Day 1 - Historic Lyon (Classic): Start Vieux Lyon exploring traboules and Renaissance architecture. Visit Saint-Jean Cathedral and admire astronomical clock. Lunch at traditional bouchon restaurant. Ascend Fourvière via funicular to explore Basilica and enjoy panoramic views. Sunset stroll through Fourvière district's winding streets. Dinner in Old Town with local wines.
Day 2 - Culture & Museums (Art Focus): Morning at Musée des Beaux-Arts exploring Egyptian antiquities and Renaissance paintings. Lunch break in Presqu'île district. Afternoon at Institut Lumière learning cinema history. Late afternoon browsing galleries in Vieux Lyon. Evening performance at Opéra House or contemporary theater.
Day 3 - Parks & Nature (Relaxation): Full day exploring Parc de la Tête d'Or—rent rowboat on lake, visit zoo, botanical gardens, and tree-lined paths. Picnic overlooking water. Late afternoon cycling or walking along Rhône riverside paths. Sunset viewing from park elevations. Dinner at riverside restaurant.
Day 4 - Contemporary & Local (Modern Lyon): Morning at Museum of Confluences exploring science and natural history through cutting-edge architecture. Explore La Confluence district's contemporary galleries and design shops. Afternoon street art tour or graffiti workshop. Evening in Presqu'île's trendy restaurants and bars showcasing modern Lyon culture.
Day 5 - Day Trip (Exploration): Full day in Beaujolais wine region—visit multiple family wineries, taste various Gamay wines, enjoy vineyard views, and lunch at traditional winery restaurant. Alternative: Medieval village of Pérouges with fortress exploration, artisan workshops, and regional cuisine.