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Classic South Korea

5 days Classic Tour Extension

Classic South Korea

See Gyeongbok Palace, taste delicious Korean street food, explore historic Gyeongju and admire UNESCO Bulguksa Temple.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 4 , Lunches: 2
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Tour Extension
5 DAYS
Seoul (3N) Gyeongbok Palace Gyeonju (1N) Bulguksa Temple
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Day by Day Itinerary

Seoul (3N) - Gyeongju (1N)
  • Day 1
    ARRIVE SEOUL
    DAY 1: ARRIVE SEOUL

    Arrive in South Korea's capital, Seoul, where you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel. This dynamic city may be well and truly on fast-forward for everything from fashion to technology, but it is still deeply rooted in tradition. Stumble upon temples and palaces amongst the glittering skyscrapers and neon billboards and enjoy Seoul's foodie credentials – the street snacks are second to none!

  • Day 2
    EXPLORE SEOUL
    Breakfast
    DAY 2: EXPLORE SEOUL

    Take a full day to explore some of Seoul's many treasures with a local guide. Start at Gyeongbok Palace, the country's most famous and beautiful royal palace, where, as well as exploring, you will see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Next, visit symbolic Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower before heading to Gwangjang Market to taste some of Seoul's best street food. This evening, you have the option of watching a traditional music and dance performance at Korea House (payable locally).

    Breakfast
  • Day 3
    HISTORIC GYEONGJU
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAY 3: HISTORIC GYEONGJU

    Meet your driver-guide and transfer to Seoul station. Travel on the KTX bullet train to Gyeongju. Located in the south-eastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, this city was the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, which ruled part of the Korean peninsula from the year 57BC to 935AD. Gyeongju is a living museum, home to a staggering amount of heritage sites, from tombs and temples to pagodas and palaces. On arrival, meet your driver and start discovering historic Gyeongju. Head to Mount Tohamsan and the UNSECO World Heritage Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto. The temple is considered a masterpiece of Silla architecture whilst Seokguram Grotto, a hermitage, is home to some of the world's best Buddhist sculptures. There will also be time to enjoy the vistas around Bomun Lake. Stay overnight in Gyeongju.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 4
    RETURN TO SEOUL
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAY 4: RETURN TO SEOUL

    Meet your driver-guide to further explore Gyeongju. Start at the National Museum and marvel at its collection of Silla relics. Continue to Tumuli Park with its many royal tombs before heading to the 7th-century Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest surviving observatory in East Asia. Finally, visit Anapji Pond. Return by bullet train to Seoul where the evening is at leisure.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 5
    DEPART SEOUL
    Breakfast
    DAY 5: DEPART SEOUL

    Your day is at leisure until the time comes to transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

    Breakfast

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When to go

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • -3
    6
    1
  • 34
  • Seoul
  • -6
    2
    -2
  • 21
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • -2
    7
    3
  • 45
  • Seoul
  • -3
    5
    1
  • 25
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • 2
    12
    7
  • 64
  • Seoul
  • 2
    10
    6
  • 47
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • 8
    18
    13
  • 83
  • Seoul
  • 8
    18
    13
  • 64
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • 13
    23
    18
  • 72
  • Seoul
  • 13
    23
    18
  • 106
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • 17
    25
    21
  • 129
  • Seoul
  • 18
    27
    23
  • 133
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • 21
    29
    25
  • 195
  • Seoul
  • 22
    29
    25
  • 395
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 173
  • Seoul
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 364
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • 17
    25
    21
  • 155
  • Seoul
  • 17
    26
    22
  • 169
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • 11
    21
    16
  • 63
  • Seoul
  • 10
    20
    15
  • 52
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • 5
    15
    10
  • 52
  • Seoul
  • 3
    12
    7
  • 52
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Gyeongju
  • -1
    9
    4
  • 26
  • Seoul
  • -3
    4
    1
  • 22

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    • Accommodation (3 nights Seoul, 1 night Gyeongju)
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    • Transportation as stated
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