Highlights of the East 2026-27 "Prestige"
NEW YORK - NIAGARA FALLS - TORONTO
Highlights of the East 2026-27 "Prestige" is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in United States and Canada: 8 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. 3 departures scheduled, from 8 September 2026 to 25 April 2027. Participation fee from 4.200,00 € per person. Required document: USA: Passport + eTA - CANADA: Passport + ESTA online visa.
Highlights of the East 2026-27 "Prestige"
NEW YORK - NIAGARA FALLS - TORONTO

8 days starting from
4.200,00 €
Departures
Legend
Plus Guiness
- 4-star superior hotel in the very heart of New York, right on Times Square
- 4 dinners in restaurants
- 6 by-night excursions with the tour leader
- all scheduled admission fees included
- American buffet breakfasts
- family accommodation with the option of a quadruple room for children up to 18
- (family accommodation normally consists of a room with two standard double beds or two three-quarter beds)
- travel exclusively in a group of no more than 25 people
Why this tour?
- to discover New York and Toronto in exclusive style
- to be thrilled by the majestic Niagara Falls
- to enjoy a unique journey in the name of comfort
Description
A journey of icons and wonders: Toronto and New York
This itinerary offers a fascinating, well-balanced adventure between two of North America’s most vibrant metropolises: Toronto and New York. The journey begins with a warm welcome in Toronto, where participants have the chance to discover the capital of Ontario and its lively cultural scene. The visit is enriched by a day devoted to the spectacular Niagara Falls, an experience that captivates with its natural power and stunning panoramic views. The move to New York City marks the start of a complete immersion in the Big Apple. With guided visits covering the most emblematic sights, such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the 9/11 Memorial, travellers can explore the iconic neighbourhoods of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Each day is designed to strike a balance between guided exploration and free time, allowing a deep and personal discovery of the city. This tour is ideal for those who wish to enjoy a combination of culture, history and entertainment, with meticulous planning that ensures a complete and memorable view of both cities.
An Unforgettable Day in New York
The specific focus of this itinerary is the New York City experience, offering an in-depth overview of the metropolis through a blend of guided tours and free time. In particular, the fourth and fifth days of the tour are devoted to exploring the city’s main points of interest, making the experience as educational as it is exciting.
The fourth day is devoted to visiting historic, iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and also includes a walk along Wall Street and to the 9/11 Memorial. In the evening, the excursion to Brooklyn adds a touch of urban exploration with a unique view of the city. The fifth day continues with an in-depth visit to New York’s neighbourhoods, including Harlem and Central Park, and an enchanting evening stroll between Broadway and Times Square. The sixth day is particularly appreciated for its flexibility, offering travellers the chance to choose from a series of top-class attractions such as One World Trade Center and world-famous museums. This free day allows the experience to be personalised, making total immersion in whatever interests participants most a real possibility. Overall, the attention to detail and the variety of activities on offer ensure that every aspect of New York City is explored and appreciated to the full.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY – TORONTO
Departure on Ita Airways scheduled flights to Toronto – on arrival, transfer to the hotel – dinner at leisure – free evening – Toronto by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 2 · 250 km.
TORONTO “the capital of Ontario” & NIAGARA FALLS
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning, visit with a guide of Toronto, Canada’s largest city and the most multicultural in the country, with more than 140 languages spoken within its boundaries - Toronto is an English-speaking city with a very European lifestyle, and a friendly population with a laid-back, relaxed way of life (panoramic tour: CN Tower, Little Italy, Bay Street, Eaton Centre, Harbourfront, trendy Yorkville, Casa Loma, Chinatown, Old and New City Hall, St Lawrence Market) – on to Niagara Falls – lunch at leisure - in the afternoon, visit to the falls aboard the Hornblower boat – check-in at the hotel - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Niagara Falls by night: a stroll with the tour leader and admission to the Skylon Tower – overnight stay.
Day 3 · 250 km.
NIAGARA FALLS – TORONTO - NEW YORK
Breakfast at the hotel - departure for Toronto - lunch at leisure – departure on Delta Airlines scheduled flights to New York – on arrival, transfer to the hotel - dinner at leisure – after dinner, New York by night: a stroll with the tour leader between Broadway and Times Square – overnight stay.
