With an insider's pass to the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, enjoy the perspectives of a Toronto-based film historian during five exciting days of screenings and gala presentations of independent films and Hollywood features.

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 Evening cityscape of Toronto
Evening cityscape of Toronto
 Enjoying a film together
Enjoying a film together
 Enjoying a film together at a film festival
Enjoying a film together at a film festival
 Awaiting a film screening
Awaiting a film screening
 The skyline of Toronto
The skyline of Toronto

Smithsonian at the Toronto International Film Festival

6 days from $5,590

With an insider's pass to the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, enjoy the perspectives of a Toronto-based film historian during five exciting days of screenings and gala presentations of independent films and Hollywood features.

or Call 855-330-1542

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Overview

FlexAir is designed to provide you with the flexibility and choice you need to personalize your air travel experience. Explore a wide range of flight options in consultation with our experienced travel professionals to select the flights, routing, class of service, and dates of travel that most fit your needs. Our partner tour operator has negotiated contracts with a wide variety of carriers that allow them to hold flight reservations and then issue your ticket close to departure without additional fees. This protects you from the need to purchase published-fare tickets, which must be ticketed within 24 hours of purchase. FlexAir reservations provide the flexibility to adjust reservations without penalty and to accommodate extensions and upgrades right up until ticketing time, usually around 60 days before departure. We look forward to providing you with more choice and the best possible itinerary for your air travel plans.

Program Includes:

  • Guaranteed transfers between the airport and your overseas accommodations upon arrival and departure (in most cases). We will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer.
  • Air schedule change and delay assistance. Book FlexAir to ensure assistance should schedule changes or delays impact your air travel plans.
  • Flight insurance worth up to $250,000, subject to policy terms, is automatically included.
  • Confirmed airline seat assignments at the time of booking (in most cases).

Can't be topped! Consistent quality and services. 

- Ann R.

Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive in Toronto

Arrive in Toronto and transfer independently to your hotel in the heart of downtown. After time to settle in, meet your Smithsonian Journeys Expert and fellow film enthusiasts for a welcome reception and dinner. Your personalized official industry passes to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will be handed out this evening. (R,D)

Day 2 —TIFF: Individual Film Screenings

On the opening day of the Festival, wake up to a full breakfast and remarks by your Smithsonian Journeys Expert in preparation for first film screenings of the event. Spend the remainder of your morning at leisure and grab lunch on a walk through the lively St. Lawrence Market if you wish. This afternoon and evening, attend the film screenings of your choice. (B)

Day 3 —TIFF: Individual Film Screenings

After breakfast, attend a presentation by your Smithsonian Journeys Expert and a guest lecturer, setting the stage for today’s films. During free time before the films begin, consider a ride up to the top of the CN Tower for extraordinary views that reach all the way to Niagara Falls on a clear day. Then head to the TIFF Bell Lightbox center or one of the other festival theaters to as many films as you can fit in this afternoon and evening. (B)

Day 4 —TIFF: Individual Film Screenings and Gala Screening

Join your Smithsonian Journeys Expert and a guest lecturer for a discussion about the day’s films this morning. The remainder of the day is yours to attend the Festival's offerings on your own. Later, gather for the short walk to to the evening’s Gala screening, where actors and the director and may be present. Linger after the film to hear a question and answer session with the cast or industry professionals.  (B)

Day 5 —TIFF: Film Screenings and Farewell Dinner

After a final morning orientation to the films of the day, enjoy an independent afternoon of film screenings. Then gather with fellow travelers and your Smithsonian Journeys Expert at a popular local restaurant for a celebratory farewell dinner and recap of the Festival’s films. (B,D)

Day 6 — Depart Toronto

Transfer independently to Toronto Pearson International Airport for your return flight.

Included meals are denoted as follows: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Reception (R), Dinner (D)

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