Escorted Tours 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

For full tour itineraries, please visit us online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours JAPAN & KOREA 69 Buddha statue which lies in Seokguram Grotto to UNESCO-listed Bulguksa Temple where you’ll explore its Buddhist relics, pavilions and gardens. For lunch, visit a Korean cooking school where you will learn how to make Korea’s delectable beef barbeque and dine on your culinary masterpiece. Continue onward to the age-old observatory of Cheomseongdae before taking in the greenery of Tumuli Park and browsing through ancient artefacts in the Gyeongju National Museum. DAY 8: GYEONGJU TO ANDONG B/L/D Transfer to the train station for your train to Andong, a city renowned for its open- air heritage museums. On arrival, journey to Hahoe Village where you’ll discover hundreds of ceremonial masks on display in the Hahoe Mask Museum. Soak in sweeping views of the village from nearby Buyongdae Cliff then wander through the local market. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and dinner, followed by an evening at leisure. DAY 9: ANDONG TO SEOUL B/L/D Depart Andong this morning and travel by coach to Poonggi where you’ll visit the city’s sprawling ginseng plantation and the area’s oldest ginseng market. Marvel at the amazing variety of ginseng products on display then journey onward to Daegang Makgeolli (Rice Wine) Brewery in Danyang. Here, you can learn about and taste this unique alcoholic drink and see samples of home-brewed Korean liquor that date back to the Japanese colonial era. Continue on to Seoul, where a night of entertainment awaits. Re-join your group for a farewell dinner and a trip to see ‘Nanta’, one of the most famous theatrical performances in the country. DAY 10: SEOUL B Enjoy a day at leisure to explore this bustling metropolis at your own pace. Alternatively, a number of optional excursions are available (at a fee). Make stir- fried glass noodles and seafood pancakes at a cooking class, join a workshop and learn how to make kimchi (Korea’s traditional fermented cabbage dish) or enjoy a show at the Jeongdong Theatre. DAY 11: SEOUL TO THE UK B After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK or continue on to your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner FOR YOU TO KNOW: No visa is required when travelling to South Korea, however travel insurance must be obtained before travel. Tips: it is customary to tip your guide and driver, we recommend you allow approximately £20pp for the duration of the tour. Optional excursions are at an additional cost. HONG KONG 3 nights 4 ★ B&B from £699 Towering skyscrapers form the backdrop to Hong Kong’s busy harbour TOKYO 3 nights 4 ★ B&B from £719 Extend your stay in Japan to explore this electric city and experience the passion of Tokyo. Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul Hahoe village Korean Cusine Gyeongju Anapji THREE RAIL JOURNEYS INCLUDED DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES • Prices based on flights from London Heathrow to South Korea with British Airways • Regional departures available • A single supplement starts from just £399 04 Nov 20 £2,299 18 Nov 20 £2,299 17 Feb 21 £2,199 17 Mar 21 £2,369 26 May 21 £2,499 09 Jun 21 £2,549 29 Sep 21 £2,599 13 Oct 21 £2,469 27 Oct 21 £2,389 03 Nov 21 £2,369 01 Dec 21 £2,269