Escorted Tours 2023 - 2025

Busan Gyeongju Seoul Andong      < < Coach Air Rail Nights 2 5 1 2 1 Day 1: UK to Seoul Depart the UK on your scheduled overnight flight to Seoul. Day 2: Seoul On arrival in Seoul, you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel for the evening. 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, embark on a city tour. 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 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. 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. Later, travel to the N. Seoul Tower which rises above the city skyline and provides panoramic views over the city, then return to your hotel after dinner. Day 4: Seoul B/L/D After breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by your representative to continue the tour of the city including the Changing of the Palace guard. Continue onward to Insadong Antique Street and browse through the wares on display in elegant, wooden shop fronts. 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 Flavours of South Korea Combining war-time monuments, culinary delights and ancient imperial palaces, this 11-day tour of South Korea delves into its fascinating past and politically charged present. Travel from the modern charms of Seoul and coastal Busan to the historic treasures of Gyeongju and Andong, with exquisite meals and a visit to the North-South Demilitarized Zone completing your quintessential South Korean experience. N Seoul Tower What you’ll see ⚫ 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 Rail Tour 46 East Asia Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk