Michigan’s Grand German Tradition

Willkommen to Frankenmuth - Michigan's Little Bavaria. This charming village is known for its well tended flowers, lush greenery, Bavarian architecture and its annual Oktoberfest. Celebrate German culture with German food, German dancing, live bands playing German music and of course, plenty of beer! Also visit the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • German Dinner at Bavarian Inn

  • Guided Tour of Frankenmuth

  • Pretzel Making & Tasting Demo.

  • German Wine Tasting

  • Cruise on the Cass River

  • Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland

  • Frankenmuth’s Annual Oktoberfest

  • Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village

  • Potter Park Zoo

  • Lunch at Charming English Inn

Day 1

Motorcoach departure from Chicago. Welcome to Michigan. Lunch in Marshall, MI. Willkommen to Frankenmuth, MI! Founded in 1845 by a group of German-Lutheran missionaries, Frankenmuth is a thriving community that takes pride in preserving its German heritage. As you pass through the village, notice welltended flowers, lush greenery, authentic Bavarian architecture, giving it the name, “Michigan’s Little Bavaria.” Arrive at the Bavarian Lodge for a 2-night stay. The lodge is nestled on the banks of the beautiful Cass River. German Dinner with all the trimmings at the Bavarian Inn with German entertainment.

Day 2

Breakfast. A local guide in Bavarian costume showcases Frankenmuth. Learn the art of pretzel making at the Bavarian Inn & discover German wines at the wine tasting. Free time in downtown Frankenmuth. Scenic cruise on the Bavarian Belle along the Cass River. Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store, with 5 acres under one roof! Time for Frankenmuth’s annual Oktoberfest! Celebrate with German food, German dancing, listen to the live band playing German music & of course, plenty of beer. Dinner in Frankenmuth.

Day 3

Breakfast. Discover the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village with hundreds of thousands of artifacts that tell a tale about America’s passion for innovation. See vast collections of everything from transportation to household furnishings. Special exhibits feature: the rocking chair Lincoln was seated in on that fateful night at Ford’s Theater, Wright Flyer Replica, George Washington’s Camp Bed, the limousine President Kennedy rode in when assassinated in Dallas and much more. Arrive at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lansing, Michigan. Dinner & musical entertainment at the hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast. Visit Potter Park Zoo. Lunch. Motorcoach returns to Chicago. Tour ends in Chicago.

DATES

2025 DEPARTURES

  • September 17 - 20

2026 DEPARTURES

  • September 16 - 19

PRICES

  • $1898 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $2348 Single Occupancy per Person

Prices & itinerary based on 2026 departure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE?

  • 3 Nights Accommodations

  • 8 Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners

  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

  • All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

  • Luggage Handling Throughout Tour

  • All Tips & Taxes

  • Premier Local Guides

  • American Classic Tour Director

    *Travel Insurance may be added to your Tour Package at the time of your reservation.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL:

Expect up to 45 minutes of required walking or standing at a time on some tour days. This tour may involve navigating flights of stairs and uneven surfaces such as cobblestones, gravel trails, or rough pavement. On average this tour features required walking totaling approximately 1-2 miles per day. Additional walking beyond the listed amounts will be required to fully experience Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum.

Tour Pacing:

While this tour is shorter in length, it does feature full days, evening attractions, and more frequent activities.

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