Taste of South Korea

5 Day • Seoul and Gyeongju Highlights

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, Korea

National Folk Museum, Seoul, Korea
Insadong Alley, Seoul, Korea

National Folklore Museum, Korea

Korean Folk Village

Bulgulska Temple

Taste of South Korea

5 Day Independant Vacation - Seoul and Gyeongju Highlights

Discover the highlights of South Korea's history, culture and buzzing capital

Experience a taste of the South Korea’s culture in just 5 days, with a choice hotel style.  Sightseeing includes exploring national treasures such as Gyeongbok Palace, the National Folk Museum, Jogyesa Temple, Secret Garden, South Gate open market, Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomsungdae Astronomical Observatory Tower and the Bulguksa Temple. 

This taste of South Korea that will have you wanting more!

5D Seoul & Gyeongju - Standard
$3355CAD
per person, based on double occupancy
  • Travel Between
  • 1 Nov 2022 – 31 Oct 2023
  • Subject to availability
  • Package Includes: 4 nights Standard Hotel accommodations, Excursions with English speaking Driver/Guide, Entrance Fees, Airport transfers
  • Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
  • Contact us for Solo Traveller price or for travel alternate dates
5D Seoul & Gyeongju - First Class
$4105CAD
per person, based on double occupancy
  • Travel Between
  • Nov 2022 – 31 Oct 2023
  • Subject to availability
  • Package Includes: 4 nights Superior Hotel accommodations, Excursions with English speaking Driver/Guide, Entrance Fees, Airport transfers
  • Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
  • Contact us for Solo Traveller price or for travel alternate dates
5D Seoul & Gyeongju - Deluxe
$4399CAD
per person, based on double occupancy
  • Travel Between
  • 1 Nov 2022 – 31 Oct 2023
  • Subject to availability
  • Package Includes: 5-star Hotel accommodations for 4 nights, Excursions with English speaking Driver/Guide, Entrance Fees, Airport transfers
  • 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
  • Contact us for Solo Traveller price or for travel alternate dates

Trip Details

Included in your trip

Hotel Accommodations
Some Meals
Excursions
Airport Transfers

EXCLUDED FROM YOUR TRIP

International Flights/Airfare
Travel Insurance
Tips/Gratuities
Items of a Personal Nature

WHERE WILL YOU VISIT?

  • Seoul
  • Gyeongbok Palace
  • National Folk Museum
  • The Blue House
  • Jogyesa Temple
  • Insadong Alley
  • Secret Garden
  • South Gate Open Market
  • Cheonma Tumuli Park
  • Cheomsungdae Astronomical Observatory Tower
  • Anapji Pond
  • Gyeongju
  • Bulgulska Temple
  • Seokguram Grotto

TRIP ITINERARY

Starts and ends in Seoul, South Korea

5 Day Adventure

Day 1: Arrive Seoul, Korea

Welcome to Korea, arrive at Incheon International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Seoul.

Originally the capital of the Chosun Dynasty, Seoul is Korea’s commercial, financial and political hub. You will be captivated by this vibrant city with its history, culture, colorful neighbourhoods, eclectic markets and diverse nightlife.

Each district in Seoul has its own personality. For shopping and food visit Myeondong or Dongdaemun which is full of outdoor food stalls and shopping. If you enjoy art and history, you will love the local galleries and the Gyeongbokgung Palace located in the Insadong neighbourhood. Nightlife and vibrate evening dining can be found in the Itaewon area, or for karaoke and buskers check out the Hongdae neighbourhood.

Day 2: Seoul City Sightseeing

This morning, enjoy a city tour of Seoul including the famous Gyeongbok Palace- the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty built in 1394, the National Folk Museum- replicas of historic objects to illustrate the history of traditional life of the Korean people, The Blue House- Presidential Residence, Jogyesa Temple – the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. You will also visit the Insadong Alley, Secret Garden and South Gate open market.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Seoul to Gyeongju

Depart Seoul today by express train or motorcoach 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.”

This afternoon you will see the sights of this historic city including Cheonma Tumuli Park, Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomsungdae Astronomical Observatory Tower and Anapji Pond.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: Gyeongju to Seoul

This morning you will visit Seokguram Grotto, a monumental Buddhist cave temple established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Tohamsan.  See the statue of the Buddha in a circular chamber under a stone dome looking at the sea. The grotto including surrounding portrayals of gods, Bodhisattvas and disciples are widely renowned as a masterpiece of Buddhist art and architecture. The Temple of Bulguksa (built in 774), encompasses six national treasures of South Korea, including stone pagodas, Blue Cloud Bridge) and two statues of Buddha.

Return to Seoul by express train or motor coach.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5: Depart Seoul, Korea

Depart Seoul and Korea today, your day is free until you transfer to Incheon International Airport for your onward journey.
Meals included: Breakfast

 


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