Cruising the Great Lakes: Toronto to Chicago - Westbound 2019
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- 7-night Great Lakes cruise aboard Le Champlain; architectural tour & Wrigley Field visit in Chicago; off-road adventure at Lake Michigan dunes; wine tasting in Traverse City; carriage or bicycle tour of Mackinac Island & lunch at the Grand Hotel; tour of The Henry Ford & Greenfield Village or Detroit landmarks; transit of the Welland Canal; private boat tour at Niagara Falls; choice of museum visits in Toronto; reception and dinner at Casa Loma
- a neo-Gothic castle in Toronto
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- Gratuities to Tauck Directors, ship staff and local guides Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,987 Two nights in Chicago at your choice of Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park or Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Two nights in Toronto at your choice of Fairmont Royal York or Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Seven nights aboard the luxury small ship Le Champlain, cruising Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron and Michigan between Chicago and Toronto Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions Architectural cruise & choice of Chicago Art Institute or Wrigley Field visits in Chicago Private off-road adventure at Lake Michigan dunes Wine tasting of Lake Michigan area wines at a vineyard in Traverse City On Mackinac Island, choice of horse-drawn carriage or bicycle tour & lunch at the Grand Hotel Visits to the Music House Museum & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore in Michigan In Detroit, choice of city landmarks tour including the Motown Museum, or tour of The Henry Ford & Greenfield Village in Dearborn Choice of visits to Royal Ontario Museum or Ontario Art Gallery in Toronto Private boat excursion to Niagara Falls Private reception and dinner at Casa Loma, a neo-Gothic castle in Toronto Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines & spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost 28 meals on land and sea (11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners), applicable fuel charges, service charges, porterage and taxes
Itinerary
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Fairmont Royal York or Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. A transfer is included from the airport to your choice of two premium hotels in the heart of downtown, Fairmont Royal York or Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Settle in and join us for a welcome rece...
Drive to Niagara Falls to see the awesome power of the falls up close aboard a private boat (raingear provided). The falls on the border between the US and Canada - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls - pour 6 million cubic feet of water over their...
Take your choice of sightseeing excursions in Toronto today. A visit to the Royal Ontario Museum offers you the world under one roof, with 40 galleries and a collection of 6 million artifacts of art, culture, and natural history, from dinosaur fossils to African art,...
At Port Weller, Le Champlain enters the Welland Canal, which links Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, for a day spent at sea. The 27-mile canal is a marvel of engineering which allows ships to bypass the Niagara River and Niagara Falls. Through a series of eight locks, your ...
After arriving in Detroit midday, you'll have a choice of activities in and around the city today. Get a docent-guided insider's tour of the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village - a.k.a. The Henry Ford - in Dearborn... an amazing, award-winn...
Spend the day sailing Lake Huron up the scenic east coast of Michigan toward the Mackinac Straits. The eastern shore is called the Sunrise Coast, a long parade of beaches, sand dunes, inlets, small towns, and as many as 30 lighthouses. The vast freshwater lake also en...
Mackinac Island has been a popular retreat since the 19th century when wealthy industrialists built imposing summer cottages here. The island restricts the use of motor vehicles; except in emergencies, the only way to get around is by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn ca...
Upon your ship's arrival in Traverse City, drive to the Music House Museum, a treasurehouse of working, antique automated music machines. Among the collection you'll find calliopes, nickelodeons, player pianos, a 1922 Amarylis (dance organ), a 1924 Wurlitzer theatre o...
Head out from Muskegon for a choice of activities. You may choose to travel to Saugatuck to experience the giant sand dunes that line the shores of Lake Michigan; dunes as high as 200 feet rise along an area of woods and beachfront on privately owned land, where you c...
In 1871 the Great Chicago Fire burned a swath through the city center, erasing thousands of buildings and leaving more than 100,000 people homeless. But the catastrophe left space for new generations of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, and Mies van...
You have a choice of two sightseeing tours this morning. Visit the celebrated Chicago Art Institute, a palatial Beaux Arts-style building on Michigan Avenue that houses more than 300,000 works of art and an architectural school that has had a profound influence on des...
Tour ends: Chicago. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park or Four Seasons Hotel Chicago to Chicago O'Hare or Midway Airports. Allow three hours for check-in.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.
In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.
Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.
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