South Korea

Your driver will welcome you at the airport. You will then be transferred privately from the airport to the hotel.

2 nights at the 5★ Plaza Hotel, breakfast - Details about the hotel

Your tour guide will welcome you in the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00. Today's sightseeing will take place conveniently by public transport and will allow you to experience Seoul at close quarters. In the morning, you will discover Namdaemun Market, the largest and oldest market in Korea. Immerse yourself in the lively hustle and bustle and experience the variety of traditional goods, local specialities and authentic craftsmanship.

You will then visit the Myeongdong shopping district and the Namdaemun market again. Stroll through the lively streets, past numerous shops selling local products, culinary delicacies and souvenirs.

The afternoon is at your leisure.

Your tour guide will welcome you in the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00. In the morning, you will drive from Seoul to Andong (approx. 230 km | approx. 2.5 hours) and experience Korea's varied landscape en route. In the afternoon, you will explore Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is still inhabited today. Around 130 traditional houses of a clan from the Joseon period bear witness to the preserved authenticity and special charm of this historic village. You will also visit the mask museum, which offers an exciting insight into the Korean mask tradition.
You will then visit the approximately 64 metre high Buyongdae cliff at the end of the Taebaeksan mountain range. From its summit, you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the village of Hahoe. The name „Buyongdae“ means lotus and refers to the shape of the village, which is reminiscent of a lotus flower - from here you can therefore enjoy the most beautiful view of the resort. The Ogyeonjeongsa House, the Gyeomamjeongsa House and the Hwacheonseowon Confucian Academy are also located nearby.
You will then continue by private car from Andong to Gyeongju (approx. 140 km | approx. 1.5 hours).

3 nights at the 5★ Lahan Select Hotel, Breakfast - Details about the hotel

In the morning, you will visit the impressive Bulguksa Temple, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. It is considered a masterpiece of temple architecture from the Silla period and harmoniously combines spirituality and architecture. The two main staircases with their 33 steps of enlightenment, which are revered as national treasures, are particularly impressive.
Your route then takes you to Seokguram Grotto on Mount Tohamsan. The grotto complex, which is part of the Bulguksa Temple, is home to one of the most important Buddha images in Korea and offers a quiet, impressive place for contemplation.
In the afternoon, take a trip to Haeinsa Temple on Mount Gayasan. The temple is famous for the Tripitaka Koreana - the most complete collection of Buddhist scriptures, which were engraved on around 80,000 wooden tablets between 1237 and 1248. The storage buildings of the Janggyeong Panjeon, built in the 15th century, are still used today to store these unique woodblock prints. Thanks to ingenious ventilation and conservation techniques, they have been remarkably well preserved over the centuries. The entire temple complex was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995 and is one of Korea's most important cultural treasures.

Your tour guide will welcome you in the hotel lobby at around 09:00. In the morning, you will visit Cheomseongdae, the oldest preserved astronomical observatory in Asia. The tower, which is around nine metres high, was built during the reign of Queen Seondeok (632-647) and was used to observe the sky for weather forecasting. With its harmonious combination of clear lines and gentle curves, it has been one of Korea's national treasures since 1962.
You will then visit the Tumuli Park with its impressive royal tombs of the Silla Empire and the picturesque Anapji Pond.
In the afternoon, explore Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, once a secondary residence of the crown prince and the venue for festive banquets. Created in 674 under King Munmu, the pond with its small islands and hills fell into oblivion after the fall of Silla. It was only in the 1980s that the original name „Wolji“ - „pond in which the moon is reflected“ - was rediscovered following a discovery. Today, the complex is one of the most atmospheric historical sites in Gyeongju.

Your tour guide will greet you in the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00. You will then travel by private car from Gyeongju to Busan (approx. 139 km | approx. 1 hour).
Firstly, you will visit the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, built in 1376 and picturesquely situated right on the coast. Its unique location by the sea and the sweeping view over the Sea of Japan make it one of the most beautiful temples in Korea - just a few kilometres from the centre of Busan.
The tour then continues to Nurimaru APEC House on the western tip of the peninsula at Haeundae Beach. A small forest path takes you to the modern building, which offers an impressive view of the Gwangan Bridge and the Busan coastline.

3 nights at the 5★ Paradise Hotel Busan, breakfast - Details about the hotel

At around 09:00, your tour guide will welcome you in the lobby of your hotel. In the morning, you will visit the colourful Gamcheon Cultural Village. The houses nestle in terraces on the slopes of a coastal mountain and give the neighbourhood a very special charm with its narrow alleyways and creative art installations - it is not called the „Machu Picchu of Korea“ for nothing. You will then explore the famous Jagalchi fish market, one of Busan's landmarks. Here you will experience the hustle and bustle of Korea's largest fish market and have the opportunity to savour freshly caught fish in one of the local restaurants.
In the afternoon, take a stroll through BIFF Square, one of the city's most famous street food streets, before continuing to Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. From the 120 metre high observation tower, you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view over Busan and the coast.

Private transfer from the hotel to the railway station. You will then travel in comfort in 1st class by train from Busan to Seoul. On arrival at the railway station, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver. You will then be transferred privately to your hotel.

4 nights at the 5★ Plaza Hotel, breakfast - Details about the hotel

Your tour guide will welcome you in the lobby of your hotel at around 07:30. In the morning, you will go on an excursion to the Demilitarised Zone. After around 1.5 hours, you will reach the border region with North Korea, which is accessible as part of a guided tour. From the observatory, you can see as far north as the Liberty Bridge. In Imjingak Park, you will also visit a museum that documents the moving history of the Korean War.
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From Imjingak Park, take the official DMZ shuttle bus (together with other visitors) to the restricted area. There you will visit the DMZ exhibition hall, the 3rd infiltration tunnel and the Dora Observatory. At the end of the tour, return to Imjingak Park. The return journey to Seoul takes place at around 15:30.

The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.

Your tour guide will greet you in the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00. In the morning, you will visit the Korean National Museum, which impressively presents the country's history and culture. Opened in 1945, the museum houses important exhibits - from archaeological finds from the Palaeolithic and Silla eras to traditional and religious art.
You will then explore Apgujeong Rodeo Street, one of the most famous fashion and trend streets in Korea. Once a meeting place for high society, today it mainly reflects Seoul's young, dynamic lifestyle and fashion scene. The side streets are home to numerous boutiques, shoe and accessory shops as well as outlet stores of international luxury brands. Striking neon lights and the lively hustle and bustle give the neighbourhood a special atmosphere. The Galleria department stores' with its renowned designer brands is also one of the highlights. In addition, stylish cafés and restaurants invite you to linger.

The afternoon is at your leisure.

Your tour guide will welcome you in the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00. Today's sightseeing will take place by public transport and will give you an authentic insight into the life of the city. In the morning, you will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most important royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, built in 1395. As a symbol of the Korean nation, it still stands for sovereignty and history today. The extensive complex is divided into an outer ceremonial area with the Geunjeongjeon throne room and the Sajeongjeon administration building, as well as the inner area with the royal apartments. In the adjoining National Folk Museum, numerous exhibits illustrate life in past eras.
Afterwards, take a stroll through the charming Insadong neighbourhood in the heart of Seoul. You will discover galleries, traditional restaurants and teahouses as well as cosy cafés between the small alleyways.

The afternoon is at your leisure.

Private transfer from the hotel to the airport. Flight in the class of your choice from Seoul to Germany/Austria/Switzerland.