Two Pearls of the Far East Korea & Japan Tour with Extra Tours Included, Special Ramadan Bayram with Turkish Airlines

DAY 1: ISTANBUL-SEUL March 05-06, 2027

Arrival at the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport at 22:15 on 05.03.2027. Following baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Seoul at 02:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK90. 

DAY 2: SEOUL March 06, 2027

After the breakfast we will have on the plane in the morning, arrival at Incheon International Airport (ICN) at 18:20 local time. Meeting with our guide waiting at the airport and transfer to our hotel with our private vehicles. Free time to reduce the effects of jet lag and rest after the long flight. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 3: SEOUL March 07, 2027

After breakfast, we begin our tour and visit Namsangol Hanok Village, where we will travel back in time among authentically restored historic Korean houses and a peaceful atmosphere. Then we proceed to Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395 by the Joseon Dynasty, the largest and most magnificent structure in Seoul with its striking architecture and colorful changing of the guard ceremonies. At the end of our palace visit, we head to Insadong Street, where we will discover traditional handicrafts, antique shops, and authentic tea houses in its maze-like narrow streets. Our final stop of the day is transfer to Myeongdong Shopping Street, Seoul's modern center, which comes alive at night with world-famous cosmetic brands, fashion, and famous street foods. Here we give our guests a long free time so they can both enjoy shopping and experience dinner as they wish. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel; overnight at our hotel in Seoul.

Gyeongokgung Palace Tour Included!

Namsangol Hanok Village Tour Included!

Insadong and Myeongdong Street Tour Included!

DAY 4: SEOUL-OSAKA March 08, 2027

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Gangnam Statue, where we will take fun photos in front of the iconic hand sculpture referencing the world-famous song. Then we visit the world-famous COEX-Starfield Library, which is not only a shopping mall but also a visual art space with its enormous book towers and captivating architecture. Immediately after the library visit, we move on to Bongeunsa Temple, rising like an oasis among the skyscrapers, where its peaceful atmosphere and historic texture will soothe our souls. Later in the day, we enjoy a pleasant walk on the famous Gangnam Street, where we will closely observe Seoul's modern face, stylish shops, and lively city life. At the end of our tour, we transfer to the airport. After a short flight from Seoul to Osaka, we arrive in Osaka. Following our arrival, after collecting our luggage and with our vehicle waiting at the airport, we proceed with a panoramic Osaka city tour, then move to our hotel, check in, and overnight at our hotel.

Gangnam Statue Tour Included!

COEX-Starfield Library Tour Included!

Bonguensa Temple Tour Included!

Panoramic City Tour Included!

DAY 5: OSAKA -NARA March 09, 2027

After breakfast, we begin our tour and visit the historic Osaka Castle, one of Japan's most magnificent historical structures with its imposing walls, moat, and green gardens. Then we leave Osaka and head to the Nara region, where we explore the fascinating Todai-ji Temple with its massive wooden architecture, home to one of the world's largest bronze Buddha statues. Immediately after the temple visit, we enjoy a pleasant walk and photo break in Nara Park, where nature and history meet, famous for its hundreds of adorable sacred deer roaming freely and living among people. Later in the day, we return to Osaka; transfer to the Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi area, considered the heart of the city with its giant neon signs, lively streets, world-famous shopping avenues, and famous street foods. Here we give our guests a long free time so they can experience Osaka's signature flavors (takoyaki, okonomiyaki) and shop as they wish. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel; overnight at our hotel in Osaka.

Osaka Castle Tour Included!

Todai-ji Temple Tour Included!

Nara Park Tour Included!

Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi Tour Included!

DAY 6: OSAKA March 10, 2027

After breakfast, we head out for our Traditional Kyoto Tour, where we will discover the fascinating atmosphere of Japan's thousand-year-old former capital. At the first stop of our tour, we visit the iconic Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List with its eye-catching gold-leaf architecture reflected in the lake and its serene landscape. Then we explore the Kiyomizudera Temple & Higashiyama District, where we will walk through old streets lined with wooden buildings reminiscent of Seoul's historic atmosphere, and famous for its enormous wooden balcony offering a magnificent view of the city. Later in the day, we enjoy an unforgettable walk at Fushimi Inari Temple, one of Japan's most mystical and most photographed sacred sites, famous for its thousands of bright orange "Torii" gates stretching along the mountain.

Traditional Kyoto Tour Included!

DAY 7: OSAKA-TOKYO March 11, 2027

Then we head to Shin-Osaka Station and take a comfortable and fast journey to Tokyo on Japan's world-famous bullet train, Shinkansen. Upon arrival in Tokyo, we visit the historic Senso-ji Temple, the city's oldest and most magnificent temple, and Nakamise Street, which opens onto it and is lively with shops selling traditional Japanese souvenirs and snacks. After our cultural visit, we enjoy a pleasant walk in the famous Ueno Park, a peaceful oasis away from the city's hustle and bustle, with large ponds, museums, and centuries-old trees. Later in the day, free time in the stylish Ginza District, home to the world's most luxurious brands, huge shopping malls, and modern architecture. After the free time ends, transfer to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.

 Panoramic Tokyo City Tour Included!

 DAY 8: TOKYO March 12, 2027

After breakfast, we leave the hotel and head out for our extra arranged Fuji & Kawaguchiko Tour to explore the captivating nature of Mount Fuji with our guests. At the first stop of our tour, we visit the fairy-tale Oshino Hakkai Village, famous for its crystal-clear ponds fed by the melting snow of Mount Fuji and its authentically preserved traditional village houses. Then we go up to the famous Chureito Pagoda, offering Japan's most iconic and most photographed postcard view with the majestic Mount Fuji rising behind it. Later in the day, we take a pleasant boat tour (Cruise) on Lake Kawaguchi, the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes, where we can watch the magnificent silhouette of the mountain reflected in the water.

Fuji & Kawaguchiko Tour Included!

DAY 9: TOKYO March 13, 2027

After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out and begin our tour by visiting the iconic Tokyo Tower, which adorns the city's skyline and from which we can panoramically watch the vast view of Tokyo. Then we enjoy an exploration walk in the Harajuku area, home to Takeshita Street known for its crazy street fashion and colorful culture, and the Omotesando district, famous for its luxury boutiques and elegant architecture. Later in the day, we visit Shinjuku, one of the centers that best reflects Tokyo's modern metropolitan energy with its giant skyscrapers, neon lights, and lively streets that never sleep. At our next stop, we cross the famous Shibuya Crossing, the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, and visit the nearby famous Hachiko Statue, a symbol of loyalty, then free time is given. At the time determined by our guide, we transfer to Haneda Airport (HND). After ticketing and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 22:05 on flight TK199. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 05:05 on the morning of March 13 and the end of our tour