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ELEGANT SOUTH KOREA with Qatar Airlines, 5 Nights

Tour code EGK-QR5N-2027-5N7D

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ELEGANT SOUTH KOREA with Qatar Airlines, 5 Nights, photo 1
Duration
5 nights · 7 days
Departure
Istanbul Airport, Istanbul
Airline
Qatar Airways
Departures
2 dates

Dates and prices

Prices are per person, sharing a double room. Availability and prices come from our reservation system; your agency confirms the final details at the time of booking.

Price and availability information can't be updated right now. Last updated: 21 October 2026 17:01. Please check with your travel agency for confirmed details.

January 2027

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day1ISTANBUL – DOHA

    We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport three hours before the flight. After completing baggage, ticketing and boarding procedures, we begin our flight to Doha on a scheduled Qatar Airways service.

  2. Day2DOHA – SEOUL

    Upon arrival in Doha, we connect to our scheduled Qatar Airways flight to Seoul. We spend the night on board. Upon arrival in Seoul, we board our private coach waiting at the airport. We then transfer to our hotel in Seoul and enjoy free time to relax. Overnight at our hotel.

  3. Day3SEOUL

    After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our tour of Nami Island, a crescent-shaped island on the Han River. It takes its name from General Nami, who lived during the Joseon Dynasty. Known particularly for its natural beauty and cultural events, the island offers a different charm in every season. Cherry blossoms in spring, green trees in summer, colourful leaves in autumn and snow-covered landscapes in winter offer visitors unique experiences. The island is especially famous for its tree-lined paths, such as Metasequoia Lane and Ginkgo Tree Lane. We then depart to visit the “Garden of Morning Calm” arboretum. Founded in 1996 by Professor Han Sang-kyung, this garden covers approximately 330.000 square metres and is home to more than 5.000 plant species. Its name comes from the renowned Indian poet Tagore’s description of Korea as the “Land of the Morning Calm”. Continuing our tour, we stop for photos at the city’s landmark N-Seoul Tower before transferring to our hotel in Seoul for free time to relax. Overnight at our hotel.

  4. Day4SEOUL – BUSAN

    After breakfast at the hotel, we travel by high-speed train to Busan, Korea’s second-largest city. Upon arrival, we visit the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea, built in memory of soldiers from 16 countries who lost their lives in the Korean War between 1950-1953. Home to the graves of 2.319 soldiers from 11 countries, it is the only United Nations cemetery in the world. The Turkish Memorial Cemetery, with the graves of 462 Turkish soldiers, is one of the most significant symbols of friendship between Türkiye and Korea. We then visit Yonggungsa Temple. Combining distinctive architecture with sea views, the temple was rebuilt in 1970 using traditional colours. It also features a three-storey pagoda adorned with four lion statues symbolising joy, anger, sorrow and happiness. We then transfer to Mipo Station for our Haeundae Blueline Beach Train tour. Running along a 4,8-kilometre route from Mipo Station to Cheongsapo Station, these driver-operated trains feature sea-facing seats and magnificent views of the Haeundae coastline, offering a unique sightseeing experience. The Haeundae Blueline Beach Train travels at an average speed of 15 km per hour and comes in vibrant colours such as red, yellow, green and blue. During the journey, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Haeundae coastline and take unforgettable photographs. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Busan for free time to relax. Overnight at our hotel.

    Note: Travel from Seoul to Busan and back will be by high-speed train. On the day of departure for Busan, we recommend that guests bring clothing for 2 days. Large luggage will be left at the hotel in Seoul.

