Inchon, Republika Koreja

Have you even wanted to experience the essence of Seoul in just one memorable day? Get ready: you'll start from Gyeongbokgung Palace, 'greatly blessed by heaven', where you'll see the choreographic, solemn Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Then your reward: an authentic lunch with some tender, tasty Beef Bulgogi, or a delightfully colorful, vegetarian Bibimbap. In the afternoon, you'll stroll past the traditional houses in Bukchon Hanok Village, explore the creative alleys of Insadong and round off the day at Jogyesa Temple. Finally, you'll take a direct transfer to the airport: no stress, just marvelous memories.

*Entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the symbol of the Joseon dynasty.

• Changing of the Guard Ceremony
• Traditional Korean lunch: Beef Bulgogi or Vegetarian Bibimbap
• Visit to the historic district Bukchon Hanok Village
• A walk among the artistic streets of Insadong
• Zen spirituality at Jogyesa Temple
• Direct transfer to Incheon airport

Your experience begins with a royal entrance: Gyeongbokgung Palace, the beating heart of the Joseon dynasty. Sublime architectures, immense courtyards, pavilions suspended above the water… it's the kind of place that will make you think: "Yes, today I've experienced something truly special".
And to complete the picture, you'll see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, a colorful spectacle with drums and ritual-like movements that seems to have been conceived especially to amaze you.
After so much wonderment, it's time to honor another Korean tradition: its cuisine. An authentic lunch awaits, with two winning options: Deliciously tender Beef Bulgogi, marinated to perfection, or a Vegetarian Bibimbap with its riot of colors, flavors and vegetables.

Then it's on to the most spectacular side of Seoul: Bukchon Hanok Village. With its traditional houses, ancient alleyways, views that look like paintings... it's just like walking inside a postcard from the past A short distance away, the atmosphere changes: you'll arrive at Insadong, the realm of tea, art studios, traditional paper and objects that you didn't know you'd want to buy.
The trip ends with its restorative finale at Jogyesa Temple, where colored lanterns, centuries-old trees and a light incense create a haven of calm in the middle of the city. Here everything is slower, and you'll slow down too.
And to end, a direct transfer to the airport No stress, just the satisfaction that you saw Seoul at its most fascinating, intense, noble and authentic.

• Wear clothing that is respectful of the culture of the country, avoiding garments that are too tight or low-cut.
• Excursion suitable for guests with flights after 20.00.

How about an experience that 'makes the most of Seoul in just one day'? The excursion starts from Gyeongbokgung Palace where you can see the changing of the guard ceremony, while the pavilions will make you want to watch everything twice over. Afterwards a truly delicious Korean lunch awaits you: Beef Bulgogi or a Vegetarian Bibimbap, all accompanied by some Banchan side dishes. In the afternoon, take a stroll past the traditional houses in Bukchon Hanok Village, wander around the art shops at Insadong, recapture some calm at Jogyesa Temple and round off the day in the vibrant Myeong-dong district. The excursion ends with a final transfer to the airport.

How about an experience that 'makes the most of Seoul in just one day'? The excursion starts from Gyeongbokgung Palace where you can see the changing of the guard ceremony, while the pavilions will make you want to watch everything twice over. Afterwards a truly delicious Korean lunch awaits you: Beef Bulgogi or a Vegetarian Bibimbap, all accompanied by some Banchan side dishes. In the afternoon, take a stroll past the traditional houses in Bukchon Hanok Village, wander around the art shops at Insadong, recapture some calm at Jogyesa Temple and round off the day in the vibrant Myeong-dong district. The tour ends with a final transfer to the airport.* Entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace and the changing of the guard ceremony

• Korean lunch: Beef Bulgogi or Vegetarian Bibimbap accompanied by Banchan side dishes
• A walk around the traditional houses in Bukchon Hanok Village
• Creative alleyways and historic shops in the Insadong area
• Spirituality and peace at Jogyesa Temple
• Exploring the vibrant Myeongdong district
• Direct, stress-free transfer to the airport

Seoul will open up to you. Are you ready to capture all its many aspects? Your experience begins with a triumphant entrance to the chief residence of the Kings of the Joseon Dynasty Gyeongbokgung Palace, 'greatly blessed by heaven'. You can walk through the immense courtyards, the doors decorated with colors impossible to describe and the Gyeonghoeru pavilion, which seems suspended above a stretch of water.
Then there is the changing of the guard ceremony. Drums, uniforms, orderly movements. A perfect scene that will make you feel straightaway that you're experiencing history from the inside.

