Slip away for the new year and a stay in two of Europe’s leading capitals.
Take in all the local highlights on a citywide tour of London before ringing in the new year with the city’s revelers. Celebrate by witnessing the spectacular fireworks display over the Thames, raising a toast in the pub or taking in a show. Then, make your way to Paris to sit in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, sip your café au lait, and get up close to cultural icons in world-class museums.
Your tour package includes
7 nights in handpicked hotels
7 breakfasts
3 dinners with beer or wine, including a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner with Champagne toast
2 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
1 train ride
Included highlights
New Year’s Eve in London
Trafalgar Square
Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
Eurostar train ride
Eiffel Tower photo stop
Place de la Concorde
Itinerary
Overnight Flight1 night
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to London today.
London4 nights
Day 2: Arrival in London
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to London! 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 elegant hotel is located in London. Guests enjoy a stylish on-site restaurant with British-inspired cuisine, a cozy coffee lounge and bar, and complimentary chocolate chip cookies at check-in. Nearby, you'll find the...
Hôtel Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur
This trendy hotel is located in Montmartre. Guests enjoy the garden, a fitness room, and bar. Nearby, you'll find Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Moulin Rouge, and Palais Garnier Opera House.
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This tour visits the United Kingdom and France. 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 2025, 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 2025, 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.
Additionally, beginning January 8, 2025, 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 LP8.
You will walk for about 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.
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 Paris. 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 is included in the price of your tour.
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.
Airlines have varying weight restrictions on baggage. Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage; be advised that you are responsible for any such costs.
Contact your airline for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flight, but please note that our travelers are restricted to one checked bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
One carry-on bag is also permitted, provided that it does not exceed 45 total inches (length + width + height).
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).
Winters in London and Paris 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.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
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](https://www.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 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 LP8.
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.
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.
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 is one hour ahead of GMT and six hours ahead of ET.
When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm in London and 6pm in Paris.
You will use the Pound sterling in the United Kingdom and the euro in France.
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 optional 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.
International travel is, by its very nature, unpredictable. We must therefore reserve the right to change this itinerary, without advance notice, to meet with local conditions at the time of travel. We appreciate your understanding. Please refer to our website for Terms & Conditions, dates, and prices.
What a wonderful way to end 2024 and begin 2025, visiting two iconic cities. I certainly plan to return. My travel group was delightful, and I thoroughly enjoyed the excursions. Suzy was an exceptional tour director, providing excellent care and demonstrating extensive...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are so happy to hear that your experience in these iconic cities was a wonderful way...
Best Way to Ring in the New Year
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Jordan, traveled in Dec 2024
This really was the best way to celebrate the New Year. Getting to experience two new iconic cities?! Would love to do it again next year. We had free time during the "Ball Drop", so I was able to watch the London Fireworks show from the London Bridge. Each excursion was amazing...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are so glad to hear that your New Year’s celebration was filled with incredible...
5 out of 5 stars
3rd-time traveler Glen, traveled in Dec 2023
Great history in this trip!
5 out of 5 stars
3rd-time traveler Pamela, traveled in Dec 2023
I went on this trip to see the Eiffel Tower and was pleasantly surprised to really enjoy London, England. Our Tour Guide, Kathy, suggested that Mom and I visit the British Museum and WOW . . . What a wonderful suggestion!! I would lime to return to London & Paris just for the...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Hi Pamela
Thank you for sharing your tour experience! We're thrilled to hear that your trip exceeded expectations, and you enjoyed London...
Euro Girls Trip!!!
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Maxene, traveled in Dec 2022
Steel and Go Tours made my experience worthwhile!! I was looking forward to new sites, new people and beautiful memories with my friends. London and Paris tours gave us the flexibility to be with the group, learn about popular landmarks and free days to explore on our own. Steel...
Best Trip Ever!
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Angela, traveled in Dec 2022
Between Go Ahead being super thorough every step of the way, and our tour guide Steel being soo amazing and fun- I would definitely travel with this company again. I had so much fun on this tour and it was definitely worth the money spent!
