Lyon 5-day itinerary — Budget

France · 2 travelers · 4 nights · fixed USD estimates

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Here is a ready-made 5-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 4 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	$86calculate 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	$140calculate 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	$140calculate in the tool
4	Full-day trip outside the city • Morning departure to the nearest nature spot or resort town around Lyon • Destination activities: nature, coast, or a mountain village depending on season • Return by evening and a light dinner near the hotel	$140calculate in the tool
5	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	$69calculate in the tool