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      Chicago Getaway

      Take a break from the ordinary and get acquainted with this vibrant city

      "The Bean"

      2025 DATES Double Single
      Coming Soon! TBA TBA
      TOUR DETAILS
      Duration 4 Days
      Fitness Scale Level 3
      Connections Pickup Route A

      Haven't heard of our Connections Program? Find out more here.

      Chicago, the 3rd largest city in the U.S. (behind New York City and Los Angeles), truly has something for everyone! After your introduction to the city, enjoy free time to explore and discover your favourite attractions and experiences. Stroll the Magnificent Mile, marvel at the classics in museums and galleries, be intrigued by the ingenuity of engineering and architectural achievements, take in some live entertainment options including music and comedy, and sample the cuisine from local specialties to Michelin-starred restaurants. Chicago’s culture, energy, and unique personality will surprise you!

       

      RELATED TOURS: Nashville, Music City, Branson, Cape Cod & Newport

      • What's Included
        • Our unique Connections Program
        • Private coach transportation
        • 3 nights accommodation
        • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
        • Local professional guides and all entry fees and passes for included highlights
        • Services of a Professional Tour Director

        Prices are in Canadian dollars, are per person, and include HST.


        INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

        • “Kick Back Party” at the Drury Hotel in Grand Rapids
        • 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock Center) 
        • Guided tour of Chicago
        • Chicago River Cruise
        • Lunch at Macy’s Walnut Room
        • Transportation to optional attractions: Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Alder Planetarium, The Art Institute, Navy Pier
      • Why This Tour is Great

        A Great Introduction to a World-Class City

        Chicago has an interesting, storied past, and fabulous sights to see, and has received the Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Choice Award for the Best Big City in the U.S. for seven years in a row!  Survey incredible views from 360 Chicago, hear some of those stories during a guided tour and enjoy the perspective of the city from the water during a sightseeing cruise. 


        Enjoy a Stress-Free, Fun Getaway!

        Right from the start, allow the stress to melt away while relaxing en route to Michigan, and enjoy a fun “kick back party” on the first night.  In the morning, your first views of Chicago will be stunning, and after your introduction to the city, explore and sample the smorgasbord of diverse museums, galleries, architecture, music and dining experiences.

      • Day-to-Day Itinerary

        Day 1:  Travel to Grand Rapids, MI

        Enjoy the drive through the wonderful farm country of Southwestern Ontario as fellow guests are picked up along the route. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery as you travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan. After checking into the hotel, get to know your fellow guests with a fun “Kick Back Party,” a signature feature of your Drury Inn hotel.

        Stay: Drury Inn & Suites, Grand Rapids, MI  (1 night)


        Day 2: Chicago, Hancock Tower, Guided City Tour 

        After an early breakfast, board the coach for the short final leg of the journey, and then “Welcome to Chicago!” Your first views will be 1000 ft above the Magnificent Mile, on the 94th floor of the building formerly known as The John Hancock Center, with amazing 360 degrees of views of the city. After lunch, receive a proper introduction with a guided city tour that will touch on landmarks and attractions, including stops at The Bean and Buckingham Fountain. The evening will be free for you to explore and experience some of the fantastic cuisine for which Chicago is famous.

        Stay: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Downtown River North, Chicago, IL (2 nights) 

        Meals: B, L


        Day 3: Chicago River Cruise, Free Time to Explore Chicago

        After breakfast, head for the dock and embark on a sightseeing cruise, seeing Chicago from the vantage point of the water. For lunch, visit a national landmark: the Walnut Room in Macy’s on State Street is the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. Then, the afternoon is free time for you to explore Chicago. It’s great if you already have specific attractions in mind. To help, we will provide transportation to the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Alder Planetarium, The Art Institute, and the Navy Pier. Be sure to return to the hotel in time to freshen up before your special farewell group dinner. 

        Meals: B, L, D


        Day 4: Journey Home

        Following breakfast, it's time to head home.  There’ll be the classic traveller’s lunch stop along the way, a chance to stretch and browse at the duty-free shop, and a break for dinner. Between the stops and comradery with fellow travellers, the time will pass quickly.  Before you know it, you’ll be saying goodbye to new friends, arriving home in time to sleep on your cozy pillow with beautiful memories of the sights in Chicago.

        Meals: B, L

      • Important Info for this Tour

        This tour includes our unique Connections Program, and follows Route A, picking up in the following locations:


        • Lindsay
        • Peterborough
        • Bowmanville
        • Whitby
        • Markham
        • Brampton
        • Milton
        • Cambridge
        • Woodstock
        • London
        • Sarnia

        Please contact us to discuss your travel alternatives, airfare and pre-and post-tour accommodation options.


        This itinerary includes a couple of boat cruises. Although for most people medication is not required, there may be some who may want to bring along a remedy for motion sickness. You don’t want to let a little thing like that spoil these amazing experiences.


        Optional Additions:

        Transportation will be provided to these attractions, though admission fees will be extra:

        • Field Museum
        • Shedd Aquarium
        • Alder Planetarium
        • The Art Institute
        • The Navy Pier
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