Day 4
NEW YORK “the Big Apple”
Breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the city with a guide - New York City, the "Big Apple", is a vibrant, dynamic metropolis that never sleeps. With its iconic skyscrapers, lively cultural scene and unstoppable energy, it offers a unique and engaging experience on every corner. It is a city that captivates with its diversity and its relentless vitality (transfer by subway to Battery Park - boat trip to the Statue of Liberty –exterior-, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and to the Ellis Island Museum, walk along Wall Street and to Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum) - lunch at leisure - dinner in a restaurant – after dinner, New York by night: a stroll with the tour leader and ascent of the Empire State Building for a first panoramic view of the Big Apple – overnight stay.
Day 5
NEW YORK “a unique city”
Breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the city with a guide – every neighbourhood of New York is a wonderful cross-section of humanity, revealing the cosmopolitan, tumultuous history of a city that has become the emblem of modernity and a hotbed of ideas (in the morning, coach tour of the Upper West Side, Harlem and the Bronx - in the afternoon, a walk from Grand Central Station along Fifth Avenue, past Bryant Park, St Patrick’s Cathedral, the Rockefeller Center and Trump Tower, as far as Central Park) – lunch at leisure – dinner in a restaurant – after dinner, New York by night: excursion by subway with the tour leader to Brooklyn, in a city that is simply unique – overnight stay.
Day 6
NEW YORK “a cosmopolitan metropolis”
Breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the city with the tour leader – we begin with a visit to one of the city’s most celebrated museums, the Museum of Natural History, followed by a walk in Central Park, the green heart of Manhattan with its many paths – in the afternoon we take the subway to Lower Manhattan to go up One World Trade Center, in the heart of Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers stood until 2001. As well as the 360-degree panorama, it offers visitors a screen tracing the evolution of the city’s skyline from its foundation to the present day - lunch at leisure – dinner in a restaurant – after dinner, New York by night: a stroll with the tour leader to the Rockefeller Center and ascent to the Top of the Rock, with a magnificent view of the Big Apple – overnight stay.
Day 7
NEW YORK - ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel – free time for shopping and/or individual visits – tour leader available - we recommend a visit to the MoMA with the tour leader and audio guides – lunch at leisure – in the afternoon, transfer to the airport – in the evening, departure on Ita Airways scheduled flights for the return to Italy – overnight flight.
Day 8
ITALY
In flight – arrival in Italy.
Prices
- return flights Italy/Toronto/New York/Italy on Ita Airways scheduled flights
- Toronto/New York on Delta Airlines scheduled flights
- airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- accommodation in 4-star superior hotels on a bed and buffet breakfast basis
- 4 dinners in restaurants
- American buffet breakfasts
- guided visits as indicated, with coach and guide
- admission to all museums and sites indicated
- taxes and VAT
- tour leader from Italy, departing from Rome, Bologna, Bari, Palermo and Catania
- tour leader from Toronto to New York for those departing from other airports
- luggage service at hotels
- evening excursions
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single sum of approximately €30.00 from which tips are given to guides and drivers during the tour), drinks with meals, E.S.T.A. + ETA and anything not expressly indicated.
Entrance fees
The travel package includes the following admissions:
- Empire State Building;
- Boat to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museum;
- Top of the Rock;
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum;
- Museum of Natural History.
Our hotels
TORONTO
HOTEL SHERATON CENTRE or similar, 4-star superior
NIAGARA FALLS
HOTEL SHERATON FALLS VIEW or similar, 4-star superior
NEW YORK
HOTEL MARRIOTT MARQUIS or similar, 4-star superior
Info and schedule
N.B. The scheduled visits may be rearranged between days depending on museum opening hours or for operational reasons, but the programme remains unchanged.
- Required document: USA: Passport + eTA - CANADA: Passport + ESTA online visa
Flight times
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 8 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
When does it depart?
3 departures scheduled, from 8 September 2026 to 25 April 2027.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 4.200,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return flights Italy/Toronto/New York/Italy on Ita Airways scheduled flights; Toronto/New York on Delta Airlines scheduled flights; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; accommodation in 4-star superior hotels on a bed and buffet breakfast basis; 4 dinners in restaurants; American buffet breakfasts; guided visits as indicated, with coach and guide; admission to all museums and sites indicated; taxes and VAT; tour leader from Italy, departing from Rome, Bologna, Bari, Palermo and Catania; tour leader from Toronto to New York for those departing from other airports; luggage service at hotels; evening excursions
What is not included in the price?
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single sum of approximately €30.00 from which tips are given to guides and drivers during the tour), drinks with meals, E.S.T.A. + ETA and anything not expressly indicated.
Which documents are required?
USA: Passport + eTA - CANADA: Passport + ESTA online visa
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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