Welcome to China! After completing border and customs formalities, an assistant will be waiting for you to provide essential information and accompany you on the transfer from the airport to the hotel. Enjoy some free time upon arrival.
06:30 p.m. - We’ll meet our guide and fellow travelers in the hotel reception area. Then, we’ll set out to explore the city. We’ll take a transfer to Wangfujing Street, a lively pedestrian and commercial area filled with shops and restaurants. Dinner will be included, followed by a return to the hotel.

07:30 a.m. - An exciting day awaits us as we explore the highlights of China’s capital. We’ll enjoy a full-day guided tour, starting with a walk through the immense Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world. From here, we’ll admire the Great National Theater, also known as the Beijing Opera House.
Next, we’ll visit the majestic Forbidden City, the most impressive architectural complex in China, where 24 emperors ruled for nearly 500 years. We’ll also visit Jingshan Park, home to Coal Hill, one of Beijing’s best-preserved imperial gardens. Climbing to the top of the hill, we’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Forbidden City—weather permitting.
Lunch will be included.
In the afternoon, we’ll experience local life with a tricycle ride through the traditional Hutong neighborhoods, where we can observe daily life, visit charming shops, and step inside a Siheyuan, a traditional courtyard house.
We’ll then conclude our tour with a visit to the stunning Summer Palace, the former imperial retreat of the Qing Dynasty, renowned for its exquisite gardens and tranquil lakes.
06:30 p.m. - Tour ends. You may return to the hotel by bus or choose to stay in the city center (in which case, the return to the hotel will be at your own expense. We recommend carrying the hotel’s address written in Chinese to show the taxi driver).
Note: Due to heritage conservation measures and enhanced visitor safety, the governing body of the Forbidden City has temporarily reduced daily visitor capacity. As a result, we cannot guarantee access to this site. If the visit is not possible, it will be replaced with a tour of the Confucius Temple and the Lama Temple, both iconic landmarks in Chinese history and culture.

Total distance covered: 190 km.

Scenery: Expansive urban landscapes as we leave Beijing, followed by lush green mountains surrounding the Great Wall.
Note: Due to the high number of visitors at the Great Wall, it may be advisable to walk part of the way to avoid delays on the funicular ascent.
07:30 a.m. - Departure from Beijing. Today, we’ll embark on an unforgettable excursion to the Great Wall.
09:30 a.m. - Great Wall of China (Mutianyu section). We’ll arrive at this awe-inspiring architectural marvel, whose history spans over 2,000 years. Our visit includes a cable car ride up and down to one of the most scenic sections of the wall. You’ll have free time to explore, enjoy the commercial area, visit the Exhibition Center, and have lunch at your leisure.
Returning to Beijing, we’ll make a stop at the 798 Art District, a vibrant hub of contemporary art housed in a former military factory.
Later, we’ll visit the Temple of Heaven, one of China’s most important sacred complexes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To unwind after an exciting day, we’ll take part in a relaxing Tai Chi class and enjoy a soothing foot massage.
We’ll bid farewell to Beijing with a traditional Peking duck dinner (included).
09:00 p.m. - Return to the hotel.

After breakfast, we’ll provide a transfer to the airport for your flight to Seoul.
Welcome to Korea! Upon arrival, you´ll be taken to your hotel, where you´ll meet the guide.
06:00 p.m. – In the evening, we’ll start exploring this fascinating country. With our guide, we’ll take the modern and efficient subway, which you’ll learn how to use, and head to City Hall, a striking building shaped like a tsunami. Across from City Hall, we’ll see the Deoksugung Palace, beautifully lit at night, showcasing Korea´s blend of tradition and modernity. From there, we’ll walk to Myeongdong neighborhood, the liveliest and largest shopping district in the country, whose name means “bright tunnel.” Dinner will be included at a local restaurant.
08:30 p.m. – Return to the hotel with the guide.

08:30 a.m. – Today, we’ll include a comprehensive five-hour tour of Seoul. We’ll explore Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a complex of palaces set within a large park. Afterward, we’ll stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a historic neighborhood with traditional small homes. Next, we’ll visit the War Memorial, an impressive museum that illustrates the conflicts experienced in Korea throughout its history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from numerous countries participated with the United Nations.
01:00 p.m. – Lunch will be included at a local restaurant.
02:00 p.m. – We’ll continue to the Gangnam District, one of the busiest areas in the city, home to numerous shopping and entertainment centers. Finally, we’ll stop at Lotte World Tower, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you’ll have free time to either go up the tower (ticket not included) or stroll through its park or luxury shopping malls.
04:30 p.m. – Return to the hotel and free time.

Total distance covered: 227 km.
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes, rolling hills, and vast cultivated areas.
08:00 a.m. – Today, we’ll visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, an impressive palace with 600 years of history, where we’ll witness the changing of the guard ceremony, if it takes place.
10:00 a.m. – We’ll depart from Seoul and head south through Korea.
11:00 a.m. – Arrival in Suwon, the former capital of Korea, known for its impressive UNESCO World Heritage walls.
12:15 p.m. – Before leaving the city, we’ll take a scenic drive along the city walls and their fortifications, and visit Hwaseong Haenggung, the summer palace.
01:30 p.m. – Lunch will be included.
02:30 p.m. – Departure for Jeonju.
04:30 p.m. – Arrival in Jeonju. With our guide, we’ll explore the fascinating historic center (Hanok Village), filled with little houses, traditional shops, and art galleries. After the tour, you’ll have free time.

