Korea Express
Korea Express
Korea Express
6 Days Starting and ending in Seoul, South Korea
Visiting: Seoul, Jeonju, Suwon, Daegu, Haeinsa, Busan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
29747
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating journey through South Korea with our "Korea Express" tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Seoul
Location: Seoul
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Korea! Transfer to hotel in group transport. Meeting with your guide. At the end of the afternoon, we are going to enter this fascinating country and with our guide we will go on the modern and efficient underground (we will be taught to use this public transport) to City Hall to see this building shaped like a tsunami. In front of the City Hall, we will also see the Deoksugung Palace, which is lit up at night and which allows us to appreciate the tradition and modernity of this country together. On foot, we will then go from here to the district of Myeongdong, the largest and busiest shopping area in Korea. Its name means “brilliant tunnel”. Dinner included in a local restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 2 : Seoul
Location: Seoul
Meals Included: Lunch
Today we include a tour of the city of Seoul lasting five hours. We will see Changdeokgung Palace. This is a World Heritage Site formed by a group of palaces inside a large park. After the visit, we will go to Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historical neighbourhood with tiny houses. Afterwards we will visit the War Memorial, an impressive war museum that tells of the different conflicts suffered by Korea during its history, particular the Korean War with the United Nations in which soldiers from many different countries took part. We continue to the Gangnam District, one of the busiest areas of the city, where there are numerous shopping and leisure centres. To finish, we stop at LOTTE WORLD TOWER, an impressive 550 m building where there will be time to climb the tower (entrance not included) or stroll in the park or around the luxury shopping centres. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Return to the centre and free time.
Day 3 : Seoul, Suwon, Jeonju
Location: Seoul, Jeonju, Suwon
Meals Included: Lunch
Today we include in Seoul the Gyeongbokgung Palace, an impressive palace that is 600 years old, where we will see the Changing of the Guard ceremony (if scheduled). Our next stop is the city of SUWON, former capital of Korea, a World Heritage Site famous for its walls Heritage of Mankind. We will see the impressive wall with its fortifications and will visit Hwaseong Haenggung, the summer palace. Lunch included in a local restaurant. We continue to JEONJU, where we will see its fascinating old town (Hanok Village), with its tiny houses, traditional shops and art galleries.
Day 4 : Jeonju, Haeinsa, Daegu, Busan
Location: Daegu, Haeinsa, Busan, Jeonju
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Amidst impressive mountain forest scenery, we come to HAEINSA, a Buddhist temple built in the year 802 where we discover the Tripitaka, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts engraved on 80,000 blocks of wood. We will visit the temple and the museum on the Tripitaka. We go on to DAEGU where we see the market of traditional medicines with its different herbs, and especially ginseng, and the Museum of Oriental medicine. Lunch included. We come to BUSAN. We are in the second largest city in Korea, full of life. Time in the fantastic Doosan Haeundae complex with its more than 300 m skyscraper and its sports marina. Accommodation.
Day 5 : Busan, Seoul
Location: Busan, Seoul
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Day in BUSAN. We are going out to the city of Busan to visit HAEDONG YONGGUNG, 14th century Buddhist temple located by the sea. Return to Busan. We see the memorial to the United Nations with its cemetery were people from numerous countries are buried. We approach the largest fish market in the country, which is alongside Nampo port. Lunch included. Then we walk from there to Yongdusan park with its immense 120 m pagoda. At around five thirty we take a modern high-speed train and in three hours we are back in SEOUL. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 6 : Seoul
Location: Seoul
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
-
Accommodation
-
Additional Services
City tour in: SEOUL Evening transfer: Myeongdong quarter in Seoul Ticket admission: Metro, Changdeokgung Palace, War Memorial in Seoul , Qyeongbokgung Palace , Hanok Village , Buddhist Temple , Haedong Yonggung, U.N. Memorial and Yongdusan Park High speed train: Busan - Seoul
-
Fully Guided
Travel by bus with English speaking guide
-
Meals
Breakfast, 4 Lunch included in: SEOUL, SUWON, DAEGU, BUSAN and 1 Dinner Included in: SEOUL
-
Transport
Includes arrival transfer
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
-
What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily, four lunches in Seoul, Suwon, Daegu, and Busan, and one dinner in Seoul.
-
Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes travel by bus with an English-speaking guide.
-
What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes arrival transfer, city tours, and a high-speed train from Busan to Seoul.
-
What are some of the key historical sites visited during the tour?
The tour visits several key historical sites including the Deoksugung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, War Memorial of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hwaseong Haenggung, Jeonju's Hanok Village, Haeinsa Temple, and the United Nations Memorial Cemetery.
-
What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to traditional neighborhoods like Bukchon Hanok Village and Jeonju's Hanok Village, the War Memorial of Korea, and the Haeinsa Temple, which houses the Tripitaka Koreana.
-
Are there any shopping opportunities during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to Myeongdong, the largest shopping area in Seoul, and the Gangnam District, which has numerous shopping and leisure centers.
-
What is the significance of the Haeinsa Temple visit?
Haeinsa Temple is significant for housing the Tripitaka Koreana, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts engraved on 80,000 blocks of wood.
-
Will there be any free time during the tour?
Yes, there will be free time after the city tour in Seoul on the second day and after visiting the Lotte World Tower.
-
What is the highlight of the visit to Busan?
The highlights of the visit to Busan include the Haedong Yonggung Temple, the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, the largest fish market in the country, and Yongdusan Park.
Reviews of this operator
What are travellers saying about Tourhub
Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Europamundo requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of europamundo charges.
Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 20 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Why book with tourhub?
Safe & Secure
Your money is held in a dedicated client account until you travel.
100% Guaranteed Refunds if your trip is cancelled.
The safest way to make overseas, multi-currency payments.
Guaranteed Best Value
Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.
No cancellation or amendment fees from tourhub.
(Operator terms may apply)
Expert Knowledge
Reliable & unbiased advice from travel experts.
Direct contact with the tour operator via our messaging service.
Inspiration & advice from a community of 6000+ real travellers, influencers & content creators.
Trusted Service
Official partners & licensed agents of 1000+ tour operators worldwide.
Don't just take our word for it...
"Tourhub: Friendliness, Professionalism & Integrity I would happily give tourhub a 6* review if I could..."