Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive at Seoul airport and head to Hotel Gracery Seoul in the city center on your own. Take time to get settled and rest after travel. Once you're ready, start checking out the mix of old palaces, temples, and modern buildings that make Seoul so interesting. There's no rush today, so explore the area around your hotel or just relax and adjust to the time zone.
- Accommodation
- (Hotel Gracery Seoul)
Optional Activities
- Explore majestic palaces and tranquil temples
- Visit towering skyscrapers and neon-lit streets
- Explore the poignant history of the DMZ
- Discover vibrant night markets
- Sample sizzling Korean barbecue
- Shop in trendy districts
- Witness royal architecture
- Day 2
Seoul
Today you have complete freedom to do whatever interests you. Walk through the traditional hanok houses and narrow alleys of Bukchon Hanok Village, or head to Insadong if you want to see galleries and art shops. If shopping appeals to you, Myeongdong and Hongdae have plenty of trendy stores. You can also visit a temple for some quiet time, or go up Namsan Seoul Tower for views across the entire city. It's your call how to spend the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Hotel Gracery Seoul)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village with traditional houses
- Explore Insadong galleries, tea houses, and craft boutiques
- Shop and explore entertainment in Myeongdong
- Experience fashion, music, and street food in Hongdae
- Visit one of Seoul's serene temples
- Enjoy panoramic views from Namsan Seoul Tower
Landmarks Bukchon Hanok Village Insadong Myeongdong Hongdae Namsan Seoul Tower 
- Day 3
DMZ and Seoul
A guided tour takes you to the DMZ with someone who knows the area well. You'll see Imjingak Peace Park and walk through the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, then head to Dora Observatory to look toward North Korea. The guide will explain the history and what you're seeing. After lunch at a Korean BBQ restaurant, you'll walk on a suspension bridge with mountain views before heading back to Seoul in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Bulgogi, Korean BBQ or Chicken Soup at a renowned Korean restaurant)
- Accommodation
- (Hotel Gracery Seoul)
Included Activities
- Visit Imjingak Peace Park
- Explore the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel (discovered 1978)
- View North Korea from Dora Observatory through binoculars
- Learn about life in Unification Village
- Walk suspension bridge with mountain vistas (approximately 10-minute hike)
- Private AC transportation with English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Seoul area only)
Optional Activities
- Customize Seoul destinations based on preferences (Myeongdong, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hongdae, etc.)
Landmarks Imjingak Peace Park 3rd Infiltration Tunnel Dora Observatory Unification Village Gyeongbokgung Palace - Day 4
Seoul
This half-day food tour focuses on Seoul's food scene. Start at Gwangjang Market sampling street foods and local snacks, then take a walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream. Next you'll have authentic ginseng chicken soup at a traditional hanok restaurant, followed by time to explore the small cafes and dessert spots in Ikseon-dong Hanok Village. You'll finish up by mid-afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Hotel Gracery Seoul)
Included Activities
- Private car transportation
- Parking fee
Optional Activities
- Sample street foods at Gwangjang Market (Mayak Gimbap, Bindaetteok, Tteokbokki, Sundae)
- Peaceful stroll near Cheonggyecheon Stream
- Dine on ginseng chicken soup at Tosokchon in a traditional hanok house
- Explore Ikseon-dong Hanok Village with cafés and bingsu (Korean shaved ice dessert)
Landmarks Gwangjang Market Cheonggyecheon Stream Tosokchon Ikseon-dong Hanok Village - Day 5
Seoul
Your last day has no set plans, so you can move at your own pace. Take a quiet morning walk around your neighborhood, grab coffee at a local cafe, or hunt for last-minute souvenirs if you need them. Since nothing's scheduled, you can either explore another area you missed or just relax before heading to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through nearby streets
- Enjoy coffee at a local café
- Pick up last-minute souvenirs
- Explore the city further
- Visit any attractions you may have missed
