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South Korea's Hidden Heritage Tour

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RouteSeul · Busan (Pusan)
Duration7 Nights 9 Days
TransportFlight
Departureİstanbul
Departure pointsİstanbul
VisaVisa required
CountryGüney Kore
Up to 9 instalments by credit cardInstalments are available with partner banks’ credit cards. For international tours the number of instalments may vary by bank; see the payment step for current options.

Seoul (4 Nights 4* Hotel The Botanik Sewoon / 4* Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong), Busan (3 Nights 4* Grab The Ocean ), Total 7 Nights (7 Breakfasts - 4 Lunches - 3 Dinners), Air Astana, Departure to Seoul via Istanbul Airport with a connection in Almaty, Return to Istanbul Airport via Seoul with a connection in Almaty

ISTANBUL - ALMATY - SEOUL

Meeting at Istanbul Airport in the morning hours.
Departing for Almaty on Air Astana flight. Arrival in Almaty after an approximate 5-hour and 15-minute flight.

SEOUL

Following the waiting period, we continue to Seoul with the Air Astana flight. After an approximate 7-hour and 30-minute flight, upon arrival at Incheon Airport at 20:50, we begin our city tour in Seoul. Our first stop is the War Memorial Museum, where we can examine the traces of the Korean War and the recent history of the country in detail. In the section belonging to the Turkish Brigade inside the museum, we get information about Turkey's role in the Korean War and find the opportunity to get to know the historical ties between the two countries more closely. Afterwards, we take a walk on Insadong Street, which stands out with its traditional handicrafts, art galleries, and local culture. Our program continues with Gwangjang Market, one of Seoul's oldest and most popular markets. Here, we find the opportunity to experience South Korea's local delicacies. Afterwards, we move to Dongdaemun Market, one of Seoul's largest trade centers. In the final part of the day, we experience shopping and the city atmosphere by giving free time in Myeongdong, the shopping heart of the city. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.

SEOUL

Following breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we begin our tour of the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), one of the world's most striking border regions. We observe North Korean territory from the Odusan Observatory, and we also get the opportunity to observe the border line from a different angle with the Freedom Bridge and the Imjingak Peace Gondola (cable car) located in the Imjingak region. After the lunch we will have at a local restaurant, we move to the Hongdae region, which is the young and dynamic face of Seoul. After street performances and an art-filled atmosphere, we participate in the Han River Yacht Tour in the evening hours and watch the fascinating light show of the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain, depending on the seasonal period. After having our dinner at a local restaurant with the famous traditional Korean BBQ experience of Korean cuisine, we transfer to our hotel for overnight stay.

SEOUL

Following breakfast at the hotel, we begin our tour in the city. Our first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the most important structures of the Joseon Dynasty. Here, we closely experience the palace atmosphere by wearing traditional Korean clothing with the Hanbok experience we will perform. Afterwards, we visit Namsangol Hanok Village, which reflects traditional Korean life. With its historical houses and cultural texture, this region serves as a bridge between the past and the present. Following our exploration in the Hanok village, we have our lunch at a local restaurant and continue our tour. Afterwards, we visit the Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky) observation deck, which is the tallest building in South Korea, and view the city panoramically. We conclude our day with free time for shopping in Itaewon, the most colorful and cosmopolitan region of the city. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.

SEOUL - BUSAN

Following breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Busan by the KTX high-speed train. With our arrival, our first stop is Gamcheon Culture Village, known as the "Santorini of the East" and famous for its colorful houses built on the slopes. After the walk we will take here, we visit Jagalchi, Busan's famous fish market. Our program continues with BIFF Square, one of the lively spots of the city and the heart of the cinema world, and Gukje Market, the center of traditional shopping. After our tour, we settle into our hotel in Busan for overnight stay.

BUSAN

Today, after breakfast at the hotel, we set out to discover Busan's both natural beauties and unique views stretching along the coast with different experiences. Our first stop is the Songdo Cable Car, moving over the sea. During this enjoyable journey, we watch the Busan coastline from a bird's-eye view and observe the strong bond the city has established with the sea. Afterwards, we have an impressive experience that gives the feeling of walking over the ocean at the Oryukdo Skywalk, a glass-floored walking platform located on the cliffs. We take a short break for our lunch at a local restaurant during our trip. Our program continues with a visit to the UN Memorial Cemetery, which is the only cemetery belonging to the United Nations in Korea, and the Turkish Martyrdom located within this cemetery. This meaningful stop allows us to understand the traces of the Korean War and international solidarity more closely. Our program continues with Yonggungsa Temple, one of the rare temples by the sea, and the Haeundae Beach Train journey offering fascinating views along the coast. At the end of the day, after our dinner at a local restaurant, we transfer to our hotel.

