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Vienna to Lyon: A Grand European Odyssey

19 Daysroad trip

Vienna to Lyon: A Grand European Odyssey

to Vienna, Austria to Lyon, France

Embark on a 39-day journey through the heart of Europe, where grand history meets vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes

Days

19

Stops

19

Style

road trip

Vienna to Lyon: A Grand European Odyssey

About this Trip

Embark on a 19-day road trip from Vienna through Munich, Zurich, Bern to Lyon and 1 more stop.

This itinerary is designed for groups of friends, with a mid-range budget, so you can feel like you're travelling with a local rather than following a tour bus timetable. You'll move at a comfortable pace, with travel days that stay manageable and plenty of time in each stop for unhurried walks, viewpoints, and slow meals that actually let you taste the place.

Think of this as a ready-made framework rather than a script: each day suggests a clear path and one or two anchor experiences, but always leaves room for spontaneous detours, extra coffee stops, and the kind of small discoveries that make trips feel personal.

1d

Vienna, Austria

Day 1
Vienna, Austria
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Vienna, Austria

Day 2
Vienna, Austria
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Vienna, Austria to Munich, Germany

Day 3
Vienna, Austria to Munich, Germany
1 restaurant
•
1 activity
1d

Munich, Germany

Day 4
Munich, Germany
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Munich, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland

Day 5
Munich, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
1 activity
1d

Zurich, Switzerland

Day 6
Zurich, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Zurich, Switzerland to Bern, Switzerland

Day 7
Zurich, Switzerland to Bern, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
1 activity
1d

Bern, Switzerland

Day 8
Bern, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Bern, Switzerland to Geneva, Switzerland

Day 9
Bern, Switzerland to Geneva, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
1 activity
1d

Geneva, Switzerland

Day 10
Geneva, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Geneva, Switzerland to Lyon, France

Day 11
Geneva, Switzerland to Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
1 activity
1d

Lyon, France

Day 12
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Lyon, France

Day 13
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Lyon, France

Day 14
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Lyon, France

Day 15
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Lyon, France

Day 16
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Lyon, France

Day 17
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Lyon, France

Day 18
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Lyon, France

Day 19
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities
1d

Vienna, Austria

Day 1
Vienna, Austria
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional Viennese Restaurant

Activities

  • •Schönbrunn Palace Visit
  • •St. Stephen's Cathedral Tour

Did you know?

Vienna has over 1,000 ballrooms, hosting 450 balls annually?

1d

Vienna, Austria to Munich, Germany

Day 3
Vienna, Austria to Munich, Germany
1 restaurant
•
1 activity

Restaurants

  • •Lunch in Munich

Activities

  • •Exploration of Munich City Center

Did you know?

The train journey from Vienna to Munich passes through picturesque Austrian and German Alps.

1d

Munich, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland

Day 5
Munich, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
1 activity

Restaurants

  • •Lunch in Zurich

Activities

  • •Exploration of Zurich Old Town

Did you know?

The train ride from Munich to Zurich offers breathtaking Alpine views, taking you through the scenic Austrian and Swiss countryside.

1d

Zurich, Switzerland to Bern, Switzerland

Day 7
Zurich, Switzerland to Bern, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
1 activity

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional Swiss Restaurant

Activities

  • •Exploration of Bern Old Town

Did you know?

Zurich and Bern are connected by a scenic train route along Lake Thun?

1d

Bern, Switzerland to Geneva, Switzerland

Day 9
Bern, Switzerland to Geneva, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
1 activity

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Lakefront Restaurant

Activities

  • •Exploration of Geneva Old Town

Did you know?

that the train journey from Bern to Geneva offers breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps?

1d

Geneva, Switzerland to Lyon, France

Day 11
Geneva, Switzerland to Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
1 activity

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional French Restaurant

Activities

  • •Exploration of Lyon Old Town

Did you know?

The train journey from Geneva to Lyon offers breathtaking views of the French countryside and Lake Geneva.

1d

Lyon, France

Day 13
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional French Restaurant

Activities

  • •Visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
  • •Exploration of the Presqu'île District

Did you know?

Lyon has a secret passageway network called "traboules" with over 300 hidden paths?

1d

Lyon, France

Day 15
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional French Restaurant

Activities

  • •Visit to the Parc de la Tête d'Or
  • •Exploration of the Croix-Rousse District

Did you know?

Lyon has a secret passageway network called "traboules" with over 300 hidden pathways.

1d

Lyon, France

Day 17
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional French Restaurant

Activities

  • •Visit to the Lyon Museum of Contemporary Art
  • •Exploration of the Part-Dieu District

Did you know?

Lyon has a secret passageway network, "Traboules," with over 300 hidden paths dating back to the 16th century?

1d

Lyon, France

Day 19
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional French Restaurant

Activities

  • •Visit to the Saint-Jean Cathedral
  • •Exploration of the Saint-Georges District

Did you know?

Lyon, France, has a hidden network of secret passageways called "traboules" that date back to the 4th century.

1d

Vienna, Austria

Day 2
Vienna, Austria
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Café in the City Center

Activities

  • •Hofburg Palace Visit
  • •Prater Park Visit

Did you know?

Vienna has over 1,000 ballrooms, hosting over 450 balls annually.

1d

Munich, Germany

Day 4
Munich, Germany
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional Bavarian Restaurant

Activities

  • •Visit to the Neuschwanstein Castle
  • •English Garden Visit

Did you know?

Munich's Hofbräuhaus beer hall has a "beer purity law" that dates back to 1589.

1d

Zurich, Switzerland

Day 6
Zurich, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Lakefront Restaurant

Activities

  • •Lake Zurich Boat Tour
  • •Visit to the Kunsthaus Art Museum

Did you know?

Zurich has a "Bahnhofstrasse" shopping street lined with luxury boutiques and a picturesque Lake Zurich?

1d

Bern, Switzerland

Day 8
Bern, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Mountain Restaurant

Activities

  • •Visit to the Zytglogge Clock Tower
  • •Exploration of the Bernese Alps

Did you know?

Bern, Switzerland, has a UNESCO-listed Old Town with medieval architecture and Europe's longest covered shopping promenade.

1d

Geneva, Switzerland

Day 10
Geneva, Switzerland
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional Swiss Restaurant

Activities

  • •Visit to the Palais des Nations
  • •Exploration of the Jet d'Eau Fountain

Did you know?

Geneva is home to the highest number of international organizations in the world, earning it the nickname "City of Peace".

1d

Lyon, France

Day 12
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional French Bistro

Activities

  • •Visit to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  • •Exploration of the Roman Theatres and Odeon of Fourvière

Did you know?

Lyon, France has a hidden network of passageways called "traboules" dating back to the 4th century.

1d

Lyon, France

Day 14
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional French Bistro

Activities

  • •Visit to the Lyon Cathedral
  • •Exploration of the Vieux Lyon District

Did you know?

Lyon has a hidden network of passageways called "traboules"?

1d

Lyon, France

Day 16
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional French Bistro

Activities

  • •Visit to the Musée Lumière
  • •Exploration of the Confluence District

Did you know?

Lyon has a hidden network of medieval tunnels and passageways called "traboules" that crisscross the city, once used by silk weavers.

1d

Lyon, France

Day 18
Lyon, France
1 restaurant
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Lunch at a Traditional French Bistro

Activities

  • •Visit to the Lyon Opera House
  • •Exploration of the Terreaux District

Did you know?

Lyon has a hidden passageway network, "Traboules," dating back to medieval times?

Trip Summary

Duration
19 Days
Best For
road trip
Stops
19 Locations

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