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South Korea, 10 Days · Classic tour
From Seoul to Busan
From
£1,995
Departure on 16/02/2025 from London
Classic South Korea
South Korea is an eclectic country and that's what we'll see on this trip: the integration of traditional culture in its cities, the architecture in its metropolises, the traditional customs in pocket-sized villages, and its archaeological treasures.
Departure date
Departures from January 2025 till October 2025
From
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Travel details
City of origin - Seoul
Departure with destination Seoul. Night on board.
Seoul
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Seoul
Breakfast. City tour of Seoul with a visit to the Changdeok Palace. Then it's on to the Gwangjang market, one of the largest traditional markets in South Korea to sample some of the most famous Korean street foods. Visit to the National Museum of Korea. Built in 2005, this museum boasts a fantastic collection of Korean art and relics. Next, it's the turn of CEOX Mall and Byeolmadang Library. The last stop on today's tour is at the Seoul N Tower Observatory on Mount Namsan for a panoramic view of the city. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
Seoul - P.N. Mt. Songnisan - Daegu
Breakfast. Departure to a village outside the city, where you can see traditional houses and the lifestyle of the 18th and 19th centuries. Departure to Mt. Songnisan National Park and the Beopjusa Temple, home to the largest Buddha statue in the country. The forest park is an ideal place to enjoy a walk. Afterwards, we set off for Daegu by road. Arrival at hotel. Overnight stay.
Daegu - Gyeongju
Breakfast. Visit the Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Museum and Seomun Market in Daegu. Transfer to Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom, a museum city, due to the historical value of its buildings. Next, we will participate in the traditional tea ceremony. In the afternoon we will visit the Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory and the Tumulus Park with the royal tombs. We will have the opportunity to enter one of the excavated tombs to see the interior structure. Arrival at the hotel. Overnight stay.
Gyeongju
Breakfast. Full day tour of Gyeongju, starting with the Seokguram Grotto, built in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham. The grotto contains a monumental statue of the seated Buddha facing the sea, considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. We continue with a visit to the Bulguksa Temple, which was rebuilt after its destruction by the Japanese during the occupation of Korea. We go and see the rock-cut Buddhas, the Royal Tomb of Gwaeneung and continue on a picturesque route to the port of Guryongpo. Bus ride along the coastline. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
Gyeongju - Busan
Breakfast. Departure to the Buddhist temple of Unmunsa, located between picturesque mountains. Departure to Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. Upon arrival, we visit the Jagalchi Fish Market, Nampodong Street, and the Tower on Mount Yongdusan, with its observation deck offering breathtaking views of the city. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
Busan - Seoul
Breakfast. Return journey to Seoul. If fewer than 3 people are on the trip, the transfer may be by train. Arrival at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Seoul - City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport by your own account. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transportation in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.
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Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 7 breakfasts.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Airport transfer on the last day is not included. It can be booked up to 7 days after booking as long as there are at least 45 days until departure. It cannot be booked later. Please take this into account when booking your trip.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in South Korea are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in South Korea.
- Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Groups may be multilingual.
- Transfer from Busan to Seoul on Day 7 may be arranged by vehicle or train depending on the local circumstances one month before departure date.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.