Korea Tour

ISTANBUL - SEOUL We meet our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately three hours before the flight time. After completing our baggage check-in and passport procedures, we take our seats on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight to Seoul. Our journey towards Seoul will continue throughout the night, with overnight accommodation on the aircraft.

SEOUL Upon arrival in Seoul, we complete passport and baggage handling before meeting our private transfer vehicle. Welcome to Seoul, the capital of South Korea and one of the country's fascinating cities where modern life and traditional culture intertwine. After leaving the airport, we set off for the Seoul City Tour & Gangnam Square & Gyeongbokgung Palace & Insadong Antique Street & Korean National Folk Museum & Bukchon Hanok Village & Myeongdong. Our first stop will be Gangnam Square. Made globally famous by PSY's world-renowned song "Gangnam Style," the district today stands out with its luxury lifestyle, shopping and business centers. During our tour, Cheongdam Fashion Street, Gangnam Station, Bongeunsa Temple and Starfield Library will be among the places we see panoramically. Continuing our tour, our second stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395 and one of the most magnificent structures of the Joseon Dynasty. Also known as the Northern Palace, this majestic building is among the most important examples of traditional Korean architecture, and with our visit in the palace courtyard we feel the historical atmosphere up close.

SEOUL - BUSAN After breakfast, we set off to Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, by high-speed train. Upon arrival, we head out for the UN Korean War Memorial Cemetery, Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple & Blue Line Park Sky Capsule Tour. Our first stop is the UN Korean War Memorial Cemetery, built in memory of the United Nations soldiers who lost their lives during the Korean War and which also houses the Turkish Martyrs' Memorial. Afterwards, we enjoy a pleasant walk through the lush greenery of Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, which has hosted many Korean TV series and films. Our next stop is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, one of Busan's iconic landmarks, with its unique seaside location. The tour continues with the Blue Line Park Sky Capsule experience, offering a bird's-eye view of the Haeundae coastline. After this delightful journey accompanied by magnificent scenery, we transfer to our hotel. After check-in, we spend the night at our hotel.

BUSAN – GAMCHEON – GYEONGJU – BUSAN After breakfast, we set off for the Gamcheon Culture Village & Gyeongju & Wolji Pond & Bulguksa Temple Tour. Our first stop is Gamcheon Culture Village, one of the most colorful and most visited spots in Busan. Known as the "Santorini of Busan," this unique neighborhood offers an open-air museum atmosphere with its brightly painted houses, narrow streets, art galleries, and murals. Next, we head to the historic city of Gyeongju, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is known as a "Museum Without Walls." Having served as the capital of the Silla Kingdom for about a thousand years, in this ancient city we first visit Bulguksa Temple, one of Korea's most important Buddhist temples. Afterwards, we see Cheomseongdae, one of the oldest surviving astronomical observatories in East Asia, and take a photo break at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, which reflect the splendor of the Silla Kingdom. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Busan. Overnight at our hotel.

BUSAN - SEOUL After breakfast, we return to Seoul by high-speed train. Upon arrival, we set out for our Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village & Namdaemun Market tour. Our first stop is Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We take a short walk along the walls of this magnificent structure, built by King Jeongjo in memory of his father, Prince Sado, and feel its historic atmosphere up close. Next, we visit the Korean Folk Village, which brings the traditional lifestyle of the Joseon Dynasty era to the present day. With its traditional Korean houses, handicraft workshops and structures reflecting the period's way of life, this open-air museum has also hosted the filming of many Korean TV series and films. Continuing our tour, we head to Namdaemun Market, one of Seoul's oldest and liveliest shopping spots. In the market, home to thousands of shops and stalls, you can shop, sample Korea's famous street flavours and enjoy free time. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Seoul. Overnight at our hotel.

SEOUL After breakfast, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Tour. We set off for Nami Island, a crescent-shaped natural beauty located on the Han River. The island takes its name from General Nami, who lived during the Joseon Dynasty, and offers a different atmosphere in every season: cherry blossoms in spring, lush green nature in summer, red and yellow leaves in autumn, and snow-covered landscapes in winter. The Metasequoia Path and the Ginkgo Tree Path are among the island's most iconic walking routes. Then, we head to visit the Garden of Morning Calm Arboretum, known as the "Garden of Morning Calm." Founded in 1996 by Prof. Han Sang-kyung, this impressive botanical garden covers approximately 330,000 square meters and offers visitors a peaceful nature experience with more than 5,000 plant species. It takes its name from the expression "Land of Morning Calm," which the poet Tagore used for Korea. Continuing our tour, we give a photo break at N Seoul Tower, one of Seoul's landmarks, and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

SEOUL - ISTANBUL After our tour, we transfer to Seoul Airport and depart for Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Arrival at Istanbul Airport local time and end of our tour. We hope to see you again on another journey.