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Home , Changdeokgung, Dabotap, Gyeongju, Gyeongsang Province, Jogyesa, Seokgatap

Tour Code : AKSR0575 Tour Type : Group Tour 1800 233 9008 ROMANCE IN www.akshartours.com 6 Nights / 7 Days PACKAGE OVERVIEW

1Country 3Cities 7Days

Accomodation Meal

2 nights first-class accommodation in 06 Breakfast 05 Lunch 2 nights first-class accommodations in 2 nights first-class accommodations in Visa & Taxes

Visa Charges Extra Highlights Taxes Extra

SEOUL

Gyeongbokgung Palace Changdeokgung Palace Insadong Arts and Crafts Street Namdaemun Traditional Market Jogyesa Temple

GYEONGJU

Gyeongju National Museum Daereungwon Tomb Hwangridan-gil Temple Gyeongju Folk Crafts Village

BUSAN

Tongdosa Temple Haedong Yonggungsa Seaside Temple Dongbaekseom Island

SIGHTSEEINGS OVERVIEW SEOUL - Palace - Changdeokgung Palace - Insadong Arts and Crafts Street - Namdaemun Traditional Market - Jogyesa Temple GYEONGJU - - Daereungwon Tomb - Hwangridan-gil - Bulguksa Temple - Gyeongju Folk Crafts Village BUSAN - Tongdosa Temple - Haedong Yonggungsa Seaside Temple - Dongbaekseom Island

SIGHTSEEINGS

Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, .

Changdeokgung Palace Seoul Changdeokgung, also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace, is set within a large in -gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty.

Jogyesa Temple Seoul Jogyesa is the chief temple of the of Korean . The building dates back to the late 14th century and became the order's chief temple in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea Gyeongju National Museum Gyeongju The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju, North , South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital.

Bulguksa Temple Gyeongju Bulguksa is located on the slopes of Mount Toham. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of and encompasses six National treasures of South Korea, including the and stone , Cheongun-gyo, and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha.

Tongdosa Temple Busan Tongdosa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and in the southern part of Mt. Chiseosan near , South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Tongdosa is one of the Three Jewels Temples and represents

YOUR ITINERARY Day ARRIVAL IN SEOUL Upon arrival at International Airport, you will welcomed by your local driver, please look out for 1 your name on their welcome board. Transfer to your hotel for overnight. Remainder of the day is at your leisure. Day FULL DAY SEOUL TOUR Today after Breakfast, Depart to visit to Jogyesa Temple, as the main temple as well as the district head 2 temple of Jogye order in Seoul and it is the center of Korean Buddhism. Next stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace and you will witness a changing of the Guard Ceremony. Then you will pass by Presidential , Cheongwadae Sarangchae (closed every Monday) before stopping for lunch. After lunch, visit Changdeokgung Palace which was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. Then visit the Insadong Arts and Crafts Street. Insa-dong Street is one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul and represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Also visit the Namdaemun Traditional Market, the largest traditional market in Korea with shops selling various goods. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Breakfast Lunch Day SEOUL TO GYEONGJU BY TRAIN You will be transferred to Seoul station for the morning express train to Gyeongju by a local driver. Transfer 3 to Gyeongju by KTX train. Upon arrival in Gyeongju, you will be met by tour guide and the guide will take you to Gyeongju National Museum. Next visit Daereungwon Tomb Complex, large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom and , the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. The last stop will be Hwangridan-gil where a street located in . Cafes and restaurants in the street are designed inspired from , Korea traditional house. Hwangridan-gil itself is a wonderful place where you can see the past and the present.

Breakfast Lunch Day FULL DAY TOUR IN GYEONGJU Today, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full day's sightseeing in Gyeongju. Highlights of today's 4 tour includes Bulguksa Temple, the representative relic of Gyeongju. Grotto, located on Mountain, is the representative stone temple of Korea. later visit Gyeongju Folk Crafts Village consists of 40 thatched and tile-roofed houses, lived in by local artisans of traditional arts and crafts skills. Various fields of crafts production including metal, pottery, timber, jewels, (Korean traditional clothes), and stone-crafts can be found in the village, and Anapji Pond, designed as a park for royalty.

Breakfast Lunch Day GYEONGJU TO BUSAN BY ROAD Transfer to Busan by road. En route, visit the Tongdosa Temple is a head temple of the Jogye Order of 5 Korean Buddhism. Tongdosa is famous because there are no statues outside of the Buddha at the temple because the "real shrines of the Buddha" (relics) are preserved at here. On arrival, check into your choice of hotel. Later visit Haedong Yonggungsa Seaside Temple (This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line; most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Dynasty). Dongbaekseom Island (Island of Camellias) which is an island located off one end of Busan's famous Haeundae Beach.

Breakfast Lunch Day FULL DAY TOUR OF BUSAN Today, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full day tour of Busan. The tour includes a visit to UN 6 Memorial Cemetery where in Korea honors UN soldiers from 16 countries and UN aids from five countries that were killed in battle during the from 1950-1953. Next visit Youngdusan Park (Busan Tower) in downtown Busan which is one of Busan's three famous mountains. Continue to Jagalchi Fish Market located on the shoreside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Last stop will be Gamcheon Culture Village which is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.

Breakfast Lunch Day DEPARTURE FROM SEOUL Enjoy free time until your pick-up time. You will be transferred to Busan Station by a local driver. Depart by 7 train to Seoul in the morning. Upon arrival at Seoul Station, you will be transferred to Incheon International Airport.

Breakfast HOTELS

SEOUL Hotel Prince Seoul or Similar

BUSAN Libero Hotel Haeundae or Similar

GYEONGJU The K Hotel Gyeongju or Similar

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION Inclusion Exclusion

Private arrival and departure airport transfers Travel insurance Private hotel/train station/hotel transfers as per Visas itinerary Gratuities 2 nights first-class accommodation in Seoul Items of a personal nature 2 nights first-class accommodations in Gyeongju Meals not specifically noted in the itinerary 2 nights first-class accommodations in Busan Drinks unless specified Shared Full Day Seoul Tour by A/C coach (max 40 All international and domestic airfares and airfare guests) taxes unless specified Private-guided tours in Gyeongju and Busan as per GST 5% Extra itinerary TCS 5% Extra KTX Tickets (2nd class) for Seoul to Gyeongju and Busan to Seoul English-speaking guide service Breakfast daily (excluding day 1), 5 lunches

TRIP COST

Type Price Double Sharing ( Per Person ) INR 160000/- Triple Sharing ( Per Person ) INR 160000/-

* Note: 5% GST Additional On Total Tour Cost. T&C Apply at time of Booking. * Rates mentioned in the itinerary are based on Standard Rooms, supplement cost is applicable for Sea Facing / Lake Facing / Mountain Facing Rooms