01days
Seoul
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Arrive in Seoul, transfer to the hotel, and the rest of the day is free.
02days
- BUSAN
395 km
Lunch
08:30Today we include an extensive sightseeing tour of Seoul lasting approximately five hours. more
We will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace (admission included), a complex of palaces set within a large park. Afterwards, we will stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood of small houses. We then visit the War Memorial of Korea (admission included), an impressive war museum that illustrates the conflicts experienced in Korea throughout history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from many countries participated under the United Nations.
13:00Lunch included at a local restaurant.
14:00We continue to the Gangnam District, one of the city’s busiest areas, home to numerous shopping and entertainment centers. more
To conclude the day, we stop at Lotte World Tower, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you will have free time to go up the tower (admission not included) or to stroll through its park or luxury shopping areas.
16:30Departure to the train station to board the high-speed train (included). After approximately three hours of travel, we arrive in Busan. more
Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and overnight stay.
03days
Busan
85 km
Lunch
08:30Departure from Busan.
09:15Arrival at Haedong Yonggungsa. Visit of this 14th-century Buddhist temple located on the coastal cliffs of Busan. more
Along the main access path to the temple, there is a row of stone statues representing the twelve figures of the Chinese zodiac, which, according to Eastern philosophy, are considered guardian deities.
10:15Departure from Haedong Yonggungsa.
11:15Arrival in Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea, and city tour. more
We will visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery (entrance included), where people from many different countries are buried. We will then head to the largest fish market in the country, located next to Nampo Port. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we walk to Yongdusan Park, home to its impressive 120-meter pagoda.
14:30Departure to Songdo Beach, which features the country’s first maritime cable car (included, subject to weather conditions), offering spectacular views of the bay. more
We then continue to one of Busan’s most picturesque neighborhoods, Gamcheon Cultural Village, filled with brightly colored buildings, labyrinth-like alleyways, art galleries, pottery workshops, and charming cafés.
18:45Departure from Gamcheon Cultural Village. Return to Busan.
19:15Arrival at the hotel in Busan. Overnight stay.
04days
Busan – Seokguram Buddhist Grotto - Bulguksa Temple – Gyeongju - Daegu
225 km
Lunch
08:00Departure from Busan.
10:00Arrival at Seokguram. Visit to this Buddhist Grotto (admission included), an artificial cave carved into the rock in the 8th century and located on the slopes of Mount Tohamsan. more
It houses a monumental stone statue of Buddha facing the sea.
11:00Departure from Seokguram.
11:30Arrival at Bulguksa Temple (entrance included). Visit to this temple, considered one of the most beautiful in the country and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. more
The temple houses seven National Treasures of Korea and is a masterpiece from the height of Buddhism during the ancient Silla Kingdom.
12:15Departure from Bulguksa Temple.
13:00Arrival in Gyeongju. Visit to this coastal city, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom, which lasted longer than any other dynasty in Korean history, for a total of 992 years under the rule of 56 kings. more
We will have the opportunity to photograph the beautiful wooden Woljeonggyo Bridge along the Namcheon River. Lunch included. We then continue to the Tumuli Park, where the tombs of the kings of the ancient Silla Kingdom, more than 1,500 years old, are located. We will visit one of these tombs (entrance included). Walking, we will reach Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, the oldest in East Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
16:00Departure from Gyeongju.
17:30Arrival in Daegu, the fourth-largest city in Korea. Before heading to the hotel, we will visit Dongsan Cheongna Hill, a historic site where Christian missionaries once lived, and Dongseong-ro Shopping Street, the city’s liveliest area, with fashion shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine (entrance included), famous for its history of medicinal herbs in Eastern medicine.
05days
Daegu – Andong – Hahoe Village - Byeongsan Seowon – Seoul
387 km
Lunch
08:00Departure from Daegu.
09:30Arrival in Andong. We will visit the traditional village of Hahoe Village (admission included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on the outskirts of the city. more
Free time to stroll through the streets of this rural village that seems frozen in time. We will also visit the excellent World Mask Museum, featuring masks used for dances, medical practices, religious ceremonies, and theatrical performances. Lunch included at a local restaurant.
13:30Departure from Hahoe Village (Andong).
13:45Arrival at Byeongsan Seowon, a Confucian academy founded in the 16th century. more
We visit this site, located beside a river in an idyllic setting full of peace and tranquility.
14:30Departure from Byeongsan Seowon.
18:30Arrival in Seoul in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.
