Thy Ile Grand Japan Korea Tour ICN-ICN
THY with Grand Japan Korea Tour
‘’From Tradition to the Future: Eastern Adventure’’
DIRECT FLIGHT WITHOUT TRANSFER !!!
No Extra Tours - All Tours Included !!!
DIRECT FLIGHT WITHOUT TRANSFER !!!
No Extra Tours - All Tours Included !!!
Seoul – Myeongdong - Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Tokyo – Fuji Mountain – Oshino Hakkai – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Kamakura – Yokohama
Tour Departure Dates:
May 27
Day 1 Istanbul – Seoul
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Seoul at 01:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK0090. Arrival in Seoul at 17:40. After our arrival and baggage claim, we will head from the airport. First, we proceed to the famous Namdaemun, a popular spot for local delicacies in Korea. After this break where you can experience Korean cuisine from street foods to traditional tastes, we will transfer to our hotel.Overnight at our hotel in Seoul.
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Seoul at 01:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK0090. Arrival in Seoul at 17:40. After our arrival and baggage claim, we will head from the airport. First, we proceed to the famous Namdaemun, a popular spot for local delicacies in Korea. After this break where you can experience Korean cuisine from street foods to traditional tastes, we will transfer to our hotel.Overnight at our hotel in Seoul.
Day 2 Seoul
We start the day with a pleasant breakfast at our hotel and then begin our city tour of Seoul.
During our city tour, we will panoramic view Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong Street among the places we will see. Our first stop, Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, is generally referred to as the North Palace because it is located furthest north compared to the neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace). Next, we will tour Bukchon Hanok Village, meaning Northern Village. Hanok are traditional Korean houses, and there are approximately 700 Hanoks in this village. Then we will transfer to Myeongdong, Korea's most famous shopping and fashion area. We will give free time for shopping and street delicacies on Myeondong street. Transfer back to our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Seoul Sollago Myeongdong Hotel & Residence
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Seoul Sollago Myeongdong Hotel & Residence
Route: Seoul
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 19:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 3 Seoul – Osaka
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Osaka by local airlines. After arrival in Osaka, we start our city tour, which is regarded as the gourmet food capital and the 3rd largest city in Japan. Osaka simply means Great Hill or Great Slope. On our city tour in Osaka, we first visit Osaka Castle, one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture, built in the 16th century. The castle was constructed by "Toyotomi Hideyoshi," who established national unity in Japan during the 16th century, and it is known that an average of 100,000 workers were involved in its construction. After visiting Osaka Castle, we explore Dotonbori, Osaka's popular food district. We experience the vibrant atmosphere of Dotonbori filled with iconic neon signs, street foods, and shopping venues. After some free time in the city, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Seoul - Osaka
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 19:00 depending on traffic conditions
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Seoul - Osaka
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 19:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 4 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
After breakfast at our hotel, we start our full-day Kyoto tour. First, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple that is fully covered with gold leaf on the upper two floors and represents the pinnacle of its genre, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After that, we'll explore Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its role in the filming of the Geisha's Memories movie. The shrine, dedicated to the rice deity Inari, features over a thousand Torii gates. You will see Japan's ancient roots along the path decorated with Torii gates and statues of foxes believed to be messengers of the deity Inari. After our visit to the historic district of Kyoto, famous for its geishas, we will visit the Bamboo Grove park. After our exploration, we will return to our hotel in Osaka. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Osaka-Kyoto-Osaka 56 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Osaka-Kyoto-Osaka 56 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 5 Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka
After breakfast, we continue our tour to the ancient city of Nara, which was the capital of Japan in history (710) and is home to the largest and oldest temples. First, we visit the Todaiji Temple, the world's largest wooden structure, which houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Then we will visit the sacred deer in Nara Park, the messengers of the gods. You will spend a pleasant time with the deer that do not shy away from people and can be fed with crackers sold nearby. Next, we will arrive at Rinku Premium Outlet, which is one of the largest outlets in Japan and includes many stores. We will have free time to find international and Japanese brands at reasonable prices in the outlet. At the end of our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Osaka-Nara 32 KM, Nara - Rinku Premium Outlet 68 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Osaka Castle Hotel etc. Osaka
Route: Osaka-Nara 32 KM, Nara - Rinku Premium Outlet 68 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 6 Osaka – Tokyo
