Japan and Korea Tour: 12 Days with Asiana Airlines

We meet at Istanbul Airport's International Terminal at 14:30. After passport and baggage procedures, we set off for Tokyo via Seoul on Asiana Airlines flight OZ 552, departing at 17:20. We spend the night on board. Flight details: OZ 552, Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (ICN), 17:20 to 09:35 the following day.

We land in Seoul at 09:35 local time. After a short wait, flight OZ 106 departs at 15:35 and lands at Tokyo Narita Airport at 17:55. We transfer to our hotel by private vehicle and check in. Accommodation: Shinjuku Washington Hotel (3-star) or similar.

After breakfast our Tokyo tour begins: Meiji Shrine, a panoramic view from Tokyo Tower, the National Diet Building, and Ginza, the centre of luxury. Lunch: Traditional flavours at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Tokyo.

We climb to the 5th Station of Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic symbol. We then enjoy a boat tour on Lake Ashi. Lunch: A regional menu at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Tokyo.

We travel to the historic city of Kamakura on the Pacific coast. We visit the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) statue and the mystical Bamboo Garden at Hokoku-ji. Lunch: At a local restaurant. Accommodation: Tokyo.

At 08:30 we travel by Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima. We visit the Peace Memorial Park, its museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Lunch: The famous Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Hiroshima.

We continue to the port city of Kobe. After visiting Meriken Park and the historic Kitano-cho district, we arrive in Osaka. Lunch: At a local restaurant. Accommodation: Osaka.

We visit Nara Park, known for its deer, and Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha. We then see the gold-leafed Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion. Lunch: At a local restaurant. Accommodation: Osaka.

In the morning we transfer to the airport. Flight OZ 1135 departs for Seoul at 11:10. After arriving at 13:00 we take a city tour of Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Lunch: Korean cuisine at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Seoul.

We take a tour of the DMZ, one of the world's most striking border lines. We view North Korea from the Third Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory. Lunch: At a local restaurant. Accommodation: Seoul.

A free day in Seoul for shopping and personal exploration. You can visit Gangnam, Myeongdong or N Seoul Tower. Accommodation: Seoul.

Early in the morning we transfer to Incheon Airport. Flight OZ 551 departs at 09:35 and lands in Istanbul at 15:40. Flight details: OZ 551, Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST), 09:35 to 15:40.