Seoul • Mt. Songnisan • Puyo • Yusong • Gyeongju
DAY 1 - USA
Your Exotic Journey to Korea begins as you depart from the USA to Seoul, Korea.
DAY 2 - Seoul
You will arrive in the capital of Korea in the evening. You will be met and transferred to hotel.
DAY 3 - Seoul
Full day city tour visiting the Kyongbokkung Palace, built in 14th century by the founder of Chosun Kingdom; National Museum containing over 70000 artifacts of ancient era. Drive along the Pukak Skyway and visit Namsan, National Theater, Botanical gardens and the Seoul Tower which rises 1600 feet and offers a spectacular view of the city. On your way back you will visit Olympic park and Tongdaemun Market.
DAY 4 - Seoul
Today you will visit Changdokkung Palace, best known for the Secret Garden Piwon, Chogyesa Buddhist Temple, Tonhwamun, the oldest gate, Royal Garage and It’aewon the adopted home of American servicemen in Korea which is famous for nightlife and shopping.
DAY 5 - Songnisan/ Puyo/ Kongju
This morning you will depart for Yusong en-route visiting Mt. Songnisan National park and Popchusa temple housing the 108 feet high bronze statue of Buddha. You will drive through Puyo, the last capital of Paerche Kingdom. The National Museum here treasures 6th century tomb of king Muryong. Overnight at Yusong Hotel.
DAY 6 - Yusong/ Kwangju
Drive through the southwestern region, the “rice bin” of Korea. Visit Mt. Naejangsan national park and Paegyangsa and Songgwangsa Temple. Arrive at Kwangju and check into Moodeungsan Hotel.
DAY 7 - Gyeongju
City tour in the morning. Drive to the most fascinating place in Korea, Gyeongju the Museum without Walls. Upon arrival check into Chosun Hotel.
DAY 8 - Gyeongju
Full day sightseeing tour visiting Pulguksa temple, Sokkuram Grotto, designated a national treasure and one of the finest Buddhist shrines, Chomsongdae Observatory, built as if representing the lunar calendar; National Museum which exhibits the treasures from the Royal tombs.
DAY 9 - Seoul
Today you will return to Seoul and overnight at the Lotte Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
DAY 10 - Seoul
Morning free for shopping. Noon transfer to airport.
DAY 11 - USA
Arrive San Francisco / USA
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