Get ready for an exciting adventure of Great Lakes coastal fun!
September 6-14, 2023 Prestige Tour on ULTRA Coach
Departure Cities:
Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, York, Grand Island, Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, Sioux City, Des Moines, Orange City
ALLIEDS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Stay Overnight at the Grand Hotel
Door County Sightseeing with a Local Guide
Wisconsin State Capital
Carriage Tour of Mackinac Island
Cherry Republic
Music House Museum
14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts (B); 2 Lunches (L); 4 Dinners (D)
Tour Director - Elaine DeJong
FEATURED HOTELS
Dubuque, IA Grand Harbor Resort
Sturgeon Bay, WI (2) Stone Harbor Resort
Mackinaw City, MI Baymont Inn
Mackinac Island, MI Grand Hotel
Traverse City, MI Bayshore Resort
Holland, MI Hampton Inn
Davenport, IA Hampton Inn
PRICING, PER PERSON
$2,799 Double, pp
$3,489 Single
$2,515 Triple, pp
PAY-BY-CHECK SAVINGS: $90 per person
Early Booking Savings for Passengers 1-10 = $80
Early Booking Savings for Passengers 11-20 = $45
Day 1
Travel Day
Get to know your travel companions as we journey to eastern Iowa. Enjoy dinner with your fellow travel mates.
Overnight Dubuque, IA
Day 2
Wisconsin State Capitol
Today, you will tour the Wisconsin State Capitol. Head for Door County known as the "New England" of the Midwest.
Overnight (2) Sturgeon Bay, WI
Day 3
Door County Tour
Explore Door County with a local expert guide. Visit Bjorklunden Chapel, a local orchard, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, and quaint lakeside villages before enjoying lunch at Al Johnson's restaurant where the goats trim the grass on the roof! This afternoon, visit Boynton Chapel, Peninsula State Park, photo stops of the Bay of Green Bay, and more! Enjoy a traditional Wisconsin Fish Boil this evening!
Day 4
Big Spring
This afternoon visit an unusual natural phenomenon-Big Spring, Michigan's largest spring. Board a unique observation raft to see the bottom of this crystal-clear spring that bubbles up from 40 ft below.
Overnight Mackinaw City, MI
Day 5
Carriage Tour/Leisure Time at Grand Hotel
Upon arrival, the proud tradition continues with your horse-drawn carriage island tour. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to soak in the beauty of the hotel and grounds. Tonight, savor dinner in the luxurious dining room with entertainment (jacket & tie for men, cocktail dress/pant suit for ladies)
Overnight Mackinac Island, MI
Day 6
Mackinac Island Free Time/Charlevoix Mushroom Houses
Following breakfast at the Grand Hotel, take some free time to enjoy the hotel, stroll through the town, rent a bike, or take a taxi to Fort Mackinac. Ferry back to the mainland and see the unique Charlevoix Mushroom Houses.
Overnight Traverse City, MI
Day 7
Music House Museum/Cherry Republic/Sleeping Bear Dunes
See the Music House Museum's fantastic collection of antiques. The next stop is Cherry Republic, home to all things cherry! Enjoy a scenic drive thru Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore.
Overnight Holland, MI
Day 8
De Klomp Wooden Shoe & Delft Factory
The De Klomp Wooden Shoe & Delft Factory is the only blue and white delftware factory in the U.S. Also, visit an authentic Dutch Windmill over 240 years old and twelve stories high!
Overnight Davenport, IA
Day 9
Isabel Bloom/Travel Home
The artisans of Isabel Bloom invite you to a tour of the Harborview Production Studio in Davenport, Iowa. It's homeward bound today after a great time of making memories!
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Activity Level 3: Requires moderate physical activity. There may be long days; travelers should have the ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
September 6-14, 2023
Allied Departure Cities: Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, York, Grand Island, Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, Sioux City, Des Moines, and Orange City
Tour Highlights:
All attractions listed under Tour Highlights
Ultra Coach Transportation
Home pickup in most Allied Departure Cities
Luggage handling at hotel (one piece of luggage per person)
Hotel accommodations as listed in itinerary & tax
All admissions and meals per itinerary
All taxes for included items
Gratuities to step-on guides and wait staff (for included meals on Prestige Tours)
Refreshments & entertainment on coach
Tour Inclusions:
Motorcoach transportation, airfare, cruises, and rail transportation as stated in the itinerary, hotel accommodations, all admissions and meals per itinerary, all taxes for included items, gratuities for step-on guides and wait staff (for included meals), luggage handling at hotels when available, and services of a professional tour director (see cruises and International tours for tour director minimums).
Not included on the motorcoach, cruises, rail, fly-in, and International tours are meals not listed in the itinerary, optional tours, travel insurance, room incidentals, alcoholic beverages, luggage fees assessed by airlines, items of personal nature, gratuities for tour director, driver, rail or cruise staff, required documentation for air tours, tours entering Canada/International travel, government fees, passport & VISA fees, airport departure taxes, any vaccination fees/requirements, and other miscellaneous fees.
Deposit: To confirm your reservation, a $100 per person deposit is required within 7 days after you make your reservation.
