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Vienna to Lyon: A Grand European Odyssey
to Vienna, Austria to Lyon, France
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
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Vienna, Austria
Day 1
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
Day 2
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Vienna, Austria
Day 2
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
Vienna, Austria to Munich, Germany
Day 3
1 restaurant
•1 activity
1d
Vienna, Austria to Munich, Germany
Day 3
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
Day 4
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Munich, Germany
Day 4
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
Munich, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland
Day 5
1 restaurant
•1 activity
1d
Munich, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland
Day 5
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
Day 6
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Zurich, Switzerland
Day 6
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
Zurich, Switzerland to Bern, Switzerland
Day 7
1 restaurant
•1 activity
1d
Zurich, Switzerland to Bern, Switzerland
Day 7
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
Day 8
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Bern, Switzerland
Day 8
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
Bern, Switzerland to Geneva, Switzerland
Day 9
1 restaurant
•1 activity
1d
Bern, Switzerland to Geneva, Switzerland
Day 9
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
Day 10
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Geneva, Switzerland
Day 10
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
Geneva, Switzerland to Lyon, France
Day 11
1 restaurant
•1 activity
1d
Geneva, Switzerland to Lyon, France
Day 11
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 12
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Lyon, France
Day 12
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 13
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Lyon, France
Day 13
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 14
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Lyon, France
Day 14
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 15
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Lyon, France
Day 15
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 16
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Lyon, France
Day 16
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 17
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Lyon, France
Day 17
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 18
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Lyon, France
Day 18
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?
1d
Lyon, France
Day 19
1 restaurant
•2 activities
1d
Lyon, France
Day 19
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.
Trip Summary
- Duration
- 19 Days
- Best For
- road trip
- Stops
- 19 Locations
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