Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

Day 1: UK to Seoul Depart the UK on your overnight flight. Day 2: Seoul On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 3: Seoul B/L/D Following breakfast, embark on a tour of South Korea’s Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). Visit Dorasan train station, which connects North and South, and the Dorasan Observatory which overlooks the DMZ. After lunch, embark on a city tour of Seoul. Starting at Changdeokgung Palace, explore the pavilions and rooms of this imperial residence before touring its Secret Garden. Continue onward to the Bukchon Hanok Village, then later travel to the N Seoul Tower. Day 4: Seoul B/L/D After breakfast, continue touring the city including the Changing of the Palace Guard. Travel to Insadong Antique Street and browse through the wares on display in elegant, wooden shop fronts. Next, head to the Kimchi Museum and learn more about this local fermented cabbage dish, then stop in at the Buddhist temple of Jogyesa, and browse through the stalls of Gwangjang Food Market. Day 5: Seoul to Busan B/L/D This morning, transfer to the train station and board your high-speed bullet train to Busan. On arrival, set out on an afternoon coach tour of the city, stopping at the Gamcheon Cultural Village. Next, pay your respects at the UN Memorial Cemetery then visit peaceful APEC Nurimaru Park and Haeundae Beach. Later, climb 108 steps to picturesque Haedong Yonggungsa Temple to 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 the Jagalchi Fish Market and then the Kukje Market, where you’ll stop for lunch. Visit nearby BIFF Square, then continue on to Busan Tower. Next, transfer to Busan Train Station and travel to Gyeongju. On arrival, enjoy dinner and a night 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. Journey from Seokguram Grotto’s immense Buddha statue to UNESCO-listed Bulguksa Temple. Visit a cooking school where you will learn how to make Korea’s beef barbeque dish, Bulgogi, and dine on your culinary masterpiece. Continue onward to the historic observatory of Cheomseongdae before taking in Tumuli Park and browsing through ancient artefacts in the Gyeongju National Museum. Day 8: Gyeongju to Andong B/L/D Today, catch the 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 Travel to Poonggi where you’ll visit the city’s ginseng plantation and the area’s oldest market. Journey onward to Daegang Makgeolli (Rice Wine) Brewery in Danyang. 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 South Korea’s most famous theatrical performances. Day 10: Seoul B Enjoy a day at leisure to explore this bustling metropolis at your own pace. Day 11: Seoul to the UK B After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Combining ancient imperial palaces, culinary delights and war-time monuments, this 11 day tour of South Korea delves into its fascinating past and politically charged present. Flavours of South Korea What you’ll see  Witness the heavily guarded border between North and South Korea on a tour of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)  Enjoy a city tour of Seoul  Wander the opulent palaces, ancient tombs of Gyeongjus  Marvel at the picturesque Haedong Yonggungsa Temple  Experience the open-air museums of Hahoe Village 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 THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes three rail journeys Seoul Andong Prices from Sep 2024 £3,299 Nov 2025 £3,099 Oct 2024 £3,299 Mar 2026 £3,399 Nov 2024 £2,999 May 2026 £3,699 Apr 2025 £3,599 Jun 2026 £3,599 May 2025 £3,499 Sep 2026 £3,599 Jun 2025 £3,399 Oct 2026 £3,699 Sep 2025 £3,299 Nov 2026 £3,299 Oct 2025 £3,399 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 27 Nov 24 • A single supplement starts from just £409 • Tipping paid locally £20 pp per tour 50  East Asia & Oceania Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk