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Highlights of South Korea (Land Only)

8 days
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Start and end in Seoul
4.0 (2 reviews)
  • Traditional gate with a stone lion statue in Seoul.
  • Two women in traditional hanbok gazing at a phone inside a historical Korean building.
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  • A traditional Korean palace with vibrant sunset lighting.
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  • Colorful hillside residential area in Busan, South Korea.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 20 - 38
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Accommodation
    Hotel
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 2

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Gyeongbokgung royal palace grounds and gardens
    • Visit Myeongdong district
    • Visit Korean War Memorial
    • Access Lotte World Tower viewing platform
    Landmarks
    Gyeongbokgung
    Myeongdong
    Korean War Memorial
    Lotte World Tower
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 3

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional full-day bus tour to Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
    • Visit Imjingak Park (Peace Park)
    • Visit Dorasan Observatory
    • Visit Third Tunnel (discovered 1978)
    • Optional Korea evening at Samcheonggak - traditional Hanjeongsik dinner with performances
    • Optional Korea evening at Nanta Theater - traditional dinner with dance and drum show
    Landmarks
    Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
    Imjingak Park
    Dorasan Observatory
    Third Tunnel
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
    Samcheonggak
    Nanta Theater
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 4

    Seoul - Daegu

    Seoul - Daegu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hwaseong Fortress and palace grounds
    • Visit Beopjusa Temple
    Landmarks
    Hwaseong Fortress
    Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
    Songnisan National Park
    Beopjusa Temple
  6. Day 5

    Daegu - Gyeongju

    Daegu - Gyeongju
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jingcheong Garden
    • Visit Bulguksa Temple
    • Visit Seokguram Grotto
    • Visit Donggung Palace at Anapchi Pond
    Landmarks
    Jingcheong Garden
    Bulguksa Temple
    Seokguram Grotto
    Donggung Palace
    Anapchi Pond
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 6

    Gyeongju - Busan

    Gyeongju - Busan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gyeongju National Museum
    • Explore Dongbaek Park
    • Walk along Haeundae coast and beach
    Landmarks
    Gyeongju National Museum
    Diamond Bridge
    Dongbaek Park
    Haeundae
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  8. Day 7

    Busan

    Busan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion in Gamcheon art and culture village
    • Optional visit to Jagalchi fish market
    • Optional visit to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    • Optional Haeundae Beach Train panoramic ride
    • Optional evening stroll at Bupyeong Kkangtong night market
    Landmarks
    Gamcheon Art and Culture Village
    Jagalchi Fish Market
    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    Haeundae Beach Train
    Bupyeong Kkangtong Night Market
  9. Day 8

    Busan - Seoul

    Busan - Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • KTX express train journey from Busan to Seoul
    Landmarks
    Busan Central Station

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel Atrium Jongno

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  • Eastern Hotel

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  • Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

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  • Asti Hotel Busan

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Rating
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Traveler Moments

  • Highlights of South Korea (Land Only) customer review video
  • A large bronze statue of an armored historical figure stands atop a pedestal against a cloudy sky.
  • A deserted tree-lined road illuminated by purple and blue spotlights on a clear night.
  • Traditional Korean temple buildings and manicured garden with blooming pink trees set against misty forested mountains.
  • Vibrantly painted wooden guardian statues inside an intricately decorated Korean temple gate.
  • Traditional Korean wooden pavilion with ornate roof and elevated platform under a bright sky.
  • Ancient, wide-spreading pine tree enclosed by a low fence in a grassy field under partly cloudy skies.
  • Large seated bronze Buddha statue in front of forested hillside with a visitor nearby on a gray day.

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    Beautiful temples, palaces, and gardens...
    • A large bronze statue of an armored historical figure stands atop a pedestal against a cloudy sky.
    • Highlights of South Korea (Land Only) customer review video
    • A deserted tree-lined road illuminated by purple and blue spotlights on a clear night.
    Traveled in August 2026
  • Nadine4.0•August 2026
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    A pleasant trip with many beautiful sights and landscapes. The guide and driver were a very friendly team and offered...
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    • Large seated bronze Buddha statue in front of forested hillside with a visitor nearby on a gray day.
    • Vibrantly painted wooden guardian statues inside an intricately decorated Korean temple gate.
    • Ancient, wide-spreading pine tree enclosed by a low fence in a grassy field under partly cloudy skies.
    • Traditional Korean temple buildings and manicured garden with blooming pink trees set against misty forested mountains.
    • Traditional Korean wooden pavilion with ornate roof and elevated platform under a bright sky.
    Traveled in August 2026

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