14 Days in Lyon
🍷 Complete Itinerary & Cost Guide
14 days in Lyon lets you go beyond the highlights — take day trips, revisit favourites, and enjoy slow mornings. Here's a realistic day-by-day plan plus what it costs.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
This plan covers the essentials without burnout. Adjust based on opening hours, weather, and your stamina. Most days are 4–6 hours of activity with long meals and downtime built in.
Settle into your hotel, grab a light lunch, then ease into Lyon with Bouchon dinner in Old Lyon. Don't overbook day one — jet lag is real.
Fourvière Basilica + funicular. Pair it with a sit-down lunch nearby and an evening walk through a different neighbourhood.
Les Halles Paul Bocuse food market. Take the morning slow and use the afternoon to explore a quieter district away from the tourist core.
Croix-Rousse silk workers' district. Pair with a long lunch — A real bouchon serves Lyonnaise specialties (quenelles, salade Lyonnaise). Look for "Bouchons Lyonnais" certification.
Confluence modern museum. This day usually involves a longer journey so start early.
Revisit Bouchon dinner in Old or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Fourvière Basilica + funicular or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Les Halles Paul Bocuse or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Croix-Rousse silk workers' district or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Confluence modern museum or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Bouchon dinner in Old or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Fourvière Basilica + funicular or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Use this day for whatever you didn't get to: a museum, a hammam, a long lazy lunch. The best memories come from unplanned hours.
Hit one final must-see (Confluence modern museum), pick up souvenirs, and leave time for a relaxed lunch before your flight or onward train.
What does 14 days in Lyon cost?
Estimates below are per person, including accommodation, food, local transport, and ~1 paid activity per day. Flights to Lyon are not included — they vary wildly by origin.
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Trip essentials for Lyon
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Lyon survival tips
Buy a 24-hour TCL ticket (€6.50). The metro is small but covers all main sights.
A real bouchon serves Lyonnaise specialties (quenelles, salade Lyonnaise). Look for "Bouchons Lyonnais" certification.
Less touristy than Paris — fewer scams, but some "bouchons" near Place Bellecour are tourist traps.
When to go
May, June, September are the best months for Lyon — the climate is at its best and crowds haven't peaked. Avoid August (closures) and January–February (cold).
Frequently asked questions
Is 14 days enough for Lyon?
Yes. Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Lyon, so 14 days gives you time for the major sights, day trips and slow mornings.
How much does 14 days in Lyon cost?
Expect around $1,820 per person mid-range (3-star hotel, casual restaurants, one paid tour). Budget travellers can do it for ~$980, luxury runs ~$3,640. Flights not included.
What is the best month to visit Lyon?
May, June, September offer the best balance of weather and crowds. Avoid August (closures) and January–February (cold).
How do I get around Lyon?
Buy a 24-hour TCL ticket (€6.50). The metro is small but covers all main sights.