Discover Korea's Three Capitals: 6N7D Seoul, Busan & Gyeongju & KTX Experience

Arrival to Incheon Airport/ Meet and greet by our representative

Transfer to Seoul

Check in hotel & free time

Seoul City Highlight tour in historical center:

Gwanghwamun Square stretches out from Gwanghwamun Gate, once the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, to Sejongno Sageori Intersection. Gwanghwamun Square is divided into six sections. At its center stands a statue of King Sejong the Great, the fourth and most respected king of the Joseon Dynasty and creator of Hangeul, Korea's alphabet; and a statue of Admiral Yi Sunshin, a naval commander noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) and a hero among Koreans. Other attractions include the popular 12.23 Fountain, a sculpture of Haechi (the symbol of Seoul), a flower carpet, and Yeoksamulgil (or the "Waterway of History") on either side of the square.

Gyeongbokgung Palace– built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasions, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the Reign of King Gojong (1852-1919).

OPTIONAL: Traditional costume experience – wearing hanbok in the palace From 20$/Pax

Blue House (Presidential Residence) The signature markings of the Presidential Residence of Cheongwadae are its blue tiles. It is the first thing that catches one's attention upon entering the Premises. The blue tiles and the smooth roof blend beautifully with Bugaksan Mountain in the backdrop.

Bukchon Hanok Village–Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, it is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture. As Bukchon Hanok Village is an actual neighborhood with people's Homes, visitors are advised to be respectful at all times while looking around.

Insadong Antique Alleyis “well known as a traditional street to both locals and foreigners” and represents the “culture of the past and the present”. It contains a mixture of historical and modern atmosphere and is a “unique area of Seoul that truly represents the cultural history of the nation.” The area is well known for sightseeing, with approximately 100,000 visitors on Sundays reported in 2000. Insadong is also a visiting spot for foreign Dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth II and the princes of Spain and the Netherlands. It contains 40 percent of the nation’s antique shops and art galleries as well as 90 percent of the traditional stationery shops.

Jogyesa Templeis the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period and was once turned into ashes due to fire and was rebuilt under the name of Gackhwangsa Temple in 1910 with the effort of many respectful monks, namely Han Yong-un and Lee Hee-gwang. The temple was given a role as the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and renamed to Tegosa Temple in 1936. In 1954, a purification drive took place to eliminate Japanese influence and revive traditional Buddhism, which established the present day Jogyesa Temple as a result.

Cheonggyecheon Stream is an 11 km long modern stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Created as part of an urban renewal project, Cheonggyecheon is a restoration of the stream that was once there before during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The stream was covered with an elevated highway after the Korean War (1950-1953), as part of the country's post-war economic development. The stream starts from Cheonggye Plaza, a popular cultural arts venue, and passes under a total of 22 bridges before Flowing into the Hangang (River), with many attractions along its length.

back to Hotel and Free time

Transfer to Seoul Station & Bullet Train to Busan (KTX 2nd Class Ticket including)

KTX Bullet Train: High-speed travel from Seoul Station to Busan (approx. 2h 40min).

KTX: Korea's premier high-speed rail network, providing a fast and comfortable connection across the country.

Busan Tour

Jagalchi Market: Experience Korea's largest seafood market and meet the famous "Jagalchi Ajumma"

Jagalchi Market is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumma, "ajumma" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean. This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and whale meat on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

Gamcheon Culture Village: Often called the "Machu Picchu of Busan," this village is famous for its colorful houses and murals

Gamcheon Culture Village is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.

Gwangan Bridge: View the longest bi-level ocean bridge in Korea

Gwangan Bridge stretches over 7.4km from Namcheon- dong (Suyeong-gu, Busan) to Centum City (U-dong, Haeundae-gu). It is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea. In addition to providing a quick way to get around, the bridge offers breathtaking views of nearby attractions, including the endlessly unfolding ocean, Oryukdo Island, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Gwangalli Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and Dalmaji Hill. Equipped with thousands of LED lights, the bridge showcases a beautiful lighting exhibition at night that changes with the seasons.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: Visit this rare and stunning temple situated right along the rocky coastline

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line; most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. HaedongYonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty. One of the special sites at the temple are the 108 stairs and stone lanterns lining the rocky landscape. After going down the 108 steps, one will be delighted with the beauty of the temple. Midway down the 108 steps one can stop and enjoy the calming sounds of the waves, and view the majestic sunrise.

• Overnight at BUSAN

Full Day Free Time

Enjoy a full day of leisure to explore the coastal charms of Busan at your own pace

• Overnight at BUSAN

Transfer to Gyeongju:

Head to the "Museum Without Walls," the ancient capital of the Silla Dynasty

Gyeongju tour

Cheonmachong Tomb: Explore the royal burial mounds of the Silla, period was excavated in 1973. Cheonmachong Tomb consists of a wooden coffin placed inside an underground chamber mounded with boulders and earth, characterized as a typical upper class tomb of the Silla period. The mound has a height of 12.7 m with a diameter of 50 m, and consists of a layer of rocks collected from streams. Below the rock layer is a wooden chamber that is 6.5 m long and 2.1 m wide, reaching 2.1 m in height, with the wooden coffin at its center. A total of 11,526 artifacts were discovered within the tomb, including Cheonmado, an artwork considered highly valuable as it is Korea's first artwork to be excavated from an ancient tomb.

