Cultural Korea
7 Days
ITINERARY
7 Days : Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan
Tour Overview:
The old and new Korea are juxtaposed in an itinerary that combines the sophisticated excitement of Seoul with the fascinating remains of Korea’s ancient past in Gyeongju. Between the two, you’ll visit the DMZ, the demarcation between North and South Korea and the most heavily armed border in the world.
Day 1 – Arrive in Korea
Arrive in Seoul. Upon arrival, you are met by an English speaking assistant and transferred to the hotel. Founded as the capital of the Chosun Dynasty, Seoul is Korea’s commercial, financial, and political hub.
Day 2 –Seoul Sightseeing- Seat in Coach
Enjoy a morning city tour of Gyeongbok Palace (built in 1394), National Folk Museum with its insights into traditional Korean life, the Blue House and the massive Jogyesa Temple. The afternoon is free at leisure. (B)
*On Tuesdays, Gyeongbok Palace→Deoksu Palace, National Folk Museum→History Museum
Day 3 – DMZ Tour- Seat in Coach
Enjoy your morning join-in DMZ TOUR (Demilitarized zone) with drive by Unification Village. Your tour will also include the 3rd Tunnel (DMZ Theater, Exhibition Hall) Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge, Dora Observatory and Dorasan Station. (B)
*DMZ Tour is not available on Mondays and holidays. Passport is required for this excursion.
Day 4 – World Heritage Tour- Seat in Coach
Enjoy the World Heritage tour. Your tour includes visits of Changdeokgung Palace, Jongmyo Royal Shrine, Insadong antique street. Following lunch, visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. (B, L)
*On Mondays, Changdeok Palace→Gyeongbok palace, Jongmyo Shrine→National Palace Museum
Day 5 – Seoul / Gyeongju- Private tour
Early morning transfer to the train station- Car and driver only (No guide).
Board your express train to Gyeongju, the spiritual and cultural capital of Korea. Gyeongju served as the capital of the Shilla Kingdom, which united the peninsula in 676 AD. Designated by UNESCO as one of the world’s ten most historic sites, it is known as the “Museum Without Walls.”
You are met by a private guide and a car. Your afternoon tour of Gyeongju includes the Bulgulska Temple with its lovely pagodas and bridges, Seogguram Grotto (one of Asia’s most magnificent Buddhist shrines) and the National Museum. (B)
Day 6 – Gyeongju / Busan- Private tour
In the morning, travel to Busan (1h 30m), Korea’s main port and second largest city. Your afternoon tour includes Taejongdae Park with its vast rock outcrops and sweeping sea vistas and the UN cemetery, Jagalchi fish market,
the International market and Yongdusan Park. (B)
Day 7 – Busan / Seoul
After breakfast, transfer to Busan Airport for a flight to Seoul- Car and driver only (No guide).
Upon arrival, you will be met by a driver and transferred to Incheon International airport for your flight back home- Car and driver only (No guide). (B)

