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SITA World Tours

Independent Traveler: Korea Sparkling

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SITA specializes in constructing tailor-made itineraries that allow you to discover all that China & the Orient has to offer at your own pace.

Inclusions
Includes: Accommodation with meals as listed, private transfers and tours with Guide (except for Seoul City tour on SIC). Domestic Airfare from Busan to Jeju and Jeju to Seoul, trainfare from Seoul to Kyongju, Coach transfer from Kyongju to Busan

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Tour Operator

SITA World Tours

Duration

7 Days

Escorted

Escorted - No

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Seoul	Arrive Korea : Arrive in Seoul this evening. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to HAMILTON HOTEL. Founded as the capital of the Chosun dynasty, Seoul is Korea's commercial, financial and political hub.
Day 2	Seoul	Seoul Sightseeing : Enjoy a morning city tour of Gyeongbok Palace (built in 1394), the Folklore Museum with its insights into traditional Korean life, the Blue House and the massive Jogyesa Temple. (Tour on seat-in-coach basis.) The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 3	Gyeongju	Seoul / Gyeongju : Early this morning, transfer to the train station to board your express train to Gyeongju, the spiritual and cultural capital of Korea. Gyeongju served as the capital of the Shilla Kingdom, which united the peninsula in AD 676. Designated by UNESCO as one of the world's ten most historic sites, it is known as the "Museum Without Walls." You are met and transferred to KOLON HOTEL. Your afternoon tour of Gyeongju includes the Bulgulsa Temple with its lovely pagodas and bridges, Seogguram Grotto (one of Asia's most magnificent Buddhist shrines) and the National Museum. (Tour on private basis.) (B)
Day 4	Busan	Gyeongju / Busan : In the morning, travel by express bus to Busan (1 hr. 30 min.), Korea's main port and second largest city. Upon arrival, check in to BUSAN TOURIST HOTEL. Your afternoon tour includes Taejongdae Park with its vast rock outcrops and sweeping sea vistas, the UN cemetery, Jagalchi fish market, the International Market and Yongdusan Park. (Tour on private basis.) (B)
Day 5	Jeju	Busan / Jeju : After breakfast, transfer to Gimhae Domestic Air Terminal to board a flight to Jeju Island. Upon arrival, you will be met and start your day tour in Jeju by visiting Jeju Folk History Museum, Magic Road and Hanrim Park. In the afternoon, visit the Buddhist Grotto located in the middle of Sanbang Mountain, which overlooks the sea and Yongmeori Seaside Park. Transfer to JEJU HANA HOTEL. (B)
Day 6	Jeju	Jeju Full-Day Tour : Enjoy a sightseeing tour on Honeymoon Island, visiting San-gum-buri Volcanic Crater, Seongsan Sunrise Peak, Sungeup folk village and Jeongbang Waterfall. (B)
Day 7	Seoul	Jeju / Seoul : After breakfast, transfer to Jeju Airport for a flight to Seoul. Upon arrival, connect to your return flight home. (B)

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