Tour of South Korea

Days 1 & 2

Fly Korean Air from London Heathrow to Seoul.  On arrival in Seoul transfer to the Itaewon Hotel and check in for a two night stay.

Day 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a sightseeing tour of South Korea's capital city, Seoul.  This includes visits to Gyeongbok Palace, the National Folk Museum and the Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan where you will have a bird's eye view of this metropolitan city.

Day 4

After breakfast, transfer to the Korean Folk Village just outside of Seoul.  Here you can witness villagers living the traditional lifestyle of the 18th & 19th Centuries.  Then continue to Songnisan National Park visiting Beopjusa Temple en route.  Stay overnight at the Lakehill Hotel.

Day 5

Following breakfast at the Lakehill Hotel, travel onwards to Gyeongju.  During the afternoon you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Gyeongju which includes visits to Chomsongdae Astronomic Observatory, Royal Tumuli Park and Bulguksa Temple.  Check-in at the Kolon Hotel for a two night stay.

Day 6

After breakfast, begin a full day tour of Gyeongju by visiting Seogguram Grotto, the 4 faced Bhudda and Gwaeneung Royal Tomb.   Then enjoy a scenic coastal drive to Guryongpo Port before returning to Gyeongju.

Day 7

Following breakfast, transfer to Unmoonsa Temple (Buddhist nun's temple) before continuing to Busan for a city tour.  This will include visits to Busan Tower, Jagalchi Fish Market and Nampodong Street.  Check-in for an overnight stay at the Busan Tourist Hotel.

Day 8

After breakfast, transfer to Gayasan National Park.  Here you will visit Haeinsa Temple which is home to a world famous Korean treasure called Tripitaka Koreana, made in the Goryo Dynasty to protect the country by Bhudda's power from invasion of Mongolian troops.  The Tripitaka Koreana was designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site.    Continue to the traditional village of Andong before proceeding to Chungju Lake, stay overnight at the Cheongpoong Lake & Hill Resort Hotel.

Day 9

Following breakfast and hotel check-out, there is a sightseeing boat ride on the picturesque lake before moving on to Gangneung.  In Gangneung you will visit Chamsori Gramophone & Audio Museum.  Then proceed to Mt. Doota for a unique temple stay experience at Samwhasa Temple.  This includes a to visit an evening bell ringing ceremony and the evening worship.

Day 10

Today, why not take the opportunity to rise early and attend the 3am mass and watch the spectacular sunrise over the east coast?  After breakfast you will transfer to Mt. Seorak National Park and enjoy a cable car ride to Gwonkeumsansung to visit Shinheungsa Temple.  Here you can enjoy a hot spring swim or sauna at Waterpia Spa Park.  Check-in at the Kensington Hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 11

Following breakfast and check out from the hotel.  You will transfer to Gapyeong to visit the Morning Calm Flower and Tree Park, which displays unique Korean wild flowers and trees.    Return to Seoul and visit Itaewon Street, one of the capital's main shopping areas.  Check-in at the Itaewon Hotel for your final night's stay.

Day 12

After checking out of the Itaewon Hotel in Seoul you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight with Korean Air to London Heathrow.

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