Private tour English speaking. Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 participants for 21 days from the departure until all seats are filled. Include meals (v. the fee includes).
Important notes
Flight to Seoul (not included): it is possible to arrive at any time.
Flight from Seoul (not included): it is possible to depart at any time.
The scheduled times are indicative; the exact times will be confirmed locally by the guides.
The type of vehicle may vary depending on the total number of participants.
Triple rooms not available.
Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, and Switzerland are among the countries eligible for the temporary K-ETA exemption (until December 31, 2026). For updated information on countries eligible for the K-ETA exemption, please refer to www.k-eta.go.kr.
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner.
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Seoul
After immigration formalities, passport control, baggage retrieval, and customs, you will be greeted by a local guide and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day available. Lunch and dinner free. Accommodation Stanford Hotel Myeongdong.
Giorno 2 — Seoul
Breakfast. The day begins at Gwanghwamun Plaza, the city’s iconic square, dominated by the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Here, you will witness the impressive Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Visit the magnificent Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most important royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, originally built in the 14th century. There will also be the opportunity to wear a hanbok, the traditional Korean dress, for an even more authentic experience (optional, included in the tour price). The tour continues with admission to the National Folk Museum of Korea, dedicated to Korean culture and folk traditions. Traditional lunch featuring Hanjeongsik, a classic Korean meal consisting of numerous small dishes served to share. In the afternoon, a walk through the artistic district of Insadong, famous for its craft shops, tea houses, and art galleries, followed by a visit to the charming Bukchon Hanok Village, an elegant historic area with traditional Korean houses. The day ends at the lively Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest markets in the city and a paradise of Korean street food. Welcome dinner featuring Bulgogi, the famous marinated grilled beef. Accommodation Stanford Hotel Myeongdong.
Giorno 3 — Seoul
Breakfast. Visit to Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple, a peaceful oasis nestled in the modern Gangnam district. Continue to the futuristic COEX Mall, one of the largest underground shopping centers in Asia, also home to the famous Starfield Library and the well-known “Gangnam Style” statue. Then ascend the Lotte World Tower, one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Lunch featuring Jjajangmyeon, traditional noodles with black bean sauce. In the afternoon, a walk through the trendy Seongsu-dong district, a creative area full of designer cafés, concept stores, and contemporary ateliers. This is followed by some relaxation along the Han River, the major river that flows through Seoul and is one of the city’s most popular leisure spots among locals. Typical “Chimaek” dinner, the beloved Korean pairing of fried chicken and beer. Accommodation Stanford Hotel Myeongdong.
Giorno 4 — Seoul
Breakfast. Morning dedicated to a scenic trek along the ancient Seoul City Walls, a panoramic route offering beautiful views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Lunch featuring Samgyetang, a traditional Korean chicken and ginseng soup, considered an energizing and healthy dish. In the afternoon, a stop at the charming Seosunra-gil Café Street, a pleasant avenue full of trendy cafés and a relaxed atmosphere. Time for shopping at the famous Namdaemun Market, a historic local market known for clothing, accessories, and traditional products. Final transfer to the commercial district of Myeong-dong, the heart of shopping and Korean cosmetics. Farewell dinner featuring Korean BBQ with Samgyeopsal, the traditional grilled pork belly cooked at the table. Accommodation Stanford Hotel Myeongdong.
Giorno 5 — Seoul
Breakfast. At the locally indicated time, transfer to the airport only with a driver, without assistance. End of services.
Price includes
English speaking guide
Accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar)
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transfers and tours by bus or minivan with assistance and local guides
Entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage
Medical-luggage-cancellation insurance
Unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization). Citizens of Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland are temporarily exempt from the requirement to apply for a K-ETA until December 31, 2026
Tip
Porterage
Flights and airport taxes
Everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes"
Notes
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour. HOTEL FINAL LIST: indicated in the travel documents HOTEL, CHECK-IN: as a rule, rooms are assigned starting from 2-3 pm; any early check-in is at the hotel's discretion. The request for a guaranteed early assignment requires booking an extra night prior to arrival. HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: The room must be vacated in the morning, by the time indicated by the hotel; the surcharge for late check-out is equal to 50% of the extra night for check-out by 6 pm; for check-out after that time, an additional night will be charged. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category. TIMETABLES: departure times are indicative and depend on the number of hotels from which pick-ups are scheduled for each day; the pick-up start time indicates when customers should be ready in the lobby for departure; in hotels reached last, a wait of at least fifteen minutes or more compared to the indicated time is likely. The return times to the hotel are purely indicative and variable depending on a considerable number of factors including the time dedicated to visits and the intensity of traffic. PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays. TIPS: not included, at the discretion of the tourist MEALS: not included unless specified. REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay. TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, they are exclusively for/from the hotels scheduled for the tour on the days of the tour's start/end; in case of extending the stay, for transfers to/from other hotels, or for arrivals/departures from other airports, a supplement applies. The supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone. Requests for booking transfers not included or for different hotels must be received at least 3 weeks before departure, or an additional urgency supplement will be applied.
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