How much does it cost?

From CHF 428 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $525 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Railtour Suisse includes 2nd-class rail from Geneva to Lyon and return, based on a half-fare travelcard.

Is this a guided tour?

Yes. A local guide leads five included excursions: Vieux Lyon walk, Fourvière basilica and funicular, Croix-Rousse silk-making workshop, gastronomy tour, and Halles Paul Bocuse food market tour. Each is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

What accommodation is included?

Two nights in a double room with breakfast in a 3-star hotel in Lyon.

What meals are included?

Breakfast daily, lunch at Halles Paul Bocuse, and dinner in a traditional bouchon restaurant on Day 1. A dinner cruise on the Saône and Rhône is included on Day 2.

railtour suisse · Group tour

Lyon - Group tour

Railtour Suisse runs a 3-day, 2-night group tour from Geneva to Lyon, France's third-largest city and capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The train journey takes just two hours. On arrival, you settle into a 3-star hotel and join five guided local excursions led by knowledgeable guides: a walk through Vieux Lyon (a UNESCO World Heritage Site with covered Renaissance passageways called traboules), a funicular ride and basilica tour at Fourvière with panoramic river views, exploration of Croix-Rousse's silk-making heritage, a gastronomy tour highlighting Lyon's culinary traditions, and a gourmet stroll through Halles Paul Bocuse, the city's famous covered food market. Evening meals include a bouchon (traditional Lyon restaurant) dinner and a one-hour commented dinner cruise on the Saône and Rhône rivers. This itinerary suits travellers who prefer all logistics arranged, food-focused trips, couples seeking a cultural escape, and history enthusiasts drawn to Renaissance architecture and industrial heritage.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at CHF 428 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The train fare is based on a half-fare travelcard; check with Railtour Suisse whether you need to hold one or if it is included in the package price
Day 2 afternoon is free to explore the Presqu'île district; the exact timing and scope of independent versus guided time varies by day

Day by day

Day 1rail
Stroll through Old Lyon
Arrive in Lyon by train. We recommend a typical brasserie for lunch. On foot, led by a guide, you will then explore Vieux Lyon, an emblematic district listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the end of the day, how about an aperitif in the old Hôtel-Dieu followed by a meal in a typical 'bouchon'?
Day 2
Fourvière and boat trip
Take the funicular up to Fourvière hill for a magnificent panoramic view of the city. The guided tour reveals the basilica, beautiful parks and gardens, the Roman theatre and other historic sites. Afternoon free to explore the Presqu'île, the beating heart of Lyon, at your leisure. The day ends with a dinner cruise on the Saône and Rhône rivers.
Day 3rail
Gourmet tour of the Halles Paul Bocuse
Your stay in Lyon ends with a guided gourmet tour of the Halles Paul Bocuse. You'll be able to sample some of the finest products from the best local producers, and they'll also make delicious souvenirs to take home with you. Return to Switzerland by train.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Guided walk through Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the traboules (covered passageways); evening meal in a traditional bouchon restaurant
Day 2Funicular ride to Fourvière hill for panoramic views, guided tour of the basilica and Roman theatre, followed by a one-hour commented dinner cruise on the Saône and Rhône rivers
Day 3Guided gourmet tour of Halles Paul Bocuse covered market with tastings from local food producers

Included

2nd class train from/to Geneva (half-fare travelcard basis)
2 nights in a double room with breakfast, 3-star hotel

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 428 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $525 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Railtour Suisse includes 2nd-class rail from Geneva to Lyon and return, based on a half-fare travelcard.
Is this a guided tour?: Yes. A local guide leads five included excursions: Vieux Lyon walk, Fourvière basilica and funicular, Croix-Rousse silk-making workshop, gastronomy tour, and Halles Paul Bocuse food market tour. Each is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
What accommodation is included?: Two nights in a double room with breakfast in a 3-star hotel in Lyon.
What meals are included?: Breakfast daily, lunch at Halles Paul Bocuse, and dinner in a traditional bouchon restaurant on Day 1. A dinner cruise on the Saône and Rhône is included on Day 2.