  5. Day5BUSAN – GYEONGJU – BUSAN

    After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Gamcheon Culture Village, a tourist district famous for its narrow streets, colourful houses and wall art, known as “Busan’s Santorini” or the “Lego Village”. With its colourful atmosphere and artistic character, Gamcheon offers an unforgettable experience. It was built by refugees during the Korean War in the 1950s. In 2009, as part of the “Dreaming of Machu Picchu in Busan” art project, artists and students painted the village’s walls and houses in vibrant colours and decorated them with various artworks and sculptures. This project transformed Gamcheon into a popular tourist destination. We then depart for Gyeongju, renowned for its rich historical heritage, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the “Museum Without Walls”. Our first stop in this city, which served as the capital of the Silla Kingdom for approximately a thousand years from 57 BC to 935 AD, is Bulguksa Temple. Built in the 8th century during the Silla Kingdom, the temple is regarded as one of Korea’s most treasured cultural heritage sites. In 1995, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the nearby Seokguram Grotto. Noted for structures that reflect the architectural elegance and artistic detail of the Silla period, Bulguksa Temple houses seven significant works recognised as National Treasures of Korea. We then depart to visit Cheomseongdae Observatory. It is a cylindrical tower standing 17 metres tall. Its body consists of 365 cut granite stones, symbolising the days of the year. A square window in the middle divides the structure into two sections of 12 stones each, representing the 12 months. We then continue to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. During the Silla period, the palace served as the crown prince’s residence and a venue for important state ceremonies. Wolji Pond, also known as the “Moon-Reflecting Lake”, is an artificial pond surrounded by stone walls. Today, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond offer visitors enchanting views, especially when illuminated at night. After a photo stop here, we transfer to our hotel in Busan for free time to relax. Overnight at our hotel.

  6. Day6BUSAN – SUWON – SEOUL

    After breakfast at the hotel, we return to Seoul by high-speed train. Upon arrival, we take a short walk along the walls of Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, built by King Jeongjo in honour of Prince Sado, before transferring to Gangnam. Meaning “South of the Han River”, Gangnam is Seoul’s third-largest district. The area rose to fame following PSY’s song Gangnam Style. Cheongdam Fashion Street, Gangnam Station, Bonguensa Temple and Starfield Library are among the sights on our panoramic tour. After a break for shopping, dining and photos, we transfer to our hotel in Seoul for free time to relax. Overnight at our hotel.

  7. Day7SEOUL – DOHA

    We check out of our rooms early in the morning. Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea, Insadong Antique Street, Namsangol Hanok Village and Myeongdong Street are among the places we will see. Our first stop, Gyeongbokgung Palace, was built in 1395 and is commonly known as the Northern Palace because it is located furthest north compared with the neighbouring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). We then visit the National Folk Museum of Korea. The museum offers visitors insights into the daily lives, art and cultural development of the people of South Korea across different periods. Continuing our tour, we transfer to Myeongdong, home to shops, cosmetics stores and numerous restaurants. In Korea’s most famous shopping and fashion district, you can shop at your leisure and sample local flavours. We then transfer to Seoul Airport for our flight to Istanbul. After baggage, passport and ticket formalities, we fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. At the end of the tour, we transfer to Seoul Airport for our flight to Istanbul via Doha.

    Note: Gyeonbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Changdeokgung Palace will be visited instead of Gyeonbokgung Palace.

  8. Day8DOHA – ISTANBUL

    After baggage, passport and ticket formalities, we board our Qatar Airways flight to Doha. We spend the night on board. Upon arrival in Doha, we connect to our flight to Istanbul. Our tour and services end upon arrival at Istanbul New Airport.

Included and excluded services

Included in the price

  • Economy class airfare on scheduled Qatar Airways flights: outbound Istanbul (IST)-Doha (DOH)-Seoul (ICN), return Seoul (ICN)-Doha(DOH)-Istanbul (IST)
  • Airport taxes
  • 5 nights of Bed & Breakfast accommodation at 3* hotels
  • Airport–hotel–airport transfers
  • All specified city transfers by our private coaches
  • Return high-speed train tickets between Seoul and Busan
  • Gangnam Square Tour
  • Nami Island Tour
  • Garden of Morning Calm Arboretum Tour
  • Photo stop at N-Seoul Tower
  • Visit to the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea
  • Ahopsan Bamboo Forest Tour
  • Yonggungsa Temple Tour
  • Blue Line Park Sky Capsule Tour
  • Gamcheon Culture Village Tour
  • Bulguksa Temple Tour
  • Cheomseongdae Observatory
  • Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Tour
  • Hwaseong Fortress Tour
  • Korean Folk Village Tour
  • Seoul City Tour
  • Professional Turkish-speaking guide service and assistance
  • TURSAB professional liability insurance

Not included in the price

  • City tourist taxes
  • Travel health insurance
  • Lunches and dinnersnot specified in the itinerary
  • All personal expenses and hotel extras
  • Museum & archaeological site admission fees
  • International departure tax
  • Driver tips: 10 Euro per person (optional)

Important information

The Turkish version is binding.