Cheomseongdae Observatory: View the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia

Cheomseongdae Observatory is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok(632-647), it was used to observe stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves, and was designated as National Treasure No.31 on December 20th, 1962. Cheomseongdae was built in a cylinder shape with stones 30cm in diameter. 362 stones were piled up to make 27 levels. Roughly 4.16m up from the bottom there is a 1m 2square entrance and a space to hang a ladder under it.The inside is filled with soil up to the 12th level, and the 19th, 20th, 25th, and 26th levels all have long rocks hanging on two areas, shaped as the Chinese letter '井' (jeong). The 362 stones used to build Cheomseongdae represented the 362 days in a lunar year.

Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond: Visit the secondary palace site famous for its beautiful night views

Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond was the secondary palace site which was used Please note, above schedule is subject to change. by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as "Anapji" during the Goryeo and Joseon periods. In the 1980s, a pottery fragment with letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the currentn Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

Visit to UNESCO World Heritage sites

Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built in 528 BC during the 15th year of King Beop-heung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple Caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft. Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures, a number of additional important heritages, and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995.

Seokguram Grotto, located on Tohamsan Mountain, is the representative stone temple of Korea. It is an artificial stone temple made of granite. The construction was started by Kim Dae-Seong (700-774) in 751 during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom and it was finished twenty-four years later in 774, during the reign of King Hye-Gong (765-780). Inside the round-shaped main hall are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-sattva and his disciples. The Bonjon figure wearing a generous smile is seated on the stage engraved with a lotus flower design. The rounded ceiling looks like a half- moon or a bow and has a lotus flower decorated cover on it. The view of the sunrise is quite beautiful and many people hike the mountain at daybreak

Transfer to Seoul by express train KTX

• Overnight at SEOUL

Visit to Theme Amusement Park LOTTE WORLD

or Visit to Observatory SEOUL SKY in Lotte World Tower

Lotte World is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink and different kinds of parades,as well as a folk museum, a lake, accommodations, department stores and more. Lotte World is divided into Lotte World Adventure, a world themed indoor area, and Magic Island theme outdoors, next to Seokchonhosu Lake. Lotte World Adventure is the largest indoor amusement park in the world. The Folk Museum is also one of the most popular museums among international visitors. Also, Lotte World Star Avenue is the perfect place to experience Korean stars and the entertainment world.

Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky is located on floors 117-123 of Lotte World Tower, the nation's tallest and the world's fifth tallest building(555 m). The observatory offers a panoramic view of the entire capital city, beautiful both day and night. In addition to the outstanding view, visitors can enjoy a small snack or coffee from the dessert cafe while sitting in the lounge or on the sky terrace. The observation deck has two story-high glass windows for an uninterrupted view. The Sky Deck, located at 478m, hold the Guinness World Record as the highest glass-floored observatory in the world. On days when visibility is limited, visitors can still enjoy a clear sky through the Sky Theater.

Gangnam Subway Station Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit number 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres and bookstores.

COEX Mall & Stafield Library is the biggest convention center and exhibition space in Korea. shopping center, A movie theater, a musical concert hall, exhibition halls and famous restaurants. Nearby for visitors’ perfect shopping, dining And culture life. COEX MALL has been reopening in 2014. The mall includes Mega-Box Theater, COEX Aquarium, Star field Library, YP bookstore, Pierrot shopping and many other Shops and restaurants.

Visit to Bongeunsa Temple.

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple founded in 794 during the Silla (one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea) period. The temple has more than 1,000 years of history and has many interesting historic and cultural features, including woodblock carvings of the Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Garland Sutra). The temple is also a very popular tourist destination, offering various programs relating to traditional Korean Buddhist culture, in a variety of languages.

Transfer to shopping center Myeongdong

Myeongdong is Seoul’s shopping mecca and is a must-see for tourists, but it is not just a shopping destination; Myeongdong is also a hub of commerce, banking and culture with a daytime population of 1.5-2 million. For shoppers there is a mixture of street stalls and retail outlets selling everything from high fashion to casual attire, as well as many Korean cosmetics stores offering high-quality products of samulnori (traditional Korean percussionquartet). The entire show has no spoken dialogue, yet plenty of comedy and romance,

OPTIONAL (1) : Enjoy non-verbal show NANTA

Nanta is one of Korea's top performances, a show about four chefs Who must prepare a wedding banquet in just One hour The plot is depicted through various genres of performances, Including percussion that uses kitchen utensils to make beats based on Traditional rhythms of samulnori (traditional Korean percussion quartet). The entire show has no spoken Dialogue, yet plenty of comedy and romance, too. Since its debut in October 1997, NANTA (also known as Cookin') has earned international acclaim, having been performed on Broadway and at other famous venues Worldwide.

OPTIONAL (2):THE PAINTERS is a one-of-a-kind show that encompasses interpretive urban dances, witty performances, and the showcasing the creation of a painting with a charming twist. THE PAINTERS are an art performance that fills you with fun and passion with a dramatic flair that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

(You can choose one of the Performance Show Nanta or The Painter show)

• Overnight at SEOUL

Transfer to Airport:

Breakfast at the hotel

Transfer toIncheon International Airport.

Departure from Korea