itinerary

All timings in the itinerary are local times.

NOTE: Before you travel ensure you have received confirmation of your ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). You can apply here at a cost of CAD$7.00 per person.

 

MONDAY 19MAY 2025

3.40pm

Check-in for flight VS147 at the Virgin Atlantic premium economy desks at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 3.

Pass through security to departures, where you have access to the No.1 Lounge. Keep an eye on the board for the gate number of flight VS147 to Toronto.

5.40pm

Flight VS147 departs London for Toronto.

Dinner and refreshments will be served in-flight.

8.40pm

Arrival of flight VS147 into Toronto Pearson Airport, Terminal 3.

Before reaching passport control, ensure you complete the self declaration on one of the electronic kiosks (there are several pockets of kiosks on the route to passport control). 

9.45pm

Approximate arrival at the Shangri-la Toronto.
Drinks & light refreshments served during check-in.

Overnight at the Shangri-la Toronto.

 

 

TUESDAY 20 MAY 2025

From 7am

Breakfast at your leisure in Bosk, located on the ground floor.

8am

Meet in the lobby ready for transfer to Niagara Falls.

9.30am

Arrive at Niagara Falls and visit the viewpoint to see the Falls from the top, witness the sheer volume of water as it flows from Lake Erie, over the edge of the Falls.

10.30am

Join the Hornblower 'Voyage to the Mist' to experience the Falls from right at the base - feel the power of the water as the boat rides into the mist.

After the boat ride there will be a short transfer to Niagara Airstrip.

12pm

View the Falls from above with a spectacular helicopter flight over one of the Seven Wonders of Canada, spanning the border between the Province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States, before landing at Peller Wine Estate.

Tour of Peller Wine Estate followed by lunch in the Peller Restaurant.

Approx 4pm

Arrival back at the Shangri-la Toronto for some time to relax and refresh before dinner.

7.15pm

Meet in the hotel lobby ready for short walking transfer to dinner.

7.30pm

Dinner at Black & Blue, Toronto's premier steak dining experience.

Overnight at the Shangri-la Toronto.

 

WEDNESDAY 21 MAY 2025

From 7am

Breakfast at your leisure in Bosk, located on the ground floor.

9.30am

Meet in the lobby ready to depart on a tour of Toronto by rickshaws, visiting some of the key sites and ending up in the Distillery District, a regentrified former whiskey distillery area.

12.30pm

Tour finishes with lunch at Cluny's in the Distillery District.

Return to the hotel mid afternoon for time at leisure to refresh.

5.45pm

Meet in the hotel lobby ready for departure to Cirque du Soleil.

Upon arrival you will enjoy pre-show hospitality in the VIP area.

7.30pm

OVO performance commences.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Cirque du Soleil is the largest contemporary circus producer in the world. 
In OVO, an awkward, quirky insect discovers a magnificent ladybug in a bustling neighbourhood, and they instantly fall in love. Their enchanting romance unfolds amidst a vibrant ecosystem, revealing a world filled with energy and life.

After the show, transfer back to the City for late night drinks.

Overnight at the Shangri-la Toronto.

 

THURSDAY 22 MAY 2025

7am - 11am

Breakfast at your leisure in Bosk, located on the ground floor.

This morning is at your leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities, the spa and pool, or explore the area at your own speed.

12pm

Check out of your rooms, settling any incidentals, and bringing down your luggage.

Luggage will be put on the transport until the airport, so keep anything you need for the day in your hand luggage.

12.30pm

Transfer to the Harbour.

Cruise Lake Ontario in a private boat, cruising the various islands and taking in the Toronto skyline from a different perspective.
Light lunch and drinks will be served onboard.

4pm-5pm

Disembark the cruise and transfer to the CN Tower.

Early dinner in 360 Restaurant, 350 metres high, on the 47th floor of the CN Tower with breathtaking views over the entire city. The restaurant revoles fully every 72 minutes, allowing you to see every part of the city over dinner.

After dinner you will have access to the viewing platform on the 46th floor.

7.30pm

Transfer to Toronto Pearson Airport, Terminal 3.

Check in for flight VS148 at the Virgin Atlantic premium economy desks at Toronto Pearson Airport, Terminal 3.

Pass through security to departures, where you have access ot the Premium Plaza Lounge. Keep an eye on the board for the gate number of flight VS148 to London.

10.30pm

Flight VS148 departs Toronto for London.

Dinner and refreshments will be served in flight.

 

FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025

10.40am

Arrival of flight VS148 into London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 3.