Paris for New Year | 2025/2026
Paris for New Year | 2025/2026
$785
Paris for New Year | 2025/2026
4 Days Starting and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: Paris, London
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WPNYA20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable journey from London to Paris, experiencing the best of both England and France. Begin your adventure with a scenic ferry ride past the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, then immerse yourself in the romance of Paris. Enjoy a sumptuous 3-course dinner in the charming Montmartre neighborhood, explore world-famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, and cruise along the River Seine. Learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house and celebrate New Year's Eve in style with your Contiki crew in one of Paris' trendiest districts. With comfortable accommodations and an included airport drop-off, this tour promises a magical start to 2026.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: London To Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
How could next year NOT be incredible when it starts with you prancing around Paris?! Gather round and get ready to hit the road, the party starts pronto. Shortly before we find our ferry for France, we'll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover. They owe their gorgeousness to their composition of chalk - you're seeing things and we haven't even left the UK! We'll take in the history of World War I battlefields as we drive through the Valley of the Somme and Vimy Ridge. This sobering reminder of the war, and a historical talk will help us remind ourselves of the days gone by. Cheese, wine, blockbuster sights at every corner, museums, shopping - the list is endless and the good times are only just beginning. Tonight, we'll tuck into a delicious included dinner in Montmartre.
Day 2: Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start dropping the “bonne annee” line as it’s NYE! Does it get better than this? We sure don't think so. Today, you've got some time to explore the pretty Parisian streets. Plus you'll have the chance to visit a French Perfumery to get scented for tonight! Then, we're off to a party in neon-lit Pigalle (and start the countdown) with your Contiki fam. Time for Paris to show us how it's done.
Day 3: Paris
Location: Paris
Accommodation Name: Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wakey wakey folks! Today we’ll soak up the city from a new angle by taking an included cruise along the River Seine for some of the best views. Le Eiffel, the Musee d'Orsay, the Grand Palais - we’ll see them all and much more.
Day 4: Paris To London
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
One final morning to enjoy coffee, croissants and magical Parisian winter vibes before we make our way back home - with airport drop-off included too. It's been a blast, and it's safe to say you won't have seen the last of your new Contiki fam. One last dose of history before Dover. Check out those chalk-white cliffs one final time. Okay team, we've done all we can to sail you into the new year with style and a raging enthusiasm to travel. Now it's over to you. Au revoir!
What's Included
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Meals
1 Dinner and 3 Breakfasts are included.
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Sightseeing in Dover
See the iconic chalk-white coastline of Dover.
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Dinner in Montmartre
Enjoy a 3-course dinner with wine in the Montmartre neighborhood.
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Paris Landmarks Tour
Visit landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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River Seine Cruise
Take a cruise on the River Seine to see the historic heart of Paris.
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Perfume Workshop
Learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house.
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New Year's Eve Party
Celebrate New Year's Eve with your Contiki crew in Paris' coolest district.
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Accommodation
Stay at Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel (or similar) for 3 nights.
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Airport Drop-off
Airport drop-off is included on the final day.
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Transport
Travel from London to Paris by ferry, taking in the White Cliffs of Dover, and return to London with an included airport drop-off.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting location are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the inclusions are not included.
Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 3 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
- Paris: Enjoy a 3 course dinner with wine in the Montmartre neighbourhood which boasts of arguably one of the best views in Paris!
- Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
- Paris: Have a blast with your Contiki crew in Paris’ coolest district. There’s no better way to see in the new year. Tchin tchin!
- Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- Paris: Take in the historic heart of Paris aboard a cruise on the River Seine.
FAQs
- London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodation at the Ibis Paris Porte D'Orleans Hotel or a similar hotel, offering comfortable and convenient lodging in Paris for 3 nights.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 1 dinner and 3 breakfasts.
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What activities are included during the New Year's Eve celebration?
On New Year's Eve, you will have the chance to explore Parisian streets, visit a French perfumery, and attend a party in the neon-lit Pigalle district with your Contiki crew.
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Is transportation between London and Paris included?
Yes, transportation from London to Paris is included via ferry, and the return to London includes an airport drop-off.
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What sightseeing opportunities are included in Paris?
The tour includes visits to landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, as well as a cruise on the River Seine.
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Is there an opportunity to learn about French culture during the tour?
Yes, you will have the opportunity to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
No, flights to and from the starting location are not included in the tour package.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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