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Make your trip of a lifetime even more memorable by extending your tour, or adding a stopover en route. Stumble upon the temples and palaces scattered amongst the glittering skyscrapers of Seoul and explore the living museum that is Gyeongju.
This extension is suitable for those who wish to visit some of the most exciting and iconic sights in South Korea.
Arrive in South Korea's capital, Seoul, where you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel for check-in. This dynamic city may be well and truly on fast-forward for everything from fashion to technology, but it is still deeply rooted in tradition.
Take a full day to explore some of Seoul's many treasures with a local guide. Start at Gyeongbok Palace, the country's most famous royal palace, where as well as exploring, you will see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Next, visit Gwangjang Market, one of the best places to try authentic Korean street food, before continuing on to the symbolic Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower.
Transfer to Seoul station and travel on the KTX bullet train to Gyeongju. This city was the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, which ruled part of the Korean peninsula from the year 57BC to 935AD. On arrival, meet your driver and start discovering historic Gyeongju. Head to the UNESCO World Heritage Bulguksa Temple, the most important Buddhist temple complex before going on to visit the Seokguram Grotto. Stay overnight in Gyeongju.
Meet your driver-guide to further explore Gyeongju. Start at the National Museum and marvel at its collection of Silla relics. Continue to Tumuli Park with its many royal tombs before heading to Anapji Pond. Your final stop is the 7th century Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest surviving observatory in East Asia. Return by bullet train to Seoul where the evening is at leisure.
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
| Category | Twin Share | Solo Travel |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £2,530 | £4,080 |
| Superior | £2,730 | £4,480 |
| Deluxe | £3,210 | £5,140 |
Departures for Solo travellers only are available for this tour on selected
dates.
In addition to being for solos only these departures feature smaller group sizes, free
airport lounge access and complimentary cocktails on arrival.
There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.
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