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Celebrate the new year amid the sparkling lights of Paris.
Whether for romance, history, indulgence, or artistic inspiration, Paris is the destination for experiences you’ll never forget. Explore soaring landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. Stroll along the iconic Champs-Élysées. Browse some of the world’s richest collections of art. Then, ring in the new year as you watch the city light up around you.
Your tour package includes
5 nights in a well-located hotel
5 breakfasts
3 dinners with beer or wine, including a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner with Champagne toast
Signature farewell experience at the Montparnasse Tower
Sightseeing tour with a local guide
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Included highlights
New Year’s Eve in Paris
Eiffel Tower photo stop
Arc de Triomphe
Champs-Élysées
Views of the Seine River
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Welcome to France! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
A guided tour introduces you to the architecture, scenery, and history of the City of Light’s many neighborhoods, called arrondissements.
Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe
Pass Pont Neuf and the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral, located on an island in the Seine River
See the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier opera house, and Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square
Marvel at the iconic architecture of the Louvre and Hôtel des Invalides
Spend a free evening in Paris or add an excursion.
Paris Home-Hosted Dinner
From $95 per person
Day 4: Free day in Paris & New Year’s Eve celebration
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Paris or add an excursion.
Tonight, raise a Champagne toast with your fellow travelers during a special dinner. Then, choose to join the crowds of merrymakers and continue your New Year’s Eve celebration in the city.
Food of Paris Walking Tour
From $109 per person
Day 5: Free day in Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Paris or add an excursion.
Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise
From $129 per person
Day 6: Free day in Paris & signature farewell dinner
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Enjoy a free day in Paris or add an excursion.
Head to the Le Ciel de Paris restaurant in Montparnasse Tower, located over 650 feet above Paris.
Enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline and the Eiffel Tower’s light show
Sit down to celebrate your trip during a three-course farewell dinner with drinks while taking in panoramic views of the city
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte & Afternoon Tea
From $129 per person
Flight Home
Day 7: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to continue exploring Paris.
Extension to Paris
Paris is always a good idea, so extend your trip to keep exploring. Take a couple of days to museum-hop, stroll along the boulevards, brush up on your français, and let your expert Tour Director point you toward the crème de la crème.
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Day 7: Free day in Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Paris or add an excursion.
Paris Theater Show
From $119 per person
Day 8: Free day in Paris
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy another free day to discover Paris at your own pace. This evening, sip a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Flight Home
Day 9: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
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Itinerary canceled w/o notice.
12/29/22 by 1st-time traveler Verladesh
Our tour guide Christophe was very helpful and it was almost perfect except 2 things. On NYE the planned activities were changed the day of and noone could say why. Instead we went to a generic restaurant which clearly didn't seem prepared for us as they tried to charge us independently for menu a...
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Great History Lesson
12/29/22 by 2nd-time traveler Merilyn
Great tour for “students.” Now I (retiree) need to return to Paris to enjoy the present, savoring every moment in slow motion. Strolls, sips and nibbles of the beautiful city in bite sizes. Less guillotines and wars more museums, pastry shops, coffee cafes and delicious food & wines. Let me live th...
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
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.
Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse
This chic hotel is located in the heart of Montparnasse of Paris. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, a traditional streetside restaurant, and on-site coffee...
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Flights
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 package and you'll get:
Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
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24/7 support from our dedicated service team
Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
In order to enter France, 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.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination 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 PW8.
You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including cobblestone streets and paved roads, with some hills.
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.
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 and depart from Paris. When you first arrive at the airport, a representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you after clearing customs and will escort you via private motor coach to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival. For more details, please reference the Paris transfer information included in your Go Kit.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
For your convenience, Metro tickets are also included in the price of your tour.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag 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.
Winters in France 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 boots is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or 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.
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 PW8.
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.
France operates on the European standard 220 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.
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’s 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 $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
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