KOREA: SILLA DYNASTY HERITAGE IN BUSAN – GYEONGJU

After landing at Gimhae International Airport, the coach and tour guide pick up the group to Busan – the most liveable seaside city in South Korea.
The group has a light breakfast, then sightseeing:
Gamcheon Culture Village: where you admire small, colourful houses and street art that blend together into a wonderful experience space in Busan.

(representing Joy, Sorrow, Anger and Happiness).

(Eating costs at your own expense)

After breakfast, you check out of the hotel.
The tour guide takes the group to the ancient capital Gyeongju – where the essence of a dynasty is preserved. There the group visits:
Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Buddhist art of the Silla period in South Korea. The temple is famous for its exquisite architecture, ancient stone pagodas and serene atmosphere amid majestic mountains.

You have breakfast at the hotel. You check out, then the coach and tour guide take the group to Seoul by the KTX express train – one of the fastest means of transport in South Korea.
On arrival in Seoul, the group visits:
Duty-free shopping.
Gyeongbokgung Palace – a symbol of the Joseon dynasty, regarded as the historical and cultural heart of Seoul. Built in 1395, the palace has a majestic beauty. You can stroll through magnificent gates and admire the exquisite royal architecture. A distinctive highlight is the royal guard-changing ceremony, which vividly recreates the dignity and solemnity of the old dynasty. (Depending on the time slot when the group arrives)

The group tries on hanbok – Korea's traditional costume – and strolls around Gyeongbokgung Palace

You have breakfast at the hotel.
The tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Government ginseng shop: Korean ginseng is famous as a precious natural medicinal herb that is beneficial to health. Here you can buy ginseng roots as a gift for yourself, your family and friends.
Red pine essential oil shop: Red pine essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the red pine tree – a rare species at risk of extinction. It has many outstanding effects, such as reducing swelling, relieving sinusitis, moisturising the skin, treating skin conditions, and use as a fragrance…
Korean Cosmetics Centre – a gathering of popular domestic cosmetic brands.
Nami Island is beautiful all year round, but when winter comes it truly transforms into a “fairyland” covered in white snow, with a romantic and peaceful beauty that enchants the heart. Along the legendary ginkgo tree avenue, two rows of tall trees dusted with snow take you into a scene from the classic film “Winter Sonata”.

The Eobi Ice Valley is truly a natural masterpiece, where enormous natural ice formations combine with sunlight to create a magical fairytale space. The stream frozen solid in the winter cold creates a unique frosty picture, making it the perfect starting point for exploring the magic of winter in South Korea.

You have breakfast at the hotel, then check out. After that, the coach and tour guide take you sightseeing:
Shopping at an agricultural products shop.
Namsan Tower (N Seoul Tower) rises against the snow-white sky, like a symbol of love and romance in the heart of Seoul in winter. The road leading up the tower is covered in snow, creating an enchanting scene like a Korean winter painting. Stopping at the “Love Lock” area, you can hang small padlocks and send sweet promises amid gently falling snow. (Tower entrance ticket not included)