Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Day 1: UK to Seoul Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Seoul. Day 2: Seoul L/D On arrival in Seoul, you will be met by your representative for a short tour of the city including the Changing of the Palace guard. Enjoy lunch at a local Korean restaurant before being transferred to your hotel and checking in. After time to settle in, re-join your group for tonight’s welcome dinner at a local Korean restaurant, giving you the opportunity to sample Korea’s world renowned cuisine. Day 3: Seoul B/L/D Following breakfast, embark on a tour of South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the no man’s land that forms the highly secure frontier between North and South Korea. Visit Dorasan train station, which connects north and south, and the Dorasan Observatory which overlooks the DMZ. Explore the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a secret passageway built by North Koreans trying to tunnel into the south, and view the heavily guarded Bridge of Freedom which links the two nations. After lunch, visit Changdeokgung Palace, built by the kings of Korea’s Jose on Dynasty, explore the pavilions and rooms of this imperial residence before touring its Secret Garden, where the pond, greenery and pavilions combine to create a tranquil setting. Witness the changing of the palace guards then continue onward to the N. Seoul Tower which rises above the city skyline and provides panoramic views over the city, then return to your hotel for dinner. Day 4: Seoul B/L/D Seoul has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last five decades, with the ravages of the Korean War making way to sleek skyscrapers and neon-lit districts. The city still retains several remnants of its imperial past and today’s walking tour takes in these centuries-old structures, using Seoul’s world-class underground system to move between sights. Starting at Changdeokgung Palace, built by the kings of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty, explore the pavilions and rooms of this imperial residence before touring its Secret Garden, where the pond, greenery and pavilions combine to create a tranquil setting. Witness the changing of the palace guards then continue onward to Insadong Antique Street and browse through the wares on display in elegant, wooden shopfronts. Travel to the Kimchi Museum and learn more about how this local fermented cabbage dish grew to its current popularity then stop in at the Buddhist temple of Jogyesa. Continue onward to the Bukchon Hanok Village, teeming with charming, traditional ‘hanoks’ or wooden houses before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Tour highlights ✔ Witness the heavily guarded border between North and South Korea on a tour of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) ✔ Enjoy a comprehensive city tour of Seoul, visiting Changdeokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower and witness the Changing of the Palace guard ✔ Explore the bustling Jagalchi Fish Market ✔ Marvel at the picturesque Haedong Yonggungsa temple in Busan ✔ Wander the opulent palaces, ancient tombs and temples of Gyeongjus ✔ Experience the open-air museums of Hahoe Village ✔ Learn how to make Korea’s famed beef barbeque Flavours of South Korea Travel from the modern charms of Seoul to the historic treasures of Gyeongju, with a visit to the North-South Demilitarized Zone completing your quintessential South Korean experience. N. Seoul Tower Rail Tour Busan Gyeongju Seoul Andong      < < Coach Air Rail Nights 2 5 1 2 1 52 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details East Asia