Korea Past and Present 7days 6nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Incheon Int'l airport ➜ Seoul

Stop At: Incheon International Airport, 272 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Pick you up at the airport and transfer to hotel
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Seoul, 4star hotel

Day 2: Seoul ➜ Jeonju, The Land Mark of Korean Culture - by KTX Bullet Train

Stop At: Culture Station Seoul 284, 1, Tongil-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04509 South Korea
Take a bullet train to transfer to Jeonju city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hanji Museum, 59, Palbok-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 561-723 South Korea
As Korea’s first museum specializing in the paper it has an extensive collection of 3,000 artifacts and a data-base documenting the long history and superiority of Hanji (Korean paper). You also get DIY experience to make Korean paper with wooden tools and bring it back home.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jeonju Hanok Village, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
the largest Korean Village with various traditional cultural facilities in the downtown area.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gyeonggijeon Shrine, 26, Gyo-dong 1-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 560-070 South Korea
the symbol of Jeonju’s Korean-style village. Gyeong gi jeon is especially beautiful in the autumn. Historical dramas and movies use the surrounding landscape as their background.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum, 74, Hanji-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 55041 South Korea
visitors can see the tools and machines used in the making of alcohol and get a closer look at the different types of Korean traditional wine. Some of the most interesting displays at the museum are the alcohol preparation room and the fermentation room. Thanks to speakers located in these two rooms, visitors are able to hear the amplified sounds of the fermentation process.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jeonju, 4star hotel

Day 3: Jeonju ➜ Seoul by bullet train, Fashion and technology forward but also deeply traditional.

Stop At: Jaman Mural Village, 50-158, Gyo-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
visitors will be able to enjoy colorful murals painted on the buildings and walls along the way.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jeonju Hanok Village, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
We visit the Hanok traditional cafe to enjoy tea or coffee.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul South Korea
the past American army base transformed into the international commercial district it is today.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museum Kimchikan, 35-4, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu 4~6F, Insadong Maru Building, Seoul 03149 South Korea
We join DIY Kimchi making class, take photos in Korean Traditional outfit Hanbok

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Seoul, 4star hotel

Day 4: Seoul City Tour, Discovering the new era at hand in Korea, what the world calls New Seoul, will be the highlights

Stop At: Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
to experience the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty (more than 500 years old)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The National Folk Museum of Korea, 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-820 South Korea
to see Korean Unique culture as well as people’s life style in the olden days.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Deoksugung, 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 04519 South Korea
We also enjoy the Traditional Royal Guard Changing Ceremony.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae), 1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-820 South Korea
Presidential house
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bukchon Hanok Village, 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03059 South Korea
seeing several traditional homes, Hanok.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Skyway Bukak, 267 Bugaksan-ro, Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
to enjoy the beauty of mother nature but also a panoramic view of the entire city. Visitors can enjoy a traditional plaza, a pagoda resting area, a wildflower garden.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gilsangsa Shrine, 68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02839 South Korea
The temple is highly regarded for its involvement in cultural exchanges with other religions, and its programs to help visitors experience Buddhism.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Seoul, 4star hotel

Day 5: Seoul ⇌ DMZ, where you can observe one country being divided into two.

Stop At: DMZ, Munsan-eup, Majeong-ri Imjingak Tourist information center, Paju, Gyeonggi-do South Korea
The highlight of today’s tour is the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone).

*Note: Must bring passport for ID check.
Located on each side of 38th parallel, this infamous border was established at the end of the war in 1953 at the signing Panmunjom’s armistice in order to separate North and South Korea.

Upon arrival, proceed to passport security control followed by a short introduction at the United Nations’ camp. Visit Dora observatory and Dorasan railway station. Discover Imjingak Park with the Memorial, the Liberty Bridge and the bell of unification. Late morning, visit the 3rd tunnel dug into the rock at a depth of 73m and able of moving a full division per hour with their weapons.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Insadong, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul. It represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Stores in Insadong specialize in a wide variety of goods that can only be purchased or appreciated in Korea.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Seoul, 4star hotel

Day 6: Seoul, Perfect Finish

Stop At: National Museum of Korea, 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04383 South Korea
where you will tour around and have the opportunity to have a conversation with the curator about any of your burning questions about Korea.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hangang Park, Seoul South Korea
we will take a soothing cruise along the gorgeous Han River, the fourth-longest river in Korea.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: N Seoul Tower, 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04340 South Korea
Finally, the perfect finish to your full Seoul experience will be the amazing view of the Seoul City from the top floors of the N Seoul Tower revolving deck.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Seoul, 4star hotel

Day 7: Seoul ➜ ICN airport for deparutre ✈ , with many wonderful memories to share with family and friends.

Stop At: Incheon International Airport, 272 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
After Hotel breakfast, check out hotel.
The private car/charter will take you back to Incheon International Airport. I know it’s hard to say goodbye to the country you fell in love with, but it’s time to head back home. Just remember, Seoul welcomes you back anytime!

Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.