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🌍 Seoul & Tokyo Adventure 🌸

اشواق كيال

اشواق كيال

1 Jan 2024

Embark on a 16-day journey through the vibrant cities of Seoul and Tokyo. Discover ancient palaces, modern landmarks, bustling markets, and enchanting parks. Experience the rich culture, delectable cuisine, and warm hospitality of South Korea and Japan. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Towering Views and Historic Charm
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$32

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$32
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Namsan Cable Car
This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Myeongdong Cathedral
Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Royal Residences and Natural Wonders
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$0

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Directions

Seoul Grand Park
Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Thrills and Tranquility
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$0

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Seoul Land
Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Directions

Yeouido Hangang Park
Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Underground Wonders and Cultural Treasures
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$0

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Gwangmyeong Cave, Gyeonggi-do
Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Directions

National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Design Delights and Culinary Adventures
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$0

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Honoring Heroes and Imperial Splendor
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$0

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Fun-filled Parks and Magical Worlds
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$94

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Seoul Children's Grand Park
Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$94
Day 8Aquatic Marvels and Retail Therapy
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$0

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Coex Aquarium
Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 9Serene Nature and Vibrant Markets
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$0

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Seoul Forest Park
Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 10Shopping Extravaganza and Majestic Palaces
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$6

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$ 7

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Hongdae Shopping Street
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $585 In total

Activities & Food:$473
Transport:$112

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Towering Views and Historic Charm
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$38

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$ 12

sequence SUIDOBASHI

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$38
12 - 15 min

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Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Sunshine City
Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Royal Residences and Natural Wonders
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$5

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$ 9

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Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$5
Day 3Thrills and Tranquility
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$38

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$ 9

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Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Roppongi Hills
Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
Day 4Underground Wonders and Cultural Treasures
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$20

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$ 6

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Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Ueno Park
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Design Delights and Culinary Adventures
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$120

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$ 6

sequence SUIDOBASHI

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Tokyo DisneySea
Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$120
Day 6Honoring Heroes and Imperial Splendor
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$120

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$ 9

sequence SUIDOBASHI

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Imperial Palace
This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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$120

Budget breakdown: $585 In total

Activities & Food:$473
Transport:$112