7 Days / 6 Nights
Day 1: Arrive Korea
Arrive in Seoul this evening. Upon arrival you are
met and transferred to HAMILTON HOTEL. Founded as
the capital of the Chosun dynasty, Seoul is Korea’s
commercial, financial and political hub.
Day 2: Seoul Sightseeing
Enjoy a morning city tour of Gyeongbok Palace (built
in 1394), the Folklore Museum with its insights into
traditional Korean life, the Blue House and the
massive Jogyesa Temple. (Tour on seat-in-coach
basis.) The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 3: Seoul / Gyeongju
Early this morning, transfer to the train station to
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 AD 676. Designated by UNESCO as one of
the world’s ten most historic sites, it is known as
the “Museum Without Walls.” You are met and
transferred to KOLON HOTEL. Your afternoon tour of
Gyeongju includes the Bulgulsa Temple with its
lovely pagodas and bridges, Seogguram Grotto (one of
Asia’s most magnificent Buddhist shrines) and the
National Museum. (Tour on private basis.) (B)
Day 4: Gyeongju / Busan
In the morning, travel by express bus to Busan (1
hr. 30 min.), Korea’s main port and second largest
city. Upon arrival, check in to BUSAN TOURIST HOTEL.
Your afternoon tour includes Taejongdae Park with
its vast rock outcrops and sweeping sea vistas, the
UN cemetery, Jagalchi fish market, the International
Market and Yongdusan Park. (Tour on private basis.)
(B)
Day 5: Busan / Jeju
After breakfast, transfer to Gimhae Domestic Air
Terminal to board a flight to Jeju Island. Upon
arrival, you will be met and start your day tour in
Jeju by visiting Jeju Folk History Museum, Magic
Road and Hanrim Park. In the afternoon, visit the
Buddhist Grotto located in the middle of Sanbang
Mountain, which overlooks the sea and Yongmeori
Seaside Park. Transfer to JEJU HANA HOTEL. (B)
Day 6: Jeju Full-Day Tour
Enjoy a sightseeing tour on Honeymoon Island,
visiting San-gum-buri Volcanic Crater, Seongsan
Sunrise Peak, Sungeup folk village and Jeongbang
Waterfall. (B)
Day 7: Jeju / Seoul
After breakfast, transfer to Jeju Airport for a
flight to Seoul. Upon arrival, connect to your
return flight home. (B)
