Comfort Core Tour with Turkish Airlines, 5 Nights, Extra Tours Included! - ICN-ICN

Airport taxes

5 nights’ accommodation with bed and breakfast in the specified hotel category

Airport-hotel-airport transfers

All city transfers with our private buses

Seoul – Busan – Seoul high-speed train ticket (economy class)

UN Korean Memorial Cemetery, Ahopsan Bamboo Forest,

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Blue Line Park Sky Capsule

Gamcheon Culture Village & Gyeongju & Wolji Pond & Bulguksa Temple

Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village & Namdaemun Market

Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm

Gyeongbokgung Palace & National Folk Museum of Korea & Bukchon Hanok Village & Myeongdong

Traditional Korean Royal Attire Hanbok Experience

Professional Turkish-speaking guiding and assistance services

TURSAB professional liability insurance

Not included

Keta Visa fee, service fee

Travel health insurance

Lunch and dinner not specified in the program

All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras

Exit fee for leaving the country

Entrance fees to museums and historical sites (You can pay 150 € to your guide during the tour.)

Tourist city taxes

Driver tips

Need to Know

Intermediary and Liability: Bluemaxx Travel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol dated 28.09. U flight schedules may change, and all times must be confirmed 48 hours prior to the departure date. Itineraries may vary depending on the city of arrival. You can obtain information about flight times from our offices or your sales representative. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible for schedule changes and delays made by the airlines.
Flight Procedures: Check-in and boarding procedures for participants joining air tours are their personal responsibility and must be completed at the airport counters or online before the flight. Last-minute delays and gate changes are announced via audio at airports and displayed on information boards. These updates must be monitored.
Tour Participation: Bluemaxx Travel is not responsible if passengers fail to board the flight because they were not present at the specified airport at the time announced by Bluemaxx Travel, failed to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or did not board the aircraft. Any costs for new round-trip flight tickets required for missed flights and local transfer expenses incurred in the region shall be borne by the passengers themselves.
Program and Meals: Sightseeing tours listed in the program may be conducted on different days than specified due to compelling reasons. Lunch and dinner meals included in the program may be served at restaurants designated by the agency if deemed necessary or due to changes in flight schedules. Panoramic city tours are 2-3 hour tours organized to introduce the cities. City tours and extra tours may be scheduled on different days, provided the content remains unchanged. Extra tour prices, content, and participant numbers may vary.
Cancellation of Tours: Panoramic tours and other program tours may not take place if access is prohibited by local authorities or due to closed roads. In cases where weather conditions make it impossible to conduct these tours, Bluemaxx Travel is not liable for their cancellation. If roads are closed or vehicle access is restricted, tours may be conducted using public transport or on foot.
Extra Tours: Tours listed as extras in the program may not take place if there is insufficient participation. Extra tours along the route will be conducted even without the participation of all passengers. Guests who do not participate will be directed to rest areas by the guide. Passengers who do not join the extra tours along the route are considered to have joined the tour by accepting to wait at the stopover point.
Personal Belongings: Personal belongings, bags, and suitcases of participants joining the tour are under their own responsibility. In case of lost, forgotten, or stolen items, any costs incurred for returning them to the country or the individual shall be borne by the owner of the item.
Hotel and Accommodation: Bluemaxx Travel reserves the right to change hotel names. Additional bed arrangements may apply in triple rooms, which may consist of roll-away beds or coach beds referred to as "coach beds." Therefore, potential crowding and bed types in rooms for third persons and/or children are accepted. Child prices listed in the price list are valid only when the child stays with two adults. Continental breakfasts offered at hotels consist of butter, jam or honey, bread, tea or coffee, and fruit juice. Group breakfasts may be served in a separate hall.
Insurance and Health: Participants must carry their travel insurance during the trip. During tour registration, reports regarding health issues, pregnancy status, and medications used continuously must be carried with you.
Other Notes: Tours may be combined with tours from other agencies. In such cases, Bluemaxx Travel guests remain under Bluemaxx Travel's responsibility. During peak periods (exhibitions, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc.), hotels may be located further than the specified kilometers. In such situations, information will be provided 15 days prior to the departure date. For children under 18 years old who do not travel with one or both parents, consent letters must be carried with them during the trip.
Passport Validity Date: All travelers traveling abroad must have passports that were first issued no more than 10 years ago. Additionally, passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip. Guests renewing their passports are obligated to provide updated passport information through the channel they purchased from if they did not provide valid passport details at the time of purchase.

Accommodation ;

Hotel check-in hours are between 15:00 – 17:00 / Check-out hours are between 10:00 – 12:00.

Flight Details ;

March 7, 27 TK20 IST ICN 1705 0855

March 13, 27 TK21 ICN IST 1035 1635

Departure and arrival times are local times.

* Flights marked with an asterisk arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.

Inquire about domestic connection details and price differences.

Group prices are not applicable; please inquire about our special prices.

Tour Program

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ISTANBUL - SEOUL

We meet with our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before the flight time. After completing baggage check-in and passport procedures, we take our seats for our flight to Seoul on Turkish Airlines' scheduled service. Our journey to Seoul will continue throughout the night, and we will spend the night on the plane.