Final Payment Due 45 days prior to departure, or as stated on your deposit statement. You may remit by personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
Cancellation Fee:
Days prior to departure.......Cancellation Fee
46 Days or More .............. Full Refund
45 to 31 Days ................. 40% of the Tour Cost
30 to 16 Days ..................70% of the Tour Cost
15 Days or less ................No Refund
PROTECTING YOUR TRAVEL
Your trip investment is worth protecting to safeguard against unexpected events that can prevent you from traveling and being assessed significant cancellation fees. We have two options: the Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) or the Travelex 360 Group Insurance Plan. You can choose one or the other. They are not required for travel, but optional
-CANCELLATION PROTECTION PLAN (CPP) - MOTORCOACH TOURS ONLY
Cancellation protection is not insurance but a simple plan to protect you from losing funds if you must cancel for a covered reason. If you cancel for a covered reason, prior to departure, you will be reimbursed for the amount you paid for your trip. This covers cancellation only. No coverages apply after the tour starts.
- TRAVELEX 360 GROUP INSURANCE PLAN
The 360° Group Choice protection plan is insurance. Enjoy trip cancellation & interruption benefits, emergency medical coverage, along with 24/7 travel assistance & concierge services.
The enrollment form & payment needs to be completed BEFORE or AT THE TIME of final payment. Customers are NOT allowed to enroll after the final payment has been made. For complete plan information, please contact Allied or your local travel advisor.
FINAL DOCUMENTS
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks before departure, provided full payment has been received. The documents will include a detailed itinerary, departure times and locations, hotel lists, medical forms, luggage tags, and other helpful information.
CHANGES IN TOUR PRICE
Tour prices in this publication are effective as of October 1, 2022, and are subject to fluctuation due to the U.S. dollar exchange rates and energy rates. Our best effort has been made to publish this information as accurately as possible. The right is reserved to change tour rates as deemed necessary by current currency, fuel price fluctuations, taxes, typographical errors, or other reasons, etc. Due to the volatility of airfares and flight schedules, tours utilizing air transportation are subject to change both in price and routing. Submitting your deposit is an acknowledgment of your agreement to these terms.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY
The order of events and hotels scheduled on your tour are subject to change. Every effort will be made to preserve the original quality of attractions and hotels when circumstances necessitate a substitution.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Portage for one suitcase (per person) is included in the tour price. Due to limited motorcoach capacity, your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30 x 21 x 11 and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Small carry-on bags are allowed and are your responsibility. Most airlines assess a baggage fee. This fee is not included in the tour price and is paid for at airport check-in. *Baggage handling included at hotels where available
INSPIRATION & FAITH
Due to tour schedules, we are unable to make any special provisions for worship services. Many tour directors share a Thought for the Day, verses of inspiration, or a short prayer to start the day.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Travelers needing special assistance must notify Allied Tours at the time of booking. Persons requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion who can help with these special needs as tour directors and drivers have obligations to the whole group. See your current tour book for details of customer responsibility.
TRAVELER RESPONSIBILITIES, TERMS & CONDITIONS
Allied Tours, Inc. (AT) acts only as an agent for suppliers. AT is not responsible for acts or omissions of the suppliers or their failure to provide services or adhere to their schedules & assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, & can accept no liability for losses or personal injury or property damage, or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the bus or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, terrorism, or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger. The right is reserved to accept or withdraw any tour if circumstances require it. AT reserves the right to make any changes for the benefit of the tour and/or tour members, including canceling the tour if necessary. All rates are subject to change & are based on current tariffs available & current exchange rates as of October 1, 2022. AT or property owners are not liable for any loss/damage to vehicles parked at departure locations. All baggage is at the owners risk. The purchase of baggage & travel insurance covering cancellation, interruption, medical, baggage, etc., is recommended. The issuance and acceptance of tickets/vouchers or the payment of the required deposit or any partial or full payment for reservations on these trips shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions. No refund or unused portions of the tour can be made unless agreed to prior to the departure of the tour. The usual contract in use by the airlines and other transportation companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the purchaser of the tour and/or the passenger. The services of any ARC and/or IATAN carrier may be used on this program. AT has no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the suppliers or unsafe conditions or climate of locations to which you may travel. You assume full responsibility for checking & verifying any & all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s) & all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). Passengers hereby release AT from all claims arising out of any problem covered in these paragraphs & agree that the courts In Madison Co., NE will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or AT. Travelers may be photographed for the promotional purposes of AT.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Columbus Hy-Vee | Columbus Hy-Vee 3010 23rd St. Please Park in SE Corner of Lot | |
Council Bluffs Caseys | Council Bluffs, Casey's, 2713 S 24th St Council Bluffs, IA | |
Des Moines, IA | Des Moines Iowa Machine Shed (Park by Hotel) I-80 Exit 125 Urbandale, IA 515-270-6818 | |
En route | Pickup points en route | |
Fremont Walmart | Fremont Walmart, 3010 E 23 St. Exit Hwy 30 & 275 Park in South East corner | |
Grand Island Bosselman | Grand Island, Bosselman, 3335 W Wood River Rd North West Parking Lot | |
Lincoln UStop Phillips 66 | Lincoln-UStop Phillips 66, 6400 N. 84th Street Parking on south side of pumps. | |
Norfolk Allied Office | Norfolk, Allied Tour Office, 720 East Norfolk Ave. | |
Omaha - Arrow Stage Lines | Omaha, Arrow Stage Lines 4220 South 52nd St. | |
Orange City | Orange City DeJong's Home, 1201 Albany Place | |
Sioux City New Victorian | Sioux City, New Victorian Inn 3101 Singing Hills Blvd. I-29, Exit 143 E 2 blocks | |
York, Petro | York, Petro Travel Center I-80 & York Exit Park on North side in space with an E-for employee |