BUSAN

Following breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Gyeongju, one of the country's most important cultural heritage points and ancient capitals of Korea, known as the "museum without walls". Our first stop is Bulguksa Temple, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Considered one of the most elegant examples of Far Eastern architecture, this temple draws attention with its stonework. Afterwards, we visit the Seokguram Grotto, also under UNESCO protection, get acquainted with one of the most impressive works of Buddhist art, and then have our lunch at a local restaurant. We continue our trip with Tumuli Park, where royal tombs from the Silla period are located, and Cheomseongdae, one of the oldest astronomical observatories in East Asia. We make the finale of the day in Gyochon Village, where we will closely get to know traditional Korean architecture. Here, we relieve the tiredness of the day accompanied by a traditional tea experience. After our dinner at a local restaurant, we transfer to our hotel in Busan for overnight stay.

BUSAN - SEOUL

After breakfast at our hotel, we leave Busan via Korea's high-speed train network KTX and return to the capital Seoul after a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. Following our return, we transfer to our hotel. Afterwards, we have free time in Seoul for shopping and final explorations.

SEOUL - ALMATY - ISTANBUL

In the early morning, departure for Almaty with Air Astana's flight. Following a journey of approximately 3 hours, arrival in Almaty and after the connection, departure for Istanbul with Air Astana. After a journey of approximately 6 hours, our tour ends with the arrival in Istanbul in the evening hours.

Prices are per person in ₺. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.

Per-person prices by departure date and room type
DateDoubleSingleTripleChildInfantStatus
14 Nov 2026İstanbul₺106,502————Sold out

Included in the price

  • International flight tickets between Istanbul – Seoul - Istanbul with Air Astana via Almaty and Astana, and meal service on board, (1 * 23 kg checked baggage allowance / 1 * 8 kg cabin baggage allowance)
  • Airport taxes,
  • High-speed train tickets between Seoul – Busan – Seoul,
  • 7 nights of accommodation with breakfast in total at 4* Hotels in Seoul (4) - Busan (3),
  • 4 lunches & 3 dinners,
  • Professional Turkish guiding services,
  • Local guiding services,
  • All transfers mentioned in the program (by private vehicle)
  • All tours mentioned in the program. 
  • Mandatory professional liability insurance (Included within the scope of agency obligations; does not cover health, cancellation, and personal risks. Travel health and cancellation insurance is recommended to be purchased additionally.)

 

Seoul Program

  • DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tour
  • Odusan Observation Post and Imjingak region
  • Imjingak Cable Car experience
  • Hongdae Street walking tour
  • Han River boat tour
  • Banpo Bridge light and water show
  • War Memorial Museum (including the Turkish Brigade section)
  • Insadong Art Street tour
  • Gwangjang Traditional Market
  • Dongdaemun Shopping District
  • Myeongdong shopping and free time
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (royal palace) entrance ticket
  • Hanbok (traditional Korean attire) experience
  • Namsangol Hanok Village (traditional Korean village)
  • Lotte World Tower (panoramic city view)
  • Free time in the Itaewon area

Busan Program

  • Gamcheon Culture Village (colorful houses village) walking tour
  • Jagalchi Fish Market
  • BIFF Square
  • Gukje Market (traditional market)
  • Songdo Cable Car
  • Oryukdo Skywalk (glass observation deck)
  • UN Memorial Cemetery (UN Memorial Cemetery and Turkish Martyrdom)
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (oceanfront temple)
  • Haeundae Beach Train experience

Gyeongju Program

  • Bulguksa Temple entrance ticket
  • Seokguram Grotto (cave temple)
  • Daereungwon Tumuli Park (royal tombs park)
  • Cheomseongdae Observatory (historical observatory)
  • Gyochon Traditional Village
  • Traditional Korean tea experience

Not included

  • Beverages to be purchased with meals included in the program,
  • Meals not specified as included in the program,
  • International departure tax,
  • K-ETA visa required for entry into Korea
  • Excess baggage fee,
  • Hotel extras,
  • Travel insurance with cancellation and health coverage,
  • Local payments (entrance fees): 150 EUR / per person – paid to the guide
  • TRAVEL ASSURANCE PACKAGE (Provides guests who encounter a visa rejection or who are unable to join the tour due to health issues with a payment up to the tour amount. (The insured participation share (deductible) to be applied in compensation applications due to travel cancellation is 25% for visa rejection and 15% for health reasons. Coverage details are included in the insurance policy. In addition, it contains many additional coverages from baggage loss, damage, to personal accident coverage.) In the cancellation coverage, the tour amount is limited to 3000 Euros per person.
  • The travel assurance package fee varies proportionally with your tour amount.

