2024 South Korea & Japan: Cultural Legacies
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
38a80669-35b
Start City:
Seoul
End City:
Tokyo
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
11 days
Tour Capacity:
18
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Friday, May 03, 2024 | Monday, May 13, 2024 | $18,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Friday, May 17, 2024 | Monday, May 27, 2024 | $18,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Friday, Oct 11, 2024 | Monday, Oct 21, 2024 | $18,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Friday, Nov 01, 2024 | Monday, Nov 11, 2024 | $18,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Explore two vastly different and evolvingnational legacies — each steeped in richheritage and tradition — and each poised onthe cutting edge of tomorrow’s cultural andtechnological horizons.
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Day 1
Seoul, South KoreaUpon arrival in Seoul, you are met and transferred to yourhotel in the heart of the bustling capital.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
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Day 2
SeoulBegin your exploration of this vibrant city with a visit toGyeongbokgung Palace. Commissioned in the 14th century,the palace has risen from the ashes of conquest several timesthroughout its storied past. Today, the palace endures as thelargest of Seoul'''s five historic palaces, its compound housinga wealth of museums, gardens and architectural wonders.Next, browse the revealing cultural exhibits of the NationalFolk Museum. Continue to Bukchon Hanok Village, acollection of hundreds of hanoks (traditional houses) dating back to the 14th century. After a lunch of traditional Koreanbarbecue, stop at bustling Gwangjang Market, one of theoldest and largest traditional street markets in South Korea,and home to over 5,000 shops. This evening, join your fellowguests for a welcome dinner at the hotel.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
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Day 3
SeoulToday, head north to join a shared tour of the demilitarizedzone (DMZ), a hotly contested border region that hasdivided the Korean Peninsula since 1953. Delve deeperwith a tour of the Third Tunnel, a highly secured, mile-longcorridor linking the two countries. At Odusan UnificationObservatory, look out across the DMZ line toward NorthKorea. Then, visit Dorasan Train Station, its (as yet) unusedinternational customs facilities a symbol of hope for thefuture reunification of north and south. Return to Seoul foran afternoon at leisure, exploring the city on your own orrelaxing at the hotel. Later this evening, embark on a streetfood tour in Seoul'''s exciting Myeong-Dong neighborhood,sampling everything from Korean egg toast to hotteok (sweetKorean pancakes).Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
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Day 4
BusanBoard a high-speed train to Busan, South Korea'''s secondlargest city and one of the world'''s busiest ports. Walk thenarrow lanes of colorful Gamcheon Culture Village, andthen enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, browse theJagalchi Fish Market, taking in a vast array of exotic seafood,before stopping at the United Nations Cemetery, a solemnmemorial that is the final resting place of more than 2,000Korean War veterans. Check in to your accommodations andsettle in with a refreshing Scenic Sundowner as you look outover the bay.Hotel: Park Hyatt Busan
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Day 5
GyeongjuTravel outside Busan to Gyeongju, former capital of the SillaDynasty, a kingdom that ruled Korea from 668 to 935. Beginyour exploration with a visit to Bulguksa Temple, one ofKorea'''s most iconic structures. Perched atop a series of stoneterraces, the temple'''s 33 steps represent Buddhism'''s 33 stagesto enlightenment. The temple was all but destroyed in a16th-century conflict with Japan. Lovingly rebuilt, it endurestoday as the crowning glory of Silla architecture. After lunch,visit Tumuli-gongwon, a large park with 23 tombs of Sillamonarchs and family members. Explore further at the nearby Gyeongju National Museum and its exhibits showcasingtreasures discovered within the tombs themselves. Return toBusan for an evening at leisure.Hotel: Park Hyatt Busan
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Day 6
Osaka & Kyoto, JapanFly to Osaka, Japan, where you enjoy lunch at a localrestaurant. Visit Dotonbori, the bustling heart of this foodiecapital, where diners indulge in everything from octopusdumplings to okonomiyaki, a battered and grilled concoctionof chopped cabbage, meat or seafood, and seaweed. Continueon to historic, temple-filled Kyoto, and check in to yourbeautiful hotel.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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Day 7
KyotoThis morning, contemplate Kyoto'''s iconic Zen rock garden atRyoan-ji, the perfect spot for a meditative moment, and discoverthe glittering Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion). Coveredwith gold leaf, the temple casts its delicate reflection in a tranquilpond. After lunch, explore the Arashiyama neighborhood,including the garden of Tenryu-ji Temple. Dating back to the14th century, the temple buildings themselves were destroyedand rebuilt over the course of several conflicts, while its stunning garden has survived the centuries in its original glory. Later,bask in the magical atmosphere of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove,strolling along a winding path as sunlight filters down throughtowering bamboo shoots ''' considered by many a healingexperience. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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Day 8
KyotoThis morning, visit a local temple where you experience theart of the tea ceremony, noting its refined sense of hospitalityand etiquette, which date to the time of the samurai. Continueto the 10,000 torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. This Shintoshrine is renowned for its visually striking tunnel comprisedof thousands of vermilion torii gates that line a network oftrails leading into the wooded forest of Mount Inari. Afterlunch at a local restaurant, visit a local sake brewery to gain adeeper appreciation of this national spirit and enjoy a tasting.This evening, savor traditional Japanese cuisine while anattending geiko (as a geisha is known in Kyoto) and maiko(apprentice geisha) dance, sing, pour sake and chat about lifein Kyoto.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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Day 9
TokyoThis morning, transfer to Kyoto Station and Ride Like aLocal as you board a high-speed train bound for Tokyo.Hurtling along in excess of 170 miles per hour, your routeaffords a glimpse of Mount Fuji'''s iconic profile. Uponarrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon,visit colorful Asakusa Kannon Temple before continuingto a family-owned workshop that specializes in Japanesedrum making, and try your hand at playing the taiko, on anA&K-exclusive experience. Check in to your hotel and gather with your fellow guests for dinner at a local restaurant.Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
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Day 10
TokyoStart your day at Tsukiji Fish Market, a bustling hub of Japanesedaily life boasting a dizzying array of seafood. Then, embarkon a culinary adventure as a local chef leads a hands-on sushi-makingclass, followed by lunch, for a memorable Chef '''s Tableexperience. Explore the Tokyo National Museum, the oldestnational museum in Japan and home to a vast collection ofJapanese art and antiquities. Next, visit the sacred Meiji JinguShrine and stroll along the city'''s famed Omotesando Street.Tonight, enjoy cocktails and a farewell dinner at your hotel.Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
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Day 11
TokyoAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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