Thy Ile Grand Japan Korea Tour NRT-ICN

Tour details
                           THY Japan Korea Tour
                                 ‘’From Tradition to Future: Eastern Adventure’’
                                          NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT!!!

                        No Extra Tour - All Tours Included!!!


Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Oshino Hakkai - Hakone – Lake Ashi – Kamakura – Yokohama - Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Seoul – Gangnam – Namsan – Myeongdong - Namdaemun
 
Tour Departure Dates:
July 3 / July 17 / August 16 / August 28 / September 11 / September 18 / October 4 / October 18 / November 6 / November 15 / December 5
 
 
Day 1 Istanbul – Tokyo
Meeting at 3 hours before the flight at Türk Hava Yolları Counter in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After checking in, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Tokyo at 15:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK0050.

Day 2 Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo at 08:45. After arrival and baggage claim, we head from the airport to the city center. Our first stop is Senso-ji Temple, the oldest Shinto temple (645) famous for its gigantic Lanterns, where you can walk through the massive Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). Here in the traditional Nakamise street, the first outdoor mall in Japan, you can buy gifts for your loved ones and try local street delicacies. After that, we continue to Ginza, Japan’s luxury shopping center, which is arguably one of the world's most famous streets, transforms from Japan's silver mint until 1800 after a major earthquake. At the end of our tour, we will walk alongside thousands of others at Shibuya, where the most famous pedestrian crossing and the Hachiko statue are located. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our Tokyo hotel.
Lunch:  Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. in Tokyo
Route: Tokyo

Check-in Time: Approximately 19:00 depending on traffic conditions


Day 3 Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama-Tokyo
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue to discover the country by visiting Kamakura, the oldest historic city of Tokyo. Kamakura is the first region where the Shogunate system was established. We start our visit at Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jōdo-shū sect. The temple is famous for Kamakura's Great Buddha statue, one of Japan's most famous symbols. We experience the ethnic texture of the city by visiting Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and Komachi-dori street. Then we go to Yokohama, one of Japan's three major cities with a population of 3.7 million. Here we visit Yokohama Chinatown, Japan's largest Chinese neighborhood, established 160 years ago. At the end of our tour, we will have free time in the Minato Mirai area, one of the central places we can see the structure of the city. Afterwards, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our Tokyo hotel.

Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. in Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Kamakura 66 KM, Kamakura-Yokohama 32 KM, Yokohama-Tokyo 35 KM

Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions

Day 4 Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Tokyo
After breakfast, we move for our Hakone & Mount Fuji tour. Standing at 3,776 meters high, Mount Fuji became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 and is Japan's highest mountain, known for its elegant conical shape. It is a sacred symbol of the country, surrounded by temples and shrines. Our first stop is the picturesque Oshino Hakkai village, where we will taste local delicacies and drink water from Mount Fuji. We recommend trying Mochi, the hottest and best version of the local rice cake in this village with stores selling unique local items and flavors that you will not find elsewhere. Here we will have a boat tour on Lake Ashi to enjoy this magnificent view together. Then, we will take a cable car to the peak and visit the Owakudani Valley, which means "Great Boiling Valley." Afterwards, we will transfer back to our Tokyo hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. in Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Oshino Hakkai 101 KM, Oshino Hakkai – Lake Ashi (Hakone) 47 KM, Hakone – Tokyo 85 KM
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions

Day 5 Tokyo-Osaka
After breakfast, we depart for Osaka, the capital of Japan, by bullet train (Shinkansen). After arrival, we start our city tour with our vehicle waiting for us. After arriving in Osaka, the "cuisine capital" of Japan and the third largest city in the country, we begin our city tour. Osaka means "Great Hill" or "Great Slope". During our city tour in Osaka, we first visit Osaka Castle, one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture, built in the 16th century. The castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who established national unity in Japan and is known to have employed an average of 100,000 workers for its construction. After visiting Osaka Castle, we explore Dotonbori, Osaka's popular food district, experiencing the lively atmosphere with iconic neon signs, street food, and shopping spots. After a free time in the city, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. in Osaka
Route: Tokyo-Osaka 498 KM (Travel by Shinkansen bullet train)
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
 

Day 6 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our full-day tour of Kyoto. First, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple completely covered in gold leaf, representing the pinnacle of its kind with its pond garden design, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine, where scenes from the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" were filmed. The shrine, dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, features over a thousand Torii gates. On the path decorated with Torii gates and fox statues, which are believed to be the messengers of the god Inari, you will see the ancient roots of Japan. After visiting Gion, the historical area known for its geishas, we will visit the bamboo grove park. After our tour, we return to our Osaka hotel for the night.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. in Osaka
Route: Osaka-Kyoto-Osaka 56 KM
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions


Day 7 Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka
After our breakfast, we continue our tour with the ancient city of Nara, the historical capital of Japan (710) where the largest and oldest temples are located. First, we visit Todai-ji Temple, the world's largest wooden structure, which houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Next, we visit the sacred deer in Nara Park, the messengers of the gods. You will have a great time feeding the deer that do not shy away from people, even those we can feed with the crackers sold around. Afterward, we arrive at Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan's largest outlets with various stores. Here we have free time to find international and Japanese brands at affordable prices. At the end of our tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. in Osaka
Route: Osaka-Nara 32 KM, Nara - Rinku Premium Outlet 68 KM
Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
 
Day 8 Osaka – Seoul   
After our breakfast, we transfer to the airport. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Seoul with a local airline. After arrival, we begin our Seoul city tour. During our tour, we will panormically see Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street. Our first stop, Gyeongbokgung Palace, was built in 1395 and is generally referred to as the Northern Palace because it is located the furthest north compared to neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace). Next, we will have our tour of Bukchon Hanok Village, which means Northern Village. Hanok refers to Korea's traditional houses, and this village has around 700 Hanoks. Afterwards, we will transfer to Myeongdong, Korea's most famous shopping and fashion district. We will give you free time for shopping and street delicacies on Myeondong Street. Transfer to our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Accommodation: JK Blossom Hotel, etc.
Route: Osaka-Seoul
 

