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FNS IC SOUTH KOREA i] DAYS See Gyeongbok Palace, taste delicious Korean street food, explore historic Gyeongju and admire UNESCO tS0)feAUL ect CTO) oe Standard | $2,280 $4,095 Superior | $2,485 $4,465 l Deluxe I $3,270 $5,915 Accommodation (3 nights Seoul, 1 night Gyeongju) Meals as stated Transportation as stated Private touring with guides and entrance fees Enjoy delicious street food Arrive in South Korea's capital, Seoul, where you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel. This dynamic city may be well and truly on fast-forward for everything from fashion to technology, but it is still deeply rooted in tradition. Stumble upon temples and palaces amongst the glittering skyscrapers and neon billboards and enjoy Seoul's foodie credentials — the street snacks are second to none! Take a full day to explore some of Seoul’s many treasures with a local guide. Start at Gyeongbok Palace, the country’s most famous and beautiful royal palace, where, as well as exploring, you will see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Next, visit symbolic Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower before heading to Gwangjang Market to taste some of Seoul’s best street food. This evening, you have the option of watching a traditional music and dance performance at Korea House (payable locally). (B) Meet your driver-guide and transfer to Seoul station. Travel on the KTX bullet train to Gyeongju. Located in the southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, this city was the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, which ruled part of the Korean peninsula from the year 57BC to 935AD. Gyeongju is a living museum, home to a staggering amount of heritage sites, from tombs and temples to pagodas and palaces. On arrival, meet your driver and start discovering historic Gyeongju. Head to Mount Tohamsan and the UNSECO World Heritage Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto. The temple is considered a masterpiece of Silla architecture whilst Seokguram Grotto, a hermitage, is home to some of the world’s best Buddhist sculptures. There will also be time to enjoy the vistas around Bomun Lake. Stay overnight in Gyeongju. (B,L) Meet your driver-guide to further explore Gyeongju. Start at the National Museum and marvel at its collection of Silla relics. Continue to Tumuli Park with its many royal tombs before heading to the 7th-century Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest surviving observatory in East Asia. Finally, visit Anapji Pond. Return by bullet train to Seoul where the evening is at leisure. (B,L) Your day is at leisure until the time comes to transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B) 52 VISIT
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