From December 24, 2024, to January 6, 2026, the Jubilee—a major Catholic celebration—will take place in Rome. On some departure dates during this time, tour itineraries may be modified to accommodate for events taking place in the city. Click here for more information.
Welcome the new year where history and culture meet.
Whether you’re raising a glass in a local pub or taking in the spectacular fireworks display over the Thames, New Year’s Eve in London is an event not to be missed. Join revelers in the English capital to ring in the new year before setting off to explore Paris and Rome. On this sweeping tour, iconic landmarks like Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, and the Colosseum are just the beginning of what you’ll see.
Your tour package includes
9 nights in handpicked hotels
9 breakfasts
4 dinners with beer or wine, including a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner with Champagne toast
3 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
1 train ride
1 on-tour flight
Included highlights
New Year’s Eve in London
Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
Eurostar train ride
Place de la Concorde
Eiffel Tower photo stop
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Itinerary
Overnight Flight1 night
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to London today.
London3 nights
Day 2: Arrival in London
Included meal: Dinner
Welcome to England! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
This urban hotel is located in London's artistic East End. Guests enjoy the fitness center, bar, and bicycle rentals. Nearby you’ll find the Old Street Underground station, Regent's Park, and several restaurants.
Paris - Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles
This modern hotel is located in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris. Guests enjoy a gourmet on-site restaurant, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a cozy bar for evening relaxation. Nearby, you'll find the Eiffel Tower, the...
Rome - Saint John Hotel
This impressive hotel is located in the heart of Rome. Guests enjoy the bar, spacious rooms, and convenient location. Nearby you’ll find the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Madrid - Hotel NH Madrid Zurbano
This stylish hotel is located in Madrid’s Chamberí neighborhood. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a relaxing bar. Nearby, you’ll find the Museo Sorolla, Museo del Prado, and the Gran Vía.
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare and you’ll get:
Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
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Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
This tour visits the United Kingdom, France, and Italy (plus Spain on the tour extension). In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
Beginning in 2026, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2026, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
U.S. and Canadian passport holders must purchase an individual visa from the United Kingdom's government’s Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) website or the UK ETA mobile app (Apple or Android) in order to enter the United Kingdom.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code LP6.
You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills or stairs.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in London and depart from Rome (or Madrid on the tour extension). When you first arrive in London, a driver from a private chauffeur service will be standing at the arrival gate with your name on a message board. If you do not see your driver, please remain in the arrival lounge, as the driver may be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the shuttle at the time of your arrival. For more details, please reference the London transfer information included in your Go Kit.
Transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the tour are included for travelers who purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who booked their own flights are responsible for securing their own airport transfers.
A train ride from London to Paris and a flight from Paris to Rome are included in the price of your tour. (The tour extension also includes a flight from Rome to Madrid.)
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one personal item per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage. The storage space on the train is extremely limited, so we recommended traveling with only one suitcase per person (and a personal item such, as a backpack or purse).
Winter in the destinations you’ll visit on tour are generally mild. However, to ensure you’re comfortable for outdoor sightseeing and celebrations, we recommend packing a warm coat, hat, and gloves, as well as rainwear.
We also suggest packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can easily be layered.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
If you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance, you may also want to bring dressier attire.
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to your departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code LP6.
For traditional English fare at a reasonable price, try a pub meal of fish and chips or bangers and mash. Stilton cheese, steak and kidney pie, and Cumberland sausages are also worth a try.
Modern-day London boasts an array of diverse international restaurants. Popular options for the adventurous palate include Indian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Greek, and West African cuisine. Sip afternoon tea with delicious finger sandwiches and scones at Harrods for the ultimate in English tradition.
For a picnic with French flair, stop at a small grocery store for cheeses, pâtés, cured meats, fresh-baked bread, and fruit. In the cities, sidewalk vendors are known for their steaming crepes, while mouthwatering pastries and hot café au lait beckon from cafes. In restaurants, the prix fixe option is a popular way to enjoy a set three- or four-course menu for a good price.
Although lunch is generally served from noon until 2pm in France, dinner is served from 7:30pm onward. Those wishing to eat earlier can stop at a cafe, where light entrées and sandwiches are available throughout the afternoon and evening.
Roman food is typically freshly prepared and varies depending on the season. Must-try bites include cacio e pepe (a simple dish of pasta, cheese, and pepper) and supplí (a fried rice ball similar to Sicily’s arancini).
For more authentic meals, try local trattorias, small restaurants set away from the main piazzas. A typical Italian meal includes wines and the occasional beer, followed by a few sips of after-dinner drinks like grappa or limoncello.
On the tour extension in Spain, breakfast like a local with just a pastry and coffee. Then, tuck into a three-course lunch featuring a Spanish staple like savory seafood paella or grilled meat and fried potatoes. Dinner is less hearty than lunch and is served late, between 9pm and midnight. Snack on small plates called tapas any time of day.
The United Kingdom operates on 240 volts and uses a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
France operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
Italy operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, F, or L plugs with two or three small, round pins.
Spain (on the tour extension) operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
The United Kingdom is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
France and Italy (as well as Spain on the tour extension) are one hour ahead of GMT and six hours ahead of ET.
When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm in the United Kingdom and 6pm in France and Italy (as well as in Spain on the tour extension).
You will use the Pound sterling in the United Kingdom as well as the euro in France and Italy (as well as in Spain on the tour extension).
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $4USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
If you are traveling to multiple countries with different currencies and the same Tour Director, ask them what currency they prefer for their tip.
The cost of porterage is included in your tour price, and it is not necessary to tip baggage handlers.
If you have not yet purchased your optional excursions, you may be able to do so while you are on tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
2nd-time traveler John Arthur, traveled in Dec 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable about where we went. When EBT I needed an answer or help he was able to get it done.
I would if possible find out what tour he does and join it just because he is leading us.
Individual traveler that enjoyed group tour
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Dax, traveled in Dec 2023
So much to say, but ultimately an extremely positive experience. Most importantly was our tour director, Pascal. His attention to detail of history, interests of his group members, smoothness of transitions from location to location were exhibited as our benefit non-stop...
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Hi Dax,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your extremely positive experience, especially with your tour...
Fast paced and fun!
5 out of 5 stars
2nd-time traveler Angela, traveled in Dec 2023
Our tour guide, Pascal, was phenomenal and went out of his way to do extra things for our group such as take subways with us during free time so we didn't get lost :)
This tour is super fast paced but it was a blast! If you go, I highly recommended the Madrid extension and...
Best Decision
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Crystal, traveled in Dec 2023
Had the best time. I loved the convenience of not having to worry how I was getting from one country to the next. Transportation with a guide to and from the excursions, were such a stress reliever. Had plenty of free time to explore on my own. The winter in December is very...
NYE in London
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Florence, traveled in Dec 2023
It was pleasure meeting everyone.
Pascal treated us all with respect and guided us through the entire journey. This was our first trip to Europe and we had no idea what to expect, as far as accommodations, transportation or restaurants. He answered all of our questions with...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Hi Carlos and Florence,
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear about your positive...
