9 days in Lyon Itinerary

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. Get outdoors at Safari de Peaugres and La Roche de Solutre. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lyon: Cite medievale de Perouges (in Perouges), Hameau Duboeuf (in Romaneche-Thorins) and Chateau Historique de Pierreclos (in Pierreclos). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint-Philibert de Tournus, make a trip to Traboules du Vieux Lyon, and see the interesting displays at Musee Miniature et Cinema.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Lyon holiday maker.

If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. In August, daytime highs in Lyon are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.