* Itinerary is subject to change in accordance to availability
Day 1: Arrival Seoul
Arrival at Incheon International Airport and transfer to Meet your your hotel in Seoul.
Dinner on your own and rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Seoul
Breakfast at hotel and meet your guide in the lobby. Visit the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun Shin at Gwanghwamun square and get a spectacular view of the
Gyeongbokgung Palace entrance.
Visit the palace and National Folklore Museum. Transfer to Bukchon Hanok Village, which were once the homes of Joseon Dynasty aristocrats. Continue your way to Insadong Street, also known as the historical and cultural heart of Seoul.
After lunch, transfer to Namdaemun Market, one of the largest
traditional markets. Then, walk through the shopping district of Myeongdong before
going to N Seoul tower to get a panoramic view of the city.
Return to hotel and have dinner on your own.
Day 3: Seoul – Seorak
After breakfast, transfer to Mount Seorak National Park. You will take the cable car (if weather permits) to reach the summit and Gwongeumseong Fortress.
Once you come down, visit Sinheungsa Temple located at the foot of Mount Seorak.
Transfer to Sokcho. You will visit Younggeumjeong Pavilion and Sokcho Tourist Fish Market to try a street food on own.
Overnight at Sokcho (1)
Day 4: Seorak – Andong
After breakfast, head to Andong. On the way, visit Dosan Seowon Confucian School established in 1574. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Upon arrival at Andong, visit Hahoe Village (UNESCO Site), famous for its traditional houses and home of the descendants of the Ryu clan. Then stop at Buyongdae Cliff which offers a panoramic view of the village. Visit Mask Museum.
Check-in at the hotel in Andong and have dinner on your own.
Day 5: Andong – Gyeongju
After breakfast, transfer to Haeinsa Temple. Visit Haeinsa Temple (UNESCO Site), one of the three major temples of the country. At the temple, you will be able to observe a holy Buddhist writing engraved on more than 80,000 wooden boards in order to
invoke the protection of Buddha from Mongolian invasions.
After lunch, drive to Daegu and visit the local herbal market and the Museum of Oriental Medicine. Transfer to Gyeongju.
Dinner on your own and overnight in Gyeongju (1)
Day 6: Gyeongju
After breakfast, depart for Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO Site). The temple is the greatest symbol of the Shilla Dynasty because it embodies the mystery, beauty, and spirit of Buddhism under Shilla.
After lunch, visit Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest astonomical observatory in Asia. Then walk through Tumuli Park where you can observe the great ancient tombs of royals and officials of the Shilla Dynasty.
Next, discover numerous historical and cultural artifacts of the Shilla Dynasty at Gyeongju National Museum. Lastly, take a stroll at Anapji Pond
Overnight in Gyeongju (2)
Day 7: Gyeongju – Busan
After breakfast, transfer to Busan passing by Tongdosa Temple, often called « The Temple without a Buddha » since statues of the Buddha cannot be found outdoors.
Visit Gamcheon Cultural Village, which is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain. Next, check out Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Market and continue on to Gukje International Market and Nampodong District, where Busan International Film Festival is held each year.
Dinner on your own and overnight in Busan (1)
Day 8: Busan
After breakfast, visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple one of the more uniquely located temples. Because compared to most temples located in the mountains, this temple can be found right next to the sea.
After lunch, visit UN Cemetery and continue to Haeundae Beach to visit Nurimaru APEC House, located on Dongbaekseom Island. Admire the scenery at The APEC House, which is a pavilion built in a traditional Korean style.
Overnight at Busan (2)
Day 9: Busan
After breakfast, visit Taejongdae Park to see its impressive cliffs. After lunch, visit Gamcheon Cultural Village and continue to Jagalchi Market and Gukje Market to see the traditional market.
Afterwards, take the KTX bullet train back up to Seoul.
Transfer to hotel and overnight in Seoul (3)
Day 10: Seoul Departure
After hotel breakfast, transfer to Incheon Airport on your own.
