Lyon 7-day itinerary — Budget

France · 2 travelers · 6 nights · fixed USD estimates

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Here is a ready-made 7-day budget plan for Lyon for two: a day-by-day programme balancing headline sights, old-town markets and recovery time, with per-day cost estimates built from fixed local average prices — one hotel room for 6 nights, food and activities for two, and group transport.

Day	Plan	Estimated cost
1	Arrival in Lyon • Land, transfer to your hotel in Lyon and check in • Short rest after the flight, then a first dinner at a nearby local restaurant • An easy evening walk around the neighbourhood to get your bearings in Lyon	$89calculate in the tool
2	Lyon's headline sights • A full morning at Lyon's most famous attraction (book tickets ahead) • Light lunch near the sight, then wander the surrounding area • A museum or gallery after noon, then evening coffee at a well-known café	$133calculate in the tool
3	A cultural day in Lyon • Start at a heritage house or exhibition, then a local craft workshop or show • Lunch at an old family restaurant in Lyon's old town • Pick up authentic souvenirs from Lyon's markets before heading back	$133calculate in the tool
4	Exploring modern Lyon • Tour the modern district, towers and big malls of Lyon • Lunch at a local food hall, then a modern sight (design museum or water park) • Evening activity: a short boat ride or a night lights tour	$133calculate in the tool
5	A day out around Lyon • Rent a car or join a one-day organised tour from Lyon • Two main stops: a natural landmark, then a nearby village or island for lunch • A final sunset stop on the way back to Lyon	$133calculate in the tool
6	Rest and leisure day • Slow morning: late breakfast, hotel pool, or extra sleep • Afternoon in a public park or on Lyon's waterfront with a quiet café • Evening fun: cinema, board games, or a lively café district	$133calculate in the tool
7	Last hours in Lyon • One last breakfast, double-check belongings, and check out • A mall or market stop near the airport route out of Lyon • Depart with rush-hour traffic factored in	$71calculate in the tool