3 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.

To see where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Lyon tour planner.

Amman, Jordan to Lyon is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amman to Lyon. In March, Lyon is little chillier than Amman - with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. You'll set off for Lyon on the 8th (Wed).

On the 8th (Wed), take in the local highlights with Walking tours and then stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Colline de Fourviere.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Lyon trip maker tool.

Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.