Grand Japan Korea Tour
‘’From Tradition to the Future: Far East Adventure’’
With THY
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT !!!
No Extra Tours - All Tours Included !!!
Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Oshino Hakkai - Hakone – Lake Ashi – Kamakura – Yokohama - Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Seoul – Gangnam – Namsan – Myeongdong - Namdaemun
Tour Departure Dates:
March 8 / March 10 / May 8
Special Occasions :
Ramadan Bayram and April Spring Break: March 8 / March 10
Day 1 Istanbul – Tokyo
Meeting 3 hours before departure at the Turkish Airlines Counter in front of the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Tokyo on a numbered Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival in Tokyo, we transfer to our hotel for rest and accommodation. Overnight at our hotel.
Dinner: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, ICI Hotel Ueno Shin Okachimachi, etc. Tokyo
Day 2 Tokyo
After breakfast at our hotel, our first stop is Asakusa/Senso-ji Temple (645), the oldest Shinto shrine famous for its massive lanterns that capture the atmosphere of Tokyo. Passing through the massive Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), you can buy gifts for your loved ones or try local street delicacies on the authentic Nakamise Street, which houses over 70 shops in Japan's first open-air mall. Afterwards, we continue to Ginza, Japan's luxury shopping center and perhaps one of the world's most famous streets. After the Great Kanto Earthquake, it transformed into a luxury shopping center from being Japan's silver mint until 1800. The name Ginza comes from the combination of the kanji characters for "silver (gin)" and "place (za)." At the end of our tour, we will walk with thousands of people at Shibuya, home to the world's most famous crosswalk and the Hachiko statue. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our Tokyo hotel.
Lunch: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, ICI Hotel Ueno Shin Okachimachi, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 19:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 3 Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama(Air Cabin)-Tokyo
After breakfast at our hotel, we embark on an unforgettable journey towards Japan's deep-rooted history. Today, we will explore the historic city of Kamakura, where the Shogunate system was born and the foundations of the samurai spirit were laid!Great Buddha and Traces of History: We step into the enchanting atmosphere of Kamakura with Kotoku-in Temple, one of the most peaceful centers of the Jōdo-shū faith. This temple houses the magnificent Kamakura Great Buddha, one of the country's most iconic symbols.A Spiritual Experience and Authentic Streets. Afterwards, we turn our route to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, one of Japan'most majestic Shinto shrines. Immediately after this visit where we will hear the whispers of history, we enjoy a pleasant walk along the famous Komachi-dori Street, experiencing the authentic and ethnic soul of the region where we feel the traditional texture to our bones. In the second half of the day, we move to modern and dynamic Yokohama, one of Japan'three largest metropolises with a population exceeding 3.7 million.Yokohama from the Sky: As soon as we step into the city, we are greeted by a magnificent experience; we soar into the sky with the Yokohama Air Cabin and enjoy the privilege of viewing the breathtaking silhouette of the city from above.The Region from the Future and Historic Chinatown: Passing through the Minato Mirai area, which dazzles with futuristic landscapes, we set out to explore the 160-year-old historic Yokohama Chinatown, holding the title of the largest in Japan. With its colorful streets, exotic scents, and mesmerizing energy, this region will take you to another world. After this unique and full-day tour, we give you free time to enjoy the surroundings at your own pace. At the end of the day, we transfer to our hotel to relieve our sweet fatigue. Overnight at our Tokyo hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, ICI Hotel Ueno Shin Okachimachi, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Kamakura 66 KM, Kamakura-Yokohama 32 KM, Yokohama-Tokyo 35 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 4 Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Hakone – Lake Ashi – Tokyo
After breakfast, we depart for our Hakone & Mount Fuji tour. With an altitude of 3776 meters, Mount Fuji, which earned its place on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2013, is the highest mountain in Japan and is known for its elegant conical form. It is the sacred symbol of the country, and temples and mausoleums are found around and on the volcano. First, we arrive at Oshino Hakkai village, one of Japan'most beautiful villages with mountain views. We drink water from Mount Fuji and experience local flavors. We recommend trying the hottest and best version of Japanese mochi mugwort rice cake in this village where you can find shops selling local items you won't see anywhere else. Here, together with our guests, we conduct our Lake Ashi boat tour to enjoy this magnificent view. Afterwards, we take the cable car to the top and see the Owakudani Valley, meaning "Great Boiling Valley." Then we transfer to our Tokyo hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, ICI Hotel Ueno Shin Okachimachi, etc. Tokyo
Route: Tokyo- Oshino Hakkai 101 KM, Oshino Hakkai – Lake Ashi (Hakone) 47 KM , Hakone – Tokyo 85 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 5 Tokyo-Osaka
