Day 1 Arrival in Busan – Gyeongju (Lunch, Dinner)

Welcome to Gyeongbuk

Arrive in Busan airport, meet and greet by your personal tour guide in Jeju. Board private chartered vehicle and transfer to Gyeongju. Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Bulguksa Temple, a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom It was built during the 15 th year of King Beopheung's reign 514 540 to wish for peace and prosperity for all It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae seong Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War 1592 1598 After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft Starting in 1920 the temple has undergone continual restoration work The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages. Next visit the Seokguram Grotto which was constructed by Kim Dae Seong during the reign of King Gyeong Deok 742 765 of the Silla Kingdom The grotto was designed very harmoniously with the seated Buddha facing the East Sea It is a valuable cultural heritage that is preserved and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage along with Bulguksa Temple in December 1995. Explore the Daereungwon Tomb Complex consists of five tombs, Ancient Tombs of Gyeongju Nodong ri, Noseo ri, Hwangnam ri, Hwango ri, and Inwang ri Within the complex is Cheonmachong Tomb, which was excavated in 1973 Furthermore, Hwangnamdaechong Tomb was excavated between 1973 and 1975 and is a set of twin tombs belonging to a presumed married couple. Tours continue to Cheomseongdae Observatory which was constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok. It was built in a cylinder shape at approximately 9 meters in height and consists of 365 stones, symbolizing the number of days in a year The rocks were piled in 27 layers symbolizing the 27th ruler Queen Seondeok, and the days in a lunar month by adding the of two rock layers on top. Thereafter, you will stroll down Hwangnidan-gil Street. This street is lined with old buildings that were given a new look with modern and hip interior that appeals to the younger generation The street has a blend of the past and present, entertaining visitors with hanok style restaurants, fancy cafes, and a variety of stores. After a day of tour activities, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure.

Day 2 Gyeongju – Pohang (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

The Worth Visting Pohang

You will be transferred to Pohang, the main filming location of “Hometonw Cha Cha Cha (2021)” and you will see the headquarter of POSCO, one of the world’s largest steelmaker companies. Your first stop will be the Igari Anchor Observatory where you can see the open sea of Pohang at a glance This is also the filming location for the popular drama "Run On (2020)”. Then visit the Sabang Memorial Park for a wonderful sea view and landscape with beautiful plants and cultural artifacts Its popularity skyrocketed with its appearance as the hideout of Chief Hong in "Hometown Cha Cha Cha". Have a visit to Jukdo Market, first started as a small gathering of local vendors who sold their wares at the large fields of reeds in Pohang Inner Harbor Now, over five decades later, the market has become one of the largest traditional markets in the Gyeongsangbuk do area. Be excited to visit the Hwanho Park Space Walk, it’s a trekking trail 333 meters high with 717 steps in total Its curved steel frame with bright lightings portray the symbol of Pohang "the city of steel and light" Here, you can enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of the city and factories, as well as enjoy amazing sunsets and sunrises. In the evening, enjoy night sightseeing of Yeongildae Beach which is the largest beach on Korea's eastern coast. Overnight in Pohang.

Day 3 Pohang – Andong (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Discover Wonderful Andong

Start your day with morning visit to Andong Hanji Experience Center. Andong Hanji currently produces the largest amount of exceptional quality hanji traditional Korean paper made with Korean paper mulberry and clean water The center features many items made from hanji, and offers experience programs for students, as well as factory tours to learn more about the complete production process. After lunch, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Andong Hahoe Village and enjoy a Hahoe mask dance drama performance. Surrounded by the Nakdonggang River, Hahoe Village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan The village has many cultural treasures and important cultural materials, earning the designation as National Folklore Cultural Heritage No 122 in 1984 Hahoe Masks, National Treasure No 121 is also an important feature of the village The village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on April 21 1999 and President George H Bush of U S A in 2005. Thereafter, you will visit Andong Soju Traditional Food Museum for soju tasting and learn how soju is produced. Andong Soju Traditional Food Museum was established in 1995 to promote and pass down the history and cultural characteristics of Andong Soju Andong Soju is a liquor distilled from wheat with 45 percent ABV that originated during Silla period This regional liquor became widely known outside of Andong when the Korean government strongly supported the development of regional liquors in anticipation of the Asian Games in 1986 and Seoul Olympic Games in 1988. After dinner, you will enjoy ride the special moon boat in the Nakdonggang River against the backdrop of Woryeonggyo Bridge. Overnight in Andong.

Day 4 Andong – Mungyeong – Daegu (Breakfast, Lunch)

Journey From Historical to Modern

This morning, you will visit the Mungyeong Saejae which is a representative drama set for Korean movies and historical dramas such as "The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)", "The Red Sleeve (2021)” and "The King's Affection (2021)” as well as Netflix movie "Kingdom (2019)”. After this, you will get to experience the Mungyeong Dansan Monorail and see the beautiful Baekdudaegan mountains. Thereafter, visit Omynara which is a special winery that makes wine using the omija fruit Go on a tour of the fermentation cellars and have a chance to take the unique omija wine The literal translation of omija is a fruit with five flavors sour, sweet, bitter, salty, and spicy. Proceed to Dongseongno with free time for shopping and dinner at own expense. Dongseong-ro is Daegu's largest downtown area and is the center of Daegu. It has everything from department stores, shopping centers, restaurants, academies, and areas to enjoy the culture, art, and relax. Stay a night in Daegu.

Day 5 Daegu – Busan (Breakfast, Lunch)

A Fun-filled Day In Daegu

Have a fun-filled day at E-World, a theme park built around Woobang Tower in Daegu. The area around the tower was remodeled as a European style park and opened to the public in March 1995 It features a waterfall, fountains, lighting displays, flowers as well as rides restaurants, exhibition and performance halls E World has several plazas characterized by different themes major plazas include Entry Plaza, Central Plaza, Children's Plaza (playground) and Young Town Plaza. You will be transferred to Busan, after hotel check-in free at own leisure.

Day 6 Busan (Breakfast, Lunch)

Discover Beauty of Busan

In the morning, visit to Jagalchi Market, Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumma, "ajumma" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean. This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and whale meat on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore. Thereafter tour to Gamcheon Culture Village, formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents. Sightsee Gwangan Bridge which stretches over 7.4km from Namcheon-dong (Suyeong-gu, Busan) to Centum City (U-dong, Haeundae-gu). It is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea. In addition to providing a quick way to get around, the bridge offers breathtaking views of nearby attractions, including the endlessly unfolding ocean, Oryukdo Island, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Gwangalli Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and Dalmaji Hill. Equipped with thousands of LED lights, the bridge showcases a beautiful lighting exhibition at night that changes with the seasons. Last attraction for the day is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line; most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty. One of the special sites at the temple are the 108 stairs and stone lanterns lining the rocky landscape. After going down the 108 steps, one will be delighted with the beauty of the temple. Midway down the 108 steps one can stop and enjoy the calming sounds of the waves, and view the majestic sunrise.

Day 7 Departure from Busan (Breakfast)

Free at own leisure till departure transfer from hotel to airport for homebound flight.