South Korea Heritage Tour: Seoul to Gyeongju
Spend five days travelling across South Korea on a route shaped by royal history, Buddhist heritage, coastal cities and mountain scenery. The program connects Seoul with Gongju, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Busan and Gyeongju, with a final day in Pyeongchang and the Seoraksan area before returning to Seoul. Visits include the Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongsanseong Fortress in Gongju, Jeonju Hanok Village, Suncheon Bay Garden, Yeosu’s Admiral Yi Sun-sin route, Jinju Fortress, Jagalchi Fish Market and Haeundae Beach in Busan, plus the UNESCO-listed temples of Gyeongju. The trip also includes a stop in Andong and time in Pyeongchang and Sokcho-style mountain landscapes on the last day. Accommodation, breakfast and guided sightseeing are included as outlined in the itinerary. The tour is sold for shared group departures, so group size may vary by place and day.
Key details
5 days
4 nights
Route
South Korea
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Duration
5 days
Guide language
English
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Ancient Wonders
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
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Jeonju
Seoul to Jeonju via Gongju
Meet in Seoul and travel to Gongju for visits to the Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongsanseong Fortress. Continue to Jeonju and walk through Jeonju Hanok Village before hotel check-in and free time.Breakfast - 2
Yeosu
Jeonju to Yeosu via Gwangju and Suncheon
Travel to Gwangju for a visit to the May 18th National Cemetery, then continue to Suncheon for Suncheon Bay Garden and Nakan-eupseong Fortress. End the day in Yeosu with time to explore the city at your own pace.Breakfast - 3
Gyeongju
Yeosu to Gyeongju via Jinju and Busan
Stop in Jinju for Jinju Fortress, then continue to Busan to visit Jagalchi Fish Market and Haeundae Beach. Travel on to Gyeongju for overnight stay.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 4 nights of accommodation
- Breakfast each day
- Guided sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
- Ground transportation between cities and tours
- Entrance fees to included sites and attractions
What's not included
- International and domestic flights
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- Optional excursions and extra activities
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and hotel staff
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.