Ancient Kingdoms of Japan and South Korea
Land Tour
Ancient Kingdoms of Japan and South Korea
Ancient Kingdoms of Japan and South Korea
Discover the fascinating history and traditions of Japan and South Korea on a 21-day luxury holiday from Seoul to Osaka. Take part in a tea ceremony, learn how to make traditional meals and ornaments, and share dinner with a maiko or geisha.
Itinerary
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Trip Inclusions
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Tour Highlights
These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.
Museum Kimchikan
Discover all things kimchi at the Museum Kimchikan and learn how to make the popular fermented dish during a hands-on class.
Korean Folk Village Workshop
Spend time at Yongin’s Korean Folk Village, the largest of its kind in Korea, and take part in a hands-on workshop. Perhaps you’ll learn about traditional dyeing and dye your own handkerchief, or learn how to create traditional straw shoes.
Sushi-Making Class
Take part in a sushi-making class and learn how to prepare maki sushi (rolled sushi) and nigiri sushi (sushi rice topped with a slice of raw fish) before savouring your creations for lunch.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Delve into traditional Japanese culture with a special tea ceremony and kimono-wearing experience. Learn all about tea varieties and the importance and process of serving tea to guests in Japan.
Dinner with a Maiko or Geisha
A special night of private entertainment with a maiko or geisha awaits. Enjoy a wonderful dinner and drinks and have the chance to learn more about the geisha and their daily life, all accompanied by music played on a shamisen, a traditional stringed instrument.
Trip Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
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Trip Notes
Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
An overnight bag will be required to be packed for days 13 and 16
Cherry Blossom season in South Korea usually lasts from March to mid-April and in Japan from late March to May, however due to changeable weather, blooms cannot be guaranteed
Prices include airport transfers and gratuities. Luggage porterage is limited, as it is not commonly available in South Korea
Explore More - Why not continue your holiday in Japan? Explore the wonders of Japan and combine the two tours into one on the Cultural Wonders of Japan and South Korea trip. Refer Tour Code: JAS26
Tickets to the DMZ are limited, and although every effort to secure these are made, should this not be possible then instead a ride on the DMZ gondola and a visit to the Odusan Unification Observatory are included
Flights should arrive in Seoul before 12.00 noon on Day 1
Flight from Seoul to Tokyo is included
Double beds are limited within hotels in Japan and are on a request basis
Some hotels provide shower over bath only
Prices are for land/rail only. International Flights are not included unless specified