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SEOUL

After arriving in Seoul, we complete our passport and baggage procedures and meet our private vehicle waiting for us. Welcome to Seoul, the capital of South Korea and one of the fascinating cities where modern life and traditional culture are intertwined. After leaving the airport, we depart for the Seoul City Tour & Gangnam Square & Gyeongbokgung Palace & Insadong Antique Street & Korean National Folk Museum & Bukchon Hanok Village & Myeongdong. Our first stop will be Gangnam Square. The area, which rose to global fame with PSY’s world-famous “Gangnam Style” song, stands out today with luxury living, shopping, and business centers. During our tour, Cheongdam Fashion Street, Gangnam Station, Bongeunsa Temple, and Starfield Library will be among the panoramic sights. In the continuation of our tour, our second stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395 and one of the most magnificent structures of the Joseon Dynasty. Also known as the Northern Palace, this grand structure is among the most important examples of traditional Korean architecture, and with our visit in the palace courtyard, we feel the historical atmosphere up close. Afterwards, we visit the Korean National Folk Museum, which reflects the living culture and historical development of the Korean people. In the continuation of our tour, we head to Bukchon Hanok Village, famous for its Hanok structures, traditional Korean houses. In this historic area, where approximately 700 Hanok houses are located, we walk through the narrow streets and closely observe the traditional way of life. Then, we proceed to Myeongdong Street, one of Seoul’s most active shopping districts. In this area, famous for cosmetic stores, shopping boutiques, and street foods, we enjoy free time. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Seoul and after our check-in procedures, overnight at our hotel.

Tokyo

SEUL - BUSAN

After breakfast, we depart by high-speed train for Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. Upon our arrival, we head to the UN Korean Memorial Cemetery, Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple & Blue Line Park Sky Capsule Tour. Our first stop is the UN Korean Memorial Cemetery, built in memory of United Nations soldiers who lost their lives in the Korean War and also home to the Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery. Afterwards, we take a pleasant walk in Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, with its lush nature and as the setting for many Korean series and films. Our next stop is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, one of Busan’s landmarks with its unique seaside location. In the continuation of our tour, we experience the Blue Line Park Sky Capsule, which offers the opportunity to view the Haeundae coastline from a bird’s-eye perspective. After this enjoyable journey accompanied by magnificent views, we transfer to our hotel. After check-in, overnight at our hotel.

Tokyo

BUSAN – GAMCHEON – GYEONGJU - BUSAN

After breakfast, we depart for the Gamcheon Culture Village & Gyeongju & Wolji Pond & Bulguksa Temple Tour. Our first stop is Gamcheon Culture Village, one of Busan’s most colorful and most visited spots. Known as the “Santorini of Busan,” this unique neighborhood offers an open-air museum atmosphere with its brightly colored houses, narrow streets, art galleries, and murals. Then we head to the historic city of Gyeongju, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the “Museum Without Walls.” In this ancient city, which served as the capital of the Silla Kingdom for about a thousand years, we first visit Bulguksa Temple, one of Korea’s most important Buddhist temples. Afterwards, we see Cheomseongdae, one of the oldest surviving astronomical observatories in East Asia, and take a photo break at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, which reflect the splendor of the Silla Kingdom. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Busan. Overnight at our hotel.

Tokyo

BUSAN - SEOUL

After breakfast, we return to Seoul by high-speed train. Upon arrival, we head out for our tour of Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village & Namdaemun Market. Our first stop is Hwaseong Fortress, located in Suwon and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by King Jeongjo in memory of his father, Prince Sado, we take a short walk along the walls of this magnificent structure and feel its historic atmosphere up close. We then visit the Korean Folk Village, which brings the traditional life of the Joseon Dynasty to the present day. With its traditional Korean houses, handicraft workshops, and structures reflecting period life, this village functions as an open-air museum and has also hosted the filming of many Korean dramas and movies. Later in the tour, we head to Namdaemun Market, one of Seoul’s oldest and liveliest shopping spots. At the market, which is home to thousands of shops and stalls, you can shop, experience Korea’s famous street foods, and enjoy some free time. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Seoul. Overnight at our hotel.

Osaka

SEOUL

After breakfast, we depart for the Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Tour. We head to our Nami Island tour, famous for its half-moon-shaped natural beauty located on the Han River. Named after General Nami, who lived during the Joseon Dynasty, the island offers a different atmosphere in every season with cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, red and yellow leaves in autumn, and snow-covered landscapes in winter. Especially the Metasequoia Road and the Ginkgo Tree Road are among the island’s most iconic walking routes. Afterwards, we depart for our visit to the Garden of Morning Calm Arboretum, known as the “Garden of Morning Calm.” Founded in 1996 by Prof. Han Sang-kyung, this impressive botanical garden offers visitors a peaceful experience immersed in nature with an area of approximately 330,000 square meters and more than 5,000 plant species. It takes its name from the phrase “Land of Morning Calm,” used by the poet Tagore for Korea. In the continuation of our tour, after the photo break we will take at N Seoul Tower, one of Seoul’s landmarks, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Osaka

SEOUL - ISTANBUL

After our tour, we transfer to Seoul Airport and depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight. Arrival at Istanbul Airport local time and the end of our tour. We look forward to seeing you again on another journey..