06days
Seoul - DMZ - Seoul
150 km
Lunch Dinner
08:30Seoul. Departure.
09:30Aegibong Peace Ecological Park (Gimpo) Arrival at this symbolic space created to bring together peace, ecology, history, and culture, while promoting the values of Korean unification and collective memory. more
Observatory visit: From this viewpoint, it is possible to see North Korean territory at a very short distance across the river. This is a truly unique experience.
11:30Aegibong Peace Ecological Park (Gimpo). Departure.
12:30Local restaurant. Arrival. Lunch included.
13:30Local restaurant. Departure.
14:00Paju Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang). Arrival at the border area that divides South Korea and North Korea. more
We will visit the National Memorial and Mangbaedan Altar, the Imjingak Pavilion, a symbol of peace, and take a cable car ride (included) to observe from above the areas near the Military Demarcation Line. Finally, we will visit the Freedom Bridge, a former railway bridge over the Imjin River that, after the war, was used to return prisoners of war to South Korea. Today, it stands as a historic symbol of hope. This site allows us to understand Korean history from a human perspective: family separation, war, the hope for reunification, and the contrast between natural beauty and historical wounds.
16:00Paju Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang). Departure to Seoul Later, with our guide, we will visit the City Hall building, known for its wave-like (tsunami-shaped) design. more
Across from City Hall is Deoksugung Palace, where we can appreciate the coexistence of tradition and modernity in Korea. We will then walk to the Myeongdong district, the country’s largest commercial and entertainment area; its name means “bright tunnel.” Dinner included at a local restaurant. Return by Seoul’s modern subway system (ticket included).
21:30Hotel. Arrival and overnight stay.
07days
- BEIJING
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Breakfast Dinner
18:30We’ll meet our guide and the rest of the group in the hotel lobby. more
We’ll then head to the famous Wangfujing Street, a lively pedestrian and commercial area with plenty of shops and restaurants. Dinner will be included. After, we’ll return to the hotel (arrival around 08:30 p.m.).
08days
Beijing
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Lunch
07:30An exciting day awaits us as we explore the highlights of China’s capital. more
We’ll enjoy a full-day guided tour, starting with a walk through the immense Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world.
18:30Tour ends. You may return to the hotel by bus or choose to stay in the city center (in which case, the return to the hotel will be at your own expense. more
We recommend carrying the hotel’s address written in Chinese to show the taxi driver).
09days
Beijing - Shanghai
1,318 km
Lunch
17:00Departure by high-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai (exact time subject to change). more
This modern train will take us across 1,318 kilometers at speeds reaching 300 km/h. Please note that you must carry your luggage with you on the train.
21:20Shanghai. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
10days
Shanghai
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Lunch
08:00This morning, we’ll explore the highlights of this fascinating city.
18:30Our tour will come to an end. You may return to the hotel by bus or choose to stay in the city center (if so, return to the hotel will be at your own expense. more
We recommend carrying the hotel’s address written in Chinese to show the taxi driver).
11days
Shanghai - Luoyang
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Breakfast Lunch
05:30Departure from the hotel. A picnic-style breakfast will be provided. Transfer to the railway station.
07:17We’ll board one of China’s high-speed trains for an exciting journey across the country. more
Sit back and enjoy the ever-changing scenery as we pass through vast plains, terraced rice fields, and mountainous landscapes.
13:10Luoyang – Longmen. Arrival. Lunch will be included.
17:30Departure from Longmen.
18:15Luoyang. Arrival and transfer to the Old Town, where we’ll pass through its impressive city walls and immerse ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of its illuminated streets. more
This experience offers a glimpse into the daily life of a historic provincial capital in inland China.
12days
Luoyang - White Horse Monastery - Sanmexia - Xian
410 km
Lunch
07:20Departure from the hotel.
08:10White Horse Buddhist Monastery. Arrival at this vast and historically significant monastery, a major center for Buddhist study and pilgrimage, welcoming practitioners from around the world.
09:30Departure from the monastery.
11:30Sanmenxia. Arrival in this historic city, located along the Yellow River. more
We’ll visit the Baolun Temple, home to an impressive high pagoda, and then explore the renowned Guo State Museum, considered one of the finest in China. Here, we’ll see the remarkable funeral chariots of the ancient Guo State, offering a fascinating glimpse into early Chinese civilization.
14:30Departure from Sanmenxia. As we continue eastward, we’ll pass by the majestic Mount Hua, one of China’s five sacred mountains, revered for its dramatic peaks and spiritual significance.
