Visit Korea
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Travel period: 8 nights and 9 days local
Cities visited: South Korea (Yeongjongdo, Andong, Gyeongju, Busan, Yeosu, Suncheon, Goheung, Jeonju, Seoul, DMZ)
Inclusions: Accommodation for the entire trip (based on 2 people per room), meals during the trip (including special meals) , Korean guide and local guide, private vehicle for the entire trip, Oryukdo cruise, Suncheon Bay wetland area and national garden (including internal admission and all boarding passes), Naroho Observatory, Makgeolli factory tour
Language; Korean, English, German
Exclusions: Shared expenses, 2 nights and 3 days Jeju Island tour (optional tour)
Things to pack
Depending on the destination, there may be occasional light trekking, so please prepare sneakers. Also, please make sure to bring a windbreaker or raincoat in case of rain. Please also make sure to prepare sunglasses.
It is recommended that you exchange your currency in advance at your place of residence.
Event Schedule
Day 1
Incheon Airport
Korea
Day 2
Yeongjongdo
Andong
Day 3
Andong
Gyeongju
Day 4
Gyeongju
Busan
Yeosoo
Day 5
Yeosoo
Suncheon
Yeosoo
Day 6
Yeosoo
Goheung Peninsula
Jeonju
Day 7
Jeonju
Seoul
Day 8
Seoul
DMZ
Seoul
Day 9
Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, check in to your individually reserved hotel.
Lunch: In-flight meal
Dinner: Free
Nest Hotel
or similar hotel
After meeting the guide at the hotel lobby, move to Andong (time required: 3 hours and 10 minutes)
Hahoe Village
It is a traditional Korean folk village that preserves 11 national folk cultural assets and treasures, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 31, 2010. It is a village where people still live.
Hahoe mask
Hahoe masks are National Treasure No. 121 and are the oldest masks in existence in Korea. Now, only nine masks remain: Gaksi, Jung, Yangban, Seonbi, Chorangi, Imae, Bune, Baekjeong, and Halmi, of which three are lost.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Stanford Hotel
or similar hotel
Go to the historical city of Gyeongju (travel time: 1 hour 50 minutes)
Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa Temple, like Seokguram Grotto, was founded in 751 AD by Kim Dae-seong during the reign of King Gyeongdeok of Silla and completed in 774 AD during the reign of King Hyegong of Silla. It is a monumental work of art recognized worldwide for its excellence.
Cheomseongdae
This is an astronomical observatory from the Silla period used to observe the movements of celestial bodies. It is approximately 9m high and consists of a cylindrical part shaped like a wine bottle placed on top of a pedestal that serves as a stand, and a well-shaped peak on top.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Hilton Gyeonju
or similar hotel
Move to the second city, Busan (travel time: 1 hour 40 minutes)
Yonggungsa Temple
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is a temple located in Sirang-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan Metropolitan City. It is known as the temple closest to the sea and is one of the Guanyin holy sites in South Korea. It was previously a privately owned temple and then registered with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
International Market
After the Korean War, Busan was designated as the provisional capital and became the safest place during the war. As refugees, American relief supplies, and smuggled goods flowed in from all over the country, it became a place where anything could be obtained.
Move to Yeosu, the city of the World Expo (time required: 2 hours and 30 minutes)
Yeosoo
It is a very historic city that has existed since 4,000 years BC, and is currently a large city with a population of about 2.5 million. In the 17th century, the Dutch Hamel and his crew lived here for 3 years and 6 months.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Sono Calm Hotel
or similar hotel
Move to Suncheon (travel time: 40 minutes)
Suncheon Bay National Garden
After the 2013 Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo closed, the venue was renovated and created. The size is 1.12 million m². The garden is planted with about 860,000 trees and 650,000 flowers, including roses, sunflowers, and cosmos.
Nakan-eupseong Fortress
It is a village from the Joseon Dynasty and was designated as Historic Site No. 302 of the Republic of Korea on June 14, 1983. It was the center of Nakan-gun, which existed until 1908, and has high historical value as the castle walls and inner village are well preserved.
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Free
Sono Calm Hotel
or similar hotel
Move to Goheung Peninsula while enjoying the panoramic view (travel time: 1 hour 10 minutes)
Hallyeo Waterway
Hallyeohaesang National Park is a maritime national park located on the southern sea, spanning Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, Geoje-si, Namhae-gun, Sacheon-si, Tongyeong-si, and Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. It is named after Han of Hansando and Yeo of Yeosu-si.
Naro Observatory
The 'Goheung Space Launch Observatory' is located 17km straight ahead from the Naro Space Center, so you can see the launch of the Naro rocket along with the wide ocean. Also, from the second floor, you can see the beautiful scenery of Dadohae at a glance.
Move to Jeonju (time required: 2 hours 30 minutes) and rest
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Hanok Hotel(Korean Style)
or similar hotel
City tour including Jeonju Hanok Village
Jeonju Hanok Village
As Jeonju's representative tourist destination, it is the driving force of Jeonju-si with old buildings such as Hanok buildings, Jeonju Hyanggyo, Hanbyeokdang, Omokdae, Imokdae, and Jeondong Cathedral, and the surrounding old downtown area is developing together as a historical and cultural belt.
Move to the capital city of Seoul (time required: 2 hours 50 minutes) and tour the city
Seoul
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways, pop culture, temples, palaces, and street vendors coexist.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Lotte Hotel
or similar hotel
Move to the capital city of Seoul (time required: 2 hours 50 minutes) and tour the city
DMZ
It is a region where military activities are prohibited, also called a neutral zone. Representative places include the DMZ in Korea and Antarctica. For Europeans, the Rhineland, which became a demilitarized zone due to the Treaty of Versailles, is famous.
Makgeolli Brewery
Makgeolli is a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage, also called takju, nongju, jaeju, hoeju, and baekju. It is usually made by adding nuruk to rice or wheat and fermenting it.
We will visit some of the most representative breweries.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Lotte Hotel
or similar hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Incheon Airport and go to your residence.
Incheon Airport
Event End
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