South Korea and Japan Tour , March 5

ISTANBUL – DOHA - SEOUL We meet at Istanbul Airport international departures terminal, three hours before the flight. After completing baggage, ticket and boarding procedures, our scheduled Qatar Airways flight to Doha begins, and we arrive in Doha local time. After our short layover here, we fly to Seoul on a scheduled Qatar Airways flight. Our night is spent on the plane.

Seoul Upon arrival at Seoul Airport and after completing baggage procedures, we proceed to our hotel and have free time to rest.

SEOUL – BUKCHON VILLAGE – MYEONGDONG – GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE – INSADONG ANTIQUE STREET After breakfast, our tour begins. During our tour, the places we will see panoramically include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street. Our first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395. Compared to its neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace), it is the most northern in location and is therefore commonly referred to as the Northern Palace. We then continue with our tour of Bukchon Hanok Village, whose name means Northern Village. Hanok are traditional Korean houses, and there are approximately 700 Hanok in this village. Next, we head to Myeongdong Street, one of Seoul's most vibrant shopping areas. We enjoy free time in this area, famous for its cosmetic stores, shopping boutiques, and street food. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

SEOUL – OSAKA CASTLE – DOTONBORI – SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA After breakfast, we complete our hotel checkout and transfer to Seoul Airport. We fly to Osaka with local airlines. Upon arrival, after completing passport and baggage procedures, we depart with our private bus for the Osaka City Tour & Osaka Castle & Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi. Our first stop will be Osaka Castle, one of the most important historical landmarks of the city. This magnificent structure, commissioned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century, is one of the most significant symbols of Japan's unification period and offers visitors an impressive historical atmosphere along with its expansive park area. Continuing our tour, we move to Dotonbori, one of Osaka's most vibrant and iconic districts. With its colorful neon lights, lively streets and famous restaurants, we enjoy a pleasant exploration of this area that reflects the soul of the city and have the opportunity to closely discover Osaka's reputation as the "gastronomy capital". We then proceed to the Shinsaibashi district, Osaka's most popular shopping and lifestyle avenue.

OSAKA – TODAIJI TEMPLE - NARA DEER PARK – KYOTO After breakfast, we complete our hotel checkout and depart for our Nara tour. We begin our tour at Todaiji Temple. Built in 752, the temple was constructed to serve as the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, the temple's influence grew, and by the 8th century it began to influence politics as well. Todaiji's main hall has earned its place in the record books as the world's largest wooden structure. The massive building houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). We then visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara. Established in 1880, the park is where most of Nara's main attractions are located, including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. After having the chance to take photos with the deer wandering around, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

KYOTO - ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST - KINKAKUJI TEMPLE - KIYOMIZU DERA - FUSHIMI INARI - KYOTO After breakfast, we depart by private vehicle towards Kyoto, Japan's former capital and one of the best-preserved centers of traditional culture, famous for its temples, gardens and traditional neighborhoods. Following our approximately 1 hour journey, we begin our city tour. During World War II, Kyoto was the only place in Japan that was not bombed. The city of Kyoto is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We begin our city tour at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Visitors to the bamboo forest are greeted by a 500-meter walking trail. During this walk along the trail, you will enjoy pleasant moments with the sound of the wind reaching through the bamboos, and you will be able to take pictures of the forest. We then continue with our Kinkakuji Temple tour. Located in northern Kyoto, Kinkakuji Temple is a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, also known as the Golden Pavilion. The impressive structure overlooking a large pond has each floor representing a different architectural style. We then proceed to Kiyomizu-dera.

KYOTO – MOUNT FUJI (FUJİ DAĞI) – HAKONE – LAKE ASHI (ASHİ GÖLÜ) – OSHINO HAKKAI – GOTEMBA OUTLET – TOKYO After breakfast, we depart by Shinkansen (bullet train) to Mount Fuji (Fuji Dağı), one of the symbols of the city and Japan's highest mountain, located in the southwest of Tokyo on Honshu Island. First, we head to Hakone, located in the Kanagawa region, famous for its Mount Fuji views and natural beauty. Here, together with our guests, we take a boat tour on Lake Ashi (Ashi Gölü) to enjoy this magnificent view. Following our photo stop, we travel by bus to Oshino Hakkai, an area where melting snow combines with underground water to form natural pools. As it passes through volcanic rocks, the water is naturally filtered, resulting in pools of crystal-clear clarity. The pools, each of different sizes and depths, offer the chance to capture a magnificent reflection of Mount Fuji. After our guided tour, we depart for Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centers. Following the designated free time, transfer to the hotel and free time to rest. Transportation between Kyoto and Tokyo will be by bullet train for time savings and comfort.

TOKYO – SHIBUYA – SHINJUKU - AKIHABARA – YODOBASHI ELECTRIC TOWN - GINZA After breakfast, we begin our Tokyo city tour with our private vehicle. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as the center of entertainment and cultural experiences. Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most famous and lively districts, is home to one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). Witnessing hundreds of people crossing at once with every traffic light change offers a unique experience to feel Tokyo's energy. We will see the Hachiko statue, made in memory of a dog known for its loyalty, which is also popular as a meeting point for locals and tourists, as well as many famous shopping centers, and enjoy our free time. Our next stop will be Yodobashi Electric Town, located in Akihabara, where you can find hundreds of electronic brands all together at affordable prices. After the free time we allocate for shopping, we move on to the Ginza district, which reflects the elegance and sophisticated lifestyle of modern Japan. After the tour we will conduct in Ginza, home to world-famous brands and Tokyo's most exclusive shopping centers and restaurants, we allow free time for dinner.

TOKYO – ASAKUSA SENSO - JI TEMPLE – NAKAMISE - GINZA – DOHA - ISTANBUL After breakfast, we complete our hotel checkout. We then begin our city tour where we will discover Tokyo's history and modern life together. Our first stop will be the Senso-ji Temple, located in the Asakusa district, one of the city's iconic landmarks. This historic building, considered Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, was, according to legend, built in honor of the Goddess of Mercy Kannon after two brothers fishing discovered her statue. Completed in 645 AD, the temple welcomes its visitors with the magnificent Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). After passing through the gate, we enjoy a pleasant walk along the approximately 200-meter Nakamise Shopping Street leading to the temple. On this historic street that brings traditional Japanese atmosphere to today, guests can browse handmade souvenirs, kimonos, folding fans, and an array of regional products. Those who wish can experience Asakusa's famous street food and traditional Japanese flavors. We pass through the Hozomon Gate at the end of the street and visit Senso-ji Temple.

Arrival in Istanbul marks the end of our tour. We hope to see you again on our next journey...