Archaeological finds of prehistoric toolmaking on the Korean Peninsula date back to 70,000 BC, and the first pottery is found around 8000 BC. Neolithic era comb-pattern pottery culture peaked around 3,500-2,000BC.
Legend has it that Korea began with the founding of Gojoseon (also called Ancient Chosun) by the legendary Dangun in 2333 BC. Archaeological and contemporaneous written records of Gojoseon as a kingdom date back to around 7th-4th century BC, functioning as a loose confederacy of smaller polities. The western half fell to the encroaching Han Dynasty of China and its territories were governed by remote outposts, but was a tenuous foothold and the natives of the peninsula and Manchuria soon reclaimed the territory, namely the Three Kingdoms of Korea, Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje. Despite repeated attempts by China, namely the Sui Dynasty and later the Tang Dynasty, to conquer the Korean Peninsula, northern-based Goguryeo managed to repel them. Eventually, Goguryeo fell to a Silla-Tang alliance, which had earlier defeated Baekje. This “unified” Korea began under the Silla dynasty, however true political and cultural unification would not be be achieved until the Goryeo dynasty, after absorbing Goguryeo remnants (Balhae) in 926. Even though Tang later invaded, Silla forces managed to drive them out, thus maintaining Korea’s independence.
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Arrive in Tokyo at 1705 Hrs.
Refreshment upon Arrival
Panaromic View of Tokyo
Transfer and Check into Hotel Apa Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari (3*) or similar (Early Check in subject to Availability)
Evening Shopping Tour in Tokyo (on your own)
Overnight stay at hotel – Tokyo
Morning Breakfast at Hotel
Then visit City tour of Tokyo including Asakusa Kannon Temple, an active place of worship where you can see the largest paper lantern in Japan. Here, discover the difference between a Shinto Shrine and a Buddhist Temple
Then explore Nakamise Market, which resembles a traditional style shopping street of a bygone era.
Then proceed to the Imperial Palace (outside view), the former site of Edo Castle and explore the park, surrounded by moats and stone fortifications, in the heart of the city
Lunch at Indian Restaurant
Sumida River Cruise (40 min)
In the afternoon, visit the world’s tallest self-supporting steel tower. At 333 meters high, Tokyo Tower is 13 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel Tower. We will go up 150 meters to the main observatory deck and get a bird’s eye view of Tokyo.
From there, cross the Rainbow Bridge, and be treated to stunning views of Tokyo Bay.
Next travel to the man-made islands of Odaiba and see cutting edge architecture, as well as the night view of Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge.
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at Hotel – Tokyo
Morning Breakfast at Hotel
Proceed to visit Mt. Fuji on our private luxury coach.
Head to Mt. Fuji from Shinjuku–Drive time 2 hrs -Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery, from thick vegetation to lowlands to rolling clouds.
Stop at Mt. Fuji 5th Station (30 min) to admire the world famous peak. Start the ascent up Mt. Fuji via the Fuji Subaru Line. Climb 2,300 meters (7,546 ft) above sea level for breath-taking views from above the clouds. The higher point can reach by bus its name five station and it is 2/3rd of the height of this mountain. If the Fuji Subaru Line to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station is closed due to icy roads, the gate of the five station might not be open, so no promise that we can reach the five station is all depends on Weather Permit.
Lunch at Indian Restaurant
Next, we head to Gotemba Peace Park and take in the scenic view of Mt. Fuji and thousands of cherry blossoms.
Visit Owakudani Valley (30 min) -Walk around this popular tourist attraction 1,000 meters above sea level, known for its volcanic fumes and the kuro-tamago (black eggs).
From Gotemba, Take the Hakone Ropeway from Owakudani to Togendai. Enjoy a 20 minute ropeway (Subject to weather Condition)
Enjoy Hakone Sightseeing Cruise (Hakone Pirate Ship) (30 min) Board this sightseeing cruise and travel from Togendai to Motohakone or Hakonemachi. This large ship is decorated with extravagant carvings and takes passengers on a cruise of Lake Ashi… Most of the area around Owakundani is considered an active volcanic zone since its creation from the eruption of Mount Hakone some 3,000 years ago. Now, you can experience hot springs and hot rivers there, where sulfurous fumes still linger. Owakundani also has splendid views of Mount Fuji in good weather.
