
B&B Hotel Paris 17 Batignolles (or similar)
- Paris
Ring in the New Year in the beautiful Swiss Alps & get a taste of Paris, Amsterdam, Ghent & more!
Ring in the New Year in the beautiful Swiss Alps & get a taste of Paris, Amsterdam, Ghent & more!

Dreaming of ringing in the New Year in Europe? Discover the festive streets of Paris and celebrate New Year's Day in the Swiss Alps! Cruise Germany’s Rhine River and explore Amsterdam’s enchanting canals. This 7-day Europe Taster New Year tour kicks the New Year off with the wonder of travel.
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
7 days itinerary trip from London or Paris to London visiting 6 countries
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in London, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.





















Welcome to the Europe New Year Taster tour! Depart London and head for the bright lights of Paris. In the afternoon, arrive in the famous “City of Lights” and take a driving tour of the French capital. See iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe! After, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner of French cuisine.

Take a guided drive through Paris, spotting iconic sights like L’Opéra Garnier, the Tuileries Gardens, the Seine, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more!

Enjoy a delicious Parisian meal. Take some time to chat to your tour leader about which optional excursions to join on the free day tomorrow.

Embrace the festive atmosphere in Paris, with a free day to explore/ Joining the Paris+ excursion is highly recommended. It includes a River Seine cruise, macaron tasting, perfume museum tour and more! Later, choose to explore the romantic Montmartre neighbourhood. Tonight, the Cabaret show excursion is a great option to finish off a fun-filled day in Paris!

Spend the day ticking off Parisian highlights! Today includes top attractions, macarons, perfume, a River Seine Cruise and much more.

Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.

Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!

Continue to Burgundy - France’s famous wine region! Visit Beaune where there will be free time to sample local wine and visit the beautiful Hospices de Beaune. Then, admire the alpine scenery as the coach travels into the Swiss Alps. Arrive in the heart of the Jungfrau region and settle into the hotel. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at dinner tonight!

Stop in Beaune, Burgundy’s UNESCO-listed wine capital. Enjoy free time to explore the medieval town or sample regional cuisine and wines.

Marvel at the spectacular views during a drive through this amazing country alongside lakes, breathtaking mountain vistas and quaint Swiss towns.

Happy New Year! Start the new year on an unforgettable note by joining the optional excursion to Jungfraujoch! Travel to the “top of Europe” to Europe’s highest train station, admiring spectacular scenery on the way up. Enjoy the snowy landscapes and breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and craggy mountaintops! Tonight, choose to enjoy a hearty Alpine dinner.

Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.

Tuck into a cheese fondue to start, sit back for a hearty Swiss meal and round off the evening with something sweet. Swiss tradition at its finest!

This morning, continue to the next stop: Germany’s Rhine Valley. Experience beautiful scenery onboard a Rhine River cruise. Sail from St Goar to Boppard and admire views of charming medieval towns, vineyards and lofty cliffs. Next, enjoy a wine tasting at a local merchant. Try eiswein - a sweet dessert wine harvested in below-freezing temperatures! Dinner is included tonight.

Admire beautiful scenery and the largest concentration of gothic castles (Sterrenberg, Liebestein, Katz and Fortress Rheinfels) in Europe on a cruise along the Rhine River.

Visit a local wine merchant in this famous wine region, and sample German wine. You may even get to try eiswein, a rare dessert wine.

Travel to the Netherlands today! Cross the border and stop at the Reikermolen Windmill. Next, visit a local farm to enjoy a traditional cheese-making demonstration and learn how clogs are made. Afterwards, continue to Amsterdam. Jump on board a canal boat and cruise Amsterdam’s iconic waterways lit up with the Amsterdam Light Festival. The rest of the evening is free.

Travel through the Dutch countryside and enjoy a photo stop at an iconic Dutch windmill.

See how these traditional shoes are made by hand, and taste Dutch cheese. Purchase some unique and authentic Dutch souvenirs during the visit!

