South Korea: a journey to the "Country of morning freshness"

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**Dates 2017/2018: individually, any day Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Route: Seoul - Gyeongbokgung - Bukchon - Demilitarized Zone - cruise on the river Hagan Hotel level: 4 or 5 * Group: from 10 people**

DAY 1

Seoul
Arrival at Incheon airport, meeting and transfer to hotel in Seoul. After accommodation at the hotel, transfer to the Seoul Tower for a welcome dinner.
The Seoul TV Tower, also known as the "N Tower", is located in the heart of Seoul on Mount Namsan (262 m). From the observation platform of the Seoul Tower, the whole city is seen as in the palm of your hand! Stay at the Hankook restaurant and enjoy panoramic views of the evening Seoul.


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DAY 2

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Quarter and Nantes Show
After breakfast, a tour of Seoul.
We will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, where we will see the colorful ceremony of changing the guard, which was held at the palace in the era of the Joseon Dynasty. Then we will go to Bukchon - a traditional village in the heart of the metropolis. Here we will try on a traditional Korean costume - hanbok, and make memorable photos in this unique quarter. Lunch at the Gogung Restaurant in Insadon.
After dinner, we are waiting for a completely unique show at the famous Nantes Theater, during which musical compositions will be performed on the most strange and inappropriate for this "tools" - on plates, chopsticks, buckets, mops. The Nantes show is filled with sparkling humor, and you do not need to know Korean in order to understand it. After the show, we'll visit Wolhyang Makgeolli, where we will try the traditional Korean alcoholic drink of maccoli (menu selection and tasting are paid separately).


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DAY 3-4

Demilitarized Zone, Chogesa Temple and a cruise on the Hagan River

Let's visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The DMZ divides the Korean Peninsula into two halves, North and South Korea. This region suffered most during the war, and it was here in 1953 that a truce was signed. Now the Demilitarized Zone is open to tourists who can learn more about the Korean War.
Note: It is necessary to have a passport with you. Recommended comfortable shoes.
After lunch we will visit the Buddhist temple of Jogyesa (the heart of Korean Zen Buddhism). We are waiting for a welcoming ceremony and a tour of the temple, followed by a tea ceremony with monks, meditation and a master class on making lotuses. After visiting the temple of Choges we return to the hotel for a short rest.
In the evening - cruise on the river Hagan. Gala dinner, live music and beautiful landscapes are the best way to complete a trip to South Korea.
The day after breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure home.

Included:

Accommodation in a 4 or 5 * hotel in the center of Seoul (breakfast)
Meals: breakfast (at the hotel), welcome dinner on the first day, lunch for 2 and 3 days, a gala dinner on the 3rd day
Transfer from the airport - hotel - airport
Transmission according to the program
Visits to this program
Services from a professional regional Korean guide
All weekend tickets for this program

Not included:

International flight
Visa
Insurance
Food and drinks not indicated as included
Additional excursions and services
Personal expenses
Tip