After breakfast, we leave for Tokyo by the Shinkansen bullet train. After arriving, we start our city tour with our vehicle waiting for us. Our first stop will be Asakusa/Senso-ji Temple, the oldest Shinto temple (645) known for its giant lanterns, which captures the atmosphere of Tokyo. You can purchase gifts for your loved ones and taste local street delicacies in the authentic Nakamise street, which consists of more than 70 shops. Next, we continue to Ginza, Japan's luxury shopping center and one of the most famous streets in the world. The origin of the name Ginza comes from the kanjis for "silver (gin) loca (za)" as it was the silver mint of Japan until 1800. At the end of our tour, we will walk through Shibuya, which is known for the world's most famous pedestrian crossing and Hachiko statue, alongside thousands of people. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Tokyo.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. Tokyo
Route: Osaka-Tokyo 498 KM (Travel by Shinkansen bullet train)
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 19:00 depending on traffic conditions
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. Tokyo
Route: Osaka-Tokyo 498 KM (Travel by Shinkansen bullet train)
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 19:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 7 Tokyo – Fuji Mountain – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Tokyo
After breakfast, we set off for our Hakone & Fuji Mountain tour. With a height of 3,776 meters, Fuji Mountain, which was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, is the highest mountain in Japan and is known for its elegant conical shape. It is a sacred symbol of the country and has temples and shrines around and on the volcano. First, we arrive at Oshino Hakkai Village, known as Japan's most beautiful village, where we can experience local flavors while drinking the water from Fuji Mountain. We recommend that you try the local mochi mugwort rice cake in its hottest and most delicious form in the shops that offer unique local items and flavors. Here, we will enjoy the wonderful scenery with a boat tour of Lake Ashi. Then, we will take the cable car to the top and see the Owakudani Valley, which means Great Boiling Valley. Afterward, we will transfer back to our hotel in Tokyo. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo- Oshino Hakkai 101 KM, Oshino Hakkai – Lake Ashi (Hakone) 47 KM, Hakone – Tokyo 85 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo- Oshino Hakkai 101 KM, Oshino Hakkai – Lake Ashi (Hakone) 47 KM, Hakone – Tokyo 85 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 8 Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama-Tokyo
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue to explore Kamakura, the oldest historical city of Tokyo. Kamakura is the region where the Shogun system was first established. We will start our visit with Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jōdo-shū sect, famous for the Great Buddha statue of Kamakura, which is one of Japan's most famous symbols. We will also visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and Kotoku-dori street to experience the ethnic fabric of the city. Then we go to Yokohama, one of Japan's three largest cities with a population of 3.7 million. Here we will visit Yokohama's Chinatown, Japan's largest Chinese neighborhood, which is 160 years old. Later, we will visit the famous Cup Noodle Museum. At the end of our tour, we will have free time in Minato Mirai, one of the most central locations in the city. After that, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Tokyo.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Kamakura 66 KM, Kamakura-Yokohama 32 KM, Yokohama-Tokyo 35 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue to explore Kamakura, the oldest historical city of Tokyo. Kamakura is the region where the Shogun system was first established. We will start our visit with Kotoku Temple, a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jōdo-shū sect, famous for the Great Buddha statue of Kamakura, which is one of Japan's most famous symbols. We will also visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and Kotoku-dori street to experience the ethnic fabric of the city. Then we go to Yokohama, one of Japan's three largest cities with a population of 3.7 million. Here we will visit Yokohama's Chinatown, Japan's largest Chinese neighborhood, which is 160 years old. Later, we will visit the famous Cup Noodle Museum. At the end of our tour, we will have free time in Minato Mirai, one of the most central locations in the city. After that, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Tokyo.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a place determined by the guide during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho, Candeo Hotels Ueno Park, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Kamakura 66 KM, Kamakura-Yokohama 32 KM, Yokohama-Tokyo 35 KM
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated at 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 9 Tokyo-Seoul-Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Seoul. After our arrival, we will head to Namsan Peak where we will witness the most magnificent views of Seoul. During our free time at the iconic Namsan Tower, you can enjoy the bird's eye view of Seoul. After the tour, we will proceed to Lotte Mall. You will have free time at the shopping center until the flight time. Free time We will transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK0091 at 23:20. The next day we will arrive in Istanbul at 05:55. We hope to see you on your next trip …
After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Seoul. After our arrival, we will head to Namsan Peak where we will witness the most magnificent views of Seoul. During our free time at the iconic Namsan Tower, you can enjoy the bird's eye view of Seoul. After the tour, we will proceed to Lotte Mall. You will have free time at the shopping center until the flight time. Free time We will transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK0091 at 23:20. The next day we will arrive in Istanbul at 05:55. We hope to see you on your next trip …
NOTE: There is no child discount on our Japan tours.
