Enjoy a day away from Paris on a full-day trip to Lyon and Beaujolais by TGV, France’s high-speed train. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Lyon during a hop-on hop-off bus tour and sightsee at your own pace. In the afternoon, continue to the Beaujolais wine region, just south of Burgundy, and explore the area's scenic landscape and gorgeous villages. Then, enjoy a delicious tasting of Beaujolais wine accompanied with artisan cheeses and meats.
Your day trip to Lyon and Beaujolais starts with a meet and greet in central Paris, where you’ll receive your round-trip train tickets. Your local host and will escort you to the Gare de Lyon station, and you’ll enjoy a comfortable two-hour train journey to Lyon.
On arrival to Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meet your local host and receive your hop-on hop-off bus tour tickets. Board the open-top, double-decker bus for a sightseeing tour around the historic city and explore at your own pace. During your hop-on hop-off tour, learn about the city’s most famous sites from the informative audio commentary and visit Lyon's top attractions, such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-Fourvière, Place Bellecour, St John’s Cathedral (Cathédrale-St-Jean) and Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon). Stop and grab a bite to eat at any of Lyon’s fabulous restaurants (own expense).
See the Itinerary section below for a full list of stops on the Lyon hop-on hop-off bus tour.
After your sightseeing tour, board a comfortable minibus for a scenic drive through the stunning Beaujolais wine region, often considered  one of France's top 10 wine-growing regions. Venture along the Route des Grands Crus and admire picturesque villages such as Fleurie, Morgon and St-Amour as you listen to your guide explain the local wine-making process.
Visit a wine cellar and sample different Beaujolais wines accompanied with local artisan cheeses and charcuterie, a selection of fine meats. Learn how Beaujolais wine is made exclusively from Gamay grapes grown in granite-based soils, giving the wine a unique and distinctive taste.
After you Beaujolais excursion, enjoy a relaxing ride back to Lyon, where your host will direct you to your train back to Paris.