Escorted Tours 2023 - 2025

Buddhist temple of Jogyesa and browse through the stalls of Gwangjang Food Market. Day 5: Seoul to Busan B/L/D This morning, transfer by metro to the train station (luggage will be transported) and board your high- speed train to the coastal city of Busan. On arrival in Busan, set out on an afternoon coach tour of the city, stopping first to wander through Gamcheon Cultural Village with its pastel-coloured houses set in the slopes of a mountain. Next, pay your respects to the soldiers killed in the Korean War at the UN Memorial Cemetery then visit peaceful APEC Nurimaru Park and the soft sands of Haeundae Beach. Climb 108 steps to picturesque Haedong Yonggungsa temple and explore this sacred Buddhist site which boasts a stunning setting on Busan’s coastal cliffs. Day 6: Busan to Gyeongju B/L/D After breakfast, embark on a morning tour, moving between sights by metro. Wander through bustling Jagalchi Fish Market and haggle with the hawkers of Kukje Market, where you’ll stop for a delicious lunch. Visit nearby BIFF Square, Korea’s answer to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and continue on to the soaring Busan Tower. Next, transfer to Busan Train Station and embark on your rail journey to Gyeongju, taking in rural landscapes and urban skylines along the way. On arrival, enjoy dinner and a night-time tour of Anapji, the site of a spectacular palace and pond. Day 7: Gyeongju B/L/D A full-day tour of Gyeongju takes in the major sites of Korea’s ancient former capital, known as the “Museum Without Walls”. Journey from the immense 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. Gamcheon Cultural Village Hanok Village Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Seoul What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to South Korea with Asiana Airlines ✔ Where you’ll stay Seoul, 4 H Orakai Daehakro Hotel Busan, 4 H Crown Harbour Hotel Gyeongju, 4 H Commodore Hotel Andong, 3 H Andong Grand Hotel ✔ 23 meals ✔ 11 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging Departures & from prices Oct 2023 £3,299 Feb 2025 £3,099 Nov 2023 £2,999 Mar 2025 £3,199 Mar 2024 £3,399 Apr 2025 £3,699 May 2024 £3,999 May 2025 £3,699 Jun 2024 £3,299 Jun 2025 £3,399 Sep 2024 £3,399 Sep 2025 £3,499 Oct 2024 £3,699 Oct 2025 £3,599 Nov 2024 £2,999 Nov 2025 £3,299 • Lead-in price based on 1 Nov 23 & 27 Nov 24 • A single supplement starts from just £419 • Tipping paid locally £20pp per tour 47 East Asia Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details