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| OVERVIEW |
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ITINERARY |
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PRICING |
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WHAT'S INCLUDED |
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8 days / 7 nights
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Arrive Seoul |
Arrive
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On arrival in Seoul you will be met and transferred to the Lotte Hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
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| 2 |
Seoul |
City Tour of Seoul
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After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Seoul. Pass by the Blue House (the Presidential Residence), and tour Gyeongbok Palace built in the late 14th Century by the founder of the Choson Dynasty. You will also visit the National Folklore Museum which houses many items from the Choson period, Insadong Antique Alley, Jogyesa Temple, Namdaemun traditional open market and Cheonggyecheon Stream.
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| 3 |
Seoul / Daejeon |
Korean Folk Village, Hwaeseong Haenggung Castle, Icheon Pottery Village
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Check-out of the hotel this morning, and depart by road for Yongin, where you will visit the Korean Folk Village. Here, you will see traditional styles of architecture from around the country, demonstrations of local crafts, and a cultural performance. Continue to Suwon and visit Hwaeseong Haenggung Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Icheon Pottery Village to learn about Korean ceramics, before continuing to Daejeon. Check into the Yusong Riveiera Hotel for overnight.
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Daejeon / Gyeongju |
Daejeon Area
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This morning your sightseeing in the Daejeon area will include taking in the scenery at Mt. Gyeryongsan National Park, the Expo Park and World Cup Stadium. Continue by road to Gyeongju, Korea's ancient cultural city and the former capital during the great Shilla Kingdom. It offers the best of the Shilla Dynasty with more than 60 historical sites and national monuments. Check in to the Hilton Hotel for 3 nights.
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Gyeongju |
Bunhwangsa Temple, Tumili Park, Chomsungdae Astronomical Observatory Tower
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Today's sightseeing will include Bunhwangsa Temple, established by Queen Seon-Deok during the Shilla Dynasty, Tumili Park, which holds 20 of the larger Royal tombs, Anapji Pond, where the Shilla royal family relaxed and enjoyed themselves and Chomsungdae Astronomical Observatory Tower.
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| 6 |
Gyeongju |
Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju Folk Craft Village
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Todays visits include the spellbinding sanctuary of the Seokguram Grotto. The builder, Kim Dae-Seong, also built Bulguksa Temple. It is said that this is a classic example of stone carving, which exhibits a large stone carved Buddha image displaying magnificent artistry and craftsmanship. Bulguksa Temple will also be visited today, in addition to the National Museum which is a treasure house of objects excavated from Shilla tombs including gold crowns, jewellery, ceramics and many other fascinating relics, and Gyeongju Folk Craft Village.
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Gyeongju / Busan |
Jagalchi Fishery Market, Busan Tower, Youngdusan Park
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Check out of the hotel this morning, and depart by road for Busan. Today's sightseeing includes Jagalchi Fishery Market (Korea's largest fish market), Busan Tower and Youngdusan Park. Continue with a visit to the UN Memorial Cemetery and Busan Museum. Check into the Busan Paradise Hotel for overnight.
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Depart Busan |
Depart
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At leisure until it is time to transfer to the airport for departure.
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