The Best of South Korea 1640 , 8 Days

An 8-day tour to South Korea to get a glimpse of its highlights. South Korea is a dream destination for the traveler, an engaging, welcoming place where the dazzling benefits of a fully industrialized, high-tech nation are balanced alongside a reverence for tradition and the ways of old Asia. Its capital Seoul is a perfect example for what the whole country can offer you - night markets and K-pop, temples and majestic palaces, skyscrapers and pulsing neon.

Tour Highlights:
Seoul - the dynamic capital can provide whatever you want 24 hours a day
Busan - world's busiest containers port, but a city full of cultural assets as well and Korea's movie capital
Gyeongju - site of the ancient city capital of the Silla (Shilla) dynasty 


Itinerary:

Day 1 (Friday). Seoul
Arrive at Incheon International Airport, transport on your own to the hotel. The rest of day is free at your leisure time.  

Day 2 (Saturday). Seoul
After breakfast pick up at your hotel will be around 08:30 am. We will have a Seoul-full day-sightseeing. Some of the sports we will visit are the Jogyesa temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center or Amethyst shop and transfer to Korean Folk village. In the Korean Folk Village (an hour and half drive away from Seoul) - you will experience the culture of the late Joseon Dynasty, It’s a huge village that has about 260 different types of house of each province. Return to Seoul and take a rest B/-/-

Day 3 (Sunday). Seoul - Gongju - Jeonju
After breakfast we will meet our guide at 07:30 at the hotel lobby. We will transfer to Gongju (130 km / 1hr 30min) and reveal the history of the Baekje Dynasty. We will visit The Tomb of King Muryeong (part of the UNESCO world heritage). Gongsanseong Fortress (UNESCO), is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period (234-678). Later on we will transfer to Jeonju (80 km / 1 hr) to visit Jeonju Hanok Village including about 700 traditional Korean houses called Hanok. Check-in to our hotel and have leisure time. B/-/-

Day 4 (Monday). Jeonju- Gwangju - Suncheon - Yeosu
After breakfast at the hotel we will travel to Gwangju (100 km / 1hr 30min), the leading city of Honam region and birthplace of a modern democratic movement in Korea, May 18th National Cemetery (Gwangju, hometown of BTS member J-Hope and his song "Ma City" contains the May 18 Gwangju Democratization movement.). Afterwards we will continue to Suncheon (100 km/ 1hr) where you will visit Suncheo Bay National Garden (in the last week of every month, replaced by Nakaneupseong Fortress). Then we will travel to Yeosu (38 km/ 40 min), a romantic coastal city and look around the Yi Sun-shin Plaza. Check-in at the hotel. B/-/-

Day 5 (Tuesday). Yeosu - Jinju - Busan - Gyeongju
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit the Jinjuseong Fortress - historically linked to Japanese invasion in 1592. Later on we will transfer to Busan (100 km / 1.5 hrs). When we arrive at Gimhae domestic airport and depart from Gimhae domestic airport (1st floor, Ticket office on the bus). Pick up customers to join us in front of Toyoko Inn hotel 1, Busan Station 13:00 (Stop those places depending on 3 days tour tourists). Jagalchi Market and BIFF Square, Busan’s old downtown with seafood- Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Park. Transfer to Gyeongju (100Km/ 1hr 30min). Check-in at the hotel. B/-/- 

Day 6 (Wednesday). Gyeongju - Andong - Pyeongchang
Breakfast at the hotel. Today on the itinerary we have the Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO), constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Bulguksa Buddhist Temple (UNESCO) - the beauty of the temple itself and artistic touch of the stone relics are as awesome and fascinating as to be highly praised by visitors from all over the world. Transfer to Andong (170 km/ 2hr 30min). Andong Hahoe Village (UNESCO) which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Moreover, the village was naturally formed with people who actually live there. It has become world-famous for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II of The Great Britain. Transfer to Pyeongchang (234 km/ 2hr 30min), 2018 Winter Olympic host city. Check-in at the hotel. B/-/-

Day 7 (Thursday). Pyeongchang - Mt.Sorak - Seoul
Breakfast at the hotel. We will drive around the venues of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Transfer to Sokcho (100 km/ 1hr 30min), where we wil visit the Seoraksan National Park (UNESCO Biosphere Zone). The peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea's most famous national park. Due to the many rare species found here, UNESCO designated this national park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982. *Cable car to Gwongeumseong Fortress (Optional for cable car USD20 pp). Transfer to Seoul (195 km/ 3hr 30min). The location for arrival: The Donghwa Duty Free Shop Building. Estimated Arrival Time: 17:00 B/-/-

**During the peak season in October, the Seoraksan National Park will restrict buses and medium size buses for entries. Therefore, the bus must park at C District Square and you must walk 3.6km to the entrance from C District Square. So please be aware of that we might not be able to visit Seoraksan National Park in this period.

Day 8 (Friday). Seoul - Incheon
After breakfast, transfer to Incheon Airport accordng to your flight schedule. Pick up 4 hours before your flights to transfer to Incheon Airport. B/-/-

 

Practical information: ►Please, note, this is a join-in tour with guaranteed departures and you might be join by other tourists of various nationalities on the same date - we do not know this in advance. ► There might be a surcharge in the price of the hotel stay in Seoul on various holidays.

Visa: Citizens of almost all European countries do not need a visa to visit South Korea  


Price Includes:
7 nights in a double room with en suite facilities at 4* hotels with breakfast
transport according to the program and entrance fees to some of the sights
Airport transfers are included only on days 1 and 8
English-speaking local guides
meals according to the itinerary (B-breakfast/L-lunch/D -dinner),

Not Included:
Flight tickets to/from Seoul
travel insurance
visa fees if applicable
optional tours - to be paid on the spot
drinks and meals not mentioned in the program
tips and personal expenses

Additional Services:
Airport limousine bus no 6701: 15 USD per person/one way (payable on spot - in front of bus stop at Incheon airport/in front of the hotel)


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Price
1640 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
590 EUR
Closed on the following dates: 24 JAN, 03 OCT, 26 DEC 2025
Price
1766 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
660 EUR
Status
Open for booking
Price
1640 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
590 EUR
Status
Open for booking
Closed on the following dates: 24 JAN, 03 OCT, 26 DEC 2025
Price
1766 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
660 EUR
Status
Open for booking
Price
1640 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
590 EUR
Status
Open for booking
Closed on the following dates: 24 JAN, 03 OCT,26 DEC 2025
Price
1766 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
660 EUR
Status
Open for booking

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