Escorted Group Tour: Combine the amazing ancient and cultural sights of South Korea and get down and dirty at one of the...
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You will be picked up by a driver at your hotel which is booked by yourself and transfer to Seoul station. Seoul – Gyeongju by KTX train. Pick up by a driver and transfer to hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure
After breakfast tour of Gyeongju. This morning visit the UNESCO listed temple of Bulguska and Seokguram Grotto, one of Asia’s finest Buddhist shrines, dramatically located on the slopes of Toham Mountain, 750 metres above sea level and looking out over the Sea of Japan. You will also visit Tumuli Park where to visit some of the more than 20 large and small tombs from the Silla period including that of King Michu. Top off today's sightseeing with a visit to Cheomseongdae Observatory - oldest surviving observatory in East Asia and one of the world’s oldest scientific installations still in existence.
This afternoon travel onwards to Busan, South Korea’s principal port city and second largest city. In the afternoon travel to Busan Tower located in Yongdusan Park and offering spectacular views of the old port city. Then to get a taste of how the locals live pay a visit to the Jagalchi Fish Market where fishermen sell their fresh catch and the locals haggle for a good deal. Then it’s time to practise some haggling at Kukje Market, the best place in Busan to find silk, clothing, linen, handbags and much more. With its small and overloaded stores, the goods fill the narrow alleyways spilling into the surrounding streets, making Kukje Market quite a spectacle.
After breakfast pick up by a driver and transfer to Busan station. Busan– Seoul by KTX. Pick up by a driver and transfer to your hotel. Free time on your own in the afternoon.