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

DAY 1: ISTANBUL-SEOUL 05-06 March 2027

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

DAY 2: SEOUL 06 March 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 our guide waiting at the airport and transferring to our hotel by private vehicles. Free time to reduce the jet-lag effect of the guests and rest after the long flight. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 3: SEOUL 07 March 2027

After breakfast, we begin our tour and visit Namsangol Hanok Village, where we will travel back in time with its faithfully restored historic Korean houses and peaceful atmosphere. Then we move on to Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395 by the Joseon Dynasty, Seoul’s largest and most magnificent structure with its striking architecture and colorful guard-changing ceremonies. At the end of our palace visit, we head to Insadong Street, where we will explore 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 that comes alive at night with world-famous cosmetic brands, fashion, and famous street food. Here we give our guests a long free time so they can enjoy shopping and have 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 08 March 2027

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to the 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 just a shopping center but also a visual art space with its huge book towers and captivating architecture. Immediately after the library visit, we move on to Bonguensa Temple, which rises like an oasis among skyscrapers and will refresh our souls with its peaceful atmosphere and historical texture. 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. Upon arrival, after collecting our luggage and with our vehicle waiting at the airport, we proceed on our panoramic Osaka city tour, then head to the hotel for 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 09 March 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 enchanting 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 take a pleasant walk and photo break in Nara Park, where nature meets history, famous for its hundreds of adorable sacred deer roaming freely and living among people. Later in the day, we return to Osaka and 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 food. Here we give our guests a long free time so they can taste Osaka’s signature dishes (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 10 March 2027

After breakfast, we head out for our Traditional Kyoto Tour, where we will discover the enchanting texture 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 stunning gold-leaf architecture reflected in the lake and its soothing landscape. Then we explore the Kiyomizudera Temple & Higashiyama District, where we will walk through old streets lined with wooden buildings reminiscent of Seoul’s historical atmosphere and famous for its giant wooden balcony offering magnificent views of the city. Later in the day, we make 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 11 March 2027

Then we head to Shin-Osaka Station and take a comfortable and fast journey to Tokyo on Japan’s world-famous bullet train, the 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 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 bustle, with wide ponds, museums, and centuries-old trees. Later in the day, free time in the elegant Ginza District, home to the world’s luxury brands, huge shopping centers, and modern architecture. After free time, transfer to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.

 Panoramic Tokyo City Tour Included!

 DAY 8: TOKYO 12 March 2027

After breakfast, we leave the hotel and set out for our extra-organized Fuji & Kawaguchiko Tour to discover the enchanting nature of Mount Fuji. At the first stop of our tour, we visit the fairy-tale Oshino Hakkai Village, famous for its crystal-clear ponds fed by Mount Fuji’s melting snows and its faithfully preserved traditional village houses. Then we go up to the famous Chureito Pagoda, which offers Japan’s most iconic and most photographed postcard view with the magnificent Mount Fuji rising behind it. Later in the day, we enjoy a pleasant boat tour (Cruise) on Lake Kawaguchi, the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes, where we can watch the mountain’s magnificent silhouette reflected in the water.

Fuji & Kawaguchiko Tour Included!

DAY 9: TOKYO 13 March 2027

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and begin our tour by visiting the iconic Tokyo Tower, which adorns the city skyline and offers a panoramic view of Tokyo from above. Then we enjoy a pleasant discovery walk in Harajuku, home to Takeshita Street known for its wild street fashion and colorful culture, and in the Omotesando districts, famous for their luxury boutiques and stylish architecture. Later in the day, we visit Shinjuku, one of the centers that best reflects Tokyo’s modern metropolitan energy with its huge skyscrapers, neon lights, and bustling streets that never sleep. At our next stop, we cross the famous Shibuya Crossing, the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, and visit the famous Hachiko Statue right next to it, a symbol of loyalty, then provide free time. 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 with flight TK199. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 05:05 on the morning of 13 March and the end of our tour