Lyon by First Class rail – brand new direct service from London

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Overview
Highlights
- First Class rail on the brand new direct Eurostar service from London
- Old Town of Lyon – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Croix-Rousse quarter, Gothic Cathedral of St. Jean
- Lyon – Gastronomic capital of France
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- First Class direct return rail travel from London to Lyon (Standard Premier service on Eurostar)
- 4 nights bed and breakfast in a double room at the Grand Hotel des Terreaux, Sofitel Bellecour or the Hotel Le Royal in Lyon
Itinerary
Excitement builds this morning as you start your holiday with a stroll through the magnificently restored London St. Pancras International station. Appreciate the splendor of the beautiful red brick Gothic façade before you pass through the Eurostar terminal and board...
Whilst in Lyon make sure you visit the Old Town and the Croix-Rousse quarter, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to uncover its narrow cobbled streets and trademark Tra boules, alleyways used by silk workers and, later on, the Resistance during World War II....
This morning after a leisurely breakfast it is time to leave France’s second largest city as you make your way back to Lyon Part-Dieu station. Recline in your comfortable and spacious Standard Premier Class seat as your high-speed service transports you north through ...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Grand Hotel des Terreaux
The Grand Hotel des Terreaux (4 star) enjoys an excellent location in the city centre between the Rhone and Saone rivers. All the hotel’s 53 ensuite rooms are traditionally decorated and all feature flat screen TV’s, air conditioning, bathrobes, slippers and hair dryer. The hotel benefits from an indoor swimming pool, bar, restaurant and free WiFi connection throughout the entire hotel.
Hotel Le Royal Lyon
The Hotel Le Royal Lyon (4 star) enjoys an excellent location in the city centre between the Rhone and Saone rivers. All the hotel’s 74 ensuite rooms and suites feature beds with feather and down duvet and mattress cover, WiFi, satellite television, minibar, safe and airconditioning, bathrooms with bathtub, bathrobes, slippers and hair dryer. The hotel benefits from the Côté Cuisine restaurant or the Côté Bellecour lounge and lovely views over the Place Bellecour. (The hotel is a member of the MGallery collection).
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
The luxurious Sofitel Lyon Bellecour (5 star) is ideally located in the centre of Lyon just 450 meters from the city’s central square, Place Bellecour. The hotel boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, Les Trois Domes, offering a selection of gourmet cuisine and complimented by panoramic city views. Alternatively, guests can dine in the Le Silk restaurant and enjoy more traditional French dishes or choose to spend an evening relaxing with a cocktail and views out over the city at the Melhor bar. Each of the hotels 164 sleek and modern rooms and suites are air-conditioned and come equipped with a Flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, minibar and an en-suite bathroom with a shower/bathtub and luxury toiletries. Some rooms benefit from views of the River Rhône and a living room.
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