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Alluring Korea & Japan
The Charming Advantage:
  • Round-trip air transportation
  • Hotel accomodation
  • Meet and greet transfers
  • Quality guided sightseeing tours
  • Meal plans as per itinerary

    Tour Highlights:
  • Seoul City Tour
  • Visit historical Gyeongbok Palace
  • Learn how to make 'Kimchi'
  • Visit the Korean Folk Village
  • Explore the City of Tokyo
  • Tokyo Bay cruise
  • Historical Kyoto City Tour

    Exclusions :

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees, passport fees, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal purchases
  • Meals/admission not in itinerary

    Accomodation:

    Seoul
    Seoul Palace
    COEX Intercontinental

    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Hilton
    Grand Hyatt Hotel

    Hakone
    Weltel Hyoseki Hotel
    Hakone Kowakien Resort

    Lake Biwa
    Biwako La Foret Hotel

    Kyoto
    Kyoto Rihga Royal Hotel
    Kyoto Granvia Hotel

    Osaka
    Hilton Osaka
    Osaka Ritz-Carlton
  • Details
    Tour OperatorCharming Asia
    OfferOffer valid through 12/31/2008
    Duration
    16 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USAUSA - Seoul, Korea
    Location: Korea-South
    Depart from your hometown to Seoul, Korea.
    Day 2SeoulSeoul
    Arrive in Seoul where you will be greeted by our tour guide. Transfer to your hotel.
    Meals: D
    Day 3SeoulSeoul
    Visit Imjingak Park and see its statues and monuments about the historical Korean War. Proceed to visit the Freedom Bridge, Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Unification Village. Have some free time to explore Seoul in the afternoon.
    Meals: B,L
    Day 4SeoulSeoul
    Continue your tour and visit the historic Gyeongbok Palace. This 14th century construction is considered as the largest and most beautiful palace in the country. Visit the Folk Museum and see an impressive collection of Korean artifacts. See the South Korean President's residence, the Blue House. Learn how to make Kimchi and wear traditional Korean costume at the Korean Traditional Center. Continue on for a chance to shop for great souvenirs at the Ginseng Shop, Amethyst Factory, and Insadong Antique Shop Alley. In the evening, delight yourself as you watch the spectacular Jump Show.
    Meals: B,L,D
    Day 5SeoulSeoul
    Learn more about the deeper aspects of Korean culture with a visit to the Korean Folk Village. This 243 acre site contains over 260 traditional houses, cultural items, a Folk Museum, and an Art Museum. This village was also a filming location for the famous movie, Scandal, and popular drama-series, Daejanggeum. Proceed to visit the Jogyesa Temple, The Face Shop, and Cheonggye Cheon Stream. Go on a shopping spree at Korea's largest shopping district, Dongdaemun Market.
    Meals: B,D
    Day 6TokyoSeoul - Tokyo, Japan
    Location: Japan
    Take a flight from Seoul to Tokyo, Japan. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our tour guide and be transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure.
    Day 7TokyoTokyo
    Visit one of Tokyo's most prized landmarks, the Meiji Shrine. The shrine was built for the great Emperor Meiji. Make your way to the beautiful East Garden, adjacent to the Imperial Palace. Visit Tokyo's latest fashion district, the Ginza. Watch and enjoy a traditional Kabuki Show (Act I). Visit more landmarks: National Diet Building and Tasaki Pearl Gallery.
    Meals: B
    Day 8TokyoTokyo
    Proceed to visit Tokyo's oldest standing temple, Akasuka Kannon. Get a chance to shop for traditional Japanese crafts and souvenirs at the Nakamise Shopping Precinct. Take a cruise on the Tokyo Bay and see a spectacular view of the city. Continue on and visit the historical naval fortress of Odaiba. Afterwards, see the latest car innovations at Toyota's Showroom.
    Meals: B,L
    Day 9TokyoTokyo
    Free at leisure to explore the city of Tokyo.
    Meals: B
    Day 10HakoneTokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone
    See Japan's most famous mountain with a visit to the Mt. Fuji 5th Station. Take an exhilarating ride on the Komagatake Aerial Cableway and get a great of the Hakone National Park. See Hakone's famous Owakudani Volcano Hot Spring. Afterwards, hop on and take a relaxing cruise on Lake Ashi.
    Meals: B,L,D
    Day 11Lake BiwaHakone - Lake Biwa
    Hakone, known for its natural scenery, will definitely provide some amazing sights. Visit the Hakone Peace Park, Lake Hamana, and the world's third oldest lake, Lake Biwa.
    Meals: B,L,D
    Day 12KyotoLake Biwa - Nara - Kyoto
    Famous for its historic temples and ruins, Nara has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Todaiji Temple, Deer Park, and Kasuga Shrine. Afterwards, transfer to the historic and cultural city of Kyoto.
    Meals: B,L
    Day 13KyotoKyoto Kyoto is the former capital of Imperial Japan. The holds many historical sites and artifacts which made it a must-see place when touring Japan. Visit the Golden Pavillion, Kiyomizu Temple, Nishijin Kimono Showroom, and Heian Shrine. Proceed to the Gion Center to watch an age-old cultural performance. Meals: B,L
    Day 14KyotoKyoto
    Get a free day to explore the historical city of Kyoto.
    Meals: B
    Day 15OsakaKyoto - Osaka
    Travel to Osaka via the fastest train in Japan, the Bullet Train. Stop by the Shinsaibashi District for a chance to shop for some great souvenirs. See one of Japan's most famous castles, the majestic Osaka Castle. Proceed to visit the futuristic observatory known as the Floating Garden. Stop at the restaurant and shopping precinct of Dotonburi.
    Meals: B,L
    Day 16Return USAOsaka - USA
    Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.
    Meals: B
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