• Seoul - Begin your morning with pickup from your Seoul hotel
• The Blue House - Then drive by air-conditioned coach past Blue House, the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state and the President of the Republic of Korea.
• Gyeongbokgung Palace - Your first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, a royal palace constructed in 1395. Because much of it was destroyed during the Japanese occupation, there has been a large effort to restore it to its original condition. With your guide, marvel at the grandeur of the preserved portions and the restorations.
  (Please note that Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays, in which case you’ll visit Deoksugung Palace instead. This walled compound with traditional palace buildings, forested gardens and a statue of King Sejong the Great is home to the Seoul Museum of History, where you’ll discover Seoul’s traditional culture as you navigate the exhibits with your guide.)
• National Folk Museum of Korea - Visit the National Folklore Museum, which uses replicas to illustrate the history of traditional life of Korean people. Browse the numerous exhibitions’ more than 90,000 artifacts conveying what life has been like for Koreans from ancient times to the 20th century. You’ll also learn about the deep roots of Confucianism in Korean culture.
• Jogyesa Temple - , tour Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Outside, admire the lovely locust and baeksong trees lining the entrance. Enter the Daeungjeon, the main temple building dating back 500 years, and see the statue of Seokgamoni, the historic Buddha at the moment of enlightenment.
• Seoul - Next, you will stop at a traditional Korean restaurant for lunch.
• Seoul - Korea is one of the countries with the biggest Ginseng industry. We will drop by a Ginseng center to learn more about this health care product and you will have the opportunity to purchase some ginseng to take home with you.
• Korean Folk Village - You’ll then spend your afternoon exploring the Korean Folk Village, a living museum that displays elements of traditional Korean life and folk culture. You’ll get the unique opportunity to watch well-preserved customs such as pottery making, basket weaving and the hand-making of winnows, musical instruments, embroidery and bamboo, wood and brass wares.
• Seoul - After this incredible immersive experience, you’ll be taken back to your Seoul hotel.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Gratuities

This engaging journey through Seoul offers a thorough exploration of classic Korean heritage. Accompanied by an expert guide, meander past majestic royal residences, delve into Korea’s rich backstory that stretches from bygone eras to the present, and observe time-honored traditions being enacted in an ethnic village. The excursion includes a traditional Korean meal and convenient coach travel.

• A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• The tour requires minimum 4 people

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.