Day 9 Seoul – Istanbul
We start the day with a delightful breakfast at our hotel and then head to Namsan Mountain, where we will witness some of the most magnificent views of Seoul. During our free time on this iconic Namsan Tower, you can enjoy the bird's eye view of Seoul. After taking in the sights, we head to the beauty world and visit one of Korea's most popular cosmetic stores. Our exploration continues at Namdaemun, a famous local food spot where you can experience Korean cuisine from street food to traditional dishes. After this break, we move on to Gangnam Square, the modern face of Seoul. After taking photos at the "Gangnam Style" statue made famous by PSY, we step into one of Seoul's most enchanting places, the COEX Starfield Library. Spread over an area of 2,800 square meters and featuring 13-meter high bookshelves, this captivating atmosphere houses nearly 70,000 books, hundreds of magazines, and digital reading devices waiting for you. After our unforgettable tour of this library, we will have free time until our flight departure for you to explore the city at your leisure.We will transfer to the airport for our flight. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK0091 at 23:20. The next day, we will arrive in Istanbul at 05:55. We hope to see you on your next trip…
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:  Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
Dinner: Will be at a place to be determined by the guide and will be at your own expense.
 

The entrance fee for Osaka Castle, the entrance fee for Todai-ji Temple, the entrance fee for Kinkakuji Temple, the entrance fee for Fushimi Inari Temple, the boat tour on Lake Ashi, the Shinkansen Bullet Train fare, the Owakudami Cable Car fee, the Tourist City Taxes, and Local Guiding are 220 EUR per person.

Our guests accept in advance that they will join the tours specified in the program and will not disrupt the program, and will pay the amounts previously stated in the tour program for local guides, museum & site entry fees, city taxes, and any audio system fees that may arise during travel to the tour representative. The guests are fully and completely informed on this matter.

What's included
* Turkish Airlines scheduled flight from Istanbul (IST) – Tokyo (NRT) – Seoul (ICN) – Istanbul (IST) in economy class
* Economy class flight on a scheduled local airline from Osaka to Seoul
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* 3 Nights accommodation in Tokyo at 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast
* 3 Nights accommodation in Osaka at 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast
* 1 Night accommodation in Seoul at 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast
* Shinkansen bullet train fare from Tokyo to Osaka
* Local transportation services
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Turkish-speaking guiding service
* Osaka city tour
* Kyoto tour
* Nara tour
* Hakone – Mount Fuji – Lake Ashi tour
* Kamakura – Yokohama tour
* Rinku Outlet Tour
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Seoul tour
* Gangnam tour
Not included
* KETA South Korea Visa fee, service charge (Personal application) * Entrance fees for museums and historical sites. * City taxes * Tours organized by the guide * All personal expenses * Lunch and Dinner * All trips and tours not specified in the program. * Tips for the driver and guide (50 EUR per person) * International departure tax * International travel health insurance
Need to Know
INFORMATION ,
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 45 days before the tour date. In case of cancellation less than 45 days before the tour date, a penalty of 30% will be applied, and in the case of cancellation 20 days or less before the tour date, a 100% penalty will be applied. The documents presented along with the participant’s cancellation request, such as hospital reports from Turkey, work permission documents, etc., will not be accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services to be received outside of Turkey.
- It is sufficient to have USD to make purchases and expenses in all countries included in the tour program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in areas where local currency is used.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes are recommended during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- Our tours apply a daily rotation (seat change) in seating planning, and fixed seats and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum accommodation requirement of 3 days to bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.).
- The freeshop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad is as follows: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding those containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including those containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg , Coffee: 1 kg , Tea: 1 kg
- During the tour program, guides can make changes to the program flow as long as they show all the places mentioned in the program, depending on weather and road conditions..
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The Tour Program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. In case sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the last date for cancellation notification will be 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
-In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or where options for the same destination are available, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, and sports tournaments, hotels may be located beyond the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms are available subject to hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are made of foldable and coachbed types, the tour participant is deemed to have accepted the possible crowding and bed types in rooms for reservations with a 3rd person and/or child. Child discounts are applicable only for a single child accompanying two adults who meets the age group.
-Breakfasts included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited and are generally presented as a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall assigned to the group.
-Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are designed for the general introduction of the cities and consist of tours conducted with commentary from the guide inside the vehicle, not including museum or site entrance fees, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours are not the responsibility of Viyatravel in cases where local authorities do not allow visits due to closed roads or any events, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or afoot where vehicle access is not permitted or where roads are closed.
- During land travel, waiting times at border crossings may exceed standard limits, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the tours may not be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours can be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of museums and sites to be visited and weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted to wait at a suitable rest area along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside resting place before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the drop-off point after the completion of the tour.
- For participants in tours including flights, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be done by the guest prior to travel at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online via the airline company’s websites.
- Participants who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Viyatravel, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane are not the responsibility of Viyatravel for their inability to complete the flight. All expenses incurred for the necessary round-trip new flight tickets and transfers in the destination region for those who miss the flight will be their own responsibility.
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Viyatravel acts as an intermediary agency between airline and passenger, and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Delays may occur on scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the current trip. Viyatravel is obligated to inform about these changes as soon as possible. The passenger accepts the risk of time changes when purchasing the trip. Infants aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified based on the number of passengers as follows. The vehicle types below are determined according to the number of participants in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 participants)
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 participants)
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 participants)

- All guests who make a purchase for the tour are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions mentioned above.