Lyon holidays

Lyon for the weekend. It’s a holiday weekend, why not go to France? Have you been to Paris? Then, without a doubt, you should visit the second city of the country, its gastronomic capital – Lyon! Offer for individual tourists and small groups up to 7 people. Program for 3 days/2 a.m. The cost of the tour from 120 euros includes: 2 transfers airport - hotel, a sightseeing tour of Lyon, a trip by car to Beaujolais. The price does not include: hotel payment, meals, flight, additional services (visiting the market of Paul Bocuse, shopping, restaurant reservation).

First day. Arrival in Lyon at 13.45, meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

The transfer cost of 2 people is 50 euros to 7 people – 70 euros. At 15.30, a sightseeing tour of Lyon 1. Lyon through the centuries (4 hours) The third largest city of the country is located in the Rhone Valley at the confluence of Sonja. Lyon was founded more than 2000 years ago by the ancient Romans. In 1998, the city was included in the UNESCO list as a city with monuments of world importance. The program includes a visit to 4 quarters on the UNESCO list: Preskill, Fourvière, Old Lyon and Croix Rus quarter. You will visit the territory of the Roman theaters, the observation deck and the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Fourvière. The surviving quarters of the Renaissance are second only to Venice in terms of area. The neighborhoods of Old Lyon are famous for their unique “traboules”, the constructions of passages hidden inside the houses, allowing you to cross the streets without leaving home. The program includes a visit to the Cathedral of San Jean, an inspection of its interior and unique astronomical clock. In the quarter of Croix Rus stop at the fresco "Weaver", the courtyard "Voras", the Roman amphitheater, as well as the Tero Square, if desired, you can visit the atelier-boutique of Lyon weavers, where you can not only see the drawing on the fabric, but also buy products from Lyon silk. Tonight, free time. By prior arrangement, it is possible to order a restaurant for the evening. The cost of a walking option of 2 people is 160 euros, up to 7 people - 200 euros The cost of a tour by transport 2 people - 250 euros, up to 7 people - 320 euros

Day two. Journey through Beaujolais

Departure from the hotel at 9:30, return at 17:30. The length of the route is 150 km, the duration of the excursion is 8 hours Travel through the "Land of Golden Stones". In the south of the Beaujolais region, there are a dozen villages built of stone, which has a yellow-golden color. Castles, chapels, churches, as well as the houses of the inhabitants, ancient laundries and strips and all other buildings create here a unique atmosphere of fairy tales and magic. Stop in the village of Oingt (Uan), where you will have a walk through the medieval streets and from which you can see picturesque views of vineyards and surrounding settlements. In 2007, the village of Ouane was included in the list of “The most beautiful villages in France”. Lunch. Travel to other villages of the region with stops. Continuing the tour, move to the typical village of Beaujolais, Vaux en Beaujolais, better known as Klosmerl and famous by the writer Gabriel Chevalier in the novel of the same name. Local anecdotes, as well as real villagers became prototypes of the characters of the novel, the main action of which unfolds around the arrangement of a public toilet. Funny and sad story becomes a bestseller 60-ies of the last century, the novel is translated into 40 languages of the world. Egustation of Beaujolais wine in the cellars of villages. During the visit, lunch is scheduled from 13 to 15 hours: Choose the restaurant option: - village tavern, village Bozholesian cuisine, menu from 20 euro - gastronomic kitchen, menu from 35 euro - gastronomic kitchen, restaurant 1* Michelin, menu from 50 euro The cost of the program with transport, 8 hours 2 people - 400 euros, up to 7 people - 500 euros The cost of lunch is not included in the cost of the program, additionally paid lunch guide and driver at the rate of 20 euros.

Day three. Departure to Moscow at 14.45, so the morning time can be spent on the following routes:

(a) Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France. In the constellation of names of famous chefs shines the star of the most famous – Paul Bocuse. Before departure, a visit to the market of Paul Bocuse is offered. Opened in 2006, Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse is not only the pride of the city and a source of food for the best restaurants in Lyon (and the king of cuisine Paul Bocuse himself), but also a gastronomic mecca for Lyons and numerous tourists. Without a doubt, you will be amazed by the whole range! Cheese, sausages, poultry, fish, as well as semi-finished products from the above and, of course, sweets and wine. All this is not only possible to see, but also to try, get a comprehensive reference-commentary and, of course, buy. In addition, there are cafes, diners and restaurants for every taste and budget on the market. Departure from the hotel to the market at 9.30 Departure from the market to the airport at 12 hours, transfer to the airport. The cost of escort and transport: 2 people – 170 euros to 7 people – 240 euros.

Shopping. If you leave on Monday, the market is closed, you can go shopping in the commercial center of Pardier, one of the largest commercial centers in France, where there are shops and boutiques of many famous companies. The cost of transfer and escort by agreement. Transfer to the airport at 12 hours The cost of transfer 2 people – 50 euros to 7 people – 70 euros. Programs and tourist services are compiled and conducted by Svetlana Terekhova – Mayorgas, regional guide to Beaujola.