DATES/PRICING/ACCOMMODATIONS
2023 | ||
First Class | Join-in Tour | |
Dates | Dbl Occ | Sgl Occ |
Jan 02 - Jan 08 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jan 09 - Jan 15 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jan 16 - Jan 22 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jan 23 - Jan 29 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jan 30 - Feb 05 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Feb 06 - Feb 12 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Feb 13 - Feb 19 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Feb 20 - Feb 26 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Feb 27 - Mar 05 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Mar 06 - Mar 12 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Mar 13 - Mar 19 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Mar 20 - Mar 26 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Mar 27 - Apr 02 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Apr 03 - Apr 09 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Apr 10 - Apr 16 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Apr 17 - Apr 23 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Apr 24 - Apr 30 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
May 01 - May 07 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
May 08 - May 14 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
May 15 - May 21 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
May 22 - May 28 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
May 29 - Jun 04 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jun 05 - Jun 11 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jun 12 - Jun 18 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jun 19 - Jun 25 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jun 26 - Jul 02 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jul 03 - Jul 09 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jul 10 - Jul 16 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jul 17 - Jul 23 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jul 24 - Jul 30 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Jul 31 - Aug 06 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Aug 07 - Aug 13 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Aug 14 - Aug 20 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Aug 21 - Aug 27 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Aug 28 - Sep 03 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Sep 04 - Sep 10 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Sep 11 - Sep 17 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Sep 18 - Sep 24 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Sep 25 - Oct 01 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Oct 02 - Oct 08 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Oct 09 - Oct 15 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Oct 16 - Oct 22 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Oct 23 - Oct 29 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Oct 30 - Nov 05 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Nov 06 - Nov 12 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Nov 13 - Nov 19 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Nov 20 - Nov 26 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
Nov 27 - Dec 03 | $2,850 | $3,780 |
2023 | ||
Deluxe | Join-in Tour | |
Dates | Dbl Occ | Sgl Occ |
Jan 02 - Jan 08 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jan 09 - Jan 15 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jan 16 - Jan 22 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jan 23 - Jan 29 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jan 30 - Feb 05 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Feb 06 - Feb 12 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Feb 13 - Feb 19 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Feb 20 - Feb 26 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Feb 27 - Mar 05 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Mar 06 - Mar 12 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Mar 13 - Mar 19 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Mar 20 - Mar 26 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Mar 27 - Apr 02 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Apr 03 - Apr 09 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Apr 10 - Apr 16 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Apr 17 - Apr 23 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Apr 24 - Apr 30 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
May 01 - May 07 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
May 08 - May 14 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
May 15 - May 21 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
May 22 - May 28 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
May 29 - Jun 04 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jun 05 - Jun 11 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jun 12 - Jun 18 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jun 19 - Jun 25 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jun 26 - Jul 02 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jul 03 - Jul 09 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jul 10 - Jul 16 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jul 17 - Jul 23 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jul 24 - Jul 30 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Jul 31 - Aug 06 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Aug 07 - Aug 13 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Aug 14 - Aug 20 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Aug 21 - Aug 27 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Aug 28 - Sep 03 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Sep 04 - Sep 10 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Sep 11 - Sep 17 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Sep 18 - Sep 24 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Sep 25 - Oct 01 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Oct 02 - Oct 08 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Oct 09 - Oct 15 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Oct 16 - Oct 22 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Oct 23 - Oct 29 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Oct 30 - Nov 05 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Nov 06 - Nov 12 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Nov 13 - Nov 19 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Nov 20 - Nov 26 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
Nov 27 - Dec 03 | $3,610 | $5,305 |
* Minimum 2 passengers | ||
* It is possible to depart on this program on any day as a Private Tour or Join-in Tour | ||
* Travel must be completed within these seasonal date ranges - split season cost available upon request | ||
* Solo Travel Supplement available upon request | ||
* Supplements may apply for special events and holidays | ||
* The accommodation will be provided in the below hotel or similar in case the priority hotel is unable to accommodate the booking | ||
Hotels | ||
Seoul | Busan | |
Four Points by Sheraton Seoul Myeongdong hotel (F) | Asti Hotel Busan (F) | |
Lotte Hotel Seoul Main Tower (D) | Lotte Hotel Busan (D) | |
Gyeongju | ||
Commodore Hotel Gyeongju (F) | ||
Lahan Hotel Gyeongju (D) |

INCLUSIONS
Inclusions (SIC):
- 6 nights accommodation at your choice of hotel with private facilities
- Breakfast daily
- Transfers and tours with guide on private and seat in coach basis as listed
- Domestic Airfare from Busan to Seoul
- Train tickets from Seoul to Gyeongju
- Private car from Gyeongju to Busan
Inclusions (PRIVATE):
- 6 nights accommodation at your choice of hotel with private facilities
- Breakfast daily
- Transfers and tours with guide on private basic
- Domestic Airfare from Busan to Seoul
- Train tickets from Seoul to Gyeongju

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