Korea: A Cultural and Historical Adventure

  1. Day 1: Changdeokgung Palace
    1.5 hours (3.7 km) from Incheon International Airport

    Start your trip to Korea with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Changdeokgung Palace. Walk through the meticulously landscaped gardens and explore the historical significance of the palace.

  2. Day 2: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
    20 minutes (4.7km) from Changdeokgung Palace

    Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest palace in Korea, and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony. After that, wander through the traditional hanok houses of Bukchon Hanok Village and experience traditional Korean architecture.

  3. Day 3: DMZ Tour and Namsan Tower
    1 hour (49.5km) from Bukchon Hanok Village

    Explore Korea's modern history with a tour of the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea. Afterwards, head to Namsan Tower for a stunning 360-degree view of Seoul.

  4. Day 4: Jeju Island
    4 hours (448 km) from Namsan Tower

    Take a flight to Jeju Island for a day trip to explore the island's natural wonders. See the world-famous Jeju volcanic rock formations and hike up Hallasan Mountain for breathtaking views.

  5. Day 5: Korean Traditional Markets and Cooking Class
    2 hour (301 km) from Jeju Island

    Spend the day exploring Korea's lively traditional markets in Seoul, such as Gwangjang Market, and get a taste of street food. Cap off your trip with a Korean cooking class and learn to cook traditional Korean dishes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Changdeokgung Palace (2 hours, £7)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (2 hours, £7), Bukchon Hanok Village (1 hour, free)
  • DMZ Tour (4 hours, £40), Namsan Tower (2 hours, £8)
  • Jeju Island (8 hours, £80)
  • Korean Traditional Markets and Cooking Class (6 hours, £40)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £182

Useful tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the historic city of Gyeongju or the stunning Seoraksan National Park. If you have less time, consider skipping Jeju Island and spending more time exploring Seoul's cultural sites. Remember to plan ahead and check the opening and closing times for all attractions before you go.

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