Seoul & Silla Kingdoms

Seoul & Silla Kingdoms 6 days | Starts/Ends: Seoul

PRIVATE TOUR: Discover the • Breakfast daily Day 2 : Seoul sightseeing highlights of captivating South • Services of an English speaking guide/ Korea, the 'Land of the Morning driver for all scheduled sightseeing • Airport arrival and departure transfer on Calm'. Explore Seoul - the nation's days 1 and 6 vibrant capital city before heading • All transfers and tranportation in private south to see the sights of cultural air conditioned vehicles Andong and Gyeongju - the • Touring of Seoul, Andong and Gyeongju historical heart of the country. • Entrance fees to all included sites What's Not Included HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS • International flights and visa Enjoy a tour of Seoul’s most famous • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture landmarks today. After driving around Blue Trip Highlights House - the presidential residence of Korea, • Seoul - the nations captivating capital; visit the beautifully ornate Gyeongbokgung ITINERARY Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Palace which served as the main palace of Museum, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong Day 1 : Seoul Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910), the last dynasty Antique Alley, Cheonggycheon Stream of Korea. The palace has a turbulent history, Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport and Seoul Tower destroyed twice by the Japanese it has in Seoul you will be met by local tour guide • Andong - UNESCO World Heritage listed recently been restored to its former glory. and escorted to Seoul. As the nation’s capital Hahoe Folk Village and Andong Folk After exploring this beautiful site, proceed with over 500 years of history, Seoul serves as Museum to National Folk Museum located in grounds the political, economic and educational hub of • Gyeongju - former capital of the Silla of the palace, which provides a fascinating Korea. After check-in at hotel, the remainder Kingdom and historic heart of the nation; insight into the legacies of Korean culture and of the day is at your leisure. Gyeongju National Museum, Tumuli Park history. Overnight - Seoul and the Sill royal tombs, Anapji Pond, the ancient Cheomseongdae Observatory Next stop is the enchanting Buddhist temple • UNESCO Listed Seokguram Grotto - of Jogyesa, which is the headquarters of one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines and the Jogye sect. Adjacent to the temple is Bulguksa Temple Insadong, a lively antique alley which is What's Included lined with art galleries, antique shops, crafts shops, pottery shops, traditional restaurants • 5 nights 3 star hotels (4 & 5 star upgrade and teahouses. Enjoy a leisurely walk available, please enquire) through Insadong and along the picturesque

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Seoul & Silla Kingdoms

Cheonggycheon Stream which runs through Your afternoon tour of Gyeongju includes are indicative and will vary depending the heart of downtown Seoul before stopping visits to Gyeongju National Museum which is on your chosen hotels, room availability at a local amethyst or ginseng shop for home to the 23ton Emille Bell cast in AD771 as well as time of travel. Please note shopping. The final stop of today’s tour is the and numerous priceless treasures; Tumuli lofty Seoul Tower located on Mt.Namsa, which Park, with its collection of that discounts will apply if there are 4 offers spectacular panoramic view of the city Silla royal tombs; Cheomseongdae or more people in your travelling party, from its observatory. Observatory, one the world’s oldest since fixed costs like transportation and Overnight - Seoul (B) astronomical observatories and the scenic guiding are shared across the group. Anapji Pond where the Silla royal family spent Day 3 : Seoul to Andong their leisure time. PRICES / DATES 2021 Overnight - Gyeongju (B) Date Twin Share Single Day 5 : Gyeongju 26 Feb USD 3,895 USD 4,845

Seoul - Andong. This morning travel to Andong which is considered the spiritual home of Korea as well as the cradle of Korea’s cultural tradition. Enjoy an This morning visit two magnificent UNESCO afternoon tour of Andong which includes World Heritage Listed temples - Seokguram the charming UNESCO Listed Hahoe Folk Grotto, one of the Asia’s finest Buddhist Village, where approximately 130 traditional shrines, houses of varying size and standard have surrounded by Bodhisattva, disciples, devas been immaculately preserved by the same and the guardian king; Bulguksa Temple families for generations. Also visit the which was built during the glorious period Andong Folk Museum which has several of Silla Kingdom. The architectural design interesting exhibits relating mainly to Korea's of Bulguksa Temple is one of constrained folk traditions, the ritual standards of dignity and peaceful harmony and the temple Confucianism and folk plays. still remains one of the most remarkable Overnight - Andong (B) achievements of the ancient Far East. Depart for Seoul this afternoon and spend your final Day 4 : Gyeongju evening at leisure. Overnight - Seoul (B) Day 6 : Seoul After breakfast and hotel check out, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

PRICES / DATES INFO

The 'Twin Share' price is per person when there are 2 persons sharing a Andong - Gyeongju. Travel on to Gyeongju today. Serving as the capital of Silla Kingdom room. The 'Solo Room' price is applicable from 57BC to 935AD, the entire city of when a single room is required. Prices Gyeongju is a living museum containing the are based on a travelling party of at least remnants of the Silla Kingdom as well as 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional relics pertaining to Buddhism, the national ‘1-person’ supplement will apply. Prices religion at the time.