Day 1, Arrive Seoul
Transfer to the Sofitel Ambassador.
Day 2, Seoul
A full-day tour of this national capital includes Kyongbok Palace, Chokyesa Temple, Changdok Palace and its beautiful Secret Garden, the Folklore Museum and the popular It'aewon shopping district. At night visit Korea House. Appreciate Korean traditional culture and taste Korean food while enjoying a traditional performance. (B/L/D)
Day 3, Seoul/Mt. Gaya/Daegu
In the morning, take a train to the central city of Daegu. Upon arrival drive by coach to Mt. Gaya National Park. Visit Haeinsa Temple, known as the repository of the Tripitaka Koreana, a set of 80,000 wooden printing blocks engraved with one of the most comprehensive compilations of Buddhist scriptures in all of Asia. Later, return to Daegu and check in to Eldis Regent Hotel or similar. (B)
Day 4, Daegu/Kyongju
In the morning, take your onward express bus to Kyongju. Afternoon sightseeing tour takes you to the Bulgugsa Temple of the 6th-century Shilla Kingdom and Seokguram Grotto dating back to the same period. Overnight at the Concorde Hotel or similar. (B)
Day 5, Kyongju/Seoul
Today's sightseeing in Kyongju starts at the royal tombs at Tumuli Park. Then visit Anapchi Pond, the 7th-century Chomsongdai astronomical observatory, and the National Museum. Transfer to the railway station for an express train back to Seoul. Transfer to Sofitel Ambassador. (B)
Day 6, Seoul
Take a full-day excursion to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Two kilometers away from the truce line on the North and South border, the DMZ is one of the last relics of the Cold War and a unique area where tension and peace coincide. (B)
Day 7, Depart Seoul
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B) |
