Comfort Japan & Korea Tour with Turkish Airlines, 9 Nights
5,599 $
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Japan - South Korea Tour June 28 with Qatar Airways Including Extra Tours Special Group Vezir Tourism
DAY 1 – ISTANBUL - DOHA - TOKYO 28 JUNE
We meet at Istanbul New Airport at 11:00. We depart for Tokyo on Qatar Airways scheduled flight at 13:45. Arrival in Doha at 18:10. We depart for Tokyo at 20:25.
DAY 2 – TOKYO 29 JUNE
Arrival in Tokyo at 12:55. Transfer to our hotel with our private vehicle waiting for us. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 – TOKYO 30 JUNE
We visit the Tsukiji Fish Market, where we can eat the freshest fish in the world. You may taste sushi at one of the local restaurants, and you can buy Japanese seafood and the famous Japanese knives. Then we visit the famous Asakusa District and Sensoji Temple. Afterwards, we arrive at Ginza, Tokyo’s most famous street. Named after the silver “gin” guild “za” after the silver mint established in 1612, this street offers unlimited shopping opportunities. At the end of our tour, we will visit the Hachiko statue, the famous dog of Japan, and the Shibuya district, which contains the pedestrian crossing used by 1 million people a day. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 – TOKYO 01 JULY
After breakfast, Mount Fuji, Boat Tour, Traditional Japanese Village Tour are organized. (With departure from the hotel in the morning, we head toward the natural beauties at the foot of Mount Fuji. Our first stop is Lake Kawaguchi, famous for its Fuji view. A pleasant boat tour here will offer the opportunity to take unforgettable photos of Mount Fuji from the lake. Then we visit Oshino Hakkai village, which reflects traditional Japanese village life. We will explore the natural and cultural beauties of the region by walking through the streets filled with clear spring waters, wooden houses, and local delicacies. At the end of the tour, return to our hotel.
DAY 5 – TOKYO-KOBE - HIMEJI 02 JULY
After breakfast, we travel by train to Kobe. We have free time in Kobe’s famous Chinatown, Nankinmachi, and those who wish may taste the world-famous Kobe beef here at extra cost. After the meal, we explore Meriken Park, located in the port area, and the Kobe Harborland district, known for its shopping and entertainment areas. After the tour, we head to Himeji. We go to Himeji Castle, one of Japan’s most impressive historical structures. Also known as the “White Heron Castle,” this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Japan’s best-preserved and most magnificent feudal castles. After the castle visit and a short walk in the surrounding gardens, we go to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6 – HIMEJI-HIROSHIMA - OSAKA 03 JULY
After breakfast, we travel by train to Hiroshima. Our first stop is Peace Memorial Park, the site of one of the most tragic events of World War II. In this large park built around the area where the atomic bomb was dropped, there are many monuments and structures emphasizing the importance of peace against the destructiveness of war. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which leaves deep impressions on visitors, reveals the physical and human devastation caused by the bomb in all its reality. After the tour, we travel by train to Osaka. In our city tour in Osaka, we first start with Osaka Castle, one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture, built in the 16th century. After these visits, we have free time in Osaka’s Dotonbori district and have the chance to explore the city’s culinary spots, which can be considered a paradise for shopping and dining. Overnight at our hotel in Osaka.
DAY 7 – OSAKA 04 JULY
After breakfast, we carry out the Kyoto Tour. In Kyoto, the former capital and cultural center of Japan, we will discover traditional Japanese aesthetics, nature, and spiritual heritage. Our first stop is the Arashiyama District. Here, we will take a short walk in the Bamboo Forest, one of the most impressive natural walking paths in the world. Then we visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion Temple), one of Kyoto’s iconic structures, covered in gold leaf. The temple, together with the surrounding pond and gardens, offers a mesmerizing view. Afterwards, we proceed to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. With its large terrace built on wooden pillars and its location overlooking Kyoto, it is captivating both for its spiritual atmosphere and its view. At the end of the day, we take a walk in Gion Geisha District, where we can see Kyoto’s traditional side. Then return to our hotel in Osaka and overnight.
DAY 8 – OSAKA - SEOUL 05 JULY
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Seoul. After our flight to Seoul with a local airline, our private vehicle waiting for us begins our Seoul city tour.
Our first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, which means “Palace of Great Happiness.” We will see the palace panoramically, surrounded by the Bukhansan Mountains and magnificent natural scenery. Then we will watch the Guard Changing Ceremony performed with traditional clothing and music. Our next stop is Bukchon Hanok Village, which preserves Seoul’s historical heritage and is famous for its traditional Korean houses. With its narrow streets, original architecture, and peaceful atmosphere, it offers visitors a feeling of traveling back in time. In the final part of our tour, after taking photos in front of the Gangnam Style Statue, made for the world-famous K-pop song “Gangnam Style,” we visit Starfield Library. Located inside COEX Mall, this massive public library offers both a cultural and visual experience with its modern architecture, giant bookshelves, and impressive atmosphere. After the tour, we go to our hotel.
DAY 9 – SEOUL 06 JULY
After breakfast at our hotel, we carry out our tour covering Namsangol Hanok Village, DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), and Myeongdong Shopping Street. First, we visit Namsangol Hanok Village, where traditional Korean architecture is preserved. Traditional houses, gardens, courtyards, and elements of daily life from the period offer a highly impressive experience. Then we begin our DMZ tour, one of the most historical and politically significant areas of the Korean Peninsula. Located on the border between North and South Korea, this region is one of the world’s most heavily secured and symbolic border points. Our final stop is Myeongdong Shopping Street, the heart of Seoul and a favorite destination for shopping lovers. After the tour, we return to our hotel.
DAYS 10-11 – SEOUL 07-08 JULY
After breakfast at our hotel, check-out from the hotel and free time for shopping. Airport transfer at the time indicated by our guide. We fly to Doha on Qatar Airways scheduled flight at 01:20. After arrival at 05:30, we depart for Istanbul at 07:40. Arrival at 11:55 and end of our tour. We hope to see you again on our next organization.
• Qatar Airways round trip ticket from Istanbul to Tokyo/Seoul - free in-flight refreshments
• Osaka - Seoul connecting flight ticket
• Airport taxes
• Airport hotel airport transfers
• Hiroshima express train tickets 2nd category
• Tokyo city tour
• Mount Fuji & Kawaguchi Lake boat tour
• Oshino Hakkai village tour
• Kobe tour
• Himeji tour
• Hiroshima tour
• Osaka tour
• Kyoto tour
• Bukchon Hanok village tour
• Namsangol Hanok village tour
• Seoul tour
• 8 nights accommodation with breakfast in 3* and 4* hotels, 3 nights in Tokyo, 1 night in Himeji, 2 nights in Osaka, 2 nights in Seoul
• Local guiding services
• Turkish guiding services
Services Not Included:
• Personal expenses
• Hotel City Taxes
• Environmental Tours Not Specified in the Program
Foreign Exit Fee
Accident and Health Insurance
