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South Korea - Korea in Depth - 7 Days

N.B. Tours depart every Monday, although clients can join these tours on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday by taking part in the Seoul arrangements they miss, at the end of the tour.


South KoreaDay 1 (Mon) - Arrival in Seoul

Arrive at Incheon International Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel by the airport limousine bus or by the van. The rest of day is free at your leisure time.

Accommodations at Grand Hilton Hotel or similar (5*)

Accommodations at Best Western Premier Kukdo Hotel or similar (4*)

Accommodations at Hamilton Hotel or similar (3*)


Day 2 (Tue) Seoul

Full day tour of Seoul including Deoksu Palace, Changdeok Palace,

Drive by The Blue House, Jogyesa Temple, Namdaemun Market, Insadong Antique Street. Established by the founder of Joseon Dynasty in 1392, Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea has a population of more than 12,000,000 people. Seoul is a city of the incredible contrasts which, despite its immense size, make it one of the most fascinating cities in the world. In Seoul, the new and the ancient co-exist in the perfect harmony for everyone to enjoy.


Day 3 (Wed) Seoul

Free morning

In the afternoon, transfer to the Korean Folk Village where the old traditional style houses and life styles of the 18th - 19th century are being practiced.

The Korean Folk Village is a showplace of the Korea's traditional folklore customs and ways of living.

Located near Suwon City, 40 km to the south of Seoul, the village was opened in 1974 and comprises approximately two hundred and thirty structures, each representing the traditional customs and manners. In these structures, the visitors witness the unique scenes of people in the ancient costumes living and working in exactly the same manners as in the past before the country came under the western influence.


Day 4 (Thu) Seoul / Gyeongju

After breakfast, tour of DMZ & the 3rd Tunnel (Imjingak Park, The 3rd Tunnel, Dorasan Observatory, Dorasan Station)

In the late afternoon, transfer to Gyeongju called ‘Museum without walls’

Accommodations at Gyeongju Commodore Hotel or similar (4*)

North Korea’s 3rd Infiltration Tunnel is located within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and is located 44 km away from Seoul to the northwest, found in October, 1978, and 30,000 armed military forces with the field artillery can permeate through this tunnel per one hour. Dora Observation Platform is located at a western front line and from here you can get a view of the North Korean territory including the Propaganda Village, People's School and Gaeseong City, the old capital city of the Goryeo Kingdom.

The Freedom Park located at 40 km northwest of Seoul has been dedicated for the 5 million people who left their families and the homes in North Korea and its major facilities include the North Hall where you can get a view of lifestyle of North Korea and the Exhibition Hall having the old tanks and the planes used for the Korean War.


Day 5 (Fri) Gyeongju / Busan

Full day tour of Gyeongju including Cheomseongdae Astronmical Observatory, Tumuli Park, Gyeongju National Museum, Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto

Proceed to Busan, the principal port city in Korea

Accommodations at Busan Commodore Hotel or similar (4*)

The richest repository of ancient history and arts in Korea, the city of Gyeongju was once the splendid capital of the Shilla Kingdom (B.C. 57 - A.D. 935). Gyeongju is filled with the remains of the ancient Shilla Kingdom’s temples, the royal tombs, the monuments, one of the earliest astronomical observatories in Asia - Cheomseongdae, built in 647 A.D., and the crumbled remains of the palaces and the fortresses. There is a branch (Gyeongju National Museum) of the National Museum Korea in the downtown where thousands of the items are exhibited. The two supreme treasures of Gyeongju are the Bulguksa Temple and the Seokguram Grotto, Being called "The Museum Without Walls". Gyeongju has been designated by UNESCO as one of the world's ten historic sites, and the Bulguksa Temple and the Seokguram Grotto were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1995.


Day 6 (Sat) Busan / Seoul

Full day tour of Busan including Busan Tower, Jagalchi Fishery Market, Nampodong Street, Busan Municipal Museum & Haeundae Beach

Return to Seoul.

Accommodations at Grand Hilton Hotel or similar (5*)

Accommodations at Best Western Premier Kukdo Hotel or similar (4*)

Accommodations at Hamilton Hotel or similar (3*)

Busan is the second largest city and the principal port of Korea. It is located on the southern part of the peninsula with more than 4 million inhabitants, it being geographically an excellent natural harbor. Busan has been an important trade center for fishing and some other industries for a long time. The major attractions of Busan are UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan Tower and Jagalchi Fishery Market and Haeundae Beach.


Day 7 (Sun) Seoul / Departure

After breakfast, check-out the hotel. The complementary airport bus ticket is provided.

End of tour.


INCLUSIONS

6 nights at the above mentioned hotel on twin sharing basis

Meals : 6 Breakfasts at hotel & 5 Lunches at local restaurants

English speaking guide for the whole tours

Transfer services for the whole journey

All admission fees and all taxes are included.


Departures

Tours depart every Monday, although clients can join these tours on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday by taking part in the Seoul arrangements they miss, at the end of the tour.


Hotel Information

Grand Hilton Hotel (5*)

Best Western Premier Kukdo Hotel (4*) - Seoul

Hamilton Hotel (3*) - Seoul

Gyeongju Commodore Hotel (3.5*) - Gyeongju City

Busan Commodore Hotel (4*) - Busan City


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