Milwaukee Public Market, you are going to see a variety of Wisconsin specialty foods, including cheese and sausage. Next, we will continue driving north along the Lake Michigan. We will enjoy our dinner here. After dinner, we will head to the hotel. Itinerary: Chicago → Milwaukee → Harley-Davidson Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Milwaukee Public Market (60 mins) → Green Bay (30 mins) → Escanaba
The Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company has over 100 years of history, making some of the finest "choppers" - a style of motorcycle - in the world. This museum collects more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts including the oldest known Harley Davidson motorcycle and attracts more than 3,000 tourists all over the world every year!
Take a walk along this unique indoor shopping experience that houses 24 unique specialty food vendors and up to 17 specialty & fresh food vendors. There are even vendors that specialize in handmade jewelry, arts & crafts, photography and so much more.
Green Bay is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. A rich history, a vibrant dining scene and fun sporting events are all hallmarks of Green Bay.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Overnight: Hotel：Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn and Suites; similar
3Lake Superior --Tahquamenon Falls --St Ignace⌄
Sit back and take in all the magnificent views as we take you through Michigan! We will examine Lake Superior Picture Rocks National Lakeshore and the Tahquamenon Fall. We will arrive in St. Sainte Marie in the afternoon where we can enjoy the journey between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. This will be an unforgettable experience that you don’t want to miss out on. Itinerary: Escanaba → Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In-depth Tour (Mandatory, Include: Miner’s Castle (35 mins) + Miner’s Beach (35 mins) + Tahquamenon Falls (90 mins) ) → Point Iroquois Lighthouse (30 mins) → Soo Lock (30 mins) → St. Ignace
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In-depth Tour (Mandatory, Include: Miner’s Castle (35 mins) + Miner’s Beach (35 mins) + Tahquamenon Falls (90 mins) )
We will be quickly stopping by the beautiful Point Iroquois Lighthouse! It is a historic lighthouse where you can overlook where Lake Superior connects to Lake Huron.
The Soo Locks are a set of parallel locks, operated and maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It enables ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. They are located on the St. Mary’s River between Lake Superior and Lake Huron and even between the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Overnight: Hotel：Comfort Inn, Sault Ste. Marie; similar
4St Ignace--Mackinac Island --Traverse City⌄
In the morning, we will head to Mackinaw City to take a ferry to Mackinac Island! On our way there, we will drive through the spectacular Mackinac bridge. Later in the afternoon, we will head to visit Traverse City. Itinerary: St Ignace → Mackinac Island (Optional, 4 hours) → Traverse City (30 mins)
Mackinac Island, just off Michigan's shoreline, is only accessible by ferry or plane. There is a unique local law that prohibits the use of motor vehicles. Be ready to either walk, bike, or horseback ride through this amazing island!
Nestled in the pinky of the Lower Peninsula mitten, Traverse City is surrounded by the waters of Lake Michigan. We enjoy four distinct seasons of outdoor adventures with beaches, ski resorts, and hundreds of miles of trails to explore, as well as unique indoor experiences like restored theaters, award-winning wineries, and extensive shopping and dining.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Overnight: Hotel：Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport; similar
5Holland --Chicago⌄
Join us for another adventure as we travel to Holland, Michigan! Later in the afternoon, we will be visiting Gilmore Car Museum and we will return to Chicago in the late afternoon. Itinerary: Holland → Windmill Island (Optional, 60 mins) → Gilmore Car Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Chicago
Windmill Island has the world-famous “De Zwaan” (the swan), an authentic windmill (shipped from the Netherlands) and has over approximately 250 years’ worth of history. We will have plenty of time to walk around the beautiful gardens located on the island.
Gilmore Car Museum has the state’s largest collections of classic and vintage automobiles. At the museum, you will have the chance to appreciate the car collections produced from various periods dated between 1890 and 1960.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel：Comfort Inn O'Hare-Convention Center; similar
6Chicago City Tour⌄
Experience the best of Chicago all in one day! This is a world’s top architecture city with fascinating architectures to discover. You will take a walk in Millennium Park, observe the Cloud Gate, and enjoy the spectacular view of the city from 360 Chicago! Schedule for departures from 06/16/2025 onwards: Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) → Chicago Architecture Aesthetics Tour (Mandatory, 100 minutes) → Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → 360 Chicago (Optional 75 mins)
Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) Three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris Wheel, outdoor music pavillion and ice skating rink; expected to become one of the city's most popular sites. Note: Due to surrounding construction, the visit to Cloud Gate will be affected to a certain extent, please understand.
Chicago Architecture Aesthetics Tour: (Mandatory, 100 minutes) First stop: Michigan Avenue and surrounding attractions: Chicago Tribune Building → Wings of Liberty Sculpture → St. Regis Tower → Wrigley Building → DuSable Bridge → Trump Tower Stop 2: McDonald's Headquarters & United Center Stop 3: Chicago Board of Trade Building → Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago → Art Institute of Chicago Stop 4: Grant Park & Buckingham Fountain Pass: Municipal Opera House, CME Group Building, Willis Tower
The Art Institute is the 2nd-largest art museum in the US after the Met in New York. It houses pieces by renowned painters such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne, as well as an extensive collection of African-American art.
360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins) This observation deck sits atop the John Hancock Tower in Chicago, providing exquisite aerial views of the city's skyline that you can't get anywhere else. The new LIFT feature extends out above the city below for an exhilarating experience.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
What's included
- ✓Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- ✓Gratuities for the driver and tour guide
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
- ✓Hotel (Nights are one day less than the total number of tour days).
- ✓Fuel surcharge
- ✓mandatory admission-A tour of Chicago's architectural aesthetics&Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In-depth Tour-Only If price option selected
- ✓Optional Admission-360 Chicago+The Art Institute +Harley Davidson Museum+Mackinac Island Ferry & Carriage+Holland Walking Tour + Windmill Island+Gilmore Car Museum-Only If price option selected
Not included
- ✕Any personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included
- ✕Food and beverage
- ✕Tips(Not required, but always appreciated)
Good to know
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
- Note: Due to surrounding construction, the visit to Cloud Gate will be affected to a certain extent, please understand.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Travel tips If the tour departuring on Thursday, it will appropriate adjustments to the itinerary: Day 1: Milwaukee - Green Bay - Escanaba Day 2: Lake Superior - Tahquamenon Falls - St Ignace Day 3: Mackinac Island - Traverse City Day 4: Holland - Chicago Day 5: Chicago City Tour
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
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