Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive in Seoul and get transferred to your hotel. After you settle in, the afternoon gives you free time to rest up. The tour guide will provide information about what's coming next, so you know what to expect for the days ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Ambassador Hongdae)
- Day 2
Seoul to Busan
Spend about five hours walking through Seoul's main attractions, which includes the palaces, historic neighborhoods with character, some museums, and the newer districts. You'll grab lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. Later in the evening, you'll catch the high-speed train heading to Busan and stay overnight there.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore Busan Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with royal palaces in a large park
- Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood
- Visit the War Memorial, a museum illustrating Korea's historical conflicts and the Korean War
- Explore Gangnam District with shopping and entertainment centers
- High-speed train transfer to Busan (ticket included)
Optional Activities
- Ascend Lotte World Tower (admission not included) or explore its park and luxury shopping centers
Landmarks Changdeokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village War Memorial of Korea Lotte World Tower 
- Day 3
Busan
Start your Busan day at a Buddhist temple located right by the sea. From there, you'll check out war memorials and the country's largest fish market, so you get a sense of local life. After that comes a historic pagoda park and a colorful artist village where you can wander around. Before heading back to your hotel, you'll ride the marine cable car for views across the bay.
- Meals
- Lunch (Included lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore Busan Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Haedong Yonggung, a 14th-century Buddhist temple by the sea
- Explore UN Memorial Cemetery
- Visit the country's largest fish market by Nampo Port
- Stroll through Yongdusan Park with its 120-meter pagoda
- Ride the marine cable car at Songdo Beach (ticket included, weather permitting)
- Visit Gamcheon Culture Village with its colorful buildings, alleyways, art galleries, pottery workshops, and cafes
Landmarks Haedong Yonggung UN Memorial Cemetery Nampo Port Fish Market Yongdusan Park Songdo Beach Gamcheon Culture Village - Day 4
Busan - Seokguram - Bulguksa - Gyeongju - Daegu
This day takes you through several historical Buddhist sites and ancient royal burial grounds spread across the region. You'll see an 8th-century grotto and a beautiful temple, then walk through the ruins of Korea's longest-reigning capital. There's time to photograph a historic wooden bridge and see the ancient royal tombs. You'll also visit the oldest astronomical observatory in East Asia before arriving in Daegu by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Daegu Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Seokguram Buddhist Grotto, an 8th-century site on the slopes of Tohamsan
- Visit Bulguksa Temple, one of the most beautiful temples in the country
- Photograph Woljeonggyo Bridge along the Namcheon River in Gyeongju
- Visit Tumuli Park with burial mounds of Silla Kingdom kings over 1,500 years old
- Visit one of the ancient tombs
- Visit Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory, the oldest in East Asia and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- View Dongsan Cheongna Hill, a historic area with Christian missionary heritage
- Explore Dongseong-ro, the city's main commercial street
Landmarks Seokguram Buddhist Grotto Bulguksa Temple Woljeonggyo Bridge Tumuli Park Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory Dongsan Cheongna Hill 
- Day 5
Daegu - Andong - Hahoe - Seoul
Start in Daegu visiting a museum focused on traditional medicine, then explore the Herbal Medicine Market. You'll head north to Andong after that to see the UNESCO-listed Hahoe Village and a traditional mask museum. There's also a 16th-century Confucian academy to check out. You'll arrive back in Seoul in the late afternoon for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Ambassador Hongdae)
Included Activities
- Visit Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine
- Stroll through the Herbal Medicine Market
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site village of Hahoe
- Wander through the streets of Hahoe Village
- Visit the Hahoe Mask Museum with its impressive collection of masks from around the world
- Visit Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy, founded in the 16th century by a peaceful river
Landmarks Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine Hahoe Village Hahoe Mask Museum Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy 
- Day 6
Seoul to Tokyo
After breakfast, you're transferred to the airport for your included flight to Tokyo. When you land, someone will meet you to help with border procedures, then a shared shuttle bus takes you to your hotel. You'll have free time to get settled in and rest after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 7
Tokyo
Your guided tour of Tokyo lasts about five hours and covers different neighborhoods that mix vibrant energy with quiet peaceful spots. You'll see temples, the world's busiest intersection, the Imperial Palace, the anime district, Japan's tallest structure, and an old temple with a shopping street nearby. Later in the evening, you'll explore the lively Shinjuku area and have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Zojoji Temple to capture views of Tokyo Tower
- Visit the famous Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in the world
- Visit Meiji Shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife
- Explore the Imperial Palace and its gardens
- Visit the Nijubashi Bridge
- Drive through Akihabara, the 'Electric City' and center of manga and anime culture
- Visit Tokyo Skytree (admission included), Japan's tallest structure
- Explore Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
- Stroll through Nakamise Street in Asakusa
- Walk through the lively Shinjuku district
- Dinner at a local restaurant (tickets included for subway)
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Akihabara Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Shinjuku 
- Day 8
Tokyo to Kyoto
You'll take the bullet train to Kyoto, which gets you there in just over two hours after traveling nearly 500 kilometers. Once there, you can explore Japan's former imperial capital with its UNESCO sites and iconic temples. The traditional districts have their own character, and you'll have free time to walk through Gion's atmospheric geisha neighborhood on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit the Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple, the 'Golden Pavilion,' surrounded by magnificent gardens
- Stroll through Gion, Kyoto's traditional district celebrated for geishas and lively atmosphere
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 9
Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
The day starts at the magnificent Todaiji Temple in Nara where you'll see the giant Buddha statue and the friendly roaming deer. From there, you'll visit a UNESCO-listed temple complex that has one of the world's oldest wooden structures. Later you'll head to Osaka, Japan's second-largest urban area, and arrive in the evening with a visit to the vibrant Dotonbori district.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Buddhist Temple built in 752 with a giant Buddha statue
- Photograph and interact with friendly deer in the surrounding park
- Visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a seminary, monasteries, and temples
- Visit Dotonbori, a lively and colorful district in Osaka
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 10
Osaka
After breakfast, your tour wraps up and you're left with the memories from your time traveling through South Korea and Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