18:30Xian. Arrival in this legendary city, once the starting point of the Silk Road and home to an extraordinary historical and cultural heritage. more
Overnight stay in Xian.
13days
Xian
105 km
08:00We’ll start the day with a visit to the Terracotta Army, one of the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries in the world. more
This vast underground army, with thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, was created to protect the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Located less than an hour from downtown Xian, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Chinese history.
13:50Departure from the Terracotta Army Museum.
14:50Xian. Upon arrival, we’ll visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, an elegant Buddhist structure dating back to the Tang Dynasty.
18:30End of our visit. You may return to the hotel by bus or choose to stay in the city center to explore further on your own.
14days
Xian - Linfen - Clan Wang Mansion - Pingyao
530 km
Lunch
06:45Departure from the hotel. Transfer to the train station.
08:08Departure from Xian on a high-speed train. In less than three hours, we’ll arrive in Linfeng, enjoying breathtaking views along the way.
11:30Mansion of the Wang Clan. Arrival at this grand residence, built between the 17th and 19th centuries by a wealthy and influential family. more
This architectural masterpiece showcases intricate courtyards, elaborate carvings, and the opulence of ancient Chinese nobility.
13:00Departure from the Mansion of the Wang Clan.
15:00Pingyao. Arrival in China’s best-preserved historical city, home to over 4,000 ancient buildings and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. more
Walking through its charming streets feels like stepping back in time, offering a glimpse into traditional Chinese life.
15days
Pingyao - Wutai
330 km
Dinner
08:30Departure from Pingyao. We’ll begin the entry procedures for the Wutai Mountain National Park, a breathtaking area filled with magnificent landscapes and a succession of historic monasteries. more
This journey will take us to one of the most spiritually significant places in China.
13:00Wutai Mountain. Nestled among lush green mountains and forests, this revered site is a major center of Lamaism Buddhism. more
With more than 40 ancient monasteries—and many more built in recent years—Wutai Mountain is home to a large community of monks dedicated to spiritual practice.
17:30Transfer to our hotel, located outside the sacred precinct, near the entrance to the National Park.
18:00Arrival at the hotel. Dinner included.
16days
Wutai - Yanmen Pass - Yingxian - Hanging Temple - Datong
440 km
Lunch
07:30Departure from Wutai.
10:30Yanmen Pass. Arrival at this historic mountain pass near the Mongolian border. more
Here, we’ll explore a less-visited section of the Great Wall, where we can walk at a relaxed pace, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere away from large crowds.
12:15Departure from Yanmen Pass.
13:30Yingxian. Arrival in this charming and picturesque village. Lunch will be included.
14:45Departure from Yingxian.
16:00Hanging Temple. Built dramatically into the side of a towering cliff, this architectural marvel seems to defy gravity. more
The temple, which combines elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, is one of China’s most breathtaking religious sites.
17:30Departure from Hanging Temple.
19:00Datong. Arrival in this historic city. From the coach, we’ll admire its imposing city walls and the beautifully restored historic center, which reflects Datong’s rich past as a key stop along ancient trade routes.
17days
Datong - Yungang - Jiming Post - Beijing
220 km
07:50Departure from Datong.
08:20Yungang Caves. Arrival at China’s most impressive cave art complex, featuring 252 caves and over 51,000 Buddha statues, intricately carved in the 5th century. more
This UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases stunning Buddhist sculptures and ancient artistry.
10:20Departure from Yungang Caves. We head to Datong statios to continue our journey via high-speed train.11.50 a.m. more
(estimated time) - Departure of the high-speed train (included) from Datong. We will cover 220 km in 90 minutes.
13:20Arrival at Xuanhua. We will continue from here by road.
14:00Jiming Post. Arrival at this small, traditional Chinese town, protected by fortified walls that preserves its peaceful, provincial way of life. more
Jiming Post was originally built as part of the Imperial China´s extensive state communication network, designed to ensure the Emperor´s administrative control over the territory. Today, it stands as one of the few historical postal stations that remains virtually intact. Walking through its streets, you get the sense of being in "another China", one that is agricultural, less developed, and deeply rooted in the past.
14:45Departure from Jiming Post. We continue by road for approximately 100 km before reaching the vast metropolis of Beijing.
18:00Beijing. Arrival in the capital of China.
18days
Beijing
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The tour ends in Beijing; transfer to the airport for your flight.
The transfer to the airport on the last day is not in the fare. It can be added at booking, where its price is shown.
Route, coach distances, timed stops and included meals as confirmed by the operator.