The price examples per person are guide prices and include: 2nd class train from/toGeneva based on half-fare travelcard, 2 nights in a double room with breakfast in a 3* hotel. Prices subject to change. We will provide you with a tailor-made offer for your chosen travel dates.
Lyon - Group tour
Just 2 hours by train from Geneva, Lyon has everything you need for a group getaway packed with experiences and... food!
France's third-largest city, the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is first and foremost seductive for its location, at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon, the hills of Fourvière and Croix-Rousse reveal a rich and varied heritage, in stark contrast to the bold architecture of the Confluence district. Take a cruise on the Saône, wander through the secret passageways of the traboules, take the funicular up to the Fourvière basilica, discover and savour Lyon's specialities at the Halles Paul Bocuse, in the bouchons, brasseries, comptoirs or Michelin-starred restaurants: Lyon is a real treat, both literally and figuratively!
Highlights
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A historical walk through medieval and Renaissance Lyon, the first UNESCO-listed protected area in France, is a must. Along the cobbled streets, your guide will reveal superbly restored architectural treasures, courtyards, traboules, spiral staircases and more. By the end of this tour, you'll have understood the full meaning of the expression ‘trabouler’! With guide, on foot, approx. 2 hrs.
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Come aboard the riverboat and discover Lyon from the water. From Ile Barbe to Confluence, the banks of the Saône reveal their charms, giving you a front-row seat to admire the colourful houses of Vieux Lyon reflected in the water, the Presqu'île, Confluence and its contemporary museum in the shape of the prow of a boat. 1-hour commented cruise or cruise with unch or evening meal.
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The Fourvière basilica dominates the city from the top of the hill of the same name. The views from here are magnificent, and on a clear day you can even see Mont Blanc. Take the funicular up the hill, and then walk back down through Vieux Lyon. Panoramic views, parks and gardens alternate with historic sites and Lyon's main sights. With guide, on foot and by funicular, approx. 2 hrs.
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The Croix-Rousse hill was the stronghold of the ‘canuts’, the silk workers. Discover the world and history of this long-renowned Lyonnais industry. Follow narrow passages through unusual courtyards and visit either the Atelier de Soierie, where silk squares are coloured and decorated, or the Maison des Canuts, a former workshop that tells the story of five centuries of silk-making in Lyon. With guide, on foot, approx. 2 hrs.
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Lyon owes its reputation as the ‘capital of gastronomy’ to the excellence of the surrounding terroirs and the expertise of its chefs, with Paul Bocuse paving the way for a talented new generation. From the mâchon of silk workers to the cooking pots of Lyon's `mothers’, from the `bouchons’ to Michelin-starred restaurants, you'll discover the secrets of Lyon's gastronomy through culinary anecdotes, tastings and historical presentations. With guide, on foot, approx. 2 hrs.
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A guided tour of the legendary Halles Paul Bocuse covered market provides a good overview of Lyon's unmissable specialities, from Italian to Lebanese. You'll sample products from some of Lyon's best-known houses, and this gourmet stroll through the temple of gastronomy will double as a lunchtime meal. With guide, on foot, approx. 1h30.
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