See Amsterdam’s iconic sights that sit along the waterside at twilight. Better yet, admire the elaborate displays of the Amsterdam Light Festival!

Enjoy a final group dinner with your group at a local restaurant in the city.

Bid farewell to Amsterdam. On the way back to London, stop in the Belgian city of Ghent. This medieval city is famous for its architecture, historic old churches and cobblestone streets. While here, sample famous Belgian beer, chocolate and waffles! Finally, board the coach for the last leg of the journey back to London where the tour ends tonight.

Stop in this charming medieval city on the way to London. Enjoy free time to sample moules et frites, sip Belgian beer or buy local chocolate!
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Very nice travel to Europe!!
I went to Europe for the first time in my life. Expat made things easier and wonderful in my budget!! Lucky to have Steve as our guider.
Nicki
Amazing Experience
I had an absolutely amazing trip. The tour guide, Antonio, and the driver, Victor, were absolutely fantastic. I met a lot of great people on the bus, and there was no way I could ever experience, everything I did without being a part of the tour. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone and will be planning another one soon!
Alfred
Great Experience
We had a great experience with this Tour. The locations were great, and we covered a lot of places and experienced a lot of things in a short period of time. The optional excursions were also excellent and worth it. Overall it was a very well-run tour. The tour leader, Antonio and the driver, Victor were amazing and very passionate about ensuring we had the best experience possible. Antonio is very experienced and ran everything very smoothly and always had a plan B ready if circumstances changed. He knew where the best spots would be to see things and take excellent pictures. And Victor was an excellent driver in all places we went to, streets of Paris, mountain of Switzerland etc. Both were great people to be on the tour with.
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +$575 pp
Instalment option available for as little as $2,084 per month
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Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Classic groups have on average between 35-45 Chasers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
Your accommodation, transport, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast most mornings, select lunches and dinners, and the Included Experiences on the tour page. Everything else is yours to choose. Check the individual tour page before you book for the exact inclusions.
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Maximum value, not minimum comfort. Twenty-one years of supplier relationships mean we know where to find the best for less, and we pass that directly to you. Comfortable hotels, included meals and local experiences, without paying for the premium tier.
Yes. Free time is built into Classic itineraries, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
Absolutely. Many Chasers travel solo, and there’s no compulsory single supplement when you travel with us. For accommodation, solo travellers share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer your own room, you can choose to pay a single supplement instead. Check the individual tour page for pricing.
You might arrive alone. You won't feel that way for long.
Yes. You don't need any previous group travel experience. Your Tour Leader is with you throughout, and you'll have a whole group of people discovering the destination alongside you. If you're not sure which Classic tour is right for you, we can help.
No. Flights aren't included, giving you flexibility over how you get there and when you travel. Your tour information will tell you where and when to meet the group on day one.
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Your policy should cover the full duration of your trip, including medical expenses, cancellation and repatriation. Find out more about our travel insurance requirements here.
Our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee gives you 10 days to decide after booking. Change your mind? Full refund, no questions asked.
After this point, your deposit is non-refundable. However, you can always change your tour or departure date free of charge, as many times as you like, up to 60 days before departure on Classic tours and up to 90 days before departure on Premium and Signature tours. Changes may incur an amendment fee. The current website price applies to any new tour or date.
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Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and our head office team.
Travel Chasers is a member of ABTA (No. Y6593) and ABTOT (No. 5517). Both organisations have codes of conduct and standards that members are required to meet, giving you an extra layer of confidence when you travel with us.
Our Classic & Premium tours have a minimum age of 10 years old, while our Signature tours have a minimum age of 18 years old. We may consider younger children on certain tours on a case-by-case basis. Get in touch in writing and we'll let you know what's possible.
Before the tour starts, we'll email you to ask about any dietary requirements. A vegetarian option is available at all included meals. We can't guarantee vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free options, so if your requirements are strict, it's worth bringing snacks as backup.
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