Heart Of Seoul City Break - 5 Days

Welcome to South Korea! Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport in Seoul you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is free to relax after your flight or explore the city.

Seoul is a gleaming metropolis with over 500 years of history, where you'll discover Buddhist temples, exquisite palaces and traditional markets, among soaring skyscrapers, chic bars and stylish shops. Take in the highlights of the nation’s capital on a full day tour. This morning there's the opportunity to try on a Hanbok - the traditional Korean dress which dates back thousands of years and is worn on special occasions. After dressing for the occasion visit the beautifully ornate Gyeongbokgung Palace which is the largest and most famous of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces. Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the last dynasty of Korea. After a tour of the palace and watching the Changing of the Guard proceed to the lively antique alley of Insadong, where art galleries, antique shops, crafts shops, pottery shops display their traditional goods. Korea is renowned for its wonderful, healthy cuisine and for lunch today there's the opportunity to sample ‘Bulgogi’, which is a traditional dish made from thin, marinated slices of beef and pork. This afternoon explore the enchanting Bukchon Hanok Village, which is home to around 900 hanoks - traditional Korean houses, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. Then take in incredible panoramic views of the city from the 236-meter N Seoul Tower.

Today is free for you to continue to explore Seoul at leisure. We recommend a visit to the National Museum of Korea for a journey through the country’s history all the way from the prehistoric period to the Korean Empire period. Other highlights include Bongeun Temple, a Buddhist temple which houses one of the tallest stone statues in the country, Changdeokgung Palace with its beautiful Secret Garden and the serene Cheonggyecheon Stream, where you can enjoy a relaxing stroll. You’ll find a host of exciting places to eat, drink, shop and relax, whether you’re in Hongdae’s chic bars and restaurants or the stylish boutiques of Apgujeong.