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3 days · Lyon itinerary

Lyon in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Lyon lets you add a village or lake to the city and the vineyards. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Lyon — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town & Fourvière
  2. 2Day 2: Beaujolais
  3. 3Day 3: Pérouges or Annecy
  4. 4Gastronomy nights

Day 1: the city

Explore Vieux Lyon, the traboules, Fourvière and the markets.

Day 2: Beaujolais

Take a wine day trip to the vineyards and villages.

Day 3: a village or lake

Visit medieval Pérouges, or beautiful lakeside Annecy.

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Lyon in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Lyon?
Three days is ideal — the city and Fourvière, a Beaujolais wine day, and a third day in medieval Pérouges or lakeside Annecy.
What is the best day trip from Lyon for 3 days?
Beaujolais is the best for wine; Pérouges is the prettiest medieval village; and Annecy is the most beautiful lakeside escape.
How do I plan a 3-day Lyon itinerary?
Spend day one in the old town and Fourvière, day two in Beaujolais, and day three in Pérouges or Annecy, booking food and wine tours ahead.

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