South Korea – 7N/8D

Day 1 :
Arrival
Meet and greet at Incheon International Airport. Meet and greet at the airport by our local guide and then transfer to hotel check-in. Rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 2 :
Seoul
After breakfast, start half-day Seoul tour including National Museum of Korea, built in 2005 and with its rich collection of Korean arts and relics. Next visit at Changdeok Palace & Secret Garden, UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. Last, get on to the Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan for a bird’s eye view of Metropolitan city of Seoul.

Day 3 :
Seoul-Gyeongju
Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Korean Folk Village which is located outside of Seoul, where you find the old traditional style houses and life style of 18th-19th century. Proceed to Beopjusa Temple inside the scenic Songnisan National Park where you find the tallest Buddha Statue in Korea. Afterward, catch a train to Gyeongju. Overnight in Gyeongju.

Day 4 :
Gyeongju
Breakfast at hotel. Then go for a half day Gyeongju tour including Cheomseongdae Astronomic Observatory, one of the oldest existing Observatory in Asia. Then, visit Royal Tumuli Park with its Royal tombs. You will have the chance to enter one of the excavated tombs to see the construction and process behind the Royal Kings burial chambers. Last visit is at Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO) although rebuilt following destruction by the Japanese during their occupancy. The Temple has been completely restored to its former glory. Overnight stay in Gyeongju.

Day 5 :
Gyeongju-Busan
After breakfast, start your full day tour of Gyeongju by visiting Seokguram Grotto, established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mt. Toham and one of the stone temple of Korea. The grotto contains a monumental statue of a sitting Buddha looking out to sea and it is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. Four-face Buddha, Gwaeneung Royal Tomb and Scenic drive tour to Guryongpo Port. In the evening catch a train to Busan. Overnight in Busan.

Day 6 :
Busan
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast start half-day Busan tour to Busan Tower on Mt Yongdusan with its observation deck offering stunning views of the city and beyond, Jagalchi Fishery Market where roadside vendors sell various fishes and Nampodong Street. Overnight in Busan.

Day 7 :
Busan-Seoul
After breakfast, transfer to Busan train station for KTX back to Seoul. Upon arrival in Seoul, transfer to hotel. After check-in, you will have your own independent activities or shopping at Itaewon shopping District. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 8 :
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for your onward flight. 

Day 1 :
Arrival
Meet and greet at Incheon International Airport. Meet and greet at the airport by our local guide and then transfer to hotel check-in. Rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 2 :
Seoul
After breakfast, start half-day Seoul tour including National Museum of Korea, built in 2005 and with its rich collection of Korean arts and relics. Next visit at Changdeok Palace & Secret Garden, UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. Last, get on to the Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan for a bird’s eye view of Metropolitan city of Seoul.

Day 3 :
Seoul-Gyeongju
Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Korean Folk Village which is located outside of Seoul, where you find the old traditional style houses and life style of 18th-19th century. Proceed to Beopjusa Temple inside the scenic Songnisan National Park where you find the tallest Buddha Statue in Korea. Afterward, catch a train to Gyeongju. Overnight in Gyeongju.

Day 4 :
Gyeongju
Breakfast at hotel. Then go for a half day Gyeongju tour including Cheomseongdae Astronomic Observatory, one of the oldest existing Observatory in Asia. Then, visit Royal Tumuli Park with its Royal tombs. You will have the chance to enter one of the excavated tombs to see the construction and process behind the Royal Kings burial chambers. Last visit is at Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO) although rebuilt following destruction by the Japanese during their occupancy. The Temple has been completely restored to its former glory. Overnight stay in Gyeongju.

Day 5 :
Gyeongju-Busan
After breakfast, start your full day tour of Gyeongju by visiting Seokguram Grotto, established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mt. Toham and one of the stone temple of Korea. The grotto contains a monumental statue of a sitting Buddha looking out to sea and it is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. Four-face Buddha, Gwaeneung Royal Tomb and Scenic drive tour to Guryongpo Port. In the evening catch a train to Busan. Overnight in Busan.

Day 6 :
Busan
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast start half-day Busan tour to Busan Tower on Mt Yongdusan with its observation deck offering stunning views of the city and beyond, Jagalchi Fishery Market where roadside vendors sell various fishes and Nampodong Street. Overnight in Busan.

Day 7 :
Busan-Seoul
After breakfast, transfer to Busan train station for KTX back to Seoul. Upon arrival in Seoul, transfer to hotel. After check-in, you will have your own independent activities or shopping at Itaewon shopping District. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 8 :
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for your onward flight.