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Transfer and check into hotel Oiso Prince (3*) or Similar
Overnight Stay at Hakkone
Morning Breakfast at Hotel
Proceed to Bullet train station at 0830 hrs
Arrive in HIROSHIMA
Then Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Museum by Luxury coach
After Lunch, Proceed to Check into Hotel Vessel Hotel Higashi Hiroshima (4*) or similar
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight Stay at Hiroshima
After lunch, visit short ferry ride to the island of Miyajima; the cherry blossoms on the island are spectacular to behold. At high tide, the famed vermilion torii gate of the Itsukushima Shrine looks like it’s floating in the middle of the sea. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Miyajima has been selected as one of Japan’s three most scenic places (nihon sankei)
Enroute Kurashiki canal (Photo Stop)
Visit Umeda Sky Building “Floating Garden Observatory”
Then Transfer to Osaka by road, Upon arrival Check into Hotel Moxy Osaka Homachi (3*) Or Similar
Overnight stay at Hotel – Osaka
Morning Breakfast at Hotel
Visit the Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) covered with 18 carat gold leaf. This three story structure was originally built by the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397.
Then visit the famous Kiyomizu Temple, best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below. The stage affords visitors a nice view of the numerous cherry and maple trees below that erupt in a sea of color in spring and fall, as well as of the city of Kyoto in the distance
Visit Nishijin Kimono Show, After that Free time at Gion area
Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at Hotel – Osaka
Morning breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Drop at Airport for transfer Osaka to Seoul.
Transfer to the Seoul station to catch KTX train to Busan.
Arrival in Busan & Transfer and check in hotel Stanford Inn (4*) or similar.
Day free at leisure & Dinner at restaurant and Overnight at Busan.
After morning breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to Busan city – is tourist spot and temple offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line. Haeundae beach probably the most famous beach in the country, Dongbaekseom Island is a very small, and many dongbaek trees and evergreens thrive there. At the top of the island, there is a statue and a monument of choe chi-won, a scholar and writer during the silla kingdom.
Gwangnam Bridge aka diamond bridge it is breathtaking to overlook nearby attractions from the bridge: the endlessly unfolding ocean, Oryukdo Island, hwangnyeongsan mt., gwangalli beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and dalmaji hill. Unmemorial cemetery honors UN soldiers from 16 countries that were killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950-1953, evening back to the hotelDinner at restaurant.
Overnight at Busan
Morning Breakfast at hotel
Visit Siangtan Sunrise Peak, Seopjikoji, Weoljeongri Beach, Manjanggul Cave Jeongbang/Cheonjeyeon Falls. Nicknamed ‘The Pond of God,’ the beautiful water formation is considered one of the most beautiful natural wonders to be found on Jeju Island along with the nearby Jeongbang Falls, which you can also visit while you’re there. It has three sections, the last of which flow directly into the sea.
Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at JEJU
Morning breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Arrival in Busan & Transfer and check in hotel Stanford Inn (4*) or similar.
Proceed for Half Day Seoul City Tour – Visit gyeongbokgung palace which is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces. National folk museum, located inside gyeongbokgung palace, it presents over 4,000 historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of ordinary Korean people. Gwanghwamun square – the statue of Korea’s most prominent people namely admiral yi 7 kim sejong. (Kim sejong is the one who has invented “hangul” (Korea’s alphabet).Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9-kilometre-long (6.8 mi), modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul.
Myeongdong fashion street one of the busiest places in seoul and is among korea’s premier shopping destinations, over 1 million shoppers pass through this area each and every day.
Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at Seoul
Morning Breakfast at hotel
Visit the Nami Island and Petite France.
Enjoy the perfect day trip from Seoul and discover the delights of the Korean countryside at Nami Island, the filming location for a number of popular Korean dramas.
Then proceed to petite France for a little taste of French culture.
Dinner at restaurant.
Later, return to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight stay at Seoul.
Morning Breakfast at hotel
Proceed for DMZ Tour (Imjingak Park – Freedom Bridge -Tthe 3rd infiltration tunnel– DMZ Theater / Exhibition Hall – Dora Observatory – Dorasan Station – Unification Village pass by).
