Highlights of South Korea
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Take a cooking class to learn how to create your own bibimbap, one of the most famous dishes of Korea. Peer across the DMZ at the 38th parallel into North Korea. Experience and learn about the temple life of monks in the rural town of Gurye.
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Specification: Highlights of South Korea
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Depart Seoul this morning for the UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress before an included lunch. On the way to Jeonju, stop at the architecturally dramatic Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan. Enjoy a free evening in Jeonju on arrival.
Start you day with a transfer to Geoje-do to visit the historic POW camp that held over 170,000 prisoners during the Korean War. Have a photo stop at the windmill on Windy Hill before transfering to Koreas second biggest city, Busan and it’s famous Haeundae Beach.
Spend this morning visiting the main attractions of Busan including the UN Memorial Cemetary, Busan Tower at Yongdusan Park and the Jagalchi Fish Market. Visit the spectacular seaside temple of Haedong Yonggungsa before travelling to Gyeongju where you will spend the next two nights.
A full day exploring Gyeongju the old capital city of the Shilla Kingdom including the UNESCO World Heritage Bulgksa Temple and Seogguram Grotto. After an included lunch visit the Gyeongju National Museum to see the treasures of the Shilla Kingdom and the tomb mounds of Tumuli Park. End the day with an evening visit to Donggung Palace and Woji Pond.
Transfer back to Seoul today in comfort about the KTX Korean Bullet Train. Once back in Seoul the afternoon where you could maybe do some last minute shopping in one of Seoul’s famous districts. End your tour with a farewell Korean BBQ to say goodbye to your new friends.
It’s time to say goodbye, but just think of all the wonderful stories you will take home. A transfer will take you to the airport for your onward travels.
Nights
City
Hotel
Category
Image
Day 1, 2, 3 and 10
Seoul
Holiday Inn Express Hongdae
Day 4 and 5
Jeonju
Lahan Hotel Jejonju
Day 6
Tongyeoung
Stanford Hotel & Resort Tongyeoung
Day 7
Busan
IBIS Ambassador Busan Haeundae
Day 8 and 9
Gyeongju
Gyeongju Commodore Hotel
What´s included
- 10 nights in described Hotel or similar
- Daily Breakfast for 2 Persons
- 6 Lunches
- 4 Dinners
- All high-speed train travel as specified in the itinerary
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- Small group touring
- All Entrance fees
- English speaking tour leader
- All Tipping
- Arrival and departure transfers
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Visa fees
- Porters
- Insurance and personal expenses such as laundry, mini-bar, telephone and drinks
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