After such royal grandeur a typical lunch awaits: an incredibly tender Beef Bulgogi marinated to perfection, or a Vegetarian Bibimbap just like a small edible rainbow. And of course Banchan side dishes will keep being served.

Afterwards, you can explore the small streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, the district where time seems to have stood still. Traditional houses, sloping rooftops, views to frame forever in a photo .... a dive into the past which has stayed in the present.

A short distance away is Insadong, a perfect place to (happily) get lost in, wandering around historic shops, down arty streets, smelling fragrant teas, seeing calligraphy and small shops that seem to be from another age.
The tour will then take you to the silence of Jogyesa Temple, the essence of Korean Zen Buddhism. Lanterns color the sky, ancient pine trees stand proud in an atmosphere that is restorative, even if you don't feel you need to be restored.
And then… wow into the future Last stop: Myeong-dong, one of Seoul's most famous streets, with its skincare stores, fashion, lights, street food and a buzz that will make you want to buy, try out and photograph everything.

The day ends with a direct transfer to the airport: calm, comfortable and stress-free.
You've just experienced Seoul in the purest, most complete and irresistible way - and now you'll take a part of it with you.

• Wear clothing that is respectful of the culture of the country, avoiding garments that are too tight or low-cut.
• Excursion suitable for guests with flights after 23.00.

Have you ever thought about exploring Korean history as your very own experience? Here's your chance: you'll start from Seoul at Gyeongbokgung Palace, in front of the immense courtyards, the pavilions that seem to be floating and the spectacular changing of the guard ceremony. Afterwards a truly delicious Korean lunch awaits you: Beef Bulgogi or a Bibimbap, the choice is up to you. In the afternoon, enjoy the peace of Jogyesa Temple, with its colored lanterns, incense and Zen atmosphere to restore you. Finally, a direct transfer to the airport while you fix the memories in your mind

*Entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the royal heart of the Joseon dynasty.

• Changing of the Guard Ceremony
• Traditional Korean lunch: Beef Bulgogi or Bibimbap
• Visit to the Buddhist Jogyesa Temple
• Convenient, direct transfer to the airport

Start your day discovering Seoul making an entrance in style: you'll arrive at Gyeongbokgung Palace, 'greatly blessed by heaven'. And it's not hard to see why. You'll walk through stunning colorful doors and immense courtyards to reach the throne room, which is so stately you might even whisper for no reason. The Gyeonghoeru pavilion, suspended above the water, appears like a scene already set for a historic film.

Then it's time for one of the most long-awaited moments: the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Drums, colors, traditional uniforms and ancient rhythms.
After all this splendor, a truly authentic Korean lunch awaits: choose from tender Beef Bulgogi, marinated to perfection, or a Bibimbap brimming with vegetables, flavors and that irresistible mix that only Koreans know how to conjure up. Simple, tasty, perfect.

The day continues on to the calm of Jogyesa Temple, the beating heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea. Stroll past centuries-old trees, colored lanterns that gently swing and hear songs that seem suspended in the air. Here time slows down. And you'll slow down too.
Finally, a comfortable transfer to go directly to the airport. No stress, no haste, carefree. Ready for your next adventure.
Just you, your suitcase and the knowledge that you saw Seoul at its most noble, spiritual and… flavorsome.

• Wear clothing that is respectful of the culture of the country, avoiding garments that are too tight or low-cut.
• Excursion suitable for guests with flights after 17.30.