Total distance covered: 415 km.
Scenery: We’ll travel through high mountains, with beautiful landscapes around Haeinsa in the National Park.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the walk to Haeinsa Temple.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Seoul.
09:40 a.m. - Sunchang Gochujang Village. Nestled at the foot of Mount Amisan, where you’ll find traditional hanok houses and courtyards filled with clay jars called hang-a-ri, this town is home to master artisans who make gochujang (Korean chili paste) using traditional methods. We’ll get a chance to see how this iconic sauce is made.
10:20 a.m. - Departure from Sunchang Gochujang Village.
10:40 a.m. - Damyang. We’ll explore the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, with scenic trails that are perfect for peaceful walks and meditation. You’ll also find various products made from bamboo, which are honored and studied in centers such as the Bamboo Museum. Lunch will be included, featuring a local dish of rice steamed inside a bamboo stalk.
01:50 p.m. - Departure from Damyang.
04:00 p.m. - Arrival at Haeinsa. Surrounded by breathtaking forested mountains, we’ll visit one of the country’s most important Buddhist temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 802, it houses the Tripitaka, the most comprehensive collection of Buddhist scriptures, carved on 80,000 wooden blocks.
05:00 p.m. - Departure from Haeinsa.
07:45 p.m. - Busan. We’ll arrive in Korea’s second-largest city, famous for its lively atmosphere. Overnight stay.

Total distance covered: 85 km.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the walk to the Haedong Yonggung Temple and while exploring Gamcheon Culture Village.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Busan.
09:15 a.m. – Haedong Yonggung. We’ll visit this 14th-century Buddhist temple, set on the cliffs along the coast of Busan. On the main path leading to the temple, you´ll find a row of stone statues representing the twelve figures of the Chinese zodiac, believed in Eastern philosophy to be guardian deities.
10:15 a.m. – Departure from Haedong Yonggung.
11:15 a.m. – Busan —the second-largest city in South Korea—. We’ll go on a city tour during which we’ll visit the United Nations Memorial, the resting place for people from many nations. Next, we’ll head to the largest fish market in the country, located near Nampo Port. Lunch will be included at a local restaurant. Afterward, we’ll walk to Yongdusan Park, with its towering 120-meter pagoda.

02:30 p.m. – We’ll depart for Songdo Beach, home to the country’s first marine cable car (ticket included, weather permitting), offering stunning views of the bay. Our journey will continue to Gamcheon Culture Village, known for its brightly colored buildings, maze-like alleys, art galleries, pottery workshops, and beautiful cafés.
06:45 p.m. – Departure from Gamcheon Culture Village. Return to Busan.
07:15 p.m. – Arrival at the hotel in Busan. Overnight stay.

Total distance covered: 225 km.
Scenery: We’ll travel through beautiful forests.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Busan.
10:00 a.m. – Seokguram. We’ll visit this artificial Buddhist grotto, carved into the rock in the 8th century, located on the slopes of Mount Tohamsan. Inside, you’ll find a monumental stone statue of Buddha gazing out over the sea.
11:00 a.m. – Departure from Seokguram.
11:30 a.m. – Bulguksa Temple. We’ll visit this temple, considered one of the most beautiful in the country, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple houses seven of Korea’s national treasures and is a masterpiece from the golden age of Buddhism during the ancient Silla Kingdom.
12:15 p.m. – Departure from Bulguksa Temple.
01:00 p.m. – We’ll arrive in Gyeongju, the Korean capital that endured the longest in the nation’s history, with a reign of 992 years under 56 kings. You’ll have the opportunity to photograph the stunning wooden Woljeonggyo Bridge on the banks of the Namcheon River. Lunch will be included. Afterward, we’ll head to Tumuli Park, where the royal tombs of the ancient Silla kings, dating back over 1,500 years, are located. We’ll visit one of these tombs, then walk to Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest astronomical observatory in East Asia, also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
04:00 p.m. – Departure from Gyeongju.
05:30 p.m. – Arrival in Daegu, the fourth most populous city in Korea. Before heading to the hotel, we’ll see Dongsan Cheongna Hill, a historic area once home to Christian missionaries, and the commercial street of Dongseong-ro, the city’s liveliest street, with its trendy shops, cafes, and restaurants.
07:00 p.m. – Approximate arrival at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Total distance covered: 225 km.
Scenery: We’ll pass through beautiful forests, valleys, rice paddies, and ginseng fields.
08:45 a.m. – We’ll begin our tour of Daegu, where we’ll explore the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine, renowned for its history of medicinal herbs. Afterward, we’ll stroll through the surrounding streets, known as the Herbal Medicine Market, famous for its numerous shops and high-quality products, especially ginseng.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Daegu.
12:00 p.m. – Andong. We’ll visit the outskirts of the traditional Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have time to walk through the streets of this rural village, which feels frozen in time. We’ll also visit the fascinating Hahoe Mask Museum, showcasing masks from around the world used in traditional dances, medical rituals, religious ceremonies, and theatrical performances. Lunch will be included at a local restaurant.
03:30 p.m. – Departure from Hahoe Village (Andong).
03:45 p.m. – Arrival at the Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy, founded in the 16th century. We’ll visit this serene site located by a river, surrounded by idyllic landscapes, filled with peace and tranquility.
04:30 p.m. – Departure from Byeongsan Seowon.
08:15 p.m. – Seoul. Weather permitting, we’ll stop at the Banpo Bridge over the Han River, famous for its fountain that creates a rainbow of water and lights along the bridge’s path. Overnight stay.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.