Great Lakes Treasures

Arrive in Milwaukee, where you will be met by a Viking Representative and escorted to your hotel. After check-in, you can spend time relaxing or exploring the city at your leisure. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Milwaukee so that you can make the most of your visit.

Today, discover the culture and traditions of Milwaukee. Visit an artisan cheese factory to sample an array of dairy products. Stop at a craft brewery for a taste of Milwaukee’s finest beverage. On Old World Third Street, originally home to the city’s German immigrants, bite into a bratwurst hot from the grill. Indulge in a Brandy Old Fashioned cocktail in a historic venue before savoring a delicious frozen custard. Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure. (B)

After breakfast, set out on foot along the Riverwalk to discover Milwaukee. Learn about the city from your guide as you pass important landmarks, such as Pere Marquette Park, the landing site of famous explorer Jacques Marquette. You will also see the angled bridges that span the river, as well as historic buildings and the famous “Cream City brick” facades of the late 19th century. Cap your tour at your ship, where you will be welcomed on board and begin your cruise. (B)

Today, arrive in Chicago and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, you may choose to relax or explore the city at your leisure. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Chicago so you can make the most of your visit. Later, enjoy a welcome cocktail and meet your fellow travelers before enjoying this evening at your leisure.

After breakfast, set out to discover the work of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Travel to Oak Park, a historic neighborhood that is home to the world’s greatest number of Wright-designed residences. Enjoy a scenic drive, then take a self-guided tour of Wright’s house and studio. After a delicious lunch of Chicago-style pizza, explore the fashionable neighborhoods of Lincoln Park and Gold Coast on foot, before returning to your hotel for an evening at your leisure. (B, L)

This morning, see Chicago’s architectural gems during a panoramic drive and cruise; pass well-known buildings, then admire the city’s skyline from the water as you hear how Chicago grew from a small settlement to a bustling metropolis over the course of a century. After lunch, discover the highlights of downtown Chicago, including the Loop district and Millennium Park. This evening, savor a mouthwatering dinner at a renowned steakhouse, followed by a riveting jazz or blues performance. (B, L, D)

This morning, check out of your hotel and transfer to your ship in Milwaukee to begin your cruise. (B)