Journey from Seoul to Kyoto

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duration 11 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 8-95 yrs
max group size 35
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-41865
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Operated in English
Starts/Ends Seoul, South Korea/ Kyoto, Japan

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Stroll Myeongdong Street, a great place to shop for and taste Korean street food
Immerse yourself in the traditional Korean culture at Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul
Explore the Gyeongbokgung Palace to experience life during the Joseon era in Korea
Uncover the 600 years of history with a visit to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan
Visit the iconic Itsukushima shrine, which is a unique Shinto shrine built over the water
Spend time relaxing at the 19th-century hot spring bath, Dogo Onsen, in Matsuyama
Climb 758 steps to reach the Kotohiragu shrine on Mt. Zosu, devoted to the God of Sailors
Stay in a peaceful Buddhist Monastery on Mount Koya and attend a meditation session
Pay a visit to the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, the former residence of the Emperor of Japan
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Start in Seoul and end in Kyoto, the tour "Journey From Seoul To Kyoto" is a guided explorer tour that takes 11 days. You will be traveling through Busan, Kyoto, Mount Koya and 10 other destinations in Japan and South Korea. "Journey From Seoul To Kyoto" is a group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Your journey begins in Seoul, wherein you will visit Deoksugung Palace, sitting along the western-styled buildings showcasing a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Explore Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional Korean village; and Gyeongbokgung Palace, a 1395 palace located in the heart of Seoul. The journey continues to Jeonju through Suwon, wherein you will visit the intriguing Samsung Innovation Museum. Walk around the fascinating Old Town of Jeonju with tiny houses, and the next day leave for Busan. On the way to Busan, visit Haeinsa temple, which is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in South Korea. In Busan, visit a 14th-century Buddhist temple- Haedong Yonggung Temple, and take a walk in Yongdusan Park. Your tour in South Korea ends here as you leave for Shimonoseki in Japan with an overnight ferry. On reaching Shimonoseki, you depart for Iwakuni and visit its unique Kintai-Kyo Bridge, later continuing your journey to Hiroshima. In Hiroshima, tour the Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum, telling stories of the horrifying nuclear attack. The next day, you will travel to Matsuyama on Shikoku Island and take a cable car ride up to a 400-year-old Matsuyama castle. Continue your journey to Kobe, and on the way, experience walking on the glass floor of the Great Naruto Bridge. The following day brings you the most memorable experience of this trip. You leave for Osaka, followed by reaching Mount Koya, wherein you will spend a night in the monastery experiencing a zen meditation session and experiencing the monk way of life for a night. Finally, travel to Kyoto and go on a city tour to visit the Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace, and the Kinkakuji temple.

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Day 1: Seoul Arrival
Day 2: Seoul
Day 3: Seoul - Suwon – Jeonju
Day 4: Jeonju - Haeinsa - Daegu - Busan
Day 5: Busan - Ferry Busan Shimonoseki
Day 6: Shimonoseki - Iwakuni - Itsukushima - Hiroshima
Day 7: Hiroshima - Matsuyama
Day 8: Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe
Day 9: Kobe - Osaka - Mount Koya
Day 10: Mount Koya - Kyoto
Day 11: Kyoto –

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

10 Night’s accommodation at listed superior hotels or similar

Meals

Daily Buffet Breakfast
6 Lunch & 3 Dinners

Transport

Arrival & Departure transfers in Korea
Arrival Transfer in Japan
Transportation in AC deluxe vehicle
Ferry Transfer Busan Shimonoseki (night ferry), Miyajimaguchi - Miyajima , Hiroshima- Matsuyama

Guide

Services of English-speaking guide during the sightseeing tour

Others

City tour in Seoul & Kyoto
All locally applicable taxes

Entrance

Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
Visa fees, if applicable
Items not mentioned as being included

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Journey from Seoul to Kyoto tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 24 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 July 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Journey from Seoul to Kyoto tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Journey from Seoul to Kyoto tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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