Destination:
Japan,
South Korea,
Duration:
11 days
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period:
April 2027 - November 2027
Explore two vastly different and evolving national legacies — each steeped in rich heritage and tradition, and each poised on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s cultural and technological horizons.
Visit the edge of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea, including the Third Tunnel
Discover South Korea’s imperial legacy in the temples and monuments of historic Gyeongju
Take in a dazzling array of exotic seafood in Busan’s bustling Jagalchi, the largest fish market in South Korea
Learn the finer points of appreciating Japanese sake during a local brewery visit and tasting
Ride on a high-speed train as you travel along an iconic route passing majestic Mount Fuji
Explore the streets of Tokyo on a walking tour accompanied by a retired sumo wrestler
Journey details
- Includes extended walks over uneven terrain
- Minimum age is 10 years old
- Welcome briefing at 8:30 a.m. on Day 2
- Farewell Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Day 10
- Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests
- Shared Sightseeing
DMZ visit includes shared sightseeing with non-A&K guests and vehicles
What's Included
- Guides: English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
- Transfers: Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy: Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
- Travelling Valet: Mid-journey Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
- Internet: Internet access
- Gratuities: Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
- A&K Support: Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
- EC Crystal Food: Daily breakfast, along with many meals
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Seoul, South Korea
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Day 2 - Seoul – Echoes of Empires Past
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Day 3 - Seoul – A Peninsula Divided
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Day 4 - Gyeongju – Stories of the Silla Dynasty
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Day 5 - Busan – Seaside Beauty and Bounty
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Day 6 - Osaka & Kyoto, Japan – A Foodie’s Adventure
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Day 7 - Kyoto – The Golden Pavilion and Bamboo Grove
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Day 8 - Kyoto – Fushimi Inari’s Torii Gates and a Sake Tasting
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Day 9 - Tokyo – Heart of the Great Metropolis
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Day 10 - Tokyo – Walk with a Sumo Wrestler
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Day 11 - Depart Tokyo
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Dates & Pricing
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