Entrance fees for Osaka Castle, Todaiji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari temple entrance fee, Ashi Lake boat trip, Shinkansen Bullet Train fee, Owakudami Cable Car fee, Tourist City Taxes, and Local Guides per person : 220 EUR
Our guests accept in advance that they will participate in the trips to be organized as indicated in the tour program and will not disrupt the program, and accordingly, they will pay the specified amount for local guides, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, if any audio system, etc. incurred expenses to the tour official during the trip. The guest has been fully and adequately informed about this.
Flight details:
1 TK 90 27MAY ISTICN 0150 1740
2 TK 91 04JUN ICNIST 2320 0500 (+1)
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 45 days before the tour date. In case of cancellation within 45 days of the tour date, a 30% penalty will apply, and if canceled 20 days or less before the tour, a 100% penalty applies. Documents such as hospital reports, workplace permission documents, etc., obtained from Turkey will unfortunately not be accepted for cancellations of hotels and services abroad.
- During the tour, it is sufficient to carry USD to make purchases and expenses in all countries included in the program. In areas where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be worn during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a rotation system (seat change) is applied daily in the seat planning, and fixed seats and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the tour guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum requirement of 3 days of accommodation to bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limits when entering Turkey from abroad are: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drink (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drinks (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- The tour guide may change the program flow as long as all locations listed in the program are shown, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not met, the last cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated by Viyatravel.
- In cases where the program mentions only category information without specifying names and/or alternatives are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sport tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, Viyatravel will provide information 15 days prior to the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on the availability of hotels, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in these types of rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds consist of folding and coachbed-type beds, the tour participant accepts that in the case of reservations for 3rd persons and/or children, there may be congestion and different bed types in the rooms. Child discounts are valid for one child in the appropriate age group staying with 2 adults.
- The breakfast included in the tour services is served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited and generally consists of a limited menu known as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate assigned hall for groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours conducted to introduce the cities generally, consisting of driving around with a guide's narration, and do not include museum or historical site entrances, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct mentioned tours in cases where local authorities do not permit visits, access is restricted due to any event, or if the tour becomes impossible to conduct due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted using public transport or on foot in areas where road access is not permitted.
- During the road transit at customs borders, waiting times may exceed standard limits, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for any negative experiences arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, the tours may not be conducted, or the prices, content, and used vehicles for extra tours may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of the museums or archaeological sites to be visited and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional based on the participant's preference and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour will be deemed to agree to wait at a nearby resting facility. These passengers will be dropped off at the resting facility before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from the same spot after the completion of the tour.
- The check-in and boarding procedures required for participants of flights are personal actions that must be carried out by the guests at the designated times at the airports, either at the relevant airline counters or online on the airline companies' websites prior to the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for guests who are not present at the specified airport at the times announced by Viyatravel for tour participation, do not complete check-in and boarding processes on time, or who do check-in and boarding on time but do not board the plane. All expenses for new round-trip plane tickets and transfers in the area to be visited for those who miss the flight will be borne by them.
- Viyatravel serves as an intermediary between passengers and the airline and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or existing travel and flight times may change. Viyatravel is obliged to inform about these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of time changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows; the vehicle types below are determined based on the number of participants in each of our tours.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 participants)
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 participants)
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 participants)
- All guests are considered to have accepted the above-mentioned items by completing the sale of the tour.
What's Included
* Economy class flight ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight from Istanbul (IST) – Seoul (ICN) – Istanbul (IST)
* Economy class flight ticket on a local airline scheduled flight from Seoul – Osaka
* Economy class flight ticket on a local airline scheduled flight from Tokyo – Seoul
* Panoramic city tours mentioned in the program
* 2 nights accommodation in Seoul in 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast
* 3 nights accommodation in Osaka in 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast
* 3 nights accommodation in Tokyo in 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast
* Shinkansen bullet train fare from Osaka to Tokyo
* Local transportation services
* Airport taxes and service charges
* Turkish-speaking guide services
* Seoul tour
* Osaka city tour
* Kyoto tour
* Nara tour
* Hakone – Mount Fuji – Ashi Lake tour
* Kamakura – Yokohama tour
* Rinku Outlet Tour
* All highway check-point and parking fees
Not Included
* KETA Korea Visa fee, service charge (Personal application)
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* City taxes
* Tours organized by the guide
* All personal expenses
* Lunch and Dinner
* All trips and tours not mentioned in the program.
* Driver and guide tips (50 EUR per person)
* Exit tax for abroad
* International travel health insurance
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