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4 Day Chicago Exclusive
Highlights: Chicago
Trip start: Chicago
Trip end: Chicago
* GBP per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Enjoy a private and completely customizable guided tour of the fascinating metropolis of Chicago with its uniquely inspiring architecture and vibrant urban character. Steeped in exciting history and bristling with larger than life personalities, the story of Chicago is truly that of the coming of age of America. Take a private city tour with your own chauffeured vehicle and private Guide and be shown the great architectural tradition of the city before admiring the impressive skyline from Hancock tower. Spend luxurious nights at one of the best high-end hotels in the city and avail of any number of additional tours depending on your taste.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Chicago
  • Trip Confirmation
  • Chicago: Transfer - Airport - Limousine/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
(Alt: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Day 2
Chicago
  • Private - Architecture Tour (with Lunch) (5hrs) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
  • Lunch (included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
(Alt: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Day 3
Chicago
  • Optional Tours
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
(Alt: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Day 4
Chicago
  • Transfer - Airport - Limousine/Driver
  • Kensington Cares - 2
Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Chicago

Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. Butcher of hogs and believer in progress, it is one of the world's great cities, and yet the metropolitan luxuries of theater, dining, and shopping have barely put a dent in real Midwestern friendliness. It's a city with a swagger, but without the surliness or even the fake smiles found in other cities of its size. Downtown is compact and walkable, featuring the Golden Mile, skyscrapers, museums, marine pier, grand parks, and every type of restaurant.

Upon confirmation of your trip, you will be sent a package with details of your trip.

Meet your professional driver for a private airport transfer in a private vehicle.

Centrally located in Chicago, this elegant hotel sits atop Water Tower Place, near the shops on the Magnificent Mile and the Hancock Observatory. The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) provides a full-service health spa, two restaurants, an indoor pool, and sun deck with city views. Guestrooms at this Ritz-Carlton offer city or lake views and LCD TVs with DVD players; bathrooms include marble vanities and large soaking tubs.

Overnight at Ritz-Carlton Chicago.


Chicago
Chicago
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Day 2 Chicago

Enjoy a private, 5 hour tour of Chicago exploring the fascinating architecture of the city. The emphasis of this tour is Chicago’s history through its architectural landmarks, from Lakeshore Drive to Lincoln Park, with a visit to the Planetarium, the Conservatory, the Sears Tower, the Rookery Building, as well as the Thompson Center, the Chicago Board of Trade and finally the Hancock Tower where you will get to enjoy a great lunch with a spectacular view. Your tour includes return transportation, a private Guide and private architectural tour with lunch (drinks not included). Your tour ends at the Hancock Tower where you can have your lunch at leisure. At the end of your lunch, you may like to call for a cab or do some self exploring for the remainder of the day.

Overnight at Ritz-Carlton Chicago.


Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)
Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)
Day 3 Chicago

Chicago is such a vibrant and energetic city that you simply cannot squeeze it all in on one stay. There are many tours, museums and attractions like Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Contemporary Art and National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum that you may like to have organised for you. Consider a culinary walking tour of the city, a traditional city sightseeing tour or a hop on hop off bus tour. Many tours can be done on a private or a shared basis. For night-time entertainment, consider an evening of Jazz, or maybe a pub crawl. Please ask your Sales Advisor if there is something that you don't see that you would like to do - we are able to arrange most things.

Overnight at Ritz-Carlton Chicago.


Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain
Day 4 Chicago

Meet your professional driver for a private airport transfer in a private vehicle.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).


Kensington Cares
Kensington Cares

Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.