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Comprehensive 8-Day South Korea Itinerary: Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, Suwon, Nami Island & DMZ

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Day 1: Arrival and Seoul Orientation

Seoul, South Korea on October 21, 2025

8:30am

Arrival at Incheon Airport and Transfer to Hotel Ivory near Chungmuro Station

After landing, take AREX and subway to conveniently reach Hotel Ivory near Chungmuro Station for check-in.
KRW9000, 1h30m

10:30am

Breakfast at Cafe Onion Anguk

Enjoy excellent pastries and coffee at this renowned bakery near Bukchon Hanok Village, opens from 8 AM.
KRW8000, 1h

11:30am

Bukchon Hanok Village Exploration

Walk through historic hanok houses and experience traditional Korean architecture and culture.
Free, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang

Try the famous ginseng chicken soup near Gyeongbokgung Palace to energize your first day.
KRW15000, 1h

2:30pm

Gyeongbokgung Palace Tour

Explore Seoul’s grandest palace and catch the traditional changing of the guards; closes at 5 PM.
KRW3000, 1h30m

4:30pm

Namsan Seoul Tower Visit

Enjoy panoramic views of Seoul from the tower and stroll Namsan park. Tower opens until 11 PM.
KRW11000, 2h

7:00pm

Dinner at Gwangjang Market

Savor diverse Korean street food at one of Seoul’s oldest traditional markets, open late evening.
KRW10000, 1h30m

8:30pm

Return and Rest at Hotel

Relax after a full first day at your centrally located accommodation.
Free, Rest
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Day 2: Nami Island Tour & Seoul Evening

Seoul, South Korea on October 22, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Energize with breakfast before starting your day tour to Nami Island.
Included, 1h

8:30am

Nami Island Day Tour

Join your pre-booked Klook tour to Nami Island, renowned for natural beauty and popular drama filming sites; tour concludes around 5:30 PM.
Tour cost via Klook, 9h

6:30pm

Dinner at Myeongdong Kyoja

Enjoy hearty Korean noodles and dumplings at this must-visit Myeongdong restaurant, open until 9 PM.
KRW12000, 1h

8:00pm

Evening Stroll through Myeongdong

Explore vibrant streets lined with shops and street food vendors for a relaxing night out.
Free, 1h30m
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Day 3: DMZ Tour and Local Seoul

Seoul, South Korea on October 23, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Have an early breakfast to prepare for the DMZ day tour.
Included, 1h

8:00am

DMZ Day Tour

Take your Klook pre-booked tour to the Korean Demilitarized Zone, including Imjingak Park and Dora Observatory; tour ends around 5:30 PM.
Tour cost via Klook, 9h

6:30pm

Dinner at Korean BBQ near Hotel

Relax and enjoy a Korean BBQ dinner close to your accommodation to end the busy day.
KRW20000, 1h30m
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Day 4: Busan Travel and Gyeongju Tour Start

Seoul to Busan, South Korea on October 24, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Early breakfast to get ready for the high-speed KTX to Busan.
Included, 1h

7:30am

Travel to Busan via KTX

Take the 2.5-hour KTX ride to Busan for your Gyeongju tour starting there.
KRW59000, 2h30m

10:30am

Day Tour to Gyeongju

Join your pre-booked full-day Klook tour exploring historical sites of Gyeongju including Bulguksa Temple; the tour will end at approximately 9:00 PM.
Tour cost via Klook, 10h30m

9:30pm

Night Check-in at Busan Hotel

Check in and rest after a long day of touring Gyeongju and travel.
Varies, Rest
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Day 5: Busan Local Features

Busan, South Korea on October 25, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a late breakfast after your late night the previous day.
Included, 1h

9:30am

Busan Day Tour

Take your Klook booked Busan day tour visiting highlights like Taejongdae Park, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Haeundae Beach for approximately 8 hours.
Tour cost via Klook, 8h

6:00pm

Dinner at Jagalchi Market

Savor fresh seafood at Korea’s largest fish market to experience authentic local flavors.
KRW20000, 1h30m
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Day 6: Return to Seoul & Relax

Busan to Seoul, South Korea on October 26, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Start with a hearty breakfast before heading back to Seoul.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Visit Yongdusan Park & Busan Tower

Light exploration of Busan’s iconic park and tower for a short morning outing.
KRW8000, 2h

11:30am

Lunch near BIFF Square

Sample local Busan dishes such as milmyeon before departing city.
KRW12000, 1h

1:00pm

KTX Return to Seoul

Travel back to Seoul by KTX for 2.5-hour ride; rest upon arrival.
KRW59000, 2h30m

3:30pm

Check-in and Rest at Hotel Ivory

Relax and refresh at your accommodation in Seoul.
Free, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner nearby Hotel

Enjoy a relaxed dinner close to where you stay to unwind after travel.
KRW12000, 1h
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Day 7: Suwon Fortress and Leisure

Seoul and Suwon, South Korea on October 27, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Eat breakfast ahead of your day trip to Suwon.
Included, 1h

8:30am

Travel to Suwon

Take subway and local transport to Suwon to visit Hwaseong Fortress.
KRW2500, 1h30m

10:00am

Hwaseong Fortress Tour

Explore this UNESCO-listed fortress and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace; site open 9 AM to 6 PM.
KRW1000, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch in Suwon Galbi Street

Savor the famous galbi ribs for which Suwon is renowned in local restaurants.
KRW20000, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Lovely Runner Filming Locations

Tour the filming spots with a self-guided walk or local transport; easy to navigate.
Free or minor transport, 1h30m

3:30pm

Return to Seoul

Travel back to Seoul and unwind at hotel or explore nearby.
KRW2500, 1h30m

5:00pm

Dinner near Hotel

Enjoy a peaceful dinner and pack for departure day.
KRW12000, 1h
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Day 8: Departure

Seoul, South Korea on October 28, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Final breakfast in Korea to reflect on your trip.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Last Walk or Shopping at Cheonggyecheon Stream

Enjoy a peaceful morning walk or small shopping stroll along this rejuvenated urban waterway.
Free, 1h

10:00am

Leisure Time and Hotel Check-out

Prepare for departure with ample time to pack or explore nearby streets.
Free, 4h

3:00pm

Early Dinner Near Hotel

Have an early dinner optimized for airport transfer schedule.
KRW15000, 1h

5:00pm

Limousine Bus to Incheon Airport

Take the airport limousine bus for a comfortable 1-hour ride to Incheon Airport.
KRW15000, 1h30m

7:00pm

Check-in and Relax at Incheon Airport

Complete airport check-in and unwind before your late evening flight home.
Free, 3h
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