 

GENERAL NOTES AND WARNINGS FOR ALL OUR TOURS:
**Optional tours take place with a minimum participation of 20 people. In case of participation below 20 people, changes may occur in tour prices. Price differences that may occur if there are not enough participants will be informed by our guide before the tour, after the numbers are obtained.
**Our guide can make changes on the days of the city tour and/or optional tours, staying loyal to the content of our tours, depending on the number of participants, and the closure status of museums and historical sites. This situation is also valid for changes that may occur in flight times.
**Panoramic city tours do not include museum and archaeological site entrances and are intended to provide general information about the city.
**In triple rooms (3-person room: dbl bed + extra bed), the 3rd bed is an extra bed or sofa bed and is smaller than standard beds.
**Triple rooms (3-person) are provided subject to availability. If available, 3-person room reservation is made. Triple rooms are smaller due to the extra bed.
**Child discount is valid if accommodation is made in the same room with 2 adults.
**Check-in time at hotels is generally 14:00 (15:00 in some countries), check-out time is 10:00 (09:00 in some countries).
**Group reservations are made from hotels for our programs. The content of group breakfasts may differ from the content of individual breakfasts. The content of breakfasts to be taken at hotels in the countries visited is not a Turkish breakfast. Group breakfasts are generally served as a continental breakfast in a separate hall. Continental breakfast basically consists of tea or coffee, marmalade and croissant, and shows variations according to the country.
**Our guests who are included in the tour without flights, if they do not use the same flights as the group, may not be able to use the airport-hotel-airport transfers and may also face the situation of not being able to participate in the city tour. If they use a different flight, transportation to the group's hotel is their own responsibility. This situation must be notified to Prontotour in advance.
**On most flights departing from Turkey, the luggage weight is 20 Kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline company and the country to be visited. If there are domestic flights in the country to be visited, the luggage weight on these domestic flights may drop to 15 Kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of Prontotour.
**During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. The penalty cost of flight ticket cancellations or changes that will occur due to erroneous information is reflected to the guests.
**Prontotour is an intermediary institution between our guests and the consulate and does not give any visa acquisition guarantee. The consulate not giving a visa or giving a refusal is not the responsibility of Prontotour.
**Visa situations in our programs are given based on Republic of Turkey passports. Guests having another country's passport can check their visa situations from the consulates of the countries they are affiliated with.
**Passports are required to have a minimum validity of 6 months based on the end date of travel. Guests traveling with a period of less than 6 months may face the situation of not being taken into the country by the country's passport police. In such cases, the responsibility belongs to the passport holder.
**In order to use your cell phones abroad, it is recommended to check with your gsm operator whether your phone is open to abroad before leaving Turkey.
**Hotels far from the center can be used during special and busy times such as fairs, congresses, and concerts.
**Some of our programs are offered on the basis of hotels with several alternatives. The guide and transfer vehicle of our programs with more than one hotel option can be the same.
**In our tours with the promotion phrase, the location of our hotels and the content of the service provided may differ according to our standard packages. Cancellation and changes cannot be made by the guest in our promotional tours. Please read the sales contract of the tour you purchased carefully.
**Guests who want to upgrade their flight tickets with their miles can perform upgrade procedures after the tickets are issued, depending on the availability of the airline (check the airline where your membership is located). Check whether the group tickets of the program are from an upgradable class. Mile guarantee is not given for every flight in our programs.
**Flight times stated in the programs are the times notified by the airlines. In our tours organized with special flights, flight times can change up to 48 hours in advance. Prontotour is in the position of an intermediary between the airline and the guest. Prontotour cannot be held responsible in any way for situations such as delay, cancellation, airport and airline change, overbooking, service disruptions, etc. originating from the airline.
**Road distances given in programs are map-based. Journey times may get longer in situations such as traffic, weather conditions, geographical location of the country visited, road works and conditions.
**Food and beverage and online check-in services on some airlines may be subject to an extra fee.
** In accordance with the decision taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, liquid restrictions have started on all flights. Please prepare your hand luggage that you will take with you on the plane according to these rules. http://web.shgm.gov.tr/tr/s/1687-sivi-kisitlamalari-ile-ilgili-duyuru
** If you take out Travel Health Insurance, please take a copy of your contract with you.

This tour requires a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after return. The visa document list is emailed after booking.

Cancellation and refund terms vary by tour operator and are provided in writing before booking.

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Transportation / flight information

AIR ASTANA

KC614 ISTANBUL AIRPORT - ALMATY   12:35-19:55

KC909   ALMATY-SEOUL    00:05-09:40

KC210 SEOUL-ALMATY    11:40-14:50

KC917  ALMATY - ISTANBUL AIRPORT  17:05-21:20

The deposit depends on the tour and is shown during booking.

Yes, with a single room supplement.

Payments are converted to TRY at the rate on the payment date. Paid amounts are not affected by later changes.

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