5-DAY SUMMER WINERIES AT NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
TRIP DESCRIPTION
Enjoy a summer getaway in the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, famous for its abundance of wineries and home to world-class theatre known as the Shaw Festival. Start your culinary adventure in the exciting city of Toronto and then drive through the rocky Canadian Shield with a stop along the way at the world-famous Niagara Falls. Arrive in Niagara-on-the-Lake to unwind in the quaint town of and explore some of the best wineries and restaurants Canada has to offer.
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Start Location: Vancouver
End Location: Toronto
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1: Arrive in Toronto
Arrive in Toronto and get your car rental for the next few days, then make your way to your city centre hotel accommodation. Toronto is Canada's fashionable and fast-paced city that attracts people from around the world. This results in a multicultural flare for dining at restaurant patios and perusing the many markets for foods and mementos. Torontonions have great pride in their city as street parties break out for hockey and basketball moments. The numerous museums each have a unique focus or feature like European Chateaus (Casa Loma), Islamic civilizations (Agha Khan), and even shoes (Bata Shoe Museum). Locals also cherish the natural areas to escape to such as the Toronto Islands.
Overnight: Toronto
Day 2: Toronto to the Niagara-on-the-Lake
Drive approximately 2 hours to Niagara-on-the-Lake where we highly recommend taking a stop at the crashing Niagara Falls – known around the world. Once checked into your hotel, enjoy the many dining options in the area, including The Old Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar – a restored winery that serves authentic Tuscan-inspired food and woodfired pizza.
Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 3: Niagara-on-the-Lake – Wine tour
Today, the summer winery getaway begins by visiting a stunning vineyard, featuring many varieties of wine including ice-wine - dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. Explore Reif Estate Winery, one of the original vineyards in the region. The winery is also home to some of the oldest vinifera plantings in Canada, a benefit to growers in cooler climates like Ontario, as mature vines ripen earlier. Enjoy a walking tour of the winery and try 3 of their signature wines while getting a behind the scenes look at what goes in to making the award-winning wines! Enjoy an evening of leisure at Niagara-on-the-Lake with a large selection of places to dine.
Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 4: Niagara-on-the-Lake – Wine tour
Enjoy another afternoon of wine tasting at the Grande estate of Chateau Des Charmes with approximately 120 acres of vineyards. Château des Charmes was founded in 1978 by Paul Bosc, a fifth-generation French winegrower. When you arrive in the foyer of the Château, you will be greeted by your personal guide with a glass of Brut sparkling wine. Be taken on a private guided tour of the St. David’s Bench Vineyard, the crush room, underground barrel cellar and bottling line as you learn the process of how this world-famous wine is crafted. After the tour, you will be invited into a stylish lounge for an educational tasting of four premium wines, paired alongside Canadian cheeses and accoutrements for the perfect match. Enjoy an evening of leisure at Niagara-on-the-Lake. We recommend taking a stroll through the tree-lined avenues of Niagara-on-the-Lake past 1700-era buildings or alternatively shopping in town at the boutique shops.
Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 5: Return to Toronto
After a relaxed morning at leisure, drive 240 km back to Toronto to return your rental car.
DATES & PRICES
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 5 days car rental intermediate category
- 1 nights stay in downtown Toronto accommodation
- 3 nights stay at Niagara on the Lake accommodation
- 2 Winery tour experiences
EXCLUSIONS
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
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Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking flights?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Tour Questions
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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5-Day Summer Wineries at Niagara-on-the-Lake
5 days
Created On: 21 Dec 2024
Highlights
- Winery tours
- Visit to Niagara Falls
- Picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Inclusions
- 5 days car rental intermediate category
- 1 nights stay in downtown Toronto accommodation
- 3 nights stay at Niagara on the Lake accommodation
- 2 Winery tour experiences
Exclusions
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Dates & Prices
ACCOMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Moderate Accomodation
Vancouver
Toronto
$860 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Toronto
Arrive in Toronto and get your car rental for the next few days, then make your way to your city centre hotel accommodation. Toronto is Canada's fashionable and fast-paced city that attracts people from around the world. This results in a multicultural flare for dining at restaurant patios and perusing the many markets for foods and mementos. Torontonions have great pride in their city as street parties break out for hockey and basketball moments. The numerous museums each have a unique focus or feature like European Chateaus (Casa Loma), Islamic civilizations (Agha Khan), and even shoes (Bata Shoe Museum). Locals also cherish the natural areas to escape to such as the Toronto Islands.
Overnight: Toronto
Day 2: Toronto to the Niagara-on-the-Lake
Drive approximately 2 hours to Niagara-on-the-Lake where we highly recommend taking a stop at the crashing Niagara Falls – known around the world. Once checked into your hotel, enjoy the many dining options in the area, including The Old Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar – a restored winery that serves authentic Tuscan-inspired food and woodfired pizza.
Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 3: Niagara-on-the-Lake – Wine tour
Today, the summer winery getaway begins by visiting a stunning vineyard, featuring many varieties of wine including ice-wine - dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. Explore Reif Estate Winery, one of the original vineyards in the region. The winery is also home to some of the oldest vinifera plantings in Canada, a benefit to growers in cooler climates like Ontario, as mature vines ripen earlier. Enjoy a walking tour of the winery and try 3 of their signature wines while getting a behind the scenes look at what goes in to making the award-winning wines! Enjoy an evening of leisure at Niagara-on-the-Lake with a large selection of places to dine.
Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 4: Niagara-on-the-Lake – Wine tour
Enjoy another afternoon of wine tasting at the Grande estate of Chateau Des Charmes with approximately 120 acres of vineyards. Château des Charmes was founded in 1978 by Paul Bosc, a fifth-generation French winegrower. When you arrive in the foyer of the Château, you will be greeted by your personal guide with a glass of Brut sparkling wine. Be taken on a private guided tour of the St. David’s Bench Vineyard, the crush room, underground barrel cellar and bottling line as you learn the process of how this world-famous wine is crafted. After the tour, you will be invited into a stylish lounge for an educational tasting of four premium wines, paired alongside Canadian cheeses and accoutrements for the perfect match. Enjoy an evening of leisure at Niagara-on-the-Lake. We recommend taking a stroll through the tree-lined avenues of Niagara-on-the-Lake past 1700-era buildings or alternatively shopping in town at the boutique shops.
Overnight: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day 5: Return to Toronto
After a relaxed morning at leisure, drive 240 km back to Toronto to return your rental car.
