Midwestern Melodies & DC
Midwestern Melodies & DC
Midwestern Melodies & DC
10 Days Starting in Chicago, IL, USA and ending in Washington, DC, USA
Visiting: Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TT-USA14
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 40
Age range:
21-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
During this exclusive adult only music themed tour from Travelling Time, you’ll enjoy the music and culture of four fabulous cities – Chicago Illinois, Detroit Michigan, Cleveland Ohio and Washington DC. Beginning in Chicago which is known for its fabulous architecture, Chicago Blues and Chess Records. After exploring the city’s landmarks and visiting a few famous nightspots, we will leave Chicago behind us and move on to Motor City, Detroit! We will visit Hitsville USA, the home of Motown, before travelling around Lake Erie to Cleveland Ohio. This vibrant city is where both The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame are located. Then finally, we’ll make our way to the Nation’s Capital – Washington DC
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Chicago
Location: Chicago
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Welcome to the Windy City - Chicago, Illinois! Once you are checked in get to know your guide, driver and fellow travellers At our informal welcome meeting.
Day 2 : Chicago
Location: Chicago
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will spend the day sight-seeing in the heart of Chicago, from Navy Pier to the shopping malls of downtown! Rest and relax in the hotel before we take you out for the evening to enjoy dinner with live music and entertainment in some of the best known music venues in Chicago.
Day 3 : Chicago
Location: Chicago
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another fantastic day in the Windy City. Our day starts on an amazing city tour with a local guide - learn all about Chicago’s infamous past, its music history and how the city has changed over the years. We’ll visit Chess Records, the leading Blues label of the 1950s & 1960s then it is on to Lake Michigan for a leisurely Chicago Skyline cruise. This evening we will go out as a group to even more well known music venues.
Day 4 : Detriot
Location: Detroit
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
It is time to say goodbye to Chicago and make our way to Detroit, stopping in Kalamazoo for a tour of Bell’s Brewery and a bite to eat on the way! Before checking into our hotel, we will have time to stop at Hitsville USA to learn about the origins of one of the most famous labels, Motown! Then after some R & R in the hotel you are free to enjoy a meal and the entertainment area of Detroit.
Day 5 : Cleveland
Location: Cleveland
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast we will leave Detroit to travel to Cleveland Ohio. Our first stop will be a tour of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame located in downtown Cleveland, on the shore of Lake Erie. The museum documents the history of rock music and the artists, producers, engineers and other notable figures who have influenced its development. Then we will make our way to the hotel to freshen up, before going out for the evening.
Day 6 : Cleveland
Location: Cleveland
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we are going to visit some of the most iconic locations Cleveland has to offer on a short driving tour of the city, With plenty of free time later you can shop until you drop, grab a bite to eat or simply take in the wonderful architecture of the downtown area! Then it is back to the hotel to rest and relax before heading out for an evening meal and to enjoy some local entertainment.
Day 7 : Washington Dc
Location: Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will make our way south through Pittsburgh and enjoy some sight-seeing and lunch Before arriving at our final Destination - Washington DC. The US Capital is home to some of the most famous buildings in the world - including The Capitol Building and The White House.
Day 8 : Washington Dc
Location: Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning’s driving tour of Washington DC, will include Some of the most iconic statues and buildings in the USA, you will be amazed by the history and beauty of the Nation's Capital! In the afternoon we will cross the Potomac into Virginia to the Arlington National Cemetery - the final resting place of America’s fallen soldiers and President John F Kennedy. Then it is back to the hotel to freshen up before enjoying an evening meal and local entertainment in DC’s metropolitan area.
Day 9 : Washington Dc
Location: Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, on the last day of the tour, you can visit more of the wonderful sights Washington DC has to offer. Enjoy the City before returning to the hotel to meet the group for a farewell dinner in Georgetown!
Day 10 : Tour Ends
Location: Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sad but True…your tour is over! We will leave the hotel in good time to take you to the airport for your flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Breakfast Only
What's Not Included
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Train Tickets
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Tipping and Gratuities
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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Does Travelling Time offer financial protection and bonding?
Yes. In fact every penny of your money is protected by our TTA Membership - Q1893 and for flight inclusive trips we have an Air Travel Organisers Licence ATOL T7516
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How long has the tour company been trading?
30 + Years
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes - Our tours are very flexible and you can join us for all or part of the tour. Please get in touch to discuss.
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Free Date Changes
Travelling Time allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Travelling Time allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform travelling time, 90 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Travelling Time requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travelling time charges.
Up to 57 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.