7 Days of Adventure: Lyon, Geneva, Paris

mathiele assmann

12 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Lyon, Geneva, and Paris. Immerse yourself in the rich history, breathtaking architecture, and vibrant culture of these iconic cities. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Lyon

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Lyon Delights - Museums, Squares, and Basilicas

$38

$ 5

Permanent & temporary exhibitions about anthropology & science amid dramatic, modern architecture.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

20 - 24 min

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Vast, tree-lined public square with flower stalls & a small art museum, plus a seasonal ice-rink.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

28 - 42 min

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19th-century basilica with 4 octagonal towers, a religious art museum & regular Catholic services.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Lyon's Natural Wonders - Parks, Cinemas, and Gardens

$20

$ 9

Vast, 19th-century park with statues, fountains & tall trees, plus a lake & botanic & rose gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Museum of hyper-realistic, miniature everyday scenes, plus movie props & special effects exhibits.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

289 - 347 min

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Vast park with plant species grown in botanical & alpine gardens & restored 19th-century hothouses.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $362 In total

Activities & Food:$335

Transport:$27

Trip to Geneva

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Lyon Delights - Museums, Squares, and Basilicas

$38

Museum telling the story of Patek Phillippe & Swiss watchmaking from the 16th century to now.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

13 - 20 min

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Cathedral most famous as the adopted home church of Protestant Reformation leader John Calvin.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Iconic outdoor flower clock designed in 1955, made with colorful blooms that change seasonally.

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Iconic fountain, lit up at night, pumping half a cubic meter of water per second 140m into the air.

12:10 PM - 12:25 PM

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Free

Day 2Lyon's Natural Wonders - Parks, Cinemas, and Gardens

$25

Built in 1910, Geneva's largest museum has items ranging from prehistoric finds to modern paintings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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The English-inspired landmark park features an 1862 fountain, a flower-clock sculpture & lake views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Geneva's Timeless Charms - Museums, Cathedrals, and Landmarks

$25

Museum with displays on the Earth & human history, regional flora & fauna, plus science exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $362 In total

Activities & Food:$335

Transport:$27

Trip to Paris

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Lyon Delights - Museums, Squares, and Basilicas

$114

$ 10

Immense, 18th-century palace with gilded apartments, chandeliered Hall of Mirrors & fountain show.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$42

36 - 44 min

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Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$28

18 - 22 min

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Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$44

Day 2Lyon's Natural Wonders - Parks, Cinemas, and Gardens

$76

$ 5

Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

9 - 11 min

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Landscaped park with paths & trees, bird life, extensive lawns & a children's play area.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $362 In total

Activities & Food:$335

Transport:$27