After breakfast, we head to Osaka via the high-speed Shinkansen train. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour with the vehicle waiting for us. Upon arrival in Osaka, we start our tour of Osaka, considered the gourmet food capital of Japan and the 3rd largest city in Japan. Osaka literally means Big Hill or Big Slope. In our city tour of Osaka, we first start with Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture. The castle was commissioned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who ruled Japan in the 16th century and provided national unity, and it is known that an average of 100,000 workers worked on the construction of the castle. After Osaka Castle, we visit Dotonbori, Osaka'popular food district. We experience the lively atmosphere of Dotonbori with its iconic neon signs, street foods, and shopping venues. After free time in the city, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Toyokoin Higashi Osaka, etc. Osaka
Route: Tokyo-Osaka 498 KM (Travel by Shinkansen high-speed train)
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 6 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin a full-day tour of Kyoto. First, we will visit the Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple whose upper two floors are completely covered with gold leaf, representing the peak of its kind with its pond garden design, and located on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Afterwards, we visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, which appeared in the filming of the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha." Dedicated to the rice god Inari, the shrine has over a thousand Torii gates. On the path to the shrine decorated with Torii gates and statues of foxes, believed to be messengers of the god Inari, you will see Japan'ancient roots. After our tour in the historic area of Kyoto and the Gion area famous for its geishas, we visit the Bamboo Grove Park. After our tour, we return to our Osaka hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Toyokoin Higashi Osaka, etc. Osaka
Route: Osaka-Kyoto-Osaka 56 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 7 Osaka – Nara – Rinku Premium Outlet – Osaka
After breakfast, we continue our tour to the ancient city of Nara. It is the city where Japan's first capital was located (710) and is home to the largest and oldest temples. First, we visit Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden structure in the world. It also houses one of Japan'largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Afterwards, we visit the deer, messengers of the god, waiting for us inside the sacred Nara Park. You will have a wonderful time with the deer that do not run away from people and even feed them with crackers sold nearby. Then we arrive at Rinku Premium Outlet, one of Japan'largest outlets housing many stores. We have free time at the outlet where we can find international and Japanese brands at affordable prices. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Osaka Plaza, Toyokoin Higashi Osaka, etc. Osaka
Route: Osaka-Nara 32 KM, Nara - Rinku Premium Outlet 68 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 18:30 depending on traffic conditions
Day 8 Osaka – Seoul
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Seoul on a local airline. Upon arrival, we depart for our Seoul city tour. During our tour, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Street are among the places we will see panoramically. Our first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395. Compared to neighboring palaces Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace), it is generally called the North Palace because its location is furthest north. Afterwards, we will conduct our tour of Bukchon Hanok Village, whose name means North Village. Hanok refers to Korea'traditional houses, and there are approximately 700 Hanoks in this village. Then, we transfer to Myeongdong, Korea'most famous shopping and fashion district. We are given free time for shopping and street delicacies on Myeondong Street. Transfer to our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: JK Blossom Hotel, etc.
Route: Osaka-Seoul
Day 9 Seoul – Istanbul
We start the day with a pleasant breakfast at our hotel and then head towards Namsan Mountain, where we will witness some of Seoul'most magnificent views. On this hill, which also houses the iconic Namsan Tower, you can enjoy the pleasure of viewing Seoul from above during the free time given. After the view, we turn our route to the heart of the beauty world and visit one of Korea'most popular stores of the cosmetics giant. We continue our exploration with the famous Namdaemun, Korea'local flavor stop. After this break where you can experience Korean cuisine from street delicacies to traditional sweets, we move to Gangnam Square, the modern face of the city. After taking photos at PSY's "Gangnam Style" statue, which sparked a K-pop storm, we step into COEX Starfield Library, one of Seoul'most fascinating venues. Spread over an area of 2,800 square meters and consisting of 13-meter-high massive shelves, this magical atmosphere awaits readers with nearly 70,000 books, hundreds of magazines, and digital publications. After this unforgettable library tour, we give you free time to explore the city as you wish until the flight time. Transfer to the airport during free time. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on a numbered Turkish Airlines flight. The next day arrival in Istanbul. Hope to see you on your next trip ...
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be purchased separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Osaka Castle entrance fee, Todaiji Temple entrance fee, Kinkakuji Temple entrance fee, Fushimi Inari Temple entrance fee, Lake Ashi boat tour,Owakudami Cable Car Fee, Yokohama Air Cabin entrance fee, Tourist City Taxes and Local Guides per person: 220 EUR
Guests accept in advance that they will pay additionally to the tour officer during the travel the amount previously announced in the tour program for payments related to expenses such as local guides, museum & heritage site entrances, city taxes, audio headset systems if any, upon participating in the tours scheduled in the tour program specified in the tour program and not disrupting the program. The guest has been fully and comprehensively informed about this matter.
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