There’s so much to see in Paris, so get to know the chic French capital in depth this winter on this 4 day New Year's Eve package. See the city on an ‘Illuminations’ night tour, covering the must see sights! Take time to local as you try some authentic French cuisine, relax on a Seine River cruise or take in the city’s cultural side & dive into it’s many museums, galleries & cafes.
| Length: | 4 days |
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| Accommodations: | Hotel as per itinerary
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| Meals: | , Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast as per itinerary
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| Sightseeing: | Paris, France for New Year |
| Transportation: | Modern, air-conditioned coach |
London to ParisMeet up with your Contiki Crew before we hit the road and take a ferry past the White Cliffs of Dover. We travel via World War I battle fields in the Valley of the Somme, to Paris. We kick start Paris with the 'Tour of Illuminations', where the French capital transforms into the "City of Lights". Lamp-lit bridges and cool little cafés give us a real taste of Paris’ romance. Your Tour Manager will fill you in on some of the world’s most recognised monuments, like the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.
ParisTake it easy this morning before joining the group to see a different side to the city with a cruise along the River Seine. The sights of Paris and its buildings are spectacular when seen from the water. The rest of the day is yours to explore! Tonight enjoy delicious local cuisine with our included dinner. Maybe try some authentic French onion soup, escargot, salad Nicoise or foie gras as you dive into this typically French meal. Treat yourself to the full Parisian experience with a cabaret show, complete with can-can girls and Champagne. But don’t stop there – hit the clubs and keep it moving with a fun night out.
New Year's Eve in ParisThis town is loaded with possibilities. Discover its many bistros, museums, tree-lined avenues and diverse quartiers (neighbourhoods). Get a feel for French flair by window shopping on the Left Bank, step into the Notre Dame Cathedral or explore the endless galleries of the Louvre and get up close to the famous Mona Lisa. Try indulging in some delicious pastries and relax in one of Paris’ many open spaces. Walk down the Champs-Élysées, visit one of the city’s many museums or take a seat in a typical Paris café & people watch before kicking off your New Year celebrations in style!
Depart ParisWelcome to 2013! Say au revoir before we journey to Calais to catch the ferry back to London where the tour ends on arrival.
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!