Hotel and flight information

o Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.

o Departure and arrival times are local.

o Flights marked with * arrive at their destination 1 calendar day after the departure date.

o These prices do not apply to groups. Please enquire about our special group rates.

o The participant agrees in advance to join the tours specified in the itinerary without disrupting the programme and to pay the tour representative separately during the trip the amount stated in advance in the itinerary to cover expenses such as local guides, museum & archaeological site admission fees, city taxes and audio headsets, where applicable. The participant has been fully informed of these requirements.

o Due to the limited size of hotel rooms, triple occupancy (3 adults) is not available.

o Travel from Seoul to Busan and back will be by high-speed train. On the day of departure for Busan, we recommend that guests bring clothing for 2 days. Large luggage will be left at the hotel in Seoul.

o Guests travelling to Korea must apply and obtain approval via the website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or the mobile application (K-ETA) no later than 1 month before boarding their flight. The Consulate General cannot assist with the K-ETA application process. To allow sufficient time to monitor the K-ETA process, applications are recommended 40 days before the tour departure.

For those whose K-ETA applications have been rejected, the link to the visa application and the steps to follow is provided below:

https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/tr-istanbul-tr/brd/m_8764/view.do?seq=761645&page=1

QR 246 24JAN ISTDOH 2010 0025*

QR 858 25JAN DOHICN 0240 1715

QR 859 31JAN ICNDOH 0020 0450

QR 239 31JAN DOHIST 0735 1220

SAMPLE HOTELS

3* Hotels

Seoul - Ramada Dongdaemun Hotel or similar

Busan - Arban City Hotel or similar

Extra services

Museum, Archaeological Site and Temple Admission Fees, Blue Line Park Sky Capsule and Local Guides + City Tourist Taxes

