ISTANBUL - DOHA - SEOUL
We meet with our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before the flight time. After completing our baggage check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Doha on Qatar Airways' scheduled flight. After our arrival in Doha and the transfer we will make, we take our seats for our flight to Seoul. Our journey to Seoul will continue throughout the night, and we will spend the night on the plane.
SEOUL
After our arrival in Seoul, we complete our passport and luggage procedures and meet our private vehicle waiting for us. Welcome to Seoul, the capital of South Korea and one of its fascinating cities where modern life and traditional culture intertwine. After leaving the airport, we head to Myeongdong, one of the city’s most vibrant and popular districts. We provide free time for dinner in this area, which is famous for its cosmetic stores, fashion boutiques, as well as its delicious street food and restaurants. Guests who wish may experience selected flavors of Korean cuisine, go shopping, or enjoy the lively atmosphere of Myeongdong. After the free time, we meet at the designated time and transfer to our hotel. After check-in, overnight at our hotel.
SEUL - BUSAN
After breakfast, we depart by high-speed train for Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. Upon our arrival, we head to the UN Korean Memorial Cemetery, Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple & Blue Line Park Sky Capsule Tour. Our first stop is the UN Korean Memorial Cemetery, built in memory of United Nations soldiers who lost their lives in the Korean War and also home to the Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery. Afterwards, we take a pleasant walk in Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, with its lush nature and as the setting for many Korean series and films. Our next stop is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, one of Busan’s landmarks with its unique seaside location. In the continuation of our tour, we experience the Blue Line Park Sky Capsule, which offers the opportunity to view the Haeundae coastline from a bird’s-eye perspective. After this enjoyable journey accompanied by magnificent views, we transfer to our hotel. After check-in, overnight at our hotel.
BUSAN – GAMCHEON – GYEONGJU - BUSAN
After breakfast, we depart for the Gamcheon Culture Village & Gyeongju & Wolji Pond & Bulguksa Temple Tour. Our first stop is Gamcheon Culture Village, one of Busan’s most colorful and most visited spots. Known as the “Santorini of Busan,” this unique neighborhood offers an open-air museum atmosphere with its brightly colored houses, narrow streets, art galleries, and murals. Then we head to the historic city of Gyeongju, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the “Museum Without Walls.” In this ancient city, which served as the capital of the Silla Kingdom for about a thousand years, 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 our 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 head out for our tour of Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village & Namdaemun Market. Our first stop is Hwaseong Fortress, located in Suwon and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by King Jeongjo in memory of his father, Prince Sado, we take a short walk along the walls of this magnificent structure and feel its historic atmosphere up close. We then visit the Korean Folk Village, which brings the traditional life of the Joseon Dynasty to the present day. With its traditional Korean houses, handicraft workshops, and structures reflecting period life, this village functions as an open-air museum and has also hosted the filming of many Korean dramas and movies. Later in the tour, we head to Namdaemun Market, one of Seoul’s oldest and liveliest shopping spots. At the market, which is home to thousands of shops and stalls, you can shop, experience Korea’s famous street foods, and enjoy some free time. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Seoul. Overnight at our hotel.
SEOUL
After breakfast, we depart for the Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Tour. We head to our Nami Island tour, famous for its half-moon-shaped natural beauty located on the Han River. Named after General Nami, who lived during the Joseon Dynasty, the island offers a different atmosphere in every season with cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, red and yellow leaves in autumn, and snow-covered landscapes in winter. Especially the Metasequoia Road and the Ginkgo Tree Road are among the island’s most iconic walking routes. Afterwards, we depart for our visit to 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 offers visitors a peaceful experience immersed in nature with an area of approximately 330,000 square meters and more than 5,000 plant species. It takes its name from the phrase “Land of Morning Calm,” used by the poet Tagore for Korea. In the continuation of our tour, after the photo break we will take at N Seoul Tower, one of Seoul’s landmarks, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
SEOUL - DOHA - ISTANBUL
After breakfast, after completing our check-out procedures from the hotel, we depart for the Seoul City Tour & Gangnam Square & Gyeongbokgung Palace & Insadong Antique Street & National Folk Museum of Korea & Bukchon Hanok Village & Myeongdong. Our first stop will be Gangnam Square. The area, which gained global fame with PSY’s world-famous “Gangnam Style” song, stands out today with luxury living, shopping, and business centers. During our tour, Cheongdam Fashion Street, Gangnam Station, Bongeunsa Temple, and Starfield Library will be among the panoramic sights to be seen. 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 North Palace, this splendid structure is among the most important examples of traditional Korean architecture, and with our visit in the palace courtyard, we closely feel the historical atmosphere. Afterwards, we visit the National Folk Museum of Korea, which reflects the life culture and historical development of the Korean people. Continuing our tour, we head to Bukchon Hanok Village, famous for its Hanok structures, traditional Korean houses. In this historic area, where there are approximately 700 Hanok houses, we observe traditional life culture closely by walking through the narrow streets. Then, we move on to Myeongdong Street, one of Seoul’s most vibrant shopping spots. We enjoy free time in this area, famous for its cosmetic stores, shopping shops, and street flavors. After our tour, we transfer to Seoul Airport and depart for Doha on Qatar Airways’ scheduled flight. After our arrival in Doha and the transfer we will make, we take our seats for our Istanbul flight
ISTANBUL
Arrival at Istanbul Airport, local time, and the end of our tour. We hope to see you again on another trip..
Accommodation ;
Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
Flight Details ;
13.Apr.27 QR246-858 IST ICN 2005 0005/0220 1705
20.Apr.27 QR859-239 ICN IST 0120 0540/0730 1155
16.May.27 QR246-858 IST ICN 2005 0005/0220 1705
23.May.27 QR859-239 ICN IST 0120 0520/0735 1155
Departure and arrival times are local times.
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Round-trip economy class airline ticket with Qatar Airways from Istanbul (IST) – Doha (DOH) – Seoul (ICN) / Seoul (ICN) – Doha (DOH) - Istanbul (IST)
Airport taxes
5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in the specified hotel category
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
All city transfers with our private buses
Seoul – Busan – Seoul high-speed train ticket (economy class)
UN Korean Memorial Cemetery, Ahopsan Bamboo Forest,
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Blue Line Park Sky Capsule
Gamcheon Culture Village & Gyeongju & Wolji Pond & Bulguksa Temple
Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village & Namdaemun Market
Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm
Gyeongbokgung Palace & National Folk Museum of Korea & Bukchon Hanok Village & Myeongdong
Traditional Korean Royal Costume Hanbok Experience
Professional Turkish guiding and assistance services
TURSAB professional liability insurance
Keta visa fee, service charge
Travel health insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
Exit tax
Entrance fees to museums and ruins (you can pay 150 € to your guide during the tour.)
Tourist city taxes
Driver tips