Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll touch down at Incheon International Airport where a driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. From there, the afternoon and evening are yours to spend however you'd like, whether that means resting up after your flight or heading out to get a feel for Seoul on your own terms.
- Start point
- Seoul, South Korea (Arrival Transfer)
Optional Activities
- Explore Seoul at leisure
- Day 2
Seoul
After breakfast, your guide picks you up for a full day exploring Seoul. Start at Changdeok Palace, where you'll walk through its UNESCO-recognized gardens and see the traditional architecture. Next comes Gwangjang Market, one of Korea's oldest traditional markets with tons of local food and shops. The National Museum of Korea comes after that, letting you see important cultural pieces. You'll also check out the Byeolmadang Library at COEX Mall with its impressive 13-meter bookshelves. By evening, head to N Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan for views across the entire city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Changdeok Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Gwangjang Market
- Explore National Museum of Korea
- Visit Byeolmadang Library at COEX Mall
- N Seoul Tower visit for panoramic views
Landmarks Changdeok Palace Gwangjang Market National Museum of Korea Byeolmadang Library N Seoul Tower - Day 3
Seoul - Korean Folk Village - Mt. Songnisan National Park - Daegu
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Korean Folk Village near Seoul where traditional demonstrations and 18th-19th century homes show how people lived back then. Then it's on to Mt. Songnisan National Park to visit Beopjusa Temple, a UNESCO site that houses Korea's tallest Buddha statue. Later, you'll travel to Daegu by expressway and settle into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Korean Folk Village visit with traditional demonstrations
- Beopjusa Temple visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Korean Folk Village Mt. Songnisan National Park Beopjusa Temple - Day 4
Daegu - Gyeongju
Breakfast first, then you'll visit the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine right in the historic Yangnyeongsi Herb Market, which has been a center for herbal medicine since the 17th century. After that, walk through Seomun Market, one of Daegu's iconic traditional markets. In the afternoon you'll transfer to Gyeongju, the ancient Silla Kingdom capital. There you'll have traditional tea at a local café, then visit Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory and Royal Tumuli Park. You get to enter an excavated tomb to learn about Silla burial rituals. The night is spent in Gyeongju.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine visit
- Seomun Market visit
- Traditional tea experience at local café in Gyeongju
- Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory visit
- Royal Tumuli Park visit with tomb entry
Landmarks Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine Yangnyeongsi Herb Market Seomun Market Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory Royal Tumuli Park 
- Day 5
Gyeongju - Busan
After breakfast, explore Gyeongju's two major UNESCO sites on Mt. Toham slopes, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, both built in the 8th century. Seokguram contains a seated Buddha that overlooks the sea and is considered one of East Asia's finest Buddhist art pieces. Later you travel to Busan, where you'll see Haedong Yonggungsa Temple perched right by the ocean. Spend time at Haeundae Beach and walk through Dongbaekseom Island's coastal park with its pine forests. Finish by visiting Nurimaru APEC House for views of Haeundae Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bulguksa Temple visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Seokguram Grotto visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple visit
- Haeundae Beach relaxation time
- Dongbaekseom Island walking tour
- Nurimaru APEC House visit
Landmarks Bulguksa Temple Seokguram Grotto Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Haeundae Beach Dongbaekseom Island Nurimaru APEC House 
- Day 6
Busan
After breakfast, head to Gamcheon Culture Village, known as Busan's 'Machu Picchu' with colorful homes, artistic murals, quirky cafés, and scenic overlooks. Then go to Songdo Beach and ride the Songdo Marine Cable Car above the blue waters and dramatic coastline. Next is Jagalchi Fishery Market with its lively seafood scene, followed by BIFF Square and its famous handprints. Browse shops on Nampodong Shopping Street, and end at Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park for panoramic views before the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gamcheon Culture Village walking tour
- Songdo Beach visit
- Songdo Marine Cable Car (Air-Cruise cabin) ride
- Jagalchi Fishery Market visit
- BIFF Square visit
- Nampodong Shopping Street browsing
- Busan Tower visit in Yongdusan Park
Landmarks Gamcheon Culture Village Songdo Beach Songdo Marine Cable Car Jagalchi Fishery Market BIFF Square Nampodong Shopping Street Busan Tower - Day 7
Busan to Seoul
After breakfast you're traveling from Busan back to Seoul. If fewer than three people are in your group, you'll take the KTX express train. For groups of three or more, a private vehicle with an English-speaking assistant handles the transfer. Once in Seoul, you'll check into your hotel and have the rest of the day to rest and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Seoul
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and head to Incheon International Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Seoul, South Korea (Departure Transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