125€ per person

***To be paid to our guide during the tour***

Tour conditions and notes
  • Our tour requires a minimum of 30 participants. If there are insufficient participants, notice of cancellation will be given no later than 21 days before departure. You will be notified through your agency if the tour is cancelled due to insufficient participation.
  • If the tour operates despite insufficient participation, guiding services may be provided in English.
  • Where the itinerary specifies only a hotel category without naming the hotel(s) and/or lists alternative hotels for the same destination, your agency will inform you of the hotel(s) 48 hours before departure.
  • Rooms for 3 guests are subject to hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd guest is smaller than a standard bed. Rooms for 3 guests consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds are folding beds or sofa beds. When booking for a 3rd guest and/or a child, participants are deemed to have accepted the bed type and any limited space in the room. Child discounts apply to a single child within the applicable age range sharing with 2 adults. Hotels do not guarantee a bed for children aged 0-2.
  • Hotel breakfasts included in the tour programme reflect the breakfast traditions of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu known as a continental breakfast, comprising butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee. Groups may be served in a separate room allocated to them.
  • As tour flights are booked with group tickets, flight times may change. You can confirm the latest flight details with your agency. Your agency will provide the updated times with the tour information.
  • Tour flight times must be confirmed before purchasing domestic flights. Guests who purchase their domestic connecting flights independently from a provider other than the agency cannot request any refund from the agency if the tour is cancelled by the agency or flight times change. By purchasing the tour, guests accept in advance any financial or non-financial losses that may arise from the cancellation or modification of the tour. Fly Express cannot be held responsible for such circumstances. Fly Express is not responsible if guests who arrange their own domestic flights miss their international flights due to delays, flight cancellations or similar reasons.
  • Under airline rules, if the outbound flight on a round-trip ticket is not used, the airline will cancel the return flight.
  • Guests joining the tour without flights must make their own way to the tour's starting point and arrive on time. Otherwise, they will be responsible for arranging all their own transfers.
  • Fly Express is not responsible if guests are unable to take their flight because they are not at the specified airport at the times advised in accordance with airline rules, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete these procedures on time but are unable to board the aircraft. Guests who miss their flight are responsible for all expenses required to join the tour, including new round-trip flight tickets and transfers at the destination.
  • Tour participants are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports / identity documents. Fly Express is not responsible for items that are left behind, lost or stolen. If forgotten items are found, there is no obligation to return them to the country and/or their owner, and any costs incurred in returning them are payable by the owner.
  • In cases of illness, loss, theft or similar incidents, the guide cannot accompany guests individually, as the guide's priority is to keep the group together and ensure the tour continues.
  • When purchasing the tour, you must provide your name as it appears in your passport, your date of birth and your passport number accurately. Flight tickets are issued using this information. Any ticket cancellation or change penalties resulting from incorrect information will be charged to you.
  • Some airlines may charge for food, drinks and online check-in services.
  • Specific coach seat numbers cannot be guaranteed during the tour.
  • The times announced by our guide during tours are departure times, when the vehicle starts moving. Our guide is responsible for treating all guests equally and will depart at the meeting time without waiting. Guests who arrive late must make their own way to the next stop.
  • Optional tours are organised by the local agency providing our services and require a minimum of 20 participants. If there are insufficient participants, the tours may not operate, or their prices, content and vehicles may vary according to the number of participants. The guide may also change the days and times of tours according to the opening schedules of museums and archaeological sites and the weather conditions. A different guide may accompany guests on optional tours.
  • In our classic packages that do not include optional tours, participation in these tours is voluntary. Guests who do not wish to join optional tours arranged during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest stop along the route. These guests will be dropped off at the rest stop before the optional tour begins and picked up from the same location after it ends.
  • For programmes that include the additional tours, museum & archaeological site admission fees must be paid to your agency at the time of booking or to the guide during the tour.
  • The participant agrees in advance to join the tours specified in the itinerary without disrupting the programme and to pay the tour representative separately during the trip the amount stated in advance in the itinerary to cover expenses such as local guides, museum & archaeological site admissions, city taxes and audio headsets, where applicable. The participant has been fully informed of these arrangements.
  • Fly Express acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Scheduled and charter flights may be delayed, and flight times may change before the tour and flight. Fly Express is obliged to communicate these changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the tour, passengers acknowledge and accept that flight details may change.
  • VISA
  • Turkish citizens must obtain K-ETA approval or a visa to enter Korea. Visa applications must be submitted with a passport valid for at least 8 months beyond the end date of the trip.
  • Guests under 17 and over 65 travelling to South Korea must also obtain K-ETA approval.
  • All guests, regardless of passport type, must apply for K-ETA approval and carry printouts of their K-ETA approvals.
  • Immigration officers have the authority to deny you entry to the country. Fly Express is not responsible for this; responsibility rests with the passenger.
  • The visa information provided in the itinerary applies to citizens of the Republic of Türkiye. Guests holding passports issued by other countries must obtain visa information from the relevant consulates.
  • To avoid problems with border officials upon arrival in the destination country, passports that are torn, worn, water-damaged and/or have sustained similar damage must be renewed. If the destination country requires a visa for Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility rests with the passenger.
  • When guests under 18 travel alone or with only one parent, border police may request a document showing the consent of both parents upon entry or exit. We therefore advise guests under 18 and their parents to pay particular attention to this requirement.
Cancellation policy
  • For cancellations made at least 30 days before departure, the full tour price will be refunded.
  • For cancellations made 29-16 days before departure, 50% of the tour price excluding airfare will be refunded. Airfare is non-refundable.
  • For cancellations made 15-0 days before departure, the full tour price is forfeited and no refund will be issued.
  • If a guest fails to join the tour on the departure date because they miss their flight, coach or other means of transport, the full tour price is forfeited and no refund will be issued.
  • If a guest does not continue the tour at its outset or during the trip, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, the full amount paid is forfeited and no refund will be issued.

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24 January 2027 – 30 January 2027

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from €1,599per person, sharing a double room

Price and availability information can't be updated right now. Last updated: 21 October 2026 17:01. Please check with your travel agency for confirmed details.

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