Free time at Insadong Market, well known as a traditional street to both locals and foreigners and represents the “culture of the past and the present”
Drive back to hotel
Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at Seoul
Morning Breakfast at Hotel and check out
Drop at airport – departure to Manila
Proceed Manila City tour – A guided tour of Manila brings youto the well-selected historical landmarks and interesting parts of the city, Rizal Park, the country’s premier park, the Spanish colonial city. San Agustin Church and Museum, Fort Santiago, Casa Manila, Manila Cathedral, America Cemetery and War Memorial (Makati).
Spend time for shopping before heading back to the hotel.
Check into Golden Phoenix Hotel (4)* or Similar
Dinner at Indian restaurant.
Overnight stay at Manila
After Breakfast, Check out from Hotel.
Today we are going to Caticlan from Manila by Flight.
On Arrival Proceed to Immigration Formalities. Later, Meet & Greet by Our Local Representative / Tour Manager. Later, sit back In the Comfort of Your Coach, as we proceed to Spend a day exploring beyond the White Beach and go on an adventure to one of the must-visit Boracay attractions.
check into Le Soleil de Boracay (4)* or Similar
Enjoy Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight,Stay at Boracay.
After Breakfast, Check out from Hotel.
Today we are going to Boracay Island from Caticlan by Ferry. Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. It’s known for its resorts andbeaches, White Beach is backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants, strong winds make BulabogBeach a hub for water sports. On arrival, sit back In the Comfort of Your Coach, as we proceed to Hotel.
Check into Hotel. Rest of the day is at Leisure or you may explore this vibrant city on your own.
In evening, enjoy Dinner at restaurantOvernight Stay at Boracay
Breakfast at Hotel.
Proceed for Boracay Island Hopping Tour. We will start with the visit of Coral Garden – Snorkel the reefs, Fish and more of the Boracay colorful marine life. Marvel at the vibrant marine life that calls this coral reef home
Next up, you will head to Puka Beach and Ilig-Iligan Beach. These unspoiled white sand beaches are secluded, ideal for travelers who want a peaceful get- away. Stroll along the 800-meter Puka Beach, where unlike Diniwid Beach, the sand is composed of a mixture of sand and crushed puka shells. Chill at Ilig-Iligan Beach, one of the most remote beaches in Boracay. Here you can commune with nature; let the ebb and flow of the waves refresh you after half a day of beach- hopping. Crocodile Island – a snorkeling expedition in the area gives tourists the chance to see a breathtaking collection of corals together with a wide selection of fish.
Crystal Cove – is a privately developed island that boasts of good underground snorkeling and the place is ideal for those interested in water sports and having sense of adventure. Enjoy swimming & exploring Cave Fridays Coral Reef. Back to Boracay.
Enjoy Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at Boracay.
Today we are going to Cebu from Caticlan by Flight
On Arrival Proceed to Immigration Formalities.
Enjoy an absolutely stress-free ride while enjoying beautiful views along the way.
Afternoon check into Quest Hotel (4)* or Similar
Rest of the day is at Leisure.
Enjoy Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight Stay Cebu
Breakfast at Hotel,
Today we going to experience Close encounter with the gentle giants – be captivated as you watch friendly creatures of the sea.
Take pleasure in watching& swimming with this gentle whale sharks; a once in a lifetime experience.
Later, proceed for Kawasan Falls – a Cozy trek, A Peaceful River, A gentle hush of rushing ice cool water, all This and more in Badian’s Kawasan falls! Kawasan Falls is a popular get away destination in the southern part of Cebu. With its lush tropical trees and plants everywhere, peaceful flow of the river as it gracefully rushes to the distant sea, the sound of the waterfalls on the background, you will surely enjoy the cool and deep fresh water and everything around just seems so relaxed, simple and veryserene.
Back to Cebu.
Enjoy Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight stay at Cebu
Breakfast At Hotel, and checkout the hotel
Check Out And Transfer To Cebu Airport at 1000 hrs. Then we are Flying at
13.05 hrs. To Chennai Arrive at 2200 hrs. Via Singapore.
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