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Canada Toronto, Niagara Falls & New York by train A TRULY GREAT RAIL JOURNEY 7 days from £849 Fly from Highlights include Toronto Niagara Falls New York Heathrow, Manchester Or from your LOCAL AIRPORT Discover Canada's largest city, Toronto, wonder at the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and prepare to be thrilled by vibrant New York on this exciting holiday. All of this is combined with the excitement of rail journeys that will take you through the magnificent scenery of Ontario and upstate New York. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to Toronto. On arrival transfer to your hotel for your two night stay. DAY 2 - Situated on the northern shores of Lake Ontario,Toronto is a city of contrasting modern and Victorian architecture, dominated by the 1,815ft high CN Tower, the world's tallest free standing structure. A morning sightseeing tour is included featuring the Sky Dome, the first domed stadium with a fully retractable roof, and the City Halls and Parliament Building. A stop will be made at the CN Tower where you can take an optional ride to the top for a terrific view of the city and Lake Ontario. DAY 3 - Transfer to the railway station for the train to the mighty Niagara Falls. The journey will take approximately two hours. From the surrounding exquisitely landscaped gardens, the view of Niagara Falls is one of the greatest sights in the New World. Situated some 80 miles south-east of Toronto, the falls are divided into two parts ­ the Canadian and American Falls. The Canadian Falls are the larger, 180ft high with a crest of 2,200ft, forming a curve known as the Horseshoe Falls. For the most dramatic close-up view you can don special waterproofs and ride the boat `Maid of the Mist' close to the thundering waters (operates mid May to mid October). Overnight stop in the Niagara area. DAY 4 - Early morning transfer to the station for the train to New York. The journey will take approximately 10 hours. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. New York is irresistible ­ a truly 24 hour city! You can also take a cruise around Manhattan, see Harlem, visit the Statue of Liberty, or even enjoy a helicopter ride over the famous skyline. Alternatively, you can stroll down Fifth Avenue and admire the shops, or take a hansom cab ride in Central Park. For your evening entertainment, there are the many Broadway shows to choose from and, of course, New York is renowned for the variety of its restaurants. DAY 5 - Morning included sightseeing tour of New York city. Our tour will take you from Midtown to Battery Park and back, featuring Broadway, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, the Bowery and Wall Street. Rest of the day free. Various exciting optional excursions will be available during your stay. DAY 6 - Free in New York until a late afternoon transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. SPECIAL DEPARTURE What's Included Scheduled flights to Toronto, returning from New York Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed VIA Rail train journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls and Amtrak train from Niagara Falls to New York Five nights' room only accommodation; three nights in Canada, two nights in America Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges Excursions as follows: - City sightseeing tours in Toronto and New York - Visit to Niagara Falls Your Hotels You will stay in hotels such as the Strathcona Hotel in Toronto, Old Stone Inn in Niagara Falls and the Travel Inn in New York. All rooms feature private facilities, telephone and TV. Hotel facilities include a restaurant. Your Trains All VIA Rail and Amtrak trains are fully air-conditioned and well furnished. For your journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls to New York reservations have been made in the spacious coach class carriage. Fall Foliage Departs September 11th 2008 9 days from only £1219 Experience more of New York state's beautiful autumn foliage with this special departure. Journey from Niagara Falls to New York city by coach, with two extra nights' accommodation in Rochester and Albany along the way, giving you more time to enjoy the scenery. You can also take an optional tour to the Fingerlake region, with a visit to a vineyard for a wine tasting. Please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors for further details. HOLIDAY REF: UTNR CANADA Lake Ontario VERMONT NEW HAMPSHIRE Holiday Ref: UTNRC USA MASSACHUSETTS Toronto Niagara Falls EXTEND YOUR STAY NEW YORK New York From only £65 per person per night Spend a few more days at the end of your holiday. For details see page 79. New York NEW JERSEY Dates, Prices & Flight Information page 85 DAY 7 - Arrival in the UK. To view dates & prices click here 50 To book click here