European tour from Dubai<\/strong> itinerary. After years of seeing romanticized Paris tour experiences in movies, TV shows, and advertisements, as well as hearing friends rave about romantic walks along the Seine, seeing the Mona Lisa in person, and sipping caf\u00e8 au lait (Coffee rink) while people-watching at street cafes, I expected nothing less than an unforgettable experience when I finally arrived in the City of Light.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMy Paris tour experience helped me to identify certain truths from the myths about popular tourist attractions, customs, and locals themselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\tdiv<\/title>\n<\/head>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t.blog-box {\n cursor: pointer;\n background: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid rgba(44, 47, 66, 0.2);\n box-shadow: 0px 3px 15px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 20%);\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n display: flex;\n}\n\n.blog-left-img {\n min-height: 200px;\n padding: 0;\n border-top-left-radius: 8px;\n border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;\n background-repeat: no-repeat;\n background-size: cover;\n background-position: 50%;\n}\n\n.blog-right-txt {\n padding: 24px 24px 24px 27px;\n}\n\n.blog-box-heading {\n margin: 8px 0 4px;\n}\n\n\n.blog-box-title {\n font-size: 32px;\n color: #111B19;\n margin: 0;\n}\n\na.btn-primary {\n background: #fb3232;\n padding: 10px;\n border-radius: 8px;\n color: #fff;\n font-weight: 600;\n font-size: 16px;\n text-decoration: none;\n}\n\n.blog-btm-text p{\n font-size: 20px;\n color: rgba(44, 47, 66, 0.6);\n margin: 0;\n}\n.blog-btm-text a {\n font-size: 20px;\n color: white;\n margin: 0;\n}\n.col-md-4 {\n width: 40%;\n}\n\n.col-md-6 {\n width: 65%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<body>\n<div class=\"blog-box\">\n\n\t<div class=\"col-md-4 blog-left-img lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;\" data-bg-image=\"url('https:\/\/thetravelmakers.ae\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/imgs\/Amsterdam-and-Paris.webp')\"><\/div> \n\t<div class=\"col-md-6 blog-right-txt\">\n\t<div class=\"blog-box-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"blog-box-title\"><span>Best Europe tour packages from UAE : get upto 50% off 2024-25<\/span><\/h4> \n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n<div class=\"blog-btm-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"blog-box-subtitle\">Packages available from\n\nAED 990- AED 3,190\/Person<\/p>\n\t\t\t<br>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/thetravelmakers.ae\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/europe-tour-packages.php\">Europe Tour Packages<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Paris Tourist Attractions \u2013 Are They Worth the Rumors?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>The Eiffel Tower<\/strong> – The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris and a famous landmark. Magnificent iron structure with stunning views. Built for the 1889 World’s Fair, it is visited by millions of people each year. Sure, it is spectacular! But it was also packed with huge tourist crowds fighting for selfies. When I could get close enough to see the views from the top, they were wonderful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>The Louvre<\/strong> – A world-renowned museum in Paris that holds thousands of artworks across many years and civilizations, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Here, viewing the Mona Lisa was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! But, once again, it was overcrowded and smaller than expected. The rest of the museum, especially the Egyptian and Classical wings, did not disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Notre Dame Cathedral<\/strong> – A historic Gothic masterpiece on \u00cele de la Cit\u00e9 (Island in the Seine) observed for its beautiful architecture and religious significance. Severely damaged by fire in 2019. It is sadly still closed for reconstruction but the front exterior is amazing and picturesque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Arc de Triomphe<\/strong> – The Arc de Triomphe is a famous Parisian monument that honors soldiers who fought and died for France. From its prime location on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, it provides panoramic views of the city. It was far greater than planned, but a terrible traffic circle to cross!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parisian Customs – Busting Myths <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">are rude to tourists – I found most locals perfectly pleasant, though quite direct. As long as I made an effort with my poor French, they also made an effort to understand Parisians are all chain-smoking beret wearers carrying baguettes – nope, though plenty of cigarettes around caf\u00e8s and tasty baguettes to be found!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">All Parisians each other switching to English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Everything is stunning cityscapes – especially along the Seine and in the popular central tourist districts. However, there are some slum areas near Metro stations, as well as suburban sprawl that surrounds the city’s center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Things That Surprised Me<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Expensive<\/strong> – everything was more expensive than I expected, especially sit-down meals and attractions. My daily budget was shortly exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Diverse<\/strong> – a true mixing pot of cultures and languages, not as uniformly French as I expected. It’s also cool to hear Arab, Asian, and African languages combined on the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Transport<\/strong> – I loved the Metro system! So extensive and simple to use. However, expect crowded train cars during peak hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Cafe Culture<\/strong> – surpassed all expectations! I’ll miss spending long meals people-watching at lovely roadside cafes. Though my wallet won’t…<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Verdict?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">While several of my Paris tour encounters did not live up to my high expectations, I had a fantastic time experiencing this dynamic, diverse global capital. Looking past the tourist trappings and fancies, I discovered the real mixture of culture, food, and history that makes Paris so unique. Yes, I did get some lovely moonlight walks down the Seine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I’m already planning my next <strong>European trip from Dubai<\/strong>, thanks to this Paris reality check through the <strong>Europe tour packages<\/strong> with The Travel Makers showing that tourist attractions almost always look different than they do in books and movies. But that doesn’t make them any less magical, especially in a city like Paris. Just walk in with open eyes, ready to embrace both reality and imagination!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I admit that when I booked my Europe tour packages from The Travel Makers known as the best travel agency in Dubai for my dream Europe tour from Dubai, a wonderful Parisian adventure was at the top